Logan's Forecastle 2014 Day 2 Review

Day two began similarly to day one, overcast, breezy, but no misting like the day before. Completely exhausted from Friday's events, I didn't make it down to the waterfront until a little before Jalin Roze started. But once he did, it seemed like the day was finally in full swing. There was a crowd of a couple hundred in attendance when The Grand Nationals started into "Give it Up." Roze's crowd engagement and the Grand Nationals' intensity kept momentum until the Pass joined them on stage for a song. It was great to see so many people come out for a local hip-hop act, whether the audience was full of Louisvillians or not, he delivered an exceptional performance and got some much-needed exposure for Louisville's expanding hip-hop scene.

Jalin Roze. Photo by NA James/Eleven Music Magazine

An hour or so after Jalin wrapped up, Jason Isbell took to the Boom Stage with his band the 400 Unit. What struck me about this band is the quality of the songwriting itself. Having formerly been involved in folk music, I've had a limited exposure to Isbell's work, hearing a track here and there, receiving countless recommendations over the years, I knew that his was a set worth seeing. He played some of his songs that I'd recognized like Codeine, Alabama Pines, Cover me Up. I was really impressed however with Elephant, a song about a lover's diagnosis with cancer. 

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

Here I have to say that there were two acts that I never expected to see at Forecastle. Often, it seems, a lot of the bands selected are safe bets. Bands that people will definitely show up to see. But Forecastle took a risk this year with Dwight Yoakam and Slint, unfortunately they had conflicting showtimes, but these things cannot be avoided. During this time, I bounced back and forth between Slint's set (which featured original members: Brit Walford, Brian McMahan, and Dave PAJO) and Yoakam's set. All bets aside, I'd probably say the highlight of the day was Yoakam's cover of Elvis' "Suspicious Minds" which soared for about six minutes with crashing highs, nearly silent lows, and one hell of an organ solo.

SLINT

Before I begin my review of Jack White's performance, let me just say that I have been a fan of his before. When Great White Northern Lights came out, I busked in front of the record store until I had enough money to buy it. Before the Dead Weather released their first album, I'd already bought a single and saw them perform live. When the White Stripes officially broke up, I sulked around the house with my red guitar playing their songs all day. That being said, Nashville has ruined Jack White for me. I'm not sure exactly what prompted the Detroit Rocker's transition to pseudo-country frontman, but the Harvey Dent quote comes to mind, "You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain."

Throughout his set White sprinkled in Dick Dale, Hank Williams, and nine White Stripes covers (most of which felt contrived or obligatory). Though on a more positive note, he did run twenty minutes over curfew after leaving the stage for ten minutes around 10:40, and end with a stripped-down and intimate cover of "Seven Nation Army" before joining his band to take a bow and leaving the stage.

Jack White. Photo by NA James/Eleven Music Magazine

Special thanks to Kristen Luther and Na James of Eleven Music Magazine for sharing images of Forecastle 2014.

Forecastle: 2014 What to See (Logan's Schedule)

Forecastle starts tomorrow! Have you made your schedule yet? These are a few of the stops I'll be making at the waterfront this weekend.

Friday:
Old Baby- 1:45 WFPK Port Stage
Black Lips- 2:15 Boom Stage

Gary Clark Jr.- 5:00 Mast Stage
Action Bronson- 8:00 Ocean Stage
Outkast- 9:20 Mast Stage

Saturday:
Anwar Sadat- 1:45 Ocean Stage

JaLin Roze- 4:00 WFPK Port Stage

Jason Isbell- 6:00 Boom Stage
Dwight Yoakam- 8:00 Boom Stage
Slint- 8:30 Ocean Stage

Sunday:
Blue Sky Black Death- 2:15 Ocean Stage

Nickel Creek- 6:30 Boom Stage
Tune-Yards- 7:00 Ocean Stage

Check back all weekend, we will be doing daily updates here and on twitter at @37FLOOD 

Forecastle 2014: What to See (John's picks)

Forecastle July 18th-20th

Here we go! It's time for the biggest Fest in Louisville!
Here is what we are excited to see:
Friday:
Old Baby 1:45-2:45
Local Natives 5:45-7
Spoon 7:45-9:15
Outkast 9:20-11

Saturday:
Spanish Gold 3:30-4:30
Jalin Roze 4-4:45
Band of Horses 7-8:30
Dwight Yokam 8-9:30
Slint 8:30-9:45
Jack White 9:30-11

Sunday:
Seluah 3-3:45
The replacements 7:45-9
Beck 9:45-11

Check back all weekend, we will be doing daily updates here and on twitter at @37FLOOD 

Summer Soundtrack: Sweet Louisville Music deals under $10

This heat wave is a little more than we are expected to handle, but luckily there is some new music deals from Louisville bands to help us get through. here is some 37 flood endorsed picks for under $10! Do your self a favor, and support our local favorites and cool down your summer roll:

The Mack "Lazy Bones" LP download for a limited time just $3.49 that's half price for 16 tracks from this Louisville legend! @ LOUISVILLE IS FOR LOVERS

Saredren Wells "Memories are hunting horns" CD now just $8 (LP $10). @ LOUISVILLE IS FOR LOVERS

"Anniversary" tasty tracks from the last decade with rare performances by Joe Manning, The Gallery Singers, Deloreans, Whistle Peak and more! FREE!! @ LOUISVILLE IS FOR LOVERS

King's Daughter's and Sons EP just $5.99 Featuring Kyle Crabtree, Rachel Grimes, Todd Cook, Joe Manning, Mike Heineman
@ EAR X-TACY

The Pass "Colors" EP only $4.95 this band is blowing up. find out why.. @ ITUNES

Dead Child's classic self titled EP $8.99 @ EAR X-TACY

there is also 2 My Morning jacket live albums for $5.98 (proceeds go directly to Ear x-tacy) and Yim Yames' solo record for $8.99 @ EAR X-TACY
(and if you still in the mood to grab some classics, Slint's last album (as a sweet 10") is also available at ear x-tacy for $9.98.

37 Flood gets props!

People must be paying attention to our little news grinder. in this week's Leo, the article "We Are This Beat" looks at the last 2 decades of music powerhouses in Louisville. in the section 'blogospehre" 37 Flood gets props as being a long standing podium for local music news and information.
other mentions include the runaway train that is My Morning Jacket, as well as Will Oldham, Slint, and Kinghorse. they also list notable local music catalysts such as Forecastle, and louisville labels like Louisville Lip, Noise Pollution, and Label X.
Personally i was a little disappointed that Louisville Is For Lovers wasn't mentioned. not that i want to toot my own horn, but having been around for more than 10 years, many great folks have put in a lot of sweat and tears helping to release many albums, producing annual events, and working with over a hundred local bands, and that's no small feat... but that's my cross to bare..
anyway, Thank you all for reading all these years, and many thanks to Kory, who started this blog, and gave us a chance to join in!
Read the Leo article here.

Not this week's Leo cover, but a man can dream... a man can dream.