Silversun Pickups- Swoon

 

            Silversun Pickups will always carry around the stigma of being the new Smashing Pumpkins. Many love their music, others claim that is just a rip off. Either way, you have to acknowledge that this L.A. crew is making a show of it.

 

            The world was introduced to Silversun Pickups a few summers ago with their debut album “Carnavas” with the surprisingly mainstream single “Lazy Eye” and even more notable track “Well Thought Out Twinkles.” Their mix of glossy garage rock and high pitched vocals filled a void left by the then disbanded Smashing Pumpkins.

 

             I cannot help but think that Silversun Pickups are currently doing a better impression of the band than they are currently doing themselves, what with there being 1/4^th of the original lineup and Billy Corgan preoccupied with schmoozing with Live Nation executives, and there’s no shame in building upon the creation of another.

 

            “Swoon” picks up where “Carnavas” left off. There have been very few tweaks to their sound, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Their brand of fuzzed out garage noise is just hard enough to nod your head to and imaginative enough to not leave you bored.

 

            They kick off the album with the catchy “There’s No Secrets This Year,” the perfect launch to a fun record. The album slows down for a bit before kicking back up with the hazy “Panic Switch” that is sure to incite well-mannered moshing for years. “Sort Of” marches off with a progressive tempo and the noteworthy “Substitution” starts off slow before zig-zagging about, dizzying you with the swirling vocal and guitar.

 

            “Swoon” lacks the punch of the debut, but is overall a more well-polished product than its predecessor. We see them venturing off from the lustrous garage rock sound a little more, which is a shame because rocking out is what the band does best, but it makes for a unpredictable listening experience.

 

            In an age where musicians are more about being “artists” than making music, something is very refreshing about the straightforward music of Silversun Pickups. Complaining about the Smashing Pumpkins resemblance is misinformed, and if anything, I wouldn’t mind them attempting to sound more like their wayward big brother.

NMF Class of 2009 Awards

Most Likely to Succeed: Here Is There

            Playing to a criminally under attended morning crowd, the band made lemons into lemonade, shimmying through a powerful set filled with guitar solos and pulsing percussion. With their brand of boxed in chaos, and average age of 19, I am sure we will be hearing much more from them in the future.

 

Best All-Around: Mayola

            The most energetic set of the entire festival, Mayola blended the perfect amount of musicianship, showmanship, and local flavor. Bassist Antonio Laster’s crowd interaction made everyone feel like they were part of the show; what more could you ask for at a music festival?

 

Class Clown: Man Man

            Their loud, crazy, dysfunctional set left the crowd on the brink of insanity. Pounding, screeching, smacking, and thumping for a chaos-filled hour, Man Man locked in everyone’s attention like the most bizarre court jester there’s ever been.

 

Best Dressed: Of Montreal

            Of Montreal’s feathered shoulder pads, smoking suits, purple velvet, boas, and Coldplay-esque orange suit had the band making fashion statements galore. I have never seen anyone make a tiger mascot head look so chic.

 

Best Hair: The Uglysuit

            With long flowing locks, ponytails, feather swept bangs, and something that I can only compare to the mane of Sonic the Hedgehog, the Uglysuit not only blew the crowd away with their gorgeous indie pop ballads, but also with their impeccable hair. 

 

Most Likely To Make You Smile: Hush Hush, Commotion

            Blasting catchy honest power pop throughout the Sooner Theatre, Hush Hush’s solid set left the crowd grinning like fools, impressed with their old classics and remarkable new tunes.

 

Best Personality: Sugar and Gold

            Getting the crowd moving and grooving in the late afternoon, Sugar and Gold was the most pleasant surprise at the festival. Their cheeky, fun show was highly entertaining and was the perfect warmup to the chaos that was fixing to ensue.

Hot and Not: NMF 2009

Hot:

Witnessing 13 hours of amazing music

Jean cut-offs (to the knee)

Getting you and your girlfriend front row view of the Main Stage

Showing off chest tattoo with v-neck shirt

Witnessing Of Montreal in a massive crowd

Hippies dancing to Sugar and Gold

 

 

Not:

Complaining about Mister Roberts being closed

Jean cut-offs (to the upper thigh)

Getting you and your dog and/or infant front row view of the Main Stage

Showing off dragon tattoo with tank top

Driving your bike through massive crowd

Drunk frat guy dancing to Man Man

NMF Preview: The Pretty Black Chains

Kellen McCugan from the Pretty Black Chains talks about West Side Story, pulling the trigger, and even gives a disclaimer.

