kata rokkar...

This weekend turned out to be pretty eventful in the concert aspect. First off I was able to check out ex-Sunny Day Real Estate lead singer Jeremy Enigk with Damien Jurado at Great Scott on Saturday. This show was particularly interesting because I expected him to only play songs from his solo career. However, that wasn't the case. Despite SDRE's awkward drama Jeremy Enigk played songs like In Circles, The Ocean, and Guitar and Video Games. Needless to say, this show became one of the best concerts of the year so far.

The next day I drove up to Portland, Maine to do some business for work and attend the Ol' Port Festival. I got to see Maine's own Paranoid Social Club play their hit Wasted and a great cover of I Want You (She's So Heavy). While some of the performers weren't all that impressive, there was one that was able to bring the entire festival together; Matt Nathanson. Some may write him off as another Howie Day rip-off with insane fans and sappy songs. While that may be half-true, his stage presence is something that cannot be matched by that many singer-songwriters. If you attend the Outside Lands Festival this year, hopefully you will find yourself to Mr. Nathanson's set. You won't regret you did.

Matt Nathanson - Then I'll Be Smiling

Everyone that goes through a tramatic experience usually has a song or record that goes hand in hand with that experience. Jeremy Enigk is that artist who reminds me of a time in my life where I overcame an issue that had me questioning everything from relationships to family to my own personal future. Luckily, music came to the rescue (as it usually does) and finally get to see Sunny Day Real Estate/Fire Theft ex-lead singer rock out at Great Scott in Allston this Saturday (31st May). I haven't had the privilege to see Jeremy's other bands but I'm quite content with seeing the man himself belt out the best tunes from his epic World Waits album and also some new tunes. This also will be the first time I tape a show with my new camcorder...so I'll probably suck at it. Well,at least the show won't.

Jeremy Enigk - Dare A Smile