CMJ Saturday, Evening Edition

And so it ends...

Bobby Bare, Jr. @ Mercury Lounge

Decent alt-country stuff from Bobby Bare, Jr. Not too much else to say. His guitarist had a cool moustache.



The Tyde @ Mercury Lounge

I've been a fan of the Tyde for years, but this was the first time I've seen them. Great set. They played songs from all three of their albums, including two of my favorites, "Henry VII" and "Go Ask Yer Dad", both of which are from the band's second LP, Twice. I love the surfer dude/pornstache look. I'm seriously considering picking up the look before I leave my current law job, just so I can go to court looking that way. That would rule.



Forget Cassettes @ Arlene's Grocert

Yet another contender for my favorite set of CMJ, and I almost didn't go. I came close to calling it a night after the Tyde ended around midnight. But since Arlene's is right around the corner from Mercury, I had no real excuse for not going. Sooo glad I did. They completely blew me away. One of the most powerful performances I've seen in a while. And Beth ain't bad to look at either.



De Novo Dahl @ Arlene's Grocery

I posted some songs from these guys the other day. This was my first time seeing them. The matching outfits are kinda silly, but they put on a really good, fun show. Looking forward to hearing their new album.



And while we bid adieu to CMJ 2006, with every ending comes a beginning. I booked my hotel for SXSW today. So, Austin, I'll be seeing you soon.