23 Magical Music Moments (#2)

12/29/2023

23 Magical Music Moments (#2)

Live Live Live

[Ed. Note- 2023 saw a return to more gigs for rex than in any year since before 2019. He highlights those today with his personal favourite live musical song performance.]

Here are the most noteworthy bands I was fortunate to see live this year. I was thrilled with each of the performances by these artists. They are listed in no particular order:

RIDE*

CHARLATANS

PALM GHOSTS

DEARY (Acoustic)

THE CURE*

TWILIGHT SAD

THE JASMINE MINKS

SISTERS OF MERCY*

DANDY WARHOLS

SLOWDIVE*

THE HIGH SPAN

DRAB MAJESTY

TREASURES OF MEXICO

(* rex return engagements)

I love all of these artists and was thrilled to see many of them for the first time as has been shared in previous posts.

In addition to seeing my song of the year ‘Halo’ performed by TREASURES OF MEXICO in Brighton 🇬🇧 , my focus today is on the astonishing guitar work of IRA KAPLAN of YO LA TENGO.

I attended the gig on June 22nd with Group Members Jon Jon and Bricio in Detroit.

The song is ‘I Heard You Looking’. I am providing the version from the night after in Montreal because the quality of the video is way better than mine and the sight line is clear. I hope you enjoy and appreciate.