Photo by Theresa Keil
It was hardly surprising to find the Ottobar sold out and already stuffed for Sunday’s quixotic, but nonetheless entertaining openers DJ Dog Dick and Prince Rama. Not more than twenty-four hours earlier, Panda Bear had played Governor’s Island while just across the bay in front of him, the Manhattan skyline was all aglow thanks to Mayor Bloomberg’s 9/11 memorial. In Baltimore however, the fireworks were at the rear, care of ODDSAC director Danny Perez and his appropriately psychedelic projections.
Photo by Theresa Keil. Story by Logan Young.
Photo by Theresa Keil
A curious timbre that’s both siren and clarion, Panda Bear’s voice could rightfully stand on its own. Perch it atop an intricate nest of guitar, synth and sample, and it sounds even more right. But be careful. Should he give it just the right amount of broken earnestness – as he so delicately did with “Ponytail” – Panda Bear’s voice might just render your own mute.
Photo by Theresa Keil. Story by Logan Young.
Photo by Theresa Keil
Deakin proved to be a most excellent sous-chef for his headlining friend. Lennox and Dibb have been pals ever since a second grade Baltimore County classroom, and in the end, this pairing ultimately proved a better, more complementary choice than any Avey Tare or Geologist coupling.
Photo by Theresa Keil. Story by Logan Young.
Photo by Theresa Keil
Deakin.
Photo by Theresa Keil.
Photo by Theresa Keil
Panda Bear.
Photo by Theresa Keil.
