The Pains of Being Pure at Heart at Siren Music Festival (07/17/10) Photo: Jon Klemm One of the highlights of the festival was The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, with a sound that fit perfectly with the salty sea air blowing over the crowd; poppy and bittersweet while at the same time cacophonous and…
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Holy Fuck Played Siren, Playing LPR
Holy Fuck at Siren Music Festival (07/17/10) Photo: Jon Klemm Download: “Russell X” – Holy Fuck (mp3) Holy Fuck didn’t turn heads at Siren, it threw them back in ecstasy. The experimental/psychedelic/dance band is known for their often-improvised instrumental jams, and they brought everything out in their festival-closing set Saturday that seemingly took the crowd…
Harlem Played Siren, Opening for The Dead Weather at Prospect Park
Harlem at 2010 Siren Music Festival (07/17/10) Photo: Jon Klemm Matador recording artists Harlem have three US dates left before heading out on a three week long European trek. It just so happens that one of those remaining shows is a prime opening slot for The Dead Weather on Tuesday night (Aug 3) at Prospect…
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists Played Siren, Playing Brooklyn Bowl This Sunday
Ted Leo at Siren Music Festival (07/17/10) Photo: Jon Klemm Ted Leo played the Siren Music Festival just two Saturdays ago (where he was joined on stage by Marissa Paternoster of Screaming Females) and this Sunday (Aug 1) he’ll headline the previously TBA Jelly Block Party at Brooklyn Bowl. Doors open at noon and the…
Cymbals Eat Guitars Played Siren, Touring w/ The Thermals
Cymbals Eat Guitars at Siren Festival (07/17/10) Photo: Jon Klemm The backstage area was quite comfortable upon our arrival, with cabana-like dressing rooms for each artist. Joe, Matt, and Brian were excited to try to catch up with previous tour-mates the Pains of Being Pure At Heart, who were playing the main stage. I hadn’t…
Matt & Kim Played Siren Festival, Webster Hall Shows On Sale Now
Matt & Kim at Siren Music Festival (07/15/10) Photo: Jon Klemm Matt & Kim headlined the main stage at the 2010 Siren Music Festival on Saturday and a couple of dudes from this hip new music blog called The Huffington Post were there to cover the action. The crowd could barely be contained as Matt…