I know we’ve had a mild winter but I’m ready for the spring. I’m ready for taking Noodles to the dog park. I’m ready to start a running program, only to quit halfway because I’d rather have a brew on Dan Silverleaf‘s patio. I’m ready to feel the sun on my arm as I wave it outside my car window. And, of course, I’m ready for outdoor concerts and music festivals. I’ve already purchased wristbands for two music fests this year, including 35 Denton. That’s how ready I am. How are you getting ready?
El Ten Eleven
The first time I heard El Ten Eleven, I had my earphones on, listening to my Explosions in the Sky Pandora station. I’m not exactly sure what I was working on at the time but anytime I’m listening to that Pandora station, I’ve got my focus goggles on and I’m getting shit done. Sometimes you just need music with no words, sometimes you just need clean and gentle melodies – sometimes simple, sometimes intricate, never too fast, never too slow. When I heard “My Only Swerving,” I hit that little thumbs up and made a mental note to check them out.
El Ten Eleven is a duo of skilled wizards, masters of the craft of looping and pedaling. If you had listened to them before reading this, you probably wouldn’t have guessed they were a duo, right? IT’S BECAUSE THEY ARE WIZARDS. Have you ever played with a loop machine? If you’re off even a fraction of a beat, your creation is ruined and those with skilled ears will wince every time that loop comes back around and your mistake is repeated, time and time again until you stop playing. El Ten Eleven takes that chance, adding layers upon layers of loops for minutes on end to create their large sound, an adventurous journey. And you know what they say about big risks, right? Be a part of that big reward and catch them live at 35 Denton in March.
Notable tunes to check out: “My Only Swerving”, “Indian Winter” / Facebook / Twitter / Official
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