Wrapping up Hopscotch 2016

I've already posted my photo sets on my Facebook page, but thought I'd post some of my favorites here. This year was by far my favorite for Hopscotch, both for day parties and official shows. Tribulation absolutely ruled the weekend for me, with Yob and Cobalt as close seconds.

Thursday: Primitive Ways Day Party at Hopscotch (Pour House)

Abacus

Savagist

Unmaker

Bedowyn

Thursday: Hopscotch 2016 Night One

The Hell No at Slim's

Mutoid Man at Lincoln Theatre

Vhol at Lincoln Theatre

Friday: Hopscotch Night Two

The Affectionates at Boxcar

MAKE at Pour House

Occultist at Pour House

Cobalt at Pour House

Saturday: Schoolkids Record Day Party

Horseskull

Gross Reality

Toke

Wailin Storms


Saturday: Hopscotch 2016 Night Three

Earthling

Tribulation

Tribulation

Castle, Bedowyn, Irata and Caustic Casanova

Caustic Casanova

Irata

Bedowyn

Castle

Here are a few photos from the Castle/Bedowyn/Irata/Caustic Casanova show at The Maywood on Nov. 21. I had to miss Castle the last time they were here, so I was interested in seeing them again. Honestly, though, I was most looking forward to both Bedowyn and Irata, both of whom have released stellar albums this year. It's really exciting to have two bands of this quality in North Carolina. It was also good to see Irata in fine form again after illness caused them to cancel their last tour. Here's video of "Keepers Maker." See more photos on the Flickr page. 

Also, looks like I'm back on Youtube!

Bedowyn, Black Thai and Devil to Pay

This week, believe it or not, I managed to go out twice -- both times to the Maywood. Monday I was out to see Black Thai, a band of really awesome dudes from Boston who have just released a really great album. It's always good to see these guys, and I wish they could make it down here more often. I also really got into the opener, Minneapolis' Indianapolis' Devil to Pay, who were part of last weekend's Stoner Hands of Doom lineup with Black Thai in Richmond, and the headliner, local band Bedowyn who have a new release of their own. Looking forward to seeing them again. More photos below. Full photo set here.

(Bedowyn)

Check out Bedowyn's new EP

Raleigh band stoner/doom band Bedowyn has a new EP, which you can check out here. The band's next confirmed show is at Fuzz Fest at Snug Harbor in Charlotte on Sept. 14. Will post more dates as they are confirmed. Looking forward to seeing these guys.