Once before have I seen a gaggle of musicians parade through a Hillside crowd. Unlike that internationally acclaimed band who were already in their heyday, My Son the Hurricane are an emerging group with something to prove. Without warning they began playing single-file, looping around the edge of the Island Tent during a break in the Saturday afternoon rain. Quite a stir was made even before their lead sing-/rapp-er reached the stage, blazing yellow banner bearing the bands name in hand.
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Eventually all twelve members clamoured up there behind him with their assortment of instruments and large brass contingent (complete with massive tuba). For the size of the band they were astonishingly in unison while playing some fun, upbeat music. Overtop of this, their beaming, charismatic frontman spit hip hop rhymes and did all in his power to get the party going. He was somewhat successful as a brave soul attempted to body surf, and even people just ducking under the tent for its rain protection seemed to be nodding along in approval. A playful version of Pantera's Walk medleyed into Rage's Bombtrack, the latter being an appropriate way to showcase their skills. If it's some high energy fun you're after, consider giving these guys a shout.
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
My Son the Hurricane (Hillside '10)
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Hillside Saturday 2010
Battling on-again, off-again rainstorms Hillside Saturday took a little while to get rolling. 
Royal Wood was the first set to really wow the audience, with his earnest songwriting and piano chops (though props should also be given to young locals, The Canned Goods for their dynamite Hillside debut.) Full credit to My Son the Hurricane for doing everything in their collective power to get a party started (and being somewhat successful). The Acorn were solid and Basia Bulat ran through a rain-shortened but pretty string of songs on the main stage. Kudos of the day belongs to Flash Lightnin' who came outta nowhere and floored us all with three-piece rock'n'roll; their set closer (not the much deserved encore number) stands as my favourite single song played so far this weekend. The anticipation for closers Japandroids was palpable as all levels were cranked to 11 and the place went off with the first legitimate mosh-pit I think I've ever witnessed on the island. (Full reviews to come.)
Whatta day, and with tomorrow's sun acts like Shad, Shapes and Sizes, Stars, Corb Lund and Holy Fuck plus a whole lot more are gonna shine!
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