First off the entire band is between 13 and 18 years old. They’re from LA. And they are on Epitaph, which is huge street cred on its own. And they were “discovered” by Amy Poehler. Oh yeah, they’ve opened for Bikini Kill. They have chops. Stop reading and play some of their videos.
Sunday Preview – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Yeah….
Sunday Preview – Sleater-Kinney
Here’s a preview for my top draw for Sunday. Sunday didn’t jump out me but these ladies coupled with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs really elevate Sunday. I have to admit I didn’t follow them that closely during their first run. They click many of the boxes…Riot grrrrl, Pacific Northwest, SubPop label, punkish females. But when I became a fan of Portlandia I went back and listened. For those unaware, Carrie Brownstein co-starred with Fred Armison on Portlandia. She’s also Sleater-Kinney’s guitarist and co-singer. Here’s a sampling of Portlandia…
Ok, about Sleater-Kinney. They started as a three piece and their drummer left a few years ago leaving Carrie and Corin as the only members, backfilled by touring musicians. They’re named after an exit south of Seattle.
Formed in the early nineties and active for about 10 years putting out seven albums before going on the dreaded “hiatus” after playing 2006 Lollapalooza in Grant Park (with The Raconteurs, RHCP, Death Cab, Violent Femmes). Reformed in 2014 and have put out three new albums. We should be more familiar with them.
Saturday Preview – Sunny Day Real Estate
An early emo band from Seattle on the famous Sub Pop label. They broke up early and have reunited a couple of times. But this reunion is a big deal. But what makes them a big deal for us is that their drummer, William Goldsmith, and their bassist, Nate Mendel, are who Dave Grohl first recruited for Foo Fighters. Of course Goldsmith quit/was fired early leading the way to Taylor Hawkins. But Mendel is the most senior member of the Foos except for Dave. Not sure Mendel is joining for the reunion. It doesn’t look like it but it’s unclear who is playing bass for them. Regardless, their place in the influence of music is undeniable.
Riot Fest 22…are we gonna do this?
It’s looking more and more likely. At least a few days and a few aftershows perhaps. Saturday seems to be the easy no brainer with a lot of favorites. Friday and Sunday….when in Rome…
But in preparation, here’s a quick shot of some of the Saturday favorites. These need no introduction as we’ve seen them live in one place or the other that last few years. And these are what drive Saturday.
The Front Bottoms
Bad Religion
The Joy Formidable
Fear
GWAR