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| From | Michael Coxe <popville@gmail.com> |
| Subject | Re: Sondre Lerche US west coast tour this week & next |
| Date | Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:58:35 -0700 |
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On Sat,6/25/11 3:30 PM, Steve wrote:
> Just saw him last weekend in Chicago.
>
> I like a lot of his songs...especially when he keeps it "simple"....when he
> gets too "busy' it sounds "nervous" to me, and I cannot stay involved. My
> son is a HUGE fan of Sondre's and kind of 'drug" me to the show....but, I am
> glad I went.
I have similar reactions to his music, like he's trying too hard to be
"in" or
And speaking of being dragged to shows by your kids. Not sure exactly
who was dragging whom, but in the past 2 months my daughter & I caught 2
of our absolute favorites, Two Door Cinema Club at the Fillmore in SF
and Friendly Fires, also in SF. Both groups were outstanding, tho Two
Door Cinema Club took their performance to another level altogether. All
their constant touring is paying off handsomely and they showed no signs
of fatigue or song boredom. For a band that's gotten scant airplay in
the USA, the sold-out crowd knew all the songs, with batches of
sing-a-longers interspersed about. Must be due to that Intertubes thingy
I keep hearing about, that and a few TV commercials. As for Friendly
Fires, this was at least their 4th SF visit, according to my daughter
who'd attended the 4, and they focused on their new LP Pala. I wanted to
write that it's more dance oriented than the first, tho as they're so
rhythmic, I'll just say it has more BPM - heh.
- michael
NP: The Apricot - A Forestful Of Threes. Yet even more music from
Norway, in a pop psych-y, Status Quo vernacular
> If it is any indication, ever since I saw the show, I have been listening to
> Sondre's new disc...non-stop.
>
> Favorites:
> Domino
> Private Caller
> Red Flags
> ...and, especially:
> Go Right Ahead (absolutely love this song!)
>
> Steve
> (Kansas city)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: audities-owner@smoe.org [mailto:audities-owner@smoe.org] On Behalf Of
> Michael Coxe
> Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 10:54 PM
> To: audities@smoe.org
> Subject: Sondre Lerche US west coast tour this week& next
>
> Lerche has a new S/T lp out also. I'm listening to it now for the 1st
> time and so far not bad, but certainly not The Royalties -- but what is
> other than Christine McVie in her prime. Too singer-songwritery for my
> blood, but I'm thinking of seeing him anyway in SF. $20 + drinks won't
> kill me. It would be a no-brainer if Julian Berntzen was in the
> traveling band, but not this time. Hopefully Julian is creating
> something for us to hear soon.
>
> Biltmore Cabaret Vancouver, BC 06/24/11
> The Croc Seattle, WA 06/25/11
> Doug Fir Lounge Portland, OR 06/26/11
> Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA 06/28/11
> El Rey Los Angeles, CA 06/29/11
> Belly Up San Diego, CA 06/30/11
>
>
> http://www.sondrelerche.com/
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