Archive for October 18th, 2009
Columbia’s own revs up the Blue Fugue
The Hooten Hallers never fail to disappoint with their rowdy, fun, loud performances. They took over the Blue Fugue Saturday night, yelling, hollering and reaching pitches I didn’t think possible for a crowd of 30 to 40 gathered tightly to the stage.
The Hipnecks spice up the Blue Note “for the cropdusters”
The Blue Note was alive Saturday night with the floor crowd dancing wildly to the Hipnecks, a band that describes its music as rooted in “the fertile grounds of the American Midwest.” Filled with incredible fast-paced guitar solos from guitarist Zach Harrison and the husky, smooth voice of guitarist, vocalist and harmonica extraordinaire Pat Kay (who also happens to play the mandolin, banjo and djembe), the Hipnecks kept the crowd jumping through their hour-long set.
Quality is King at Bluebird Festival
For those with a Bluebird Pass, bar hopping was the best way to really enjoy the festival. Since each bar has bands along a certain genre roaming the streets offered the best spread of music and as well as prime people watching. Read the rest of this entry »
Coffee with You & Yourn
You & Yourn sing their perfectly understated melodies at the Underground Cafe' Saturday night
Columbians enjoyed some chamber indie/folk Saturday night at the Underground Cafe’.
You & Yourn, made up of husband-wife duo Heather and Nic Dillon, soothed the coffeeshop’s guests with their roadside-themed songs and speculative musings about life and love for the Bluebird Festival.
From Urbana, Illiois, the Dillon pair have actually traveled and toured throughout Canada and all actoss the United States. For a time, they were part of a band called “Winter”, which–ironically enough–toured throughout Alaska.
Weatherwise, Nic Dillon pronounced his preference for Missouri and Illinois seasons. After spending some time touring throughout the dryer regions to the Southwest, Nic said “It’s great to be back in the Midwest. In Arizona, it’s 60 degrees at night and I feel like I’m choking.”
Locals seemed to be glad these two subtle, yet gifted artists were here as well.
In the dim-light, cozy cafe, both guests and artists had conversations about Urbana-Champaign, the confusion of scalping football tickets, the confusion over football in general and the pleasures of being smack dab in the middle of the country.
Experiencing the Bluebird
Hip hop was the music of choice at Tonic Saturday night during the Bluebird Music and Arts Festival. Indyground record label provided a handful of artists including Stiddy P, Earthworms, and DJ Mahf. Though the crowd wasn’t so big, the atmosphere was intense. Local artists painted to the beat of each of the sets performed. It was really a perfect blend of music, art and entertainment. Too bad you had to be 21 to get in.
CoMo Derby Dames
While most Missourians were mourning Mizzou’s loss to Oklahoma State last night, another group was caught up in their own celebration.
Last night the CoMo Derby Dames trounced the Capital City Crushers. Benefiting the Safe Passage Women’s Center, the “Bootleggers’ Brawl” featured some impressive skating and some even more impressive spills.
Think the rough and tumble of football…on wheels. Read the rest of this entry »
