Saw Gruff Rhys and Chris Forsyth

Circuit des Yeux in Milwaukee. All my pix turned out crappy cuz the space was small and dark. Current iteration of the band has Alan Sparhawk on guitar (I think they are a couple). Doesn't do much for me on record but the live band was heavy and good. Bauhaus cover was a little out of place but still cool.

(The 6 string bass player looks familiar but I can't place it)

penningtron wrote: Thu Apr 17, 2025 8:35 am Bauhaus cover was a little out of place but still cool.

Which one?


I've always been curious about her vocals and music but I've yet to go exploring. Weird! Should change that.

rsmurphy wrote: Thu Apr 17, 2025 8:56 am

penningtron wrote: Thu Apr 17, 2025 8:35 am Bauhaus cover was a little out of place but still cool.

Which one?

Double Dare.

They're playing at Thalia with FACS tonight..

Bob Nana & Deep Tunnel Project. Always with the mic stand in front of the drummer I be.

Mercury Rev played a lovely set of music. Couldn't be happier. Well, like, I mean a few tunes from Yerself Is Steam, Boces, or See You On The Other Side would've flipped my wig but that's just being nitpicky. Happy that they delved into All Is Dream, which is severely underrated imo. Great band.

Small Awesome / Regal Machines / Mint Mile @ Burlington

rsmurphy wrote: Sat Apr 26, 2025 7:46 am Small Awesome / Regal Machines / Mint Mile @ Burlington - April 25, 2025

Beat me to it! Same show.

Small Awesome w/ Tony on drums



Regal Machines



Mint Mile



Closeup of Justin on pedal steel. This band really makes me want to learn how to play one of these!



Great to see Faiz, Randy, Tony, and Tim last night!

I really need to figure out how to use my damn phone camera.

Just chiming in to say that the Burlington's band room has gone from sounding kinda harsh and not that awesome to being a really great-sounding small club.

They put a bunch of time/effort into getting the sound right and treating the space. I was kinda shocked at the difference.

jfv wrote: Sat Apr 26, 2025 10:59 am Great to see Faiz, Randy, Tony, and Tim last night!

Good to see you as well, Jason!

eephus wrote:Just chiming in to say that the Burlington's band room has gone from sounding kinda harsh and not that awesome to being a really great-sounding small club.

Not to diminish the work of the Burlington but I'd hazard that some of the vibes has a lot to do with the players and their talent and use of gear. Speaking of which a couple of FMs on my IG are curious about the type of guitar you are playing.

Really great show. Thanks!