Top 5 Bands at Goner Fest 11 – An Insider’s Guide
I’ve been intrigued by the festival fascination of the world as of late, but as most of us know, the idea isn’t a wholly new one. For example, Goner Records is hosting their 11th Goner Fest this year on September 25-28 in Memphis. Â I love the label and the things they’ve been putting out, so I reached out to our friend Madison, who handles press and bookings at Goner, to see who the Top 5 Acts of the festival are.
If you’re looking to get your rock n’ roll fix, and are willing to travel, this is the place to be. Â You can still get your hands on tickets HERE. Thanks again to Madison for the time, and the advice on who to check out.
* Honorable Mention – WEATHER WARLOCK – also featuring Gary Wrong as well as QUINTRON. Have no idea what to expect but I’ve been asked to secure an industrial-grade fog machine, so it’s got that going for em…
(Saturday, 9/27 @ Murphy’s – Sunset – Outdoor Stage)
5. SICK THOUGHTS – A 17-yr old from Baltimore has some heavy hitters backing him up for the opening set at the Murphy’s day show – Gary Wrong (of Wizzard Sleeve) and Buck Biloxi/Giorgio Murderer! Not sure they’re actually going to get to practice together, so we definitely can’t wait for this one!
(Saturday, 9/27 @ Murphy’s – 1:30pm – Indoor Stage)
4. ROSS JOHNSON’S ‘LIKE FLIES ON SHERBERT’ REVUE – Alex Chilton’s Like Flies On Sherbert is a really special record to me, and seeing it performed by Johnson, Steve Selvidge (Sid’s son) & co. is the closest we are going to get these days. We hear there’s going to be a special appearance by The Kiltz as well!
(Thursday, 9/25 @ Hitone – 8:45pm)
3. SO COW / AUSMUTEANTS – Can’t put one of these before the other because I love them both (why we put out both of their new records)! After all the emails and coordination, I can’t wait to meet them face to face and see them play live!
(Thursday, 9/25 @ HiTone – 10:30pm / 11:15pm)
2. SATURDAY NIGHT @ HITONE – just go. It’s all going to be so good. Obnox, Nots, Spray Paint, THE REBEL, Protomartyr, ‘O.G.” GIZMOS. just. go.
(Saturday, 9/27 @ HiTone – 8pm doors)
1. LEN BRIGHT COMBO – I still can’t believe they are playing Gonerfest! It’s their only US appearance and 2nd ever show since reuniting last November for a gig in London. It’s crazy! Wreckless Eric + The Milkshakes! Pretty much once in a lifetime so why would anyone miss it?!
(Friday, 9/26 @ HiTone – 1am)
YOU CAN GET MORE INFO ON ALL THE GONER FEST 11 BANDSÂ BY CLICKING HERE.