It's been an amazing musical summer so far. So many bands, so little time. You may know by now that when I'm not in my creative realm, designing interiors and textiles and rooting around salvage yards, I'm 'on the road' with my Marcel, the magical music journalist. Last week Marcel rode around the local skate park with the guys from Andrew Jackson Jihad, followed by a great and groovy performance at the Rio Theater. Then we met up with Real Estate and Kevin Morby for a show at the Catalyst in Santa Cruz which lead to an invitation by the Woodsist folks to their two-day festival in Big Sur! If you haven't gone to a Woodsist Fest...go now! There's one coming up in Pioneertown in Southern California on August 16th.
Having only heard Kevin Morby's songs for the second time I was hit with how familiar they sounded, as if I'd been hearing them all summer long. I attribute that to great songwriting. I told Justin the drummer that this would be one of those CDs that doesn't leave my car stereo and it's true. I switch back and forth between that and Bobby Bare Jr.'s latest.
Kevin Morby, Justin Sullivan, and Michael Campbell
My sons, Jesse and Marcel, helping out at the merch table.
Tim Presley and Nick Murray of White Fence
Special guest Ty Segall joined White Fence onstage
Tim Presley, White Fence
Nick Murray and Tim Presley
Ty Segall
Marcel checking out DJ Ben Knight's (Beachwood Sparks) collection.
I heard several people in the crowd commenting, and I agree, on how fab it was to hear and see coregraphed back-up singers. Those women are the genuine article. Hot, hot, hot!
Foxygen singer Sam France spent much of the time in the crowd.
Paola (spinning, left of Sam, pink dress & blue jacket) on a visit from Paris.
Real Estate with Kyle Field of Little Wings, warming up in the woods.
I apologize for not having all of the bands represented in photos as I was busy working throughout. You can find the entire line-up for the festival HERE.
A big hug to Jeremy Earl of Woods and Kevin Morby. Merci beaucoup for everything guys. See you next time.
Jeremy Earl and Jarvis Taveniere of Woods
Art by Kyle Field (Little Wings)
Kyle
