...I must share my love for Margot & the Nuclear So and So's. I stumbled across this band when I accompanied my roommate to The Frames' show at the 9:30 Club sometime last year (they were one of the openers). Oh my goodness, what a trip they are.
This band has 8 people in it, which is cool, because their live show sounds just as full and rich as their album. 2 guitars, a bass, drums, keyboard (the lone chick who adds lovely harmonies). Okay, that's pretty normal. Then add a guy who plays brass (either trombone or trumpet), a guy who plays lap steel for some songs and violin for others, and the most entertaining of all, a guy who specializes in percussion (including a big bass drum & tambourine) and sweet dance moves.
They were signed to Epic, which is interesting, because they are ultra-indie...not the type of band you'd expect to be signed to a major label. But apparently that has contributed in the delay of their next full album release (conflict and such -- I guess they convinced the label to let them release an EP, which is available now).
Anyway, saw them tonight at 9:30 again, this time they headlined. And they were wonnnderful. Love them.
(Clearly, I'm still on California time, as I'm still awake at 1:25am...)
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So I am going to check them out because Steve, from Blue's Clues, gave up his career as Steve to sing and play indie rock. And honestly, anyone who can make me actually internet stalk him to find out where he went because he was the only host of a children's show I didn't want to tear into itty bitty pieces...well it must be something really cool.
Ah the 9:30 Club...I remember those days. The days of not being stuck in a cultural black hole (whadda ya mean, Mark...Wynonna Judd came by for the 4th of July...).
One sign of civilization is sprouting...we get our first Target this October. Weeeeee.
Hope you kids are doing well! Miss and love!
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