Deerhoof Fix

A few days behind, but always worth a mention: ye olde Deerhoof show!

Saw 'em the other night at the Fillmore. It's hard to describe the show if you've never seen them, but simply put they're an act that never grows old. Always a good show, always something new to see.

Riding the high thrills of their new release, Deerhoof came out as the solid 4-piece arrangement they are. As almost expected, the tunes were a good mix of the new album and a wide range of songs spread across all past albums, busting out a good surprise classic here and there. Clearly, they've got the formula down.

And also becoming a tradition for myself is speaking with their drummer Greg Saunier after the show. Aside from his amazing and clearly unique approach to playing, Greg's a really great guy in that he makes himself available after the shows to anyone. You want to know how we recorded something in the studio? Or where he got that symbol? Just ask, he'll tell. Nothing to hide! I think he may very well be the most accessible musician I've ever had the fortune of meeting.

For the drummers reading this, I don't have the specifics, but Greg's kit boils down to nothing more than a thin bass drum, smaller snare, one thin ride, and a super hi-hat that seemed to be made from two 22" ride cymbals. Sweet!

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