Hi, everyone! Here is my feeble attempt at making lists for my favorite music-things in 2011. This is only my second year doing this so it’s still not going to be that cool. I’m still going through this phase where I want to buy all my music on CD or vinyl, and since I have no real source of income right now, it’s difficult to keep up with all the new music. I’m sad to admit that this list would probably look different had I been able to get all the music I wanted. SO, now that I’ve got that out way!… check it out:
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Last night I went to the Take Action Tour with some kids. We got a little lost on the way and when we made it to the show The Swellers were half way through there set and we completely missed Texas In July (not complaining about that one). The Swellers sounded great. I had been really wanting to see them.
(crappy iPhone picture of The Swellers)
Next up was Polar Bear Club and I was the only one who wanted to watch them because apparently I’m the only one who appreciates quality punk rock. Whatever. They were really good and played a good set.

(Polar Bear Club)
Next was Bayside. They were collectively who we went for. At this point we got in the pit and it was crazy as always. Bayside sounded amazing and some guy proposed to his girlfriend on stage right before Don’t Call Me Peanut.
(Anthony Raneri, of Bayside, acoustic)
We watched Silverstein from the sidelines. About this time, I was pretty tired and was trying not to let my vinyl get cracked. However, they sounded really good and I don’t listen to them but I may have to actually listen to the few songs I have on my iTunes now.
(Silverstein)
with release dates:
- 2/15 - Bright Eyes - The People’s Key
- 2/22 - Bayside - Killing Time
- 3/29 - Panic! At The Disco - Vices & Virtues
- 5/10 - Manchester Orchestra - Simple Math
expected this year/hopefully:
- The Academy Is…
- The Dangerous Summer
- The Swellers
- Set Your Goals
- fun.
- Balance & Composure
- No Doubt
- Patrick Stump
- New Found Glory
- O’brother
- Gatsbys American Dream
- Portugal. The Man
- Anthony Green
- Radiohead (?)
- States
- Saves The Day
- The Audition
So many to look forward to!! Is there anything I need to add?