dan deacon

artists like dan deacon typically skip nashville in favor of atlanta, chicago, or chapel hill (a city that always seems to nab great bands out from under our snooty noses). his brand of electronic noodling is rarely seen around these parts, but thankfully the guy is a different breed of entertainer and will visit our fair city in a few weeks. he seems anxious to bring it to the people with low ticket prices and a set that emphasizes audience participation.

but he'll still have his work cut out for him when he plays the end on oct. 5. not only is that the same night as them crooked vultures at war memorial, but it's two nights before next big nashville kicks off. so most people will either be gawking at the year's newest hot supergroup or saving their cash for an extended weekend on the town.

but i say fuck it. skip the big rawk show and spend a measly $10 to see dan deacon. he may never come back and you'll likely be sick of them crooked vultures by thanksgiving anyhow.