Also thanks for the Tim Tuten link. I didn’t know he was a part owner of the Hideout though it makes a lot of sense. I really admire that guy though he can be terribly annoying as an mc. The first Pitchfork Fest when it was aligned with Intonation, he ran between all the stages and introduced every band, patrionizing the kiddies and then he was at the gate handing out flyers at the end of the day. Got really tiring.

I liked Sebadoh’s set but didn’t need Lou Barlow’s audacious humility – he went on and on about how he didn’t understand why they were invited. After a while I started to wonder too, especially with how long they took between songs.

The Bomb Squad’s massive dub was awesome as was DJ Lord’s scratch solo. I’ve never seen a dj scratch solo before.

Grun Tu Mulani is getting dangerously close to too much Chuck Mangione. Chris – the trumpet player and fellow churchbusonian – is a huge Caribou fan and promises to write for us a review. Chris wrote our other Pitchfork Review from last year. He is currently in New York recording with some guys from Marfa, Texas oddly enough. I called him the other day and he was hanging out with David Beebe who Houstonians may know from his days with Banana Blender Surprise, the Allen Oldies Band or from his managing days at the Satellite Lounge and Houston’s Continetal Club. He’s currently running a venue in Marfa I believe. Also some guy from Miss Molly and the Passions was there. Small (very weird) world.

I totally agree on !!!. Was disappointed with the direction they went with the supposed Diva. Though I loved all the dancing – they had one of the best crowds along with Animal Collective and Boris.

On Boris – I did miss the crushing slow drive they are so good at but maybe they were wise to not attempt that midday at an outdoor fest. Anyway the amped up sound was great following the somber eccentric Dirty Projectors.

Loved Animal Collective. Didn’t know that I would since I don’t really like the Prospect Hummer ep (which is the only AC I own).