Beat Box: The Smaller The Better

Posted on August 16, 2009 
Filed Under Beat Box, Music

So you’re sick of all your music and ready for some new tunes to rock out to? Have no fear, Taylor, our Bay Area woman on the beat is here to rescue you from your funkless funk with the latest sounds from the music scene. Listen up.

It’s safe to say that when it comes to the stage, size DOESN’T matter. And as this month’s SF Outside Lands approaches, no truer words have been spoken.

The anguish I felt when it was announced that The Beastie Boys would no longer be the closing night headliners was compounded by the supremely disappointing news that Tenacious D would be their replacement. Say wha?? But as is often the case with large music festivals it’s really not about the so-called big names but rather the lesser known and equally (if not more) talented little guys. Listen up people, this festival will not disappoint—just remember, the smaller stages are the place to be. Take a gander at a couple of next weekend’s little gems as you prepare to get your groove on, HUGE!

What can I say about The Duke Spirit? Well, you best believe I’ll be leaving work early to make sure I don’t miss their Friday afternoon set. My desk chair will be spinning as I hotfoot it out of the office and race to the sounds of Leila Moss and her talented supporting fellows. Think Pixies meets Sonic Youth and you sort of get the idea. T.G.I.F. indeed!

Saturday, is a slightly mellower affair. I’m not going to lie, when I first reviewed Saturday’s line-up I kind of wanted to put my 3-day ticket back up for sale. I just wasn’t feeling it. Some time having passed and a bit more MySpace research done, Saturday’s now the day I’m most pumped about. Here’s one of many reasons why…

The tall trees and endless sky surrounding Golden Gate Park create a perfect stage for the ethereal Natasha Khan of Bat for Lashes. Her song ‘What’s a Girl to do?’ has long been one of this girl’s go-to ditties. Her music is both haunting and extremely comforting at the same time. With the April release of her second album ‘Two Suns’ one can only feel like she’s just getting started and man does she have my ear.

Whether you’re into the big-stage headliners or you’re an indie-loving equal opportunity listener, this year’s SF Outside Lands is sure to sing to you, so don’t miss out!

—Taylor

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2 Responses to “Beat Box: The Smaller The Better”

  1. tia on August 17th, 2009 9:59 am

    Cheers to that! I giddily await the small gems we will be blessed to see! Battie Bats, CANT WAIT! Thanks for the recs! - t

  2. anna on August 17th, 2009 11:45 am

    keep it coming, T! tough to top last year but I’m ready to give it my all with my pals!

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