If I'm not mistaken (and I could be), this photo of Snakes Say HISSS was taken at a Famous Class Records showcase at last year's CMJ. I remember it being sheer pandemonium. There was more stage-diving and crowd-surfing than I'd seen in years, by both the band and the audience - never mind that the stage is only a few feet off the ground. At one point, the band and the audience even completely switched positions, with the crowd overtaking the stage, forcing the band (save the drummer) to play from the floor of the venue. Somewhere in the midst of all this, a man in a three-piece suit stood atop one of the speakers and, in order to cool himself off, poured an entire beer over his head. It didn't get any better when their labelmates, Darlings, closed out the night. Even though it was a brisk October night in Brooklyn, I left Don Pedro's covered in sweat, both mine and the crowd's. It was a show I'll likely never forget.
And so, imagine my utter dismay at finding out that Snakes Say HISSS will be performing in Richmond this weekend. On the same day I'm attending a wedding. And the day after I will have just driven back from Richmond for another event. So, please, if you happen to live in Richmond, do yourself a favor and go see these guys. Their music is a mix of Microcastle- era Deerhunter and the calliope organ stylings of Passion Pit. I know, it sounds horrible to read (it sounded even worse to say), but it works. Don't believe me - check out both cuts from their new 7" here and here.
216 E Main St. Richmond VA
When: Sadly, I don't know. Reference hasn't really done a good job of updating their concert page. So call them (804) 225-9007 or e-mail them [email protected] for more details.
