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Another Sasquatchian gift: The Whigs

Posted about 4 years ago
Athens, Georgia must be a hot bed of talent. I've already waxed poetic about Dead Confederate and now get ready for gushing for "The Whigs":http://www.myspace.com/thewhigs. I had heard their latest album and enjoyed it, which put them on the "must see" list for Sasquatch. What I didn't expect was to be so entralled by their set. Lead singer, Parker Gispert, has a baby face and a big rocker attitude. At times, he literally swallowed the mic, and when he busted a move...he'd do lunges that made my quads hurt to watch, high kicks that would split lesser seams. Lots and lots of energy.The other members of the band were great fun to watch too. Julian Dorio beat the drums like they were his worst enemy's head.And bassist Tim Deaux...why is it always the bass player that makes my toes curl? Of course, this one is rather cute and had a killer smile. Plus, he could play. :)What about the music, you ask? Oh, yeah. The music...great Southern rock. Their latest album, Mission Control, is great fun. And after seeing them live, I enjoy it even more.I can't wait to see them again...at Lollapalooza. And when they get to Seattle next. I mean, seriously, how could I pass up great music AND boots like these?
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Comments (16)

  1. amber
    amber says Here's the same song as the yellow dot above, but in a nicer, redder color. ~shFng3GyL7r.mp3~
    Permalink posted 05/30/2008
  2. ardyjormkiv
    ardyjormkiv says "high kicks that would split lesser seams"!! haha i love that. sounds like a great show.
    Permalink posted 05/30/2008
  3. tybees
    tybees says If I make it to Bumbershoot, they're goin' on the must-see list!
    Permalink posted 05/30/2008
  4. RGM
    RGM says That rawk's!
    Permalink posted 05/31/2008
  5. Lizziegreeneyes
    Lizziegreeneyes says You so totally Whigged out ;)
    Permalink posted 05/31/2008
  6. Marigold
    Marigold says I always thing of the Afghan Whigs when I see this bands name. Never heard them but they sound pretty entertaining live. I love when bands surprise like that. Thanks Amber.
    Permalink posted 05/31/2008
  7. Lizziegreeneyes
    Lizziegreeneyes says I do the same thing *Mike* - think someone's shortening one of my favorite band's names !!! Find I like BOTH Whigs ;)
    Permalink posted 05/31/2008
  8. amber
    amber says Thanks Kari! :) Ray: It is, isn't it? Lizzie...you know it girlie! I think I sent you texts during their set and the video that was so pathetic and distorted. I was very excited. ;P Mike: Give 'em a listen. There's a whole album over on the ??other?? side. hehehe TY! They are on Bumbershoot's lineup????? How did I miss that???? And what's this "IF" crap, hunh? :)
    Permalink posted 05/31/2008
  9. Marigold
    Marigold says amber. thanks for the heads up. Lizzie. Good. I am not the only one.
    Permalink posted 05/31/2008
  10. amber
    amber says Just when I think you are all my friends, I find you've been holding out cool people from me...but I now have discovered ZenPop, and he has a very cool Whigs post (and poster...amazing piece of art) on his Sasquatch/Whigs post. Go there...well, "here":http://mog.com/ZenPop/blog_post/164040 and gaze on his Whigian goodness. :)
    Permalink posted 05/31/2008
  11. Bartleby
    Bartleby says From an aural perspective, red is always better for the true music lover who likes to share the good stuff with the world. I've had their "Motion Control" sitting in the vaults of my library and will give them a listen later on. Again, you've made me drool with festival lust with your pictures and sightly words. (My preference goes to female cellists, but hey I'd settle for a bassist with sideburns)
    Permalink posted 05/31/2008
  12. Sturgell
    Sturgell says love the pics!
    Permalink posted 05/31/2008
  13. amber
    amber says Michael: I will try to find you some female sting players...I happen to have enjoyed the high energy of Los Campesinos last night and their violin player was a cutie pie...I will try to get you some eye candy in a bit. :P Sturgell...thanks for stopping by and your kind words. :)
    Permalink posted 06/01/2008
  14. Mike the Knife
    Mike the Knife says Downright Whiggy! Thanks for the glimpses!
    Permalink posted 06/01/2008
  15. jaye
    jaye says i think this was my favorite set of the weekend :>)) i was so happy they didn't disappoint................. they are "whig-a-lishish"....hahahaha!!!!
    Permalink posted 06/01/2008
  16. ROCKNROLLPIMP
    ROCKNROLLPIMP says *RAWK* "The music...great Southern rock" ahahahahahaha whew. ok ;)
    Permalink posted 06/02/2008

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