DON'T MISS OUT

i've spent the evening listening to clips of all the artists scheduled to play dfest this year.

this is probably the absolute worst thing i could have done.

now, i've got a printed schedule of bands with little scribbles around a bunch acts that say things like "fun!" or "GO SEE THEM!" or "so-and-so is in THIS band now??" or "[insert band here]-ish" and not nearly enough time to see everyone i'd like to see.

but...i won't make my dfest listening suggestions until next week. for now you can go to the dfest website and listen to clips of all the artists.

(ps - i'm a bit disappointed with some things said about tulsa in upside's dfest bio. it might be right, but um, whose city is having a huge music industry conference/festival next week? uh huh.)

no...this purpose of this post is below...

there are TWO great shows this weekend, get out of the house and go see these bands

...seriously. you will regret missing this weekend of GREAT music.

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this week... two shows... fun for your ears and feet!




thursday, june 29 //
Traveler (Live CD Release)
with Straight Lines, Ben Rector, and Motive For Movement
@ Cain's Ballroom | Tulsa, OK
7PM :: $8 in adv/day of, $10 at door :: all ages


myspace.com/travelermusic

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friday, june 30 //
The Hero Factor (EP Release -- free EP at the door!)
with Radiant and Kunek
@ Cain's Ballroom | Tulsa, OK

7PM :: $8 in adv/day of, $10 at door :: all ages

myspace.com/theherofactor

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i like blue october a lot. i think it's because they're so sincere and genuine. i mean, the music's great, but every time you see them live justin really gives himself over to...i dunno. the music. the crowd. it's really hard not to relate to what he's singing and the emotions and stories he's sharing. and that's what makes them so great. for me anyway.

p.s. - it was weird to see them in a bigger setting. there was a notable difference in the crowd from the local kids that used to see them at the venue or in stillwater to your typical alt-rock radio station listener throwing up the "rock n roll" sign at all the right moments.

p.p.s. - i don't know how often i'm going to update this... we'll see.