Capitol Hill Block Party 2008: Menomena
Menomena has always been a band worth noting, masterminding albums that age finer with every listen. Genius as they be, Menomena’s destiny isn’t in filling…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2008
We are all still reeling from the amazing, sweaty, crowded goodness that was Capitol Hill Block Party 2008.Throughout the weekend we had an imaginary army…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2008: Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground
When I originally saw the Capitol Hill Block Party lineup, I knew if there was one band I couldn't miss, it was Seattle's own Kay…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2008: The Physics
I knew the Vera Stage was going to be the scene of some sweet home-brew hip-hop as I passed the tent where people were paying…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2008: Grand Ole Party
One of the great things about rock and/or roll is that you can appropriate anything you want and make it into your own image. Case…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2008: Jay Reatard
There have always been bands I haven’t given the time of day simply because of their monikers. Case in point: Jay Reatard. I was unsurprised…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2008: Fleet Foxes
I'm not sure how much more TIG can say about Fleet Foxes that we haven't already said here or here or here or here or…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2008: Scribes
If you're looking for lyrical, intelligent rhymes, Scribes has got 'em. Each syllable he drops is complex but still accessible, demanding your attention while the…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2008: DeVotchKa
There was nothing romantic about the Main Stage at this year's Capitol Hill Block Party. How could there be? Unless you fantasize about beer gardens,…
Capitol Hill Block Party 2008: The Hold Steady
Two minutes into their set, I was convinced The Hold Steady were headlining Saturday night at the Block Party. The way they took the stage…