May 28, 2007

The Books And The Crafty Babes.


In barely over three months I will be turning 30. I am excited about it and this year I decided that I really want to celebrate (my 16th, 18th and 21st were small immediate family brunches). I thought about having a birthday party (haven't done that since I was very, very young) but all of my friends and family live in another state.

Last year we went to Bumbershoot (choose year 2006) to see the incredible Jose Gonzalez and the Rollerderby championships and oh, oh let us not forget the Indie Market. We planned on going this year (especially now that we are just a minute's drive away) but it wasn't quite as celebration-worthy as I had hoped for this particular birthday.

Then, I saw the line-up. The Shins, Panic! At The Disco and my newest obsession The Avett Brothers are playing. I decided they were both bands that a thirty year old would see and of course a thirty year old would not even consider missing the Indie Market! So we went a little crazy for our birthdays (Simon's is the same week) and bought Platinum Passes for this years event!

A history of indie rock icons: The Books

Since forming in an abandoned laundromat in Seattle, The Books broke into the indie rock scene in 2007 with their debut album, Off The Books. The band's latest album, All Booked Up, merges Simon Le Simon's nonsensical melodies with lo-fi Brit-Pop to somehow pump out some seriously inspired crowd pleasers. With standout tracks like "Adventure," already certified platinum in Europe, The Books can count on loads of future success.

A history of techno icons: Crafty Babes

Forged in the back alleys of Hoboken, New Jersey, Crafty Babes exploded onto the techno scene in 1977 with their debut album, Presser Foot. The band's latest album, Serger Blues, blends Vee Vee's ominous growls with jaw-rattling drums to produce a bevy of pulse-pounding scorchers. With standout tracks like "Stitches Too Loose," the music of Crafty Babes appeals to techno fans and non-techno fans alike.

Oh yeah, and we made up these super cool band bio's. I made "The Books" for Si (that is his nickname) and he made the "Crafty Babes" for me (isn't he cute?). You can make your own here (and I would love to read them). Have fun! Hugs. xox=vv.

5 comments:

Kuky said...

Hee hee! I like The Book's band bio. The names you gave for the albums are perfect!

Here's one:

Emerging from the flatlands of Pittsburg, Nubby Dolls broke into the modern global scene in 2007 with their debut album, We Are Handmade. The band's latest album, Wearing Unmentionables , blends Ginger's old-world chants with a visceral bongo trio to churn out unifying jams with cross-over appeal. With standout tracks like "Wrap Us Up," the music of Nubby Dolls appeals to modern global fans and non-modern global fans alike.

christine ann haynes said...

Oh Korallin! It is perfect! The funniest one yet! I hope to see them in concert some day! Hugs Hugs!

ruby-crowned kinglette said...

looking forward to seeing vee vee and the crafty babe's video on youtube...

here is what they said....After meeting while still in high school outside of pup tent, poodles climbed to the top of the rock scene in 2006 with their debut album, going to give it a try. The band's latest album, still trying, fuses poodles mcsweets's over-the-top yarling with back-to-basics riffs to churn out a fine collection rock and roll at its finest. With standout tracks like "yelp," look for poodles to be a major trailblazer in the rock landscape for years to come.

here is what my critics say... "poodles can't sing, never could and it pains us that she is still trying".

lisa s said...

have a party! have a party!

that looks like one cool festival.

Dawn said...

christine! ahh... i broke the momentum with our postcards (i'm so sorry) and i would love to start again. how are you? sorry i've been out of touch. you've been so kind and leaving me such sweet comments too. sometimes i just can't get my act together. i hope you're doing well! big huge hugs and i'll get that postcard in the mail tomorrow!