Once again compelling music has implored me to drop what I'm doing and push it on you. This weekend brings us two very special outdoor musical occasions, and if you missed them it would probably keep me up at night. Especially with the weather we're havin'. So don't miss 'em. I need my sleep.
The Greek and the Grove, night and day (in both time and cost). If either of these spots had roofs, they'd likely get torn completely off...
First up is the Outernational Festival Friday night at the Greek Theater. Thievery Corporation will grace us with a full live band and a slew of supporting South American acts on the bill. Sure, $45 is a lot of money. But here's what I propose: Pony up the loot and catch the show. THEN go to Stern Grove on Sunday afternoon to rock the hell out to some big crazy-funky Afrobeat for FREE, then divide your $45 by 2 to get your weekend music expense algorithm.
I mean $22.50 each for these ridiculous shows? Bargain, I tells ya!
I'll save a nice early spot at Stern Grove on Sunday, but you should get there by noon to at least get past the gate. You can do it slacker, I believe in you. Hit me on a communication device to see where we are.
Without further babble, your weekend awaits...
|||||| FRIDAY 6/20 ||||||
Thievery Corporation | Bebel Gilberto | Los Amigos Invisibles | Federico Aubele @ Greek Theater - $45
Yet another epic night of music at the Greek! Thievery is amazing when they have the full live band. Their gorgeous thickly-layered rare-groove soundscapes sweep you up and take you away. It's lush shit to say the least. Joining them will be ethereal Brazillian Bossa Nova songstress Bebel Gilberto, along with funky Venezuelans Los Amigos Invisibles and South American singer-songwriter Federico Aubele. Not cheap, but one hell of a night of music.
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|||||| SUNDAY 6/22 ||||||
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 | Sila & the Afrofunk Experience @ Stern Grove - FREE
I'll be there EARLY, and so should you! The youngest son of seminal Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and brother of the amazing Femi Kuti, Seun's gene pool is overflowing with African roots music. This will be a rare chance to see him, as his stomping grounds these days are primarily Africa and Europe. The Egypt 80, who backed up Fela Kuti in the '70s, are a 20 piece powerhouse of smokin' funk horns, powerful vocals, and driving, foot stomping African percussion. When it's done right, there is nothing better to move your feet than Afrobeat. Nothing. I won't sugarcoat this though, opening act Sila is pretty underwhelming. He's never impressed me. But that won't matter by the time Seun takes the stage...
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That's it for this quickie, stay tuned for lots more REAL soon!
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