 

How would you describe your sound?

Everything that rock n' roll in Oklahoma is lacking: A drunken swagger, instantly catchy and infinitely clever hooks, loads of sweat and a live show that demands your attention! Quite simply put, the attitude with music to back it up!

 

Why should we go see you at Norman Music Festival?

We feel confident that once you see us play live, you will tell your friends how much fun you had seeing The Pretty Black Chains stick a fork in the socket of the Oklahoma music scene!

 

What makes your live show special?

One word: Energy. We've all been to far too many shows where artists get up on stage and try to be artists. THAT'S BORING! We play rock n' roll for people who like to have a great time. When we're on stage it's the most fun we all have collectively, and we like to give that back to our crowd. Every other excellent act in Oklahoma have been loading the gun, and we really want to be the ones who pull the trigger.

 

How’d you settle on the band name?

Yikes... We thought about it for about two months, then just picked three words we all liked and smooshed them together, throwing a "The" on the front for good measure!

 

What plans do you have for the future?

Work work work! We're booking our entire summer full of shows in Oklahoma as well as the surrounding Midwest. A day without doing business in our band is a day wasted!

 

What other bands influence you the most?

Where to start? The Libertines, The Raveonettes, Arctic Monkeys, Mando Diao, The Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine, Sonic Youth, King Khan and The Shrines, The Cribs, The Horrors, T REX, thebeatlestherollingstonesledzeppelin, Blitz, and generally anything nasty.

 

Who else will you personally be seeing at Norman Music Festival?

Oh God...... Of Montreal of course, Man Man is supposed to be sick. Basically any and every Stillwater band possible. That town just has this knack to produce really creative and fun bands!

 

Any memorable concert/tour stories/moments?

We've only been together for four months, but we recently played a house party where we were asked to play a little quieter than normal. We agreed, and then turned up right before we started and went crazy, successfully shutting the party down in four songs. Zing! (Thanks Kevin and Zach!)

 

Best moment in band history?

Writing eleven songs in two months and continuing to constantly write.

 

Favorite Norman restaurant?

Pepe's, Blue, The Hideaway!!!

 

Favorite band as a kid?

You want to say something cool so you sound like you were a badass when you were younger. Lots of pressure! However, I was not a badass when I was a kid, so i'm going with the soundtracks to West Side Story, Oklahoma!, The Wizard of Oz and generally any Disney movie. I am not ashamed. (NOTE: This is just Kellen, no one else in the band shares this taste in music.)

 

DISCLAIMER: Coming to a PBC show will cause you to shake, sweat, drink, dance, and break everything around you. If you enjoy doing any of these activities we strongly suggest coming to the show at Coaches. Bring your friends. 

NMF Preview: The Uglysuit

Colin Bray from the Uglysuit talks about meeting Sigur Ros, loving life, and shaking what your momma gave you.

How would you describe your sound?

Cerebral opti-rock seems fitting, or so we've heard.

 

Why should we go see you at Norman Music Festival?

Depending on who else is playing, I might not say you should. Otherwise, if you like "happy feel good" music, come. Be prepared to be compelled to shake what your momma gave you!

What makes your live show special?

Feeling. Energy. Emotion. Joy. First and foremost though, letting go, giving yourself to your eardrums, and the sounds surpassing them.

 

How’d you settle on the band name?

It’s a story still being lived out.

 

What plans do you have for the future?

To try and do whatever we can to keep playing music, we're writing for a new album now. It’s exciting to be back in the process, which really the process is something that never ends. Also, we're hoping for shows and tours to keep happening regularly. We'll be working hard for that.

 

What other bands influence you the most?

That’s the hardest thing for us to answer. You can get answers ranging from every spectrum of music. Literally, anything from trance/house music, to Coldplay or Sigur Ros, to the Gorillaz.

 

Who else will you personally be seeing at Norman Music Festival?

Hopefully a lot of things. Other lives, Mayola, Man Man, The Mints, Of Montreal, of course, and more I’m sure.

 

Any memorable concert/tour stories/moments?

There are so many. Probably either pulling into New York for the first time. I'm driving (our full size conversion van and trailer) mind you. We pull into the Lincoln tunnel at like 4:58 pm, on a weekday afternoon!!! The traffic was so bad. Lanes went down from 7 to 2. We had to skip across 4 to make it. The dudes were all freaking out, we ended up making it, just a nice stressful happening in NYC. Quite funny, told them I had it.

