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Here's a quick write-up of last sunday's Rumor, which was a free matinee-type thing due to it being a big cultural sunday.

First off, at Ekko, were Spires That In The Sunset Rise, an all-female free-folk band from Chicago. They played an odd mix of string instruments in a with a psychedelic vibe to it, including guitars, a banjo (played with a bow?), cello, and some exotic instruments which are apparently called mbira and bul bul tarang. They were extremely intriguing, and I really liked the music, but the vocals were a bit questionable at times. Still very good. Interesting fact: I noticed at least five small children (under 8) there. I wonder what they made of it?

Second was a trip to Theater Kikker to see "Co-Incidents", a dance/music piece by someone whose name I can't recall or find right now. It was basically four things: a trumpet player, an electronic music manipulater, an interpretive dancer of sorts, and bizarre lights. The music was novel, the dance was odd, and the lights were mesmerizing. All in all, I wasn't sure what to make of this, but the lights sure were cool.

Lastly, we went to SJU to see Brown Vs Brown, who Tim and I had missed out on at Rumor. They proved to be a wild funky noise jazz band. They ended up spunding like a cross between the Minutemen and the Flying Luttenbachers to me, which was certainly a good thing. Their sax/guitar/drums/bass lineup put out an impressive wall of sound while still managing an incredibly intricate rhythm. They were definitely the highlight of this Rumor.

All in all, a good Rumor, and a great free show.