Posts Tagged ‘Fleet Foxes’

Fleet Foxes @ Massey Hall

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

You know when you over hype yourself for a show? You love the band so much and you are so excited that you count down the days until they hit the stage. You build up your expectations so high that it is near impossible for any performance to live up to that ideal that you have formed in your mind.

Last night Fleet Foxes exceeded my expectations. And then some.

Fleet Foxes trotted unto the legendary Massey Hall stage just after their “favorite band”, Swedish psychedelic folk fellows Dungen played their open slot set. The show was sold out so needless to say the place was packed. As the band welcomed and thanked us they began what was an incredible set.
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New Music Alert: The Dodos

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

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Let me tell you a story. A Tuesday tale if you will.

I’m a big Beirut fan, and so when I missed their recent Toronto show I was upset to say the least. Bummed out. Sad. Not happy. Etc. Being this mix bag of emotions, I just had to ask my friend how the show was, for she was far more filled with luck then I. And what did she tell me when I asked her how it was?
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YouTube Discoveries!

Monday, June 29th, 2009

I have wasted so much of my life on YouTube. That thing is beyond addictive. In the massive amounts of time spent, I must admit I’ve dug up quite a few internet video gems that sparkle. And I’m a kind person, so I’m willing to share them with you. You’re welcome.
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Friday News: Have a good weekend :)

Friday, June 26th, 2009

* Crazy sexy British television series Skins is coming to Canada! On an exclusive channel but still!

* Twitter fight between Perez Hilton, Pete Wentz and his wifey Ashlee Simpson-Wentz. Why don’t we all be friends and hug it out?

* Cat Ladies. Soon to be my new favorite documentary.

* Katie Holmes thinks she can dance! She is rumored to be performing on So You Think You Can Dance for charity.

* Remember this amazing photo of Megan Fox graciously interacting with a fan? Kodak was offering up a reward to find the loving fan and he has been found!

* Jeff Goldblum is alive. Some pranks are a little too mean. I’m mad at you internet.

* New Fleet Foxes song! Hauntingly beautiful. I can’t wait to see them this summer at Massey Hall.