first up was Starhead, or at least parts of it (they didn't say one word to the crowd (which was pretty much just me), so i have no idea who was playing and who was missing). 4-piece band that night - one acoustic guitar, one electric, a violin and a pseudo-drummer (he had some shakers, a tambourine, and an ozarka water jug, i shit you not). very nice, low-key, down-tempo, minor-key, dreamy folky stuff. love the soulful violin. nice juxtaposition of the electric with the acoustic. not exactly hard-rockin stuff, but it ain't supposed to be. enjoyed it.
next up was The Low Lows, from Austin. 6-piece, including two trumpets and one trombone at times. really well done southern gothic rock sorta stuff. really featured the brass at times, which i love. lead has unique voice - kinda reedy, but not at all unpleasant. really dug it.
