Last night my band Clap Amp played with this band Foot Foot at the Towne Lounge. It was our first time playing in a bar and I didn’t know Foot Foot’s music and I was pretty much feeling pissy and blah about the whole thing. We ended played probably our best set to date (which is still sloppy, trust me) and I had a really good time slamming my keys and dancing around. Even said something into the mic – “trippy”, basically that’s what I said. It was also our drummer Ryan’s last night with us before moving to Seattle, so it was nice to go out on a high note. Us three band dudes got shots after the set and talked about our band – I felt hella manly.
But what I really want to tell you about is Foot Foot. They are from Los Angeles, where they just played with the Dead Science. They play kind of shambly, weird, broke-down accoustic music with really pretty dual female vocals. It’s very simple music, but somehow feels a little bent and fucked up. Live, it’s kind of ragged and hoarse, which works quite well. On the demo CD they were giving away it sounds more quiet and clear.
I was thinking how they really need to play with 2% Majesty, and then I get an email today and, lo behold, they’re playing with them tonight. They’re really nice kids and the music is good – totally worth 2 bucks – so check it out if you’re looking for something to do.
tonight WED AUG 24
@DUNES [1905neMLK]
2% Majesty — majestic harmony chorus semblance congregation from our town.
Root Villa — first show for local folk composers featuring someones
favorite Rafn brother (and the girls scream).
FOOT FOOT (LA) — beautiful four piece folkestra humble vocals compassionate
arrangements
show is at 9pm
bring $2
and a heart
and after that – or during that if you’re not feeling the live music thing – is the first installment of me and Shayla‘s new collaborative DJ night at the Aalto! YES!! We start at 10, the Aalto is on 37th and Belmont. See you there? Yesssssssss.
