The Thermals 5:00
The Thermals are an American indie band from Portland. They are known for lo-fi sounds as well as highly political and anti religious lyrics. They really got noticed from their landmark album The Body, the blood, the machine. The show was pretty simple, but loud in your face rock. They thrive off of a punk rock style of playing. The trio hammered out songs from all of their albums, but the best songs were still off of The body, the blood, the machine. They're best songs were, "Here's Your Future", "A Pillar of Salt", and "Test Pattern".
Bob Mould 6:45
You don't get much more legendary than Bob freaking Mould. He has played in some of the most famous bands of all time. Starting with Husker Du the hardcore punk band, then moving to Sugar alternative rock trio. All before starting his legendary solo career. When Dave Grohl calls someone his idol you pay attention. His live shows see him drawing from his entire career, which is a ton to draw from, and he does it well. He knows his fans, so he picks the best songs to play including songs off of last years amazing Silver Age. If you ever wanted to see a pure balls to the wall rock and roll show, this is the guy to see. His new rock trio are absolute experts, they rock out with the best of them. Bob Mould hasn't lost a step, he still fires off guitar solos left and right, jumps up and down, and even did a power slide once. This band is the real deal they are a hardworking, American rock band.
Matt and Kim 8:50
Matt and Kim are an American indie pop duo. I am a fan of Matt and Kim on CD, but Ive never seen them live before, and let me tell you as a guy who has seen a ton live shows, they were amazing. They are some of the most energetic performers I have ever seen. They're catch phrase of, "lets get weird" really works for their shows. They mix in modern day hip hop songs with their own songs and a huge hour long rave began. The crowd was locked on the stage for the entire show. Through out the show Matt and Kim jumped up and down, crowd surfed, and threw balloons into the crowd. Another thing that is amazing about a Matt and Kim show is their banter, as a married couple they understand each other very well and they use that energy to make up some of the funniest stage banter. You just have to witness this band live at least once. It's one of those things you have to see to believe.
The Flaming Lips 10:15
I saw The Flaming Lips on their current tour back in April. That show was the first time I had seen The Flaming Lips. I wanted to see them again because their show was amazing, but also because they were opening for The Black Keys. I thought if they didn't have an opening spot they would get to use all of their fun toys like the man in bubble, or lazer hands, or even confetti cannons. Also it would be nice to see them with two full hours to perform. They have a whole new stage set up and little did I know but this new set up does not include the fun toys or many of the old hits. This is a new era for The Flaming Lips the era of the terror tour.
The Terror Live- The Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips took the stage at exactly 10:15 on the dot, not about
to waste any of their precious time. The Stage resembled a
strange podium attached to a bunch of toilet paper ropes with a giant
led screen behind it. The new stage was quite impressive especially when
the opener "Look...The Sun Is Rising" came on. The screen lights up and
vibrates the floor, the toilet paper looking cords began flashing
brightly. The second song "The Terror" will probably become a live
staple of this tour having been preformed on a lot of late night shows.
During the song, Wayne Conye brings out a baby doll that he used as a
prop during parts of the show. Just as the video screens played dark
terrifying subliminal messaging type scenes behind the band during the
show. The third song was past lips favorite "The Wand". One of two songs
that The Flaming Lips used to show their old happy live selves, bathing
the audience in bright colors and flashing strobe lights. Following
that they played "Virgo Self-Esteem Broadcast"and "Silver Trembling
Hands" before jumping back into another new song, "Try To Explain". "One
More Robot", "Sympathy 3000-21", and a David Bowie cover of "Heroes"
were next. The Last two songs were the highlight of the entire night.
First the New song "Always There, In Our Hearts" was the most intense
loud grinding rockish moment of the night. Blasting instruments over the
flashing LED's and intense terrifying images being played in the
background. The last song was the obvious closer "Do You Realize?" was a
very happy end to a dark intense show. They blasted happy images on the
screen and bathed the audience in bright light as the whole crowd sang
along. After that song, as quickly as they had came on they were gone.
Like living in a dream and suddenly waking up.
Do You Realize Live- The Flaming Lips
I have never been MAHA music fest before, but after this year I will probably be back. The festival is only 45 dollars to see a whole day of music. A one day pass at Lollapalooza will cost you 100 dollars and that's if they don't sell out in minutes. With a line up like this every year I will certainly add this to my summer concert list.
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