I don't exactly know what's in store for me in 2009 yet, but I've got a few gigs planned already. As I've (kind of) mentioned before I'm going to the enormous Blur gig in Hyde Park on 3th July, which I'm ridiculously excited about. Normally I don't like it when bands reunite since mostly it's pointless and clearly all about the money. But as a britpopper at heart I can't help but find the prospects of a Blur reunion fantastic. Because though I admire Damon Albarn's work and think that he has contiuned to put out both versatile, interesting and great music I've always liked Blur the most. As a band they kept growing, changing their sound on each album and didn't stay britpop a second longer than necessary. I can't wait to see if they act like they did back in the 90s - Alex being all laid back and smoking, Graham fiddling with guitars and foot pedals, Damon jumping around and Dave drumming in the background looking a bit like he could be the rest of the band's father.
Both in NME and the little reunioun-video-thingy from last year they've talked about playing b-sides and rarities combined with some 'high street' stuff like 'Girls & Boys' which, I think, makes it seem even more exciting and unpredictable. I'm feeling hours of timewasting fun trying to come up with the perfect setlist ahead. Ahh.
In April I'm seeing Mercenary, a danish metal band. As you've probably guessed I don't really listen to heavy metal but I've seen Mercenary live before (since my cousin is married to the lead growler-singer) and I wouldn't want to see them again if I thought they were bad. The crowd is usually also pretty entertaining to watch with all the headbanging. And I've got some unfinished business with Mikkel (the growler's name) from the last family get-together, so I'm looking forward to it.
I'm crossing my fingers for Wildbirds & Peacedrums (www.myspace.com/wildbirdsandpeacedrums) in Aarhus in February but it all depends on whether I find someone who wants to attend the gig with me. I also hear that the tickets for the newly announced Beirut gig in Hamburg are selling out fast. I'm not completely hooked on Zach Condon's balkan music but I definitely like it and would really like to go. Those live videos from http://www.blogotheque.net/ and http://www.flyingclubcup.com/ are just far too good! Unfortunately Viborg isn't exactly next to Hamburg on the map and it's quite a long drive.
Both in NME and the little reunioun-video-thingy from last year they've talked about playing b-sides and rarities combined with some 'high street' stuff like 'Girls & Boys' which, I think, makes it seem even more exciting and unpredictable. I'm feeling hours of timewasting fun trying to come up with the perfect setlist ahead. Ahh.
In April I'm seeing Mercenary, a danish metal band. As you've probably guessed I don't really listen to heavy metal but I've seen Mercenary live before (since my cousin is married to the lead growler-singer) and I wouldn't want to see them again if I thought they were bad. The crowd is usually also pretty entertaining to watch with all the headbanging. And I've got some unfinished business with Mikkel (the growler's name) from the last family get-together, so I'm looking forward to it.
I'm crossing my fingers for Wildbirds & Peacedrums (www.myspace.com/wildbirdsandpeacedrums) in Aarhus in February but it all depends on whether I find someone who wants to attend the gig with me. I also hear that the tickets for the newly announced Beirut gig in Hamburg are selling out fast. I'm not completely hooked on Zach Condon's balkan music but I definitely like it and would really like to go. Those live videos from http://www.blogotheque.net/ and http://www.flyingclubcup.com/ are just far too good! Unfortunately Viborg isn't exactly next to Hamburg on the map and it's quite a long drive.
To sum up, even if I get to go to a gig next month, I still feel like the year hasn't really started yet. January should be a synonym for waiting. I want more gigs and albums and new music! Rrrright now, that is.
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