Milk, indeed, a bad choice in San Diego as Reds drop 2 of 3.
Well, our Redlegs ended the west coast road trip on a sour note dropping 2 out of 3 against a team they could've, and should've swept. After the offense caught fire in San Francisco, the bats disappeared by the second game of the series in LA, and continued on in San Diego. That makes a 5-11 road trip, a record that certainly could've been worse, but mostly could've been better considering that they won 4 out of the first 5!
Series MVP Homer Bailey - 8.1IP 6H 0BB 7K 0.00ERA
Homer? in Petco park? yes please. This is me just about every time Homer pitches...
(although I admit he's not a best pitcher statistically) Series LVP
Todd Frazier 0-for-alot. (h)
Jesus. He went 5-10 in the double hitter in San Fran, and now he hasn't hit a baseball in week. Get it together, bro!
Lessons Learned
-This team is hard to watch when no one is hitting besides Bruce and Votto
-The whole pitching staff has been lights out (check out the scores of all the previous games 1,0,04,3,2 etc.... let's hope they can keep it up until the batting heats up
On Deck
-Off day Thursday (thank science)
-BIG series against the second-place Cards (suck it!) at GABP, see you there.
Just a few links for your Monday. We'll start with my biggest musical "What if" of all time. Of the countless musicians who have died prematurely, no one could have shaped the world of music more than Jimi Hendrix. Sure, he already is credited for some of the greatest guitar riffs of all time and is pictured at the forefront of the psychedelic movement of the late 60's, but for someone with so much to say without even opening his mouth, it seems almost certain that his creativity would have blossomed with age. Today, we still see Hendrix's guitar peers like Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck making music and evolving with age, but I couldn't imagine what just 6 more years of Jimi would bring. After his death at 27, he rivals only Tupac Shakur with 12 posthumous albums to his credit. Maybe his four year run was all the world needed to make him a legend, but I would give anything to see what a few more years would bring.
Trailer Park Boys-- Season 8 Filming Now
The Gut Monster is back, ladies and gentlemen. Ricky, Julian, Bubbles, Jim Leahy, Randy, and even Corey (but no Trevor) will all be back for Season 8, so it's time to do some gut stretches and to shovel a few Dirty Burgers into your belly.
SwearNet, the company jointly owned by the actors who portray Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles recently bought the rights to TPB and therefore, will be able to control the destiny of the fantastic show everyone has grown to love.
I cannot guess exactly what our favorite ex-cons will be up to this season, but I would certainly account for a bunch of kitties, swear words, shitbirds, weed, and at least one scene of Jim Leahy taking a long slug of a liquor bottle.
Pittsburgh: Your Teams, Your Players, Your Existence ....Disgusts me
What you just saw was Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole engaging in premