Earlier this summer Dan Deacon’s analog mischief incited the penned in Pitchfork Fest crowd to such a frenzy that the city pulled the plug on him in the name of safety. This weekend he made a triumphant return and was even forced to play overtime as his energized afternoon set highlighted the annual Hideout Block Party.
Situated in the Chicago public works parking lot across the street from the aptly named Hideout, the two-day event featured headlining sets from the equally aptly named Bloc Party, Chicagoan Andrew Bird, sardonic brit punks Art Brut, plus a Maring band and glee club.
The 1900s
Friday night belonged to Bloc Party, but The 1900s provided a good show of their own as they lived up to the hype surrounding their expansive pop rock. Rooted in the 60s, the seven-piece band used their numbers to create layered harmonies and a fun show.
Bloc Party
Bloc Party’s sophomore album was not one of this year’s musical highlights, but they took the stage at the Block Party with all the drive and propulsion that made their first disc so undeniable. Comfortable on the large stage, they’re stomping beats echoed off the warehouses across the parking lot and singer Kele Okereke was clearly enjoying himself as he bounced around the stage and into the crowd. Mixing songs equally from their two albums, the band sounded good even if they offered nothing brand new this time around.
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