Or our first show in Europe, Milan Italy to be exact. The people all totally shut up when as soon as we took the stage; we're used to places here, not that its a bad thing, but people party, loudly. Everyone there was focused on what was happening. We loved that very much.

 

Best moment in band history?

Some friends of ours saw Sigur Ros in Kansas City one night. The next night drove on over to St Louis, since it wasn't must farther, to see us play with Iron and Wine. They’re hanging out down the street from the venue we were playing and they run into 3 of the 4 members of Sigur Ros. We find out, go find them, and start chatting them up. They asked if we could get them on our list for our show; we laughed and didn't think they'd come. They were their before our set even started, and afterwards they came and hung out with us back stage for hours. That my friend was for sure, our greatest moment, I'm sure we'd all tell you many great things have happened, but that was amazing.

 

Favorite Norman restaurant? 

JUSTIN"S BAR & BISTRO!!! haha It’s a family business.

 

Favorite band as a kid? 

Pink Floyd

 

How was SXSW? 

Amazing. Exhausting. Met so many cool people. Saw so many good bands.

 

If there is anything else you want to say or add just go ahead!

Love life. Love people. Love music.

NMF Preview: The Separation

I spoke to David from the Separation about the band and.....well....just read for yourself.

How would you describe your sound?

"A Picnic For Your Ears."

 

Why should we go see you at Norman Music Festival?

It's FREE! It's outside during a a very brief time of Oklahoma weather where it's enjoyable to spend a day outdoors with your friends joyously drinking beer on Main Street. On top of that there's all types of music all around you. It's a great opportunity to be exposed to new music and for all the underage kids around to check out the bands that they usually would have to stand outside a bar to listen to. I also heard a rumor that David Boren was going bust out some percussion solos with Man Man.

 

What makes your live show special?

We all play atop magical unicorns.

 

How’d you settle on the band name?

Many centuries ago there was a band of 5 roaming minstrels that spread their joyous music to the masses. They had been tragically separated while traveling through the ancient forest of Dosho and killed one by one by an evil wizard who was jealous of their soothing sounds, damning their souls to the lower heavens and were forced to ride on the edges of rainbows for many, many years. This was their fate until the day that 5 magical unicorns saved the wandering souls and gloriously united them with our earthly bodies, proclaiming we should be called "The Separation" and to begin to spread joyous music to the masses once again.

 

What plans do you have for the future?

We will travel and play our music whenever and where ever our unicorns take us.

 

What other bands influence you the most?

Bauhaus and ELO or maybe Bill Joel and Quasi, depends on what mixture of drugs we're on.

 

Who else will you personally be seeing at Norman Music Festival?

Definitely Man Man and Starlight Mints. I've seen them both countless times but they are always a site to see. And pretty much everyone playing on the Opolis stage.

 

Any memorable concert/tour stories/moments?

Opening for Of Montreal at Opolis a few years back comes to mind. Seeing as they were one of our favorite bands we were very excited to play with and meet them. Come to find out they were all pretty heinous except for the new guy; There's nothing cuter than a mid-level indie band with the egos of a 1980's hair-metal band.

 

Best moment in band history?

We played one of our best shows opening up for Ben Kweller at Bricktown Ballroom. Being carried over the crowd at a sold out show by a mob of teenage boys and girls has to be one of the best moments for the entire band, especially Lindsay. Mmm, all those little hands. She got so many phone numbers that night; sorry kids, she's married now.

 

Favorite Norman restaurant?

Pepe's, hands down. The mix-meat Burrito Loco is the best; it's Emilio's specialty.

 

Favorite band as a kid?

Gary Glitter

NMF Preview: The Non

What makes your live show special?

 

We have a lot of energy, and we are pretty all over the stage considering we're an "ambient" rock band. We are probably fun to watch if you enjoy studying music and structures as well.

 

How’d you settle on the band name?

 

It wasn't hard. I think it was the first and only band name idea we've ever had.

 

What plans do you have for the future?

 

We're moving into a house this summer in Norman and are going to finish writing and recording our next album. After that, we're going to tour in August.

 

What other bands influence you the most?

 

We tend to be inspired by innovative music in general. Stuff that makes you think "how did anyone possibly come up with that?" is usually the kind of music that gets us really excited.

 

Who else will you personally be seeing at Norman Music Festival?

 

Man Man, because they terrify me and I think their music is nearly unbearable to listen to. That said, I think they will be great live for the same reasons.

 

Any memorable concert/tour stories/moments?

