Day For Night 2016 FWIW

Day For Night 2016 FWIW

This past weekend (Dec. 17-18, 2016) was the second incarnation of Day For Night in our great city of Houston. What follows is solely this humble DJ’s takeaway from the festival. Upon arriving for the VIP Friday night to get a lay of the land, the building choice was delightfully odd  for a music festival. Walking inside the post-office building brought feelings of old school raves in abandoned warehouses. And when the freezing hell came through, the inside warmth was a huge relief. The wide variety of multi-media experiences was spectacular, from lights to fur and the crown jewel of Bjork Digital. I will not delve into details of Bjork Digital the exhibit to keep it fresh for people yet to experience. What I can say is that the virtual reality experience was a full body experience worth waiting for.

Saturday there could not have been a better kick off than Welcome To Houston. The fact that members of the collective, such as Paul Wall, were at the merch table ready to make photo and autograph dreams come true was admirable. Blood Orange brought the sexy, Daughters had the bashing, Oneohtrix Point Never had the strange, Odesza the dancing, any flavor of music was at your disposal (JOHN CARPENTER ANYONE?!?!). The grand daddy though was Aphex Twin, with his first show in the United States since Coachella 2008 (where he had a 500 limited pressed 12 inch that collectors are going bonkers over). The drastic cold drop and rain wasn’t enough to quell the dancers for this god of electronic music. The visuals also had an incredible local flair, with Aphex Twin providing his visual quirkiness on the Houston Texans, Mayor Turner, and other politicians. The sickness I am recovering from that night was certainly well worth it.

Sunday there were many performances worth catching (Ariel Pink, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats, Lightning Bolt, Sqaurepusher, RZA, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Butthole Surfers, Sophie, Bjork, and Houstonian Travis Scott). Yet personally one performance stood out above the rest, jazz legend in the making Kamasi Washington. When the lineup was initially announced, noticing Thundercat and Kamasi Washington on the bill I was curious if they would play with each other (Them Changes anyone?!?). Thundercat played during Kamasi’s set in its entirety to the delight of music fans everywhere. His bass solos were out of this world, certainly looking forward to his return to Houston at Warehouse Live in March 2017.

What can I say about the worth of Day For Night? OF COURSE IT’S WORTH IT. You don’t have to take my word on it, there are countless articles that echo the sentiment from publications large and small. For those saying it was too expensive, volunteer opportunities existed to attend. The art installations has inspired future artists and the solid turn out on the Yellow stage for regional artists has inspired musicians to push themselves further. Hell, I need to get my performance chops back up to snuff. Day For Night 2017 I’m coming for ya!

Day For Night Giveaways + Preview with -Us (December 13, 5-7 PM)

Day For Night Giveaways + Preview with -Us (December 13, 5-7 PM)

You want Day For Night passes (Dec. 16-18)? WE GOT ‘EM! We are giving away pairs of Day For Night passes on our Facebook, Twitter @ktru, Instagram @ktruriceradio , and ON-AIR! To be eligible for the Facebook giveaway, like our page, tag a friend in the comments of contest post and share this post! The on-air giveaways are as follows:

Sunday 12/11/16 between 12 PM – 2 PM

Tuesday 12/13/16 between 5 PM – 7 PM, during “The Revelry Report” with host Steven D. Powell previewing Day For Night with special guest -Us.

Tuesday 12/13/16 between 8 PM – 10 PM, during “The Local Show with special guests VODI + Dollie Barnes

Weezer Ticket Giveaway + Judah & The Lion + K. Flay +NYE (December 6, 5-7 PM)

Weezer Ticket Giveaway + Judah & The Lion + K. Flay +NYE (December 6, 5-7 PM)

Tune in Tuesday December 6 from 5-7 PM for your chance to win a PAIR of tickets to Weezer’s show at Revention Music Center December 7, courtesy of Roologic Records & Live Nation. Judah & The Lion and K.Flay will be providing support, and those are the interviews you will hear to get you pumped for the show. Roologic is also hosting a dope New Year’s Eve show at House of Blues featuring Genesis Blu, Giant Kitty, Sobe Lash, and Space Villains*. GET IT!
BRONCHO Interview (November 29, 5-7 PM)

BRONCHO Interview (November 29, 5-7 PM)

Did you know there is more to Oklahoma indie rock than The Flaming Lips? Tune in November 29, Tuesday 5-7 PM to hear an interview with BRONCHO! December 1 they are at White Oak Music Hall with special guest Sports. As always there will be a surprise giveaway. That’s “The Revelry Report” for you!

The Naked And Famous Interview (Nov. 22, 6-7 PM)

The Naked And Famous Interview (Nov. 22, 6-7 PM)

Tune in Tuesday, November 22 from 6-7 PM with Thom Powers from The Naked And Famous. Recorded from Austin City Limits 2016, hear him speak on topics including their latest album, and just how naked you have to be in order to get famous before their November 26 gig at White Oak Music Hall. That’s “The Revelry Report” for you!

Weezer Ticket Giveaway + Judah & The Lion + K. Flay +NYE (December 6, 5-7 PM)

Plastic Pinks Interview (Nov. 22, 5-6 PM)

Tune in Tuesday November 22 from 5-6 PM for an interview with Miami psych group, Plastic Pinks! They are opening for Holy Wave at Satellite Bar Wed. November 23. Catch it and giggle at the absurdity that will ensue on “The Revelry Report”.

Yeasayer Interview (Nov. 15, 5-7 PM)

Yeasayer Interview (Nov. 15, 5-7 PM)

Tune in Tuesday November 15, 5-7 PM for “The Revelry Report” to hear an interview with Anand of YEASAYER. We talk about the hell our country is headed for, as well as the musical endeavors YEASAYER have pursued. They had a stellar show at White Oak Music Hall Monday November 14.

Inaugural Sound On Sound Fest Recap (Nov. 8, 5-7 PM)

Inaugural Sound On Sound Fest Recap (Nov. 8, 5-7 PM)

Tune in Tuesday, November 8 from 5-7 PM for “The Revelry Report” as we recap the inaugural Sound On Sound Fest. Simply put, it was magickal. Hear mini-interviews with many of the artists including:

Beach Slang, Boys Noize, Cursive, Empress Of, The Frights, Good Riddance, Guided By Voices, Pouya, Protomartyr, Psychic Twin, Youth Code

 

Inaugural Sound On Sound Fest Recap (Nov. 8, 5-7 PM)

Sound On Sound Fest Preview (November 1, 5-7 PM)

Tune in Tuesday Nov. 1, 5-7 PM for “The Revelry Report” as we preview the inaugural Sound On Sound Fest (Nov. 4-6 in McDade, TX). Hear nothing but Sound On Sound artists, including interviews with Courtney Barnett, Big Freedia the Queen Diva, Thundercat, and Diarrhea Planet. IT GON BE LIT!