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 Last time I did him he was quite sentimental and slightly withdrawn, now he rocked.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



More info @ Official The Jayhawks Website

Listen to ”The Jayhawks - Blue" on Spotify here!

Follow tuneoftheday.blogspot.com on Spotify here!

Those Dancing Days - Reaching Forward

Way Out West, a festival in Sweden’s second city, Gothenburg, is already known as one of the best music festivals in Europe despite being in only its fifth year.

For three days Gothenburg is home to the crème de la crème of national and international music. The line up for 2011 so far includes Prince, Kanye West, Pulp, Robyn, Fleet Foxes, Thåström, Explosions In The Sky, Janelle Monáe, Wiz Khalifa, Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, The Jayhawks, Twin Shadow, The Avett Brothers and Warpaint.

Way Out West’s unique city based format taps into Gothenburg’s thriving music scenes, with performances at venues all over the city; rock clubs, nightclubs, churches, theaters and cultural centers are all used to showcase breaking and more established acts as part of the festivals club concept, Stay Out West.

Slottsskogen is the Gothenburgers favourite park: a wonderful green space in the heart of the city with large lawns, wooded areas, lakes, and even a zoo with elks, seals and penguins. Right in the city centre, it’s within walking distance of two of the city’s best-loved districts; the culturally diverse Linné and historic Haga, as well as a large selection of hotels and hostels in all price classes.

Way Out West is environmentally certified. The festival aim is to respect the park environment and leave a little environmental footprint. The food and drink is mostly organic (in fact, one of the city’s star chefs runs one of the food tents), the power is green, and the waste is recycled.

To get some feeling, Tune Of The Day will focus on this festival for a week. During this period, we will offer music from the acts playing at this festival, and hopefully also lots of pictures to be published, depending a bit on how we have time, but we will of course give it a try.

Here is a few pictures from yesterday and today!

First out on this Way Out West week will be Those Dancing Days that plays on ”Stays Out West” on Brewhouse, Thursday 00:00

Those Dancing Days are an indie pop band from Nacka, a suburb of Stockholm, Sweden. Most frequently compared to Northern Soul and 1960s era girl-groups, the band formed in 2005 while the members were all still in school. They are currently signed to Wichita Recordings. The band consists of five girls from Stockholm. Their name derives from the Led Zeppelin song "Dancing Days”.

The band was chosen personally by Belle & Sebastian to perform at their second Bowlie Weekender festival presented by All Tomorrow's Parties in the UK in December 2010.

Todays tune ”Reaching Forward” is taken from their latest album ”Daydreams & Nightmares"



Way Out West - Essential Information

When: Friday 12th and Saturday 13th August, with Stay Out West (club performances) from the evening of Thursday 11th until the early hours of Sunday morning.

Where: Slottsskogen city park in central Gothenburg.

Tickets: 1,395 Swedish kronor (approx £115) for a full two day festival pass including Stay Out West.

All festival passes except Festival Pass DELUXE are sold out. For more information please click here.

For more information about the festival, click here.

Ticket sales: Ticnet (Ticketmaster), www.ticnet.se and telephone +46 771 707 070.

For more information on Gothenburg, and to book hotels online: www.goteborg.com. More information on West Sweden: www.westsweden.com.

For more information on Those Dancing Days click here.

Listen to ”Those Dancing Days - Reaching Forward" on Spotify here!

Follow tuneoftheday.blogspot.com on Spotify here!