Well that was fun. The weather was perfect, and walking into the venue I was just filled with an overwhelming sensation of pure happiness. Noah and the whale was a perfect way to start the day, and I left the train tonight with the Mae Shi running through my head. Gogol Bordello, rocked as usual even the part of being squeezed on all sides by a crowd pogoing in unison. Data Rock was also a great show to see even if they don't all look Norwiegen. Bitter:Sweet was my one disappointment, love the band and their sound but the mix in the festival was very off.

I took lots of photis and will no doubt post some of my favorites of the day. I'll definately watch for this event next year.

Following your tweets was fun, all.

Here are a selection of pics from the day:

Noah and the Whale


Not Afraid with swag and a spicy chicken wing in a box


Recycled Fashion


Yes that really is made out of Trader Joe's Bags


Mae Shi


ISM experiencing the Mae Shi


Opening the Parachute


MousePod under the Parachute


NirvanaMan Under the parachute


Not Afraid under the Parachute


Pizza Thigh & Ice Cream Thigh Tattoos


Candid LoT


Data Rock - They're from Norway


Bitter:Sweet - They're from LA


Sarah Palin Shirt


The Triphonium


Gogol Bordello


Dancing in the Street to Gogol Bordello


City Hall


Gogol Bordello


More Photos Here

Well, I think that was my last Gogol Bordello show. I am a complete cripple today.

While my back hurts, that may be just from sleeping in a soft bed. But, no more GB? Never!


I'm so grateful that Saturday was cold and moist. Sitting out in my front yard in the heat today nearly killed me. I can't imagine what Detour would've been like.

Yep, my thoughts exactly when I was outside today. Love the Detour Gods.


Well, if Gogol Bordello takes a decent break from playing in L.A., I'll try to have my legs and feet forget.


Of course, I could just sway like everybody else ... but, um, NO.

The LA Times didn't much care for the show.

I do regret not stepping into the DJ stage in the courtyard of City Hall. And the debit card thing sucked - and would have even more if there was much of a crowd. I still think Gogol Bordello rocked and I had a great time.

I'd agree with almost everything in that article. I'm sure, even though I caught 5 or so acts, and some good ones amongst 'em, i missed the few rare standouts.

The debit cards were lousy, the environment rather bleak and uninteresting (except, 'natch, the Triforium), and yeah, Gogol Bordello was not at the top of their game. A million pounds of fun anyway! In fact the whole day was enjoyable regardless of the small demerits.

That there was so much going on in downtown that day rather added to the excitement somehow. Except that not being able to go to the Edison afterwards, on the only evening I'm likely to ever be a block away, was a big, unforgiveable demerit. Damn you, Hillary.

Awesome pictures, Chris!