The 2010 Virgin Mobile FreeFest took place at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Saturday, and while it didn't have quite the heavy-hitting lineup of last year's, it still had a nice cross-section of music and non-music events. The D.C. area is a smidge less humid in September than in August, and the day's weather was lovely. [...]
Virgin Mobile FreeFest performance times debuted yesterday and rapper T.I. is noticeably missing. According to festival organizers in touch with the Post:
We were waiting for final confirmation from T.I.'s camp, but they're focused on tomorrow's hearing and we've not gotten a final commitment. With that in mind, we adjusted set times to give artists more [...]
Yeasayer: "Ambling Alp"
With its mystical lyrics and psychedelic flourishes, Yeasayer's debut record, All Hour Cymbals, was the feel-good indie rock record of ’07. However, "Ambling Alp," the first track from the group's sophomore record to see the light of day, finds the Brooklyn band getting more direct with its positive vibes. Chris Keating drops more [...]
