http://phillyist.com/2007/10/05/splashing_aroun.php All comments for Splashing Around with Simple Kid... en-us 2009 MikeMuller Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:15:29 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss redmullersox@yahoo.com redmullersox@yahoo.com 60 http://phillyist.com/2007/10/05/splashing_aroun.php#comment-1214542 http://phillyist.com/2007/10/05/splashing_aroun.php#comment-1214542 Comments Sun, 07 Oct 2007 22:20:51 -0500 <p>SK2 -- easily one of the best releases of 2007!</p> http://phillyist.com/2007/10/05/splashing_aroun.php#comment-1214414 http://phillyist.com/2007/10/05/splashing_aroun.php#comment-1214414 Comments Sun, 07 Oct 2007 13:02:58 -0500 <p>Simple Kid’s set was the best half hour of the evening IMO. Thanks for bringing it all back and giving some background on this “raging hippie” with his laptop and drop-down screen. I never enjoyed karaoke so much. It won't be long before SK headlines at The Tower instead of opening for the opener. A lot of my friends can’t understand how I can possibly love classic rock and blues and electronica at the same time. They think it’s like being vegetarian and then eating at McDonald’s sometimes, but artists like Simple Kid demonstrate how you can infuse electronica with a real warmth. In his case, it’s more like he’s starting with a rootsy sound and then giving it extra kick with mechanical beats and effects, but whatever. It's beautiful modern retro sound. And for a one-man band, he really fills the stage with that chatty Irish charm, deadpan humor and those hilarious homemade videos and images. And let’s not forget the sweatband. :-) I think I’m going to wear one too for the next show since I didn’t stand still for a single song. (It wasn’t easy dancing to Kermit, but I was definitely swaying.) -- AC</p>