Pandora: CMJ Wrap-Up

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November 06, 2006

CMJ Wrap-Up

We had a great time, and all the music is still fresh in my mind! Here's a rundown on the highlights of the rest of my CMJ trip:

My vote for most stimulating band of the fest goes to the humble yet all-encompassing postmodern americana of the great Califone . I made a special effort to make this show, and I'm so glad I did. This band covers so much ground, creatively, without ever sounding contrived or overly intellectual. Well worth checking out on Pandora, and when they come to your town.

The most interesting band I saw was Pattern is Movement, who play a kind of math-y post-rock that's somehow both baroque and lean. Their records are delicious sounding as well, produced as they are by the great Scott Solter.

I was incredibly pleased by the set I heard from piano-chanteuse Casey Dienel. Her songs were like short stories; or like miniature epics, if there could be such a thing. Vivid imagery, great piano playing, humor, and the like... Excellent.

I also enjoyed:

Willie Mason

Angela Desveaux

Pit er Pat

And finally, much love for the retro-brits in Mohair.

So many bands, so little time...

until next time!

cheers,
mz

Posted by Michael Zapruder at November 6, 2006 04:41 PM

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Posted by: Lucia at November 8, 2006 11:16 AM

califone is a fantastic band. their self-titled EP is one of my favorite records. highly recommended.

Posted by: gse at November 8, 2006 01:14 PM

Rock on Califone! They have always blown my mind. They deserve all the props they get and more.

Posted by: Rentboy at November 8, 2006 05:16 PM

you should come to mexico
to monterrey , nuevo leon
it will be such an honor
sorry for the bad english
but i am better in spanish

Posted by: liliana at November 8, 2006 09:37 PM

Pandora just "rocks"! I just can't get enough of it. Hope you stop by this great city called Istanbul too. Rana

Posted by: rana at November 11, 2006 01:50 AM

Califone is an excellent band. I'm glad they're back on the road.

Posted by: just at November 14, 2006 05:18 PM

I sit at a computer all day ... tedious job, you know what I'm talking about ... have listened to lots of free music online, but Pandora is the best, hands down. Congratulations and thank you.

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Posted by: Evelyn Harre at November 20, 2006 09:17 PM

I would like more music from unsighned bands.
I like new talent from around the country.
Thank You
Roy Reyna

Posted by: Roy Reyna at November 28, 2006 01:06 PM

I'm the guy everyone goes to for new tunes and to find stuff they would like. Pandora does a million times a better job than I could ever do. I love it! I would also really love a non-browser based player. It doesn't have to be a standalone app, a yahoo widget or maybe a mini-app for google desktop would be great.

Posted by: Andrew Conforti at November 29, 2006 07:23 AM

Pandora -- the bottomless box o' music... Thank you ! -- srh

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Posted by: Amber at December 1, 2006 04:34 PM

Hello Pandora and Staff,and especially Tim; I'd like to send my personal Thanks and appreciation for makeing Pandora's box an endlessly satisfying world of enriching musical enjoyment for all that is willing to discover Pandora.Play On Players!!!!!

Posted by: Evelyn Harre at December 2, 2006 06:42 PM

November 06, 2006

CMJ Wrap-Up

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