This was originally written for DayBowBow as part of their NX35 coverage. We picked our top two “must-sees” for each night of the festival and these are mine:
Thursday
I’m probably the only music-lovin’ Dentonite that hasn’t experienced an RTB2 show yet, but this is going to change in a few days, folks. I can feel the energy they emanate simply by watching one of their recorded shows online, so my mind can’t even comprehend what it will be like to see them live.
The first time I saw Jacob Metcalf was unintentional. I was actually taking my time to get to the The Local Edge show in Dallas because I hadn’t heard much about him. But I got there right as they announced him and his surprise: a string section. His beautiful arrangement of folk tunes captivated me. The thing about Jacob is that you don’t know what to expect next, and I look forward to see what surprises he has up his sleeve this time.
Friday
Matthew Milia’s voice is the main reason I want to see Frontier Ruckus. It is so mournful and honest on top of the beautiful banjo lines. Plus, they have a singing-saw.
There’s something about The Rocketboys that reminds me of the beautiful West Texas skies–big, grand and uplifting. Maybe it’s because they formed in Abilene under those West Texas skies, or maybe it’s their shimmering guitar sound. Either way, it’s straight, earnest indie rock that I look forward to seeing.
Saturday
Telegraph Canyon won album of the year from several local publications last year, and for good reason. The first time I saw them at the Dallas Observer Music Awards showcase was memorable; the entire crowd remained quiet and in awe. That’s a pretty impressive thing to accomplish in Dallas.
I know Young and Brave just played at our Blogiversary, but I had never seen or heard of them beforehand. I’m the new kid on the block, remember? I love the bluesy feel of their rock and they were definitely a highlight of that show for me.
Sunday
Holy flippin’ smokes. I want to see everyone on Sunday. What show I end up going to depends largely on my mood, as I could dance, party or sit back and enjoy a good rock show. You really won’t be disappointed at any showcase you choose. I do want to catch the showcase at Dan’s as three bands will be traveling overseas to play at this music conferette and I think that’s a testament to the pursuit of growth by the NX35 programming team. In particular, I’ve really been digging The Middle East and The Kissaway Trail lately. I know it’s the softer choices of Sunday’s bands, but I’m going to claim it.
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