Conor Oberst Video
September 6, 2008
Conor Oberst played at The Troubadour about a month ago. Though I felt like the show lacked a certain amount of energy, I enjoyed working with someone as highly influential as Coner Oberst. Regardless of how you feel about his music or style, I think he should be recognized as an important figure for the future of music. There is something to be said about a band that can hold the top two spots on the Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles chart (Bright Eyes, 2004) while being signed to an indie label. I also respect any group of bands that can revitalize a music scene and make it “the place to be” for aspiring musicians, such as what Bright Eyes, Cursive, and the Faint were able to do in Omaha. Art influenced by art is something special.
Conor Oberst – “I Don’t Want To Die” August 5th, 2008 at The Troubadour
Rx Bandits Video
September 1, 2008
I found a neat video of Rx Bandits’ second night at the troub on August 28th. Both nights were filled with jam sessions and drum solos. This video shows one of the drum breaks from a side view at the bottom of the headliner dressing room’s steps. I had the pleasure of running lights for both shows, which was my first sold out light show experience.
Rx Bandits- “Drum Break” August 28th, 2008 at The Troubadour
Video of Bon Iver at The Troubadour
August 28, 2008
I found a video of Bon Iver playing “Skinny Love” live at the Troubadour earlier this week. I wish there was video from some of their other songs so that I could give an example of their peaks and valleys of energy, but this is the only one for now.
