ran OlyMusic.com from 2002-2008, and blogged about musical experiences in and around Olympia, WA.
So last night, I went bowling. Actually knocked all the pins down a few times- was fun. After the bowling,
I was convinced that going down town was a pretty decent idea.
Figured would check out the bands playing at Le Voyeur.
I got there in time to hear New Death Show - Drums, guitar, vocals, and some keyboard/samples - they were good. I would go listen to them knowing what they sound like. The delay/sample/keyboard tracks, and the timing, precision, and passion combined for a beautiful layered sound. The first bunch of songs made me happy and bouncing my head around a bit, and swaying. Then there was a song that while technically excellent, made me sad, and I didn't feel like being sad, so I went over to the Eastside for a bit, and then came back and chatted with Kevin from
7 Candles in that spot between the bathrooms and the bar where you can hear the band and it isn't too loud to have a conversation. After a bit it started sounding like the band was wrapping up. I went outside and got my guitar out and sat playing near the artisian well for a while until my friends came along and we went to Twinkle's house where there was a most excellent drum circle/jam. After a few hours, gave mandolin James a lift where he was headed, and headed home. Rock on.