Martes 5 Sep 2006, 8:59

This band (http://www.myspace.com/ballroomdancing) is just making me happy. They opened for Of Montreal when the psuedo-Canadians played Nightfall in Chattanooga.

Ballroom Dancing's music is crazy. Like a collage of musical sounds and genres. One track starts out sounding like British music hall and then before you know it, Ode to Joy sneaks in. These people sound as if they've studied all the music history in the books (pop and classical) and just love it all. Their music runs with a crazy fun sound. And that makes me happy.

They sound similar to The Fiery Furnaces and Queen, two bands that don't sound much alike, but if you check out Ballroom Dancing's myspace and listen to "Letters," you'll see what I mean. Give your ears a listen. A tragedy is that they don't have "Brand New Family" on their myspace which is the song that makes me most happy.

AND……Guess who is coming to Toronto the beginning of November? Colin and crew, of The Decemberists. So good in concert, people. Another Collin is coming the end of September, of 33Miles (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=65260233). Turn out the troops in support! You CoSpgs people know what I'm talking about. I can't wait.