M83 at KINGS BARCADE SATURDAY NIGHT HALLOWEEN WEEKEND 2011

As much as I would like to dress up as Joan Cusack's character from sixteen candles, I don't think the seamstress in me could whip up a balarina sweater in time.   However, I may put on a leotard and go as the White Swan. Either way I will be a woman.



Entertainment of the musical variety this weekend is abundant, with one show really worth talking about.  M83, named after a galaxy or something, come from France and fall under the "Shoegaze" genre  which stems from bands who gaze at their shoes while playing. It also describes lightly sung lyrics over brash instrumentation.  These Frenchman have gained alarming success in the past five years or so in the US appealing to the younger indie rock crowd who now prefer a little techno in their rock.   As much as I despise the word "Indie", M83 can be described as such.   But, they put on one hell of a show, perfect for a Halloween weekend.

Also performing this weekend in downtown Raleigh is a truly original local outfit called Strange Lady.  Catch them at White Collar Crime Saturday night!