 

We had a tour with Ali Harter two summers ago that was fairly epic... as far as best memories, hmm. Probably staying with State Bird in Ohio. This band let us stay in their house at a trailer park dealership and we rode on our bellies on longboards. Tom hit a spike in the road and flew off and scraped up his chin really bad. He had to sleep vertically all night for some reason.

 

Best moment in band history?

 

Getting to play shows like DFest and playing in cities like Austin, Lawrence, and Chicago.

 

Favorite Norman restaurant?

 

I'm pretty partial to the Library. They have excellent pizza and the atmosphere is intellectual yet fun-loving and a little irreverent. Perfect for me.

 

Favorite band as a kid?

 

I definitely had a Sugar Ray phase

NMF Preview: Mayola

Bryan from Mayola talks about Jems, Bison Witches, and not giving a fuck. You can catch them on the Opolis Stage at 3pm.

 

How would you describe your sound?

-Whenever anyone asks I usually just say loud rock and roll. The sound we create is mostly Riley's folk songs with the band adding a few more levels and dynamics behind it. We've toyed with the description "post-apocalyptic country western rock n roll" but I almost think we've moved beyond that with our new recordings. So if I absolutely had to categorize it I'd just say rock n roll.

 

Why should we go see you at Norman Music Festival?

-I feel like Mayola operates best to loud, possibly drunk and obnoxious crowds. So hopefully by three in the afternoon everyone will be in the mood to go a little crazy and I don't think there's a better show going on at that time to go a little crazy at than the Mayola show.

 

What makes your live show special?

-I guess we just like to have a good time when we're on stage and sometimes we really get into it and when we're into it the crowd feels that and wants to have fun with us too. Its kind of a communal experience. I say its therapeutic to just scream at the top of your lungs and flail around like you really just don't give a fuck.

 

How’d you settle on the band name?

-Mayola is the singer/guitar/piano player Riley Jantzen's grandmother's name.

 

What plans do you have for the future?

-Well barring any illness or sudden life-altering complications our main goal for the future is just to keep doing this for as long as we can.

 

What other bands influence you the most?

-Each member of the band has their own influences but I guess all of our influences show up in really subtle ways. Riley is a fan of folk and Americana music and that is essentially where the structure and style of the songwriting comes from but the music itself gets a little crazy and we add elements of anything from punk rock to salsa music. I personally really dig Tom Waits.

 

Who else will you personally be seeing at Norman Music Festival?

-I think I'm going start the day off with Here is There. Definitely going try to see Ali Harter, The Non, Jabee, Other Lives, The Uglysuit, all our friends really. Gentle Ghost is playing right before us and they're fantastic.

I personally can't wait to see Man Man. They've played in Norman so many times in the past few years and I've missed them each time so this should be fun.

 

 

 

Any memorable concert/tour stories/moments?

-When I was asked to join the band Travis (guitar player) made me a hand-drawn "Official Member of Mayola" card out of construction paper. I like that memory.

 

Best moment in band history?

-Probably finally putting out our first record. That felt good. Hopefully this new record will be the new best moment.

 

Favorite Norman restaurant?

-I don't really make it down to Norman that often but every time we play at the Opolis we've got to eat at Bison Witches.

 

Favorite band as a kid?

Jem! and the Holograms

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz4QRB25DSI

 

 

If there is anything else you want to say or add just go ahead!

-I'm grateful that Oklahoma has a thing like the Norman Music Festival going on and that we get to be apart of it. I feel really sorry for whoever isn't there this weekend.

NMF Preview: The Early Beat

Michael Loveland from the Early Beat answer questions about the band's sound and favorite band growing up. You can see them at 6pm on the Opolis Stage

 

How would you describe your sound?

Flower Punk.  

 

Why should we go see you at Norman Music Festival?

It will be so much fun, you wont be able to keep your hat on.

 

What makes your live show special?

I don't know about special, but are live show is energetic, fast and fun. We try to put on a good show for the crowd.

 

How’d you settle on the band name?

Easy, it is best one we could think of.

 

What plans do you have for the future?

Just to keep playing and to make as many albums as we can

 

What other bands influence you the most?

All music is an influence

 

Best moment in band history?

The time a tank top came flying onto my guitar.

 

Favorite Norman restaurant?

The Earth Cafe and Deli

 

Favorite band as a kid?

Nirvana

NMF Preview: Crocodile

Derek Brown of the Norman band Crocodile took the time to talk about kittens, Jaggermeister, and puppets. You can catch them at 8pm on the Opolis Stage

How would you describe your sound?

