We were happy to start 2011 off with two really great bands — A Million Years Ago and Orca Team. Most of the bands we record are from Portland, but as we've continued documenting live music, we're attracting bands up and down the West Coast. While it can be difficult to follow-up with touring bands, it was great to get A Million Years Ago to come down from Seattle.
Louie was a big fan of A Million Years Ago after hearing tracks on their MySpace. After listening to some of their live material recording for independent radio icon KEXP, we knew we needed to have them in for a show. The band might get compared to Death Cab for Cutie too quickly, but it's not a bad thing. They even have hints of local group Yeah Great Fine.
The guys were extremely professional and rocked out a great set, and we'll be happy to welcome them back again someday. A Million Years Ago was so great, we're looking to get more Seattle bands to come down, like The Titans of Industry for our February event.
Orca Team played second, and delighted the large crowd, who swayed and danced to the post-beach-party reverb sounds. It was incredible to see only three people make such layered music. Receiving unanimous praise from everyone in attendance, Orca Team is definitely set to be one of the most talked about bands in Portland.
All in all, one of our better shows. Still, one thing did leave me puzzled. Why didn't anybody stay for our fucking dance party?
Thanks to everyone that came! Be sure to check out our photos from the event and read our interviews with A Million Years Ago and Orca Team.
Thanks Aaron for the show writeup.
Check out more of Orca Team on Facebook and MySpace.
Check out more of A Million Years Ago on Facebook, MySpace and at amillionyearsago.com.
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T'was a fine show, indeed!
It really was. I like their music.