Did any of our awesome readers go to the Arcade Fire concert on April 11th at the UCCU Center? If so, what did you think of it? Leave us a comment about your concert experience!
If you are interested in planning a summer trip that you will never forget, check out this year’s Bonnaroo concert festival in Manchester, Tennessee. This four day event features some of the best musical bands and artists in the country every June. The festival will be held from June 9-12 this year, and features artists as diverse as Florence + the Machine, Arcade Fire, The Strokes, Eminem, Ray Lamontagne, Big Boi, Iron and Wine, etc. The list goes on and on.
Bonnaroo takes place on a 700-acre farm. In addition to dozens of epic performances, the festival’s 100-acre entertainment village buzzes around the clock with attractions and activities including a classic arcade, on-site cinema, silent disco, comedy club, theater performers, a beer festival, and a music technology village.
Concert goers are encourage to camp in tents, RV’s, or even local hotels and attend as many events as they would like. For more information on this jam-packed event, check out the Bonnaroo website for more details.
Here is a track by the Ontario native indie rockers Rural Alberta Advantage. Sometimes going by RAA, this trio group rocks the stage and your stereo every time! Take a listen and learn why they become my favorite band of last summer!
RAA formed in 2005 but didn’t release their first full length until 2008. Hometowns was the name of that CD and remains to be their only full length to date.
Hometowns has songs written by Nils Edenloff who undoubtedly drew upon nostalgia of his home life and heart breaks. Edenloff has a distinct voice that makes the sound stand out but it’s Amy Cole, who sings backup vocals makes the band in my opinion.
Songs are built on a foundation of synthesizers, acoustic guitars, drums and sometimes viola with some occasional unique instrument mixed in there. The drums though, add to the unique sound of the band. Paul Banwatt has been playing drums for 17 years and it’s not secret. When you see him play live you can’t help but simply watch him.
I havn’t come up with a band that I can compare RAA to. I would venture to say if you like Arcade Fire, Bright Eyes and Neutral Milk Hotel, you will like Rural Alberta Advantage. Either way, I can’t recommend enough to check them out.
