"The Fun Fest" Day 2

Fun Fun Fun Fest Day 2 was, to sum it up succinctly, simply amazing. Fun Fun Fun Fest proved to us, in our first year of attendance, to be one the most enjoyable festival experiences of the year. The stage 1a and 1b idea (while one band was playing, the next one was setting up on the stage right next to it) is great; no waiting an hour between concerts. Fun Fun Fun Fest will now be a must see attraction for the coming years.

The day started out pleasently with the Spinto Band and The Annuals. However, Islands stole the show of the afternoon. They far exceeded expectations and caught us of guard with their energy and excitement. They played a fantastic set list, drawing heavily on Arm's Way (which is the only album I can honestly say I have listened to). The Canadians proved the strength of the FFFFest lineup this year.

Austin's own The Black Angels proved a great band for the setting sun. They drew comparisons to a mix of Spacemen 3, The Black Keys, and The 13th Floor Elevators as they showcased their brand of Southern Psychedelic rock. St. Vincent and Minus the Bear also proved hits, but the real showstopper was Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. They started off slow, but soon hit their groove and were quite simply amazing. Satan said Dance had the whole audience moving with the absolutely infectious bass line. What will stick with me was the precision and energy of the bass, which made the show. CYHSY closed out what we will remember as an amazingly enjoyable festival and one we recomend to everyone.

Islands

The Black Angels

St. Vincent

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah