Bunbury Music Festival: Day 1
By JC Griffith and Wyatt Zelle, Contributors
Huge lines, tanks and short shorts everywhere, the faint smell of something stanky and a good rain--this for sure is a summer music festival. Wussy started off the day with a short but solid set of its noisy, twangy indie rock playing mostly newer stuff. Festivals might scare the group, as it seemed a bit tense and the musicians weren't their normal talkative selves. Up next was Indigo Wild with three part harmonies, dynamic songs and catchy melodies. The boys had a good energy and played to a large crowd.
Father John Misty’s performance wasn't what I imagined it would be. The best way to describe him is a truly charismatic performer, starting the set off with sensual hip movements and jumping in the crowd. I think he might have had the best show for the first day of Bunbury. The show with the highest energy, however, has to go to Matt and Kim.
Again, not what I was expecting. The duo had a nonstop, energy packed show, consisting of deep bass and upbeat music that would make you want to move even if you were moshing in the pit. Kim really pushed the set to the next level; always moving, playing from atop the bass drum and never tiring, even with the heat that exhausts most people.
After a good 30-minute storm, The Black Keys finished day one of Bunbury with a good yet slightly predictable set. Dan Auerbach started off a little sloppy at first, missing some cues and a couple beats, but quickly turned around after a few songs. They didn't play a lot of Turn Blue but still stuck to their hits. Overall, it was a successful first day at Bunbury with a lot of amazing sets.
