Post Sasquatch Debrief

Epic is the only way to describe 2010's Sasquatch.

My top ten shows that I saw.

1. My Morning Jacket---I have seen them a few times before, but this show with the lights, the Gorge and them headlining made for something really special.

2. Passion Pit---We were at the top of the mainstage for this one and I have never seen dancing all the way from the bottom to the top for an early afternoon band. They brought it.

3. Vampire Weekend---Cannot wait for the Edgfield show. But sometimes uncomplicated songs are just fun.

4. Band of Horses---I love BOH. And have seen them many times including some early performances at the Doug Fir where I managed to meet several of them and get an autograph poster from them at the Galaxy after the show. But this is not your fathers BOH. The new lineup and new album definetly lives up to becoming a headliner someday.

5. LCD Soundsystem---This would probably would have been number two except for my super high expectations for this show. Dance Yrself Clean epic. I Can Change epic. All My Friends epic. I actually wanted this show to go on another hour. James Murphy's songs are so long they deserve more time.

6. Middle East---This was the one small stage show that I wanted to see above all others and it did not disappoint. This was the first time the Middle East have toured the US and granted they only have an EP out their songs are so hauting. The ending of blood almost brought me to tears it was so good. My friend fell in love with the lead female singer playing a red tambourine.

7. Japandroids---Debated about seeing them. But glad I did. I swear a thunderhead was behind them during the show and probably created by the sounds coming from the guitars.

8. The Hold Steady---Just straight up rocking good time. We all bailed on the National after a few songs to check out this show and were not disappointed.

9. Pavement---Mostly for the nostalgia. Had problems with their guitar cord early on. But came back to belt out the classics. Summer Babe is just as great today as it was in the 1990s. Another show that will be great to see in it's entirety at Edgefield.

10. Deadmau5---I am still not quite sure what I witnessed. The lights were fully on in the back and it was just a fun mix of people.

11. MGMT---This show is one upon reflection that I liked more. This is a band I introduced to a lot of people before they became huge with Kids so always one with mixed emotion of not liking that band that was felt sorta stolen from you to quickly. But Time to Pretend, Congratulations, and yes even Kids were fun to see in the Gorge.

And by the way my least favorite, glad you asked. Without a Doubt She and Him. We left Japandroids to get a good seat for BOH and MGMT. I just don't understand why M. Ward wants to play backup to Nancy Sinatra.