Being obsessed with Austin City Limits and having already begun the countdown to next year's festival - every Tuesday night I watch ACL on PBS YArts and dance around the apartment with my dog Barley. I'm kidding about that last part. This week's artist was Arcade Fire - who I have heard of before, but till Tuesday I don't think I ever sat and listened to their music. Watching them perform live might have been the tipping point, I'm not sure - but man, they play with such passion and vigor - it was hard not to want to get up and dance. You may recognize the song I've chosed to share in this week's Hootennanny from the soundtrack fo Where the Wild Things Are. I higly recommend their recent album a well...amazing.
I've downloaded their recent album and have found their music to pair well with the current homebrew on tap at Mellody Brewing Company - the American Triple. I'd say their music goes well with any triple, subtle, spicy, complex and fun. If you want to try the triple, you best come over soon, we're about to run out.
Cheers!
Great band. Funny, although from Montreal, they were huge in the UK before anyone had ever heard of them in the US. "keep the car running" is one of my favorites.
Posted by: Mike M | Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 06:27 PM