D Nuts || September 20, 2007
The Wall of Sound Festival is certainly better designed for the local music newbie; like Jesse Hughey points out in his solid Observer write-up this week, the wide variety of local acts on the bill is generally easy to catch around town. But Spune Productions learned from their mistakes last year, padding the lineup with enough out-of-town talent to make sure that no fans, hardcore or otherwise, will feel like their cash is wasted at this fest.
But I'm having trouble coming up with a great "crib sheet" of picks, because this thing really is stacked to the brim. Whichever direction you turn on Saturday, you'll generally hear some mighty fine music. Really, the only act I feel might get lost in the shuffle is Bobby Bare Jr., the last great artist on Bloodshot Records' faltering roster. If you have no idea who he is, make it your highest priority to get a load of his songwriting chops and red-faced live show at 7:40 p.m. on Stage Two. Sadly, he's playing at the same time as my other huge pick of the show, Austin's White Denim, whose authentic garage-soul has been bowling over skeptics for nearly two years now. It's a tough choice, so don't feel bad if you have to flip a coin to pick one.
Other tips: If you like The Books, get to their stage a bit early, as their local shows always seem to draw incredibly large crowds. If you plan on sleeping in, try to at least arrive for Hogpig's 12:45 p.m. set, as their rock will wake you the dickens up. the pAper chAse's local shows have been fewer and further between as of late, so don't miss this obvious opportunity to see them at their prime. Red Monroe and Record Hop are both quite fresh off their latest albums (RM's will be on sale at the fest, while RH is still mastering theirs), so expect both of their sets to impress. Same goes for Pleasant Grove, who are (supposedly) in the final stages of their record as well. And expect OM to destroy all.
Honestly, take a moment while you're bored at work to put some headphones on and try out the audio player at WallOfSoundFestival.com. It's a good indication of what you'll be getting yourself into come Saturday. -SM
But I'm having trouble coming up with a great "crib sheet" of picks, because this thing really is stacked to the brim. Whichever direction you turn on Saturday, you'll generally hear some mighty fine music. Really, the only act I feel might get lost in the shuffle is Bobby Bare Jr., the last great artist on Bloodshot Records' faltering roster. If you have no idea who he is, make it your highest priority to get a load of his songwriting chops and red-faced live show at 7:40 p.m. on Stage Two. Sadly, he's playing at the same time as my other huge pick of the show, Austin's White Denim, whose authentic garage-soul has been bowling over skeptics for nearly two years now. It's a tough choice, so don't feel bad if you have to flip a coin to pick one.
Other tips: If you like The Books, get to their stage a bit early, as their local shows always seem to draw incredibly large crowds. If you plan on sleeping in, try to at least arrive for Hogpig's 12:45 p.m. set, as their rock will wake you the dickens up. the pAper chAse's local shows have been fewer and further between as of late, so don't miss this obvious opportunity to see them at their prime. Red Monroe and Record Hop are both quite fresh off their latest albums (RM's will be on sale at the fest, while RH is still mastering theirs), so expect both of their sets to impress. Same goes for Pleasant Grove, who are (supposedly) in the final stages of their record as well. And expect OM to destroy all.
Honestly, take a moment while you're bored at work to put some headphones on and try out the audio player at WallOfSoundFestival.com. It's a good indication of what you'll be getting yourself into come Saturday. -SM
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