Imagine if the crew of NASA took a DeLorean time machine back to 1985 to help Robert Smith record The Cure's The Head On The Door and they came stocked with plenty of Cold Stone Creamery ice cream and Sparks energy drinks.

 

Why should we go see you at Norman Music Festival?

If it's raining, you should come see us because we'll be indoors. If it's not raining, you should if the above description got you at all excited.

 

What makes your live show special?

The same things that make kittens and babies special.

 

How’d you settle on the band name?

Testosterone is key in most decision making. Read all about it at: http://www.copernicusmarketing.com/about/press4.shtml

 

What plans do you have for the future?

We are finishing up a three-song single called "Head Over Heels". After that's finished, we'll keep working on our first LP.

What other bands influence you the most?

Can't tell, we look to them in times of need.

Who else will you personally be seeing at Norman Music Festival?

It will be great to finally see Early Beat. The Puppet Show over at the Kids Stage looks cool. We will pay respects to the Jagermeister stage since my marriage was founded partly on Jagermeister.

Any memorable concert/tour stories/moments?

Being on the road is like going on vacation except you have to carry heavy stuff everywhere.

Best moment in band history?

NMF '09

Favorite Norman restaurant?

We don't get to eat in Norman much lately, so I'm going to go with a flashback food: the vegetarian tempura sandwiches the Opolis used to serve for lunch (prepared by Suzy of Forward Foods).

Favorite band as a kid?

As a pre-teen it was Def Leppard. As a teen, it was The Cure. What those bands have in common is for you to decide.

If there is anything else you want to say or add just go ahead!

We are honored to play NMF this year and are equally prideful that we live in a state where you can come see so many great artists for free

 

NMF Preview: Hush Hush, Commotion

Keyboardist Chris Lusk of Hush Hush, Commotion took the time to answer a few questions in preparation for NMF2

• How would you describe your sound?

Our music is changing, especially considering where we started two years ago to now. I believe that our sound is a

 

• Why should we go see you at Norman Music Festival?

Well, there are a lot of other great performances happening around the same time we're playing — Stardeath, The Non, local comedian Cameron Buchholtz — but we feel like we put on a really entertaining live show and we have a lot to offer to festival goers. We are an upbeat and energetic band and we like to have fun with our audiences. Another reason to catch our set, we will be playing a bunch of unreleased songs that will be on our upcoming album!

 

• What makes your live show special?

Playing shows is always so enjoyable for us, and I feel like that is noticeable in our stage presence. We're always bouncing around like fools on stage and running into each other, but I think it makes the experience better for everyone. The more fun we have, the more fun everyone has.

 

• How’d you settle on the band name?

There's no crazy story behind this one. We just compiled a list of words and phrases and chose from that. We really liked the word "hush-hush" (which is actually in the dictionary), so we took that and found its pair in "commotion."

 

• What plans do you have for the future?

Right now we're working with recording master and our friend Trent Bell at Bell Labs on our sophomore album. It's been a work in progress and it's taken some time, but I don't think we've ever been happier about the direction of our band before. Look for the to come out this year, followed by extensive touring.

 

• What other bands influence you the most?

As far as the band as a collective unit: Kings of Leon, Limbeck, The Format, Everybody Else, Wilco, Cold War Kids. Those are some of the bands we're all five pretty high on right now.

 

• Who else will you personally be seeing at Norman Music Festival?

Well, there's not enough time in the day to see everyone I want to catch! I'd say Man Man is peaking my interest the most right now. I've heard crazy things about their live show. Of course, I'm excited to see Of Montreal and Starlight Mints as well. And I want to try to catch some of my favorite local flavors: The Uglysuit, Mayola, El Paso Hot Button, The Separation, Gentle Ghost, Pretty Black Chains...I could go on and on.

 

• Any memorable concert/tour stories/moments?

Oh man...I'm sure we have plenty of awesome tour stories, none of which can be printed. Some of our most found memories have been playing at another Oklahoma festival — DFEST. We love the concept of a music festival happening and organized right here in our home state. We can't wait to add NMF to our list of memories.

 

• Best moment in band history?

This sounds cheesy as hell, but my favorite moments are driving around the country with my best friends and getting into all sorts of trouble.

 

• Favorite Norman restaurant?

Sweet Basil on Main Street. It's the best Thai food I've had around here. It's a little pricey, but I think it's so worth it.

 

• Favorite band as a kid?

