The Owl Mag’s Post-CMJ Playlist
We hooked you up with a whole bunch of free CMJ mp3s last week, and now we’re back with another mix featuring some of our favorite bands from the festival.
CMJ Thursday Highlights, 10/21/10
Two themes emerged among some of the bands playing CMJ on Thursday: powerful female vocalists with interesting, percussive instrumentation, and happy dudes rocking out.
THE LO DOWN: Jonathan Richman & Ólöf Arnalds @ Swedish American Hall 7/22/10
A travesty I know, but I’d never seen Jonathan Richman in concert before last night. We arrived at the Swedish American Hall early enough to catch angelic opener Ólöf Arnalds. Luckily, not even the offensive lack of alcohol at this all ages show could tarnish the evening’s whimsy.