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Thursday: True Widow @ The Basement (Columbus, Oh)

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Chip Midnight | 1 comment

You know that really shitty weather we’ve been experiencing in Columbus for the last couple of months? True Widow’s self-described stonegaze is the perfect soundtrack; dark, grey, gloomy, like the rain-filled clouds that have been perpetually hanging low in the Ohio skies. That’s not to say True Widow’s latest (a friggin’ mouthful!), As High As the Highest Heavens and From the Center to the Circumference of the Earth, is shitty like the weather. No, my plodding doom metal friends, this album is far from it and is one of the most haunting beautiful slabs of noise I’ve heard this year. If you thought Hope Sandoval’s last record sounded like Mazzy Star covering Black Sabbath while stoned to the bejesus, this thing will blow yer mind (or melt it or subdue it into submission).

MP3: Skull Eyes

True Widow hits The Basement stage at 8pm on Thursday night opening for Surfer Blood and … And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead.

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Photos: The Morning Benders in Columbus

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Adriana Mundy | 1 comment

Earlier this year a friend of mine told me about this incredible music video I just had to see. It combined the lovely sweetness of Etta James and the grand ear-filling boldness of Phil Spector. The kids behind this video were of course The Morning Benders and yes, they are kids. Quite talented and recently very successful kids.

I made my way to The Basement last Wednesday night to (once again) catch these guys in action. What resulted was a packed house of eager fans (both young and seasoned alike) and some serious tunes. Aside from the obviously enjoyable tracks, “Promises” and “Excuses”, The MB’s played an amazingly spot on rendition of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams”, which wooed the crowd even more.

Keep reading for more photos of the show taken by Ed Luna. Continue reading →

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Photos: Tokyo Police Club, Freelance Whales in Columbus

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Kim Rottmayer | 1 comment

Tokyo Police Club, Freelance Whales
The Basement I Columbus, Ohio
July 28, 2010

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Wednesday: Gamble House opens for Rogue Wave at The Basement

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Chip Midnight | 4 comments

What year did Ben Becker hop in a time machine and set the dial for 2010? I’m guessing somewhere between 1968 and 1974. Hopefully we’ll get an answer to that question tomorrow when Gamble House records their Donewaiting “Live at Electraplay” session a few hours before hitting The Basement stage as the opening act for Rogue Wave.

Gamble House’s self-titled CD was released in May and there hasn’t been a single review of the CD that doesn’t reference Grizzly Bear as a comparison. I’m admittedly not that familiar with Grizzly Bear so I don’t hear the similarities but if it’s a fair comparison, I’m going to have to spend more time investigating the Grizzly Bear catalog as the Gamble House CD has been on heavy iPod rotation this week. Check it out for yourself and familiarize yourself with the music before heading to The Basement.

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3 bands + 5 bones = Good deal in bad economy

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Chip Midnight | 1 comment

Say what you will about CD101 but they do bring great deals to their listeners (and even their non-listeners) in Columbus. A couple of upcoming $5 low dough shows – particularly nice in this thing they’re calling a recession – featuring some major label bands and a couple of up-and-comers.

Wednesday night’s show at The Basement (391 Neil Ave.) features The Duke Spirit, Eulogies, and The Black Fortys and while it won’t be as wall-to-wall packed as this week’s Fallout Boy show, expect a great turnout.

Eulogies are fronted by Peter Walker who co-owns Dangerbird Records, the label responsible for Silversun Pickups, Sea Wolf, and the new Dears record among others (how’s that for indie cred?) and the band will be making their second Columbus appearance in a week having opened for Darker My Love last Wednesday at The Summit.

Peter answered some questions I sent him the other night via e-mail. Check ’em out – as well as a Eulogies video – after the jump.

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Win Tickets for Ra Ra Riot / The Little Ones in Columbus

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Robert Duffy | Comments Off

Ra Ra Riot photo by Frank Yang

On Tuesday, April 29, Ra Ra Riot and The Little Ones are coming to Columbus to perform at The Basement. Click here for tickets.

We’ve got two pairs of tix to give out to the handsome and beautiful readers of donewaiting.com. To enter, send a blank e-mail to wintix@donewaiting.com with the subject “RA RA RIOT THE LITTLE ONES”. Winners will randomly be chosen on April 28.

Get to know the bands:

MP3: St Peter’s Day Festival by Ra Ra Riot
MP3: Ra Ra Riot @ WOXY
MP3: The Little Ones @ Hype Machine

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The New Frontiers @ The Basement, Feb.25

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Chip Midnight | 3 comments

My buddy Jason hit me up via IM and told me about this “sick” band that he’s been listening to called The New Frontiers. “They kind of sound like The Damnwells,” he said knowing my weak spot. Of course, for every 10 bands I’m told sound like The Damnwells, maybe only 1 or 2 come even close. The Damnwells comparison is a good one – The New Frontiers play the same style of road-weary Americana rock wrought with emotion.

As I listened to their debut full-length, Mending, which was officially released by the Militia Group last week, I detected a hint of Brit-rock (ala Coldplay) in the sound from the band from Dallas, Texas. It should sound out of place on an album that rightfully belongs in the “alt.country” section of your favorite indie rock CD store, but it works and works well. Vocally, Nathan Pettijohn reminds me quite a bit of Scott Williams of Bel Auburn and anybody who’s been reading my stuff long enough knows that a band that mixes The Damnwells and Bel Auburn is sure to be a hit with me. Guaranteed.

I couldn’t find any MP3s to link to so check out The New Frontiers on their MySpace page and on Virb.com.

I’m not sure where on the bill The New Frontiers will be on Monday night (the bill also includes local band This is My Suitcase, John Ralston, and headliners Limbeck). I’m guessing they’ll play second (after the local opener). Doors open at 7:30. Show up early and don’t miss these guys.

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Win Tickets to See The Walkmen in Columbus OH

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Robert Duffy | Comments Off

The Walkmen are coming back to Columbus OH on January 22 at The Basement and we’ve got some ticket giveaways for this show.

To enter the contest, send a blank e-mail to tix @ donewaiting.com with the subject THE WALKMEN. Winners will be notified on January 22.

A word of caution, however. This show could very well sell out, so if you really want to see them, you might want to buy tix in advance. Just sayin’.