Here We Go Magic is currently on tour for their self-titled debut album on Western Vinyl. Strangely, their tour buddies White Rabbits was absent for the Varsity Theater show in Minneapolis.
Displacing them were two bands, starting with The Arms Akimbo. They're a local band, who seems to be inspired by British rock, as evident by their song, "Stories of England" towards the end of their set. Also, two points to the guitarist's haircut for looking very Noel Gallagher-esque.
Laarks are from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and as you've listened to our podcasts, you'd know that this is a hot bed of music activities. And since they're close to Minneapolis, a lot of locals here adopts Eau Claire bands as "locals" (in a sense like they consider Duluth bands like Low and Trample by Turtles local).
Highlight of the Laarks set was members of Daredevil Christopher Wright showing up to help sing a song (see picture).
This is Here We Go Magic's second time in Minneapolis, and arguably their favorite yet as spoken by drummer Peter. Since the band's been on constant touring for a long time, last night was the first time that they had down time to actually eat dinner at a restaurant. It was also special because it was guitarist Mike's birthday.
Everyone is in a good mood, looking refreshed and glowing. Luke Temple (in a straw hat) spent most of the time jamming on his guitar, except for a few songs where he's on keys next to Kristina.
Most of their songs seems to focus more on layers of instrumental. Lots of noises and dancing on stage.
Look for the band to gain more fans as they tour Europe with The New Pornographers later this Summer, just in time for their sophomore album, Pigeons to be released on Secretly Canadian.
The Arms Akimbo |
Laarks |
Laarks are from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and as you've listened to our podcasts, you'd know that this is a hot bed of music activities. And since they're close to Minneapolis, a lot of locals here adopts Eau Claire bands as "locals" (in a sense like they consider Duluth bands like Low and Trample by Turtles local).
Highlight of the Laarks set was members of Daredevil Christopher Wright showing up to help sing a song (see picture).
Here We Go Magic at the Varsity Theater, Minneapolis (04/23/10) |
Everyone is in a good mood, looking refreshed and glowing. Luke Temple (in a straw hat) spent most of the time jamming on his guitar, except for a few songs where he's on keys next to Kristina.
Most of their songs seems to focus more on layers of instrumental. Lots of noises and dancing on stage.
Look for the band to gain more fans as they tour Europe with The New Pornographers later this Summer, just in time for their sophomore album, Pigeons to be released on Secretly Canadian.
04/24/2010 12:36:00 ♥ vu () ♥ myspace.com/herewegomagic ♥ secretlycanadian.com