Queen. And still is today, no questions asked. Those guys knew what they were doing. Freddie Mercury was a genius with an amazing voice, and he mastered nearly every style and genre. Classic stadium rock anthems, jazz, ballads, pop, rock & roll, blues, opera... the guy could do it all. And not to mention his stage presence. Mercury is one of the greatest front men of all time.

 

• If there is anything else you want to say or add just go ahead!

We're really grateful to the Norman Music Festival committee for selecting us. It's a great opportunity and we couldn't be more proud to be a part of this.

Norman Music Festival Guide

I'm really looking forward to a Saturday filled with great music, good food, feathers, and face paint.

Last year's inaugural Norman Music Festival was fantastic: Octopus Project was phenomenal, British Sea Power put on the one of the best live performances I've ever seen, and the Polyphonic Spree capped off a great evening.

And yet this year is shaping up to be even better, with the kooky Man Man, local favorite Starlight Mints, and outlandishly great Of Montreal.

But the headliners aren't the only great bands playing, and throughout the week I'll be showing little previews for the national and local bands hitting the stage at NMF2

For now I will be putting up my personal picks throughout the day:

11am: Ford Chastain- Sooner Theatre

This kid is young, but his talent goes well beyond his age.

Psychadelic, poppy folk

For Fans of: Belle and Sebastian, Albert Hammond Jr.

12pm: Here Is There- Sooner Theatre

This Tulsa band knows how to put on a show.

Groovy rock that unfolds like a much more melodic Mars Volta that makes you want to  dance

For Fans of: Mars Volta, Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band, Radiohead

12:50pm: Student Film- Main Stage

A great warmup to Man Man and Of Montreal later on in the day

Weird in all the right ways.

For Fans of: Flaming Lips, Modest Mouse

1pm: Dead Sea Choir- Opolis

I'll probably be leaving Student Film a little early to catch this Tulsa band as well

With their big, atmospheric, dreamy sound; they represent their name well.

For Fans of: Radiohead, Coldplay

2pm: Gentle Ghost- Opolis

I plan on checking this band out for a little while after Dead Sea Choir.

Minimalist pop that will provide the break I need for the chaos of the bands later.

For Fans of: Ryan Lindsey, Zookeeper

3pm: Mayola- Opolis

A local band that I have been dying to see but never managed to.

Fun, diverse, unique rock that will satisfy any taste

For Fans of: Modest Mouse, Fleet Foxes

3:45pm: Other Lives- Main Stage

Simply beautiful, gorgeous, introspective vocals and melancholic piano and strings

For fans of: Deer Tick, The Boxer Rebellion

4pm: Locust Avenue- Opolis

A little old fashioned grungy rock and roll sounds great on a mostly laid back and/or 

indie afternoon.

For Fans of: REM, the Who

4:45pm: Stardeath and White Dwarfs- Main Stage

Obvious Flaming Lips influence; cousins in fact

"I Can't Get Away" is simply amazing, make sure to check them out

For Fans of: Flaming Lips, Passion Pit

5pm: Hush Hush, Commotion- Sooner Theatre

Melodic power pop that is impossibly catchy

These guys don't get enough credit for crafting such stunning songs

For Fans of: Everybody Else, Limbeck

6pm: Sugar and Gold- Main Stage

See funkier Of Montreal

Sure to get you dancing and grooving

For Fans of: Of Montreal, !!! (chk chk chk)

7pm: the Uglysuit- Sooner Theatre

The Oklahoma band with probably the most potential to break through the national ecclaim (along with Evangelicals who are in this process)

Come see what the buzz is all about, I promise it will put a smile on your face

For Fans of: the Broken West, The Boy Least Likely To

7:30pm: Man Man-Main Stage

This years candidate for most exciting NMF performance (going to British Sea Power for last year's)

Their music is otherwordly, and they are well known for wacky onstage antics, white

jumpsuits, and face paint. You don't want to miss this.

For Fans of: Gogol Bordello, Deerhoof

8pm: Pretty Black Chains-Coaches

I think these guys are worth leaving Man Man just a bit early. 

Fun garage rock and an energetic live show.

For Fans of: Riverboat Gamblers, Locksley, the Hives

9pm: Starlight Mints-Main Stage

Jazz rock at its best

Come see some true musical expertise with a set everyone can enjoy.

For Fans of: Apples in Stereo, Elf Power

10:30pm: Of Montreal- Main Stage

What can I say, you'd be a fool to miss Of Montreal live....for free.

They are known for their unpredictable performances; don't you want to say 'you were

there?'

For Fans of: Animal Collective, the Unicorns

Some live videos below: