The ever-growing Fest 12 line-up has added Luco, J. Robbins, Tim Kasher, Deep Sleep, Whiskey & Co., Half Hearted Hero, Drag the River, and more to the roster that now features over 350 bands.
The four-day festival takes place Oct. 31-Nov 3 in Gainesville, FL. Check out the SPB archives for some memories of Fests past.
Tim Kasher has released four solo albums and another 10 with Cursive (and still more with The Good Life). I won’t pretend to know the full catalog -- my exposure has been more along the “best of” lines. This review isn’t a comparison or “where does it fit” essay. It’s a standalone review. I felt like I needed to get that out of … Read more
Lucero describe their music as “rock and soul,” which has evolved from countrified punk to horn-driven rock to balladry and a whole lot more. It’s a fitting and evolving term. Through it all one thing always shines through, which is the personal and heartfelt emotion that defines their songwriting. When You Found Me is predominantly a blend of guitar and piano-led, classic … Read more
Whiskey & Co. are something of an outlier on the No Idea Records roster, but it’s still a cultural fit. Their boozy, swaying country may not be in the same vein as the gruff punk “Gainesville sound,” but it’s a fitting morning after with its laid back, introspective vibe. Ripped Together, Torn Apart is their latest, and it’s a solid fit in … Read more
Tim Kasher is as prolific an artist as they come. The musician behind indie legends Cursive and The Good Life has seemingly been the pusher behind the ones pushing the envelope. His dramatic songwriting has naturally spilled over into screenwriting where the music and film have become synonymous with each … Read more
The bus I'm on smells terrible: a mixture of body odour, cheap beer, and anticipation. It's filled to the brim with concert goers, mostly teenagers, but also a handful of adults who are dressed like teenagers. We're on our way to the Toronto leg of Riot Fest. This is the … Read more
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