The Jayhawks - Blue

Friday, the fifth day, now the doors are opened and the festival is under way. Tonight, my plan was to checking out Thåström, a guy who I've seen dozens of times and it is certainly as good as any and of course todays headliner Prince.

The day started with lots of work, as usual when it's festival. So there is clearly much calmer in the morning, now that most work is done. But i had a few mins over and got some time to see Christian Kjellvander and holy moses, he rocked. Last time I did him he was quite sentimental and slightly withdrawn, now he rocked. I got in a little Neil Young vibe here and there ... good as hell. Also cast an eye on "The Avett Brothers," which sounded ok. Missed, however, mostly, until it was time for Robyn, could not see her, but heard. Thåström stepped in after her and I was in heaven ... then it was time for Prince, who made a surprisingly good appearance, drew slightly over time "cough" by 45 minutes to an official end time that was set at midnight.

Here is some pictures from today!

 The Avett Brothers

 Christian Kjellvander

Backstage Area on Flamingo

The Jayhawks are one of the few bands that can properly be called indispensable. 2011 they will be necessary for several reasons - new album, much of the past production and re-released long-awaited tour with the original, very strong composition, led by Mark Olson and Gary Louris. When the two sing together, we hear the definition of soul and spirit.

Where else americana too often sounds like someone nuts in front of a gray mirror has Jayhawks since its inception has had a firm grip on the essence of all American music - equally starry delight as stinging melancholy. That they are a band so far beyond the ordinary that not even remotely the buses go there is clear by the unconditional love they enjoy from both fans, critics and fellow artists. Side projects and solo outings have all been memorable but there is only one The Jayhawks, and that is what will this summer evening to play for you. With seven discs, all aces, on hand - from the debut album, via the classic Hollywood Town Hall, Tomorrow the Green Grass and Smile at the latest, brilliant Rainy Day Music - they have a treasure chest of songs to draw on. In the 2000s, they have proven that they do not recognize some limitations - The Jayhawks have with integrity intact delivered raw rock, lullabies, bubblegum pop and psychedelia but always stood head and shoulders above others that have come to the timeless musical expression. When they arrive at the Way Out West, they are loaded with material from throughout his 25-year career and nyhungriga with fresh songs. On stage 2011, the Jayhawks a feather-light and strong raw live band that has brought several choruses and harmonies more than a score of smaller bands. Then it was summer this year too - exclusively for Way Out West.

The Jayhawks are playing at the Flamingo, Saturday 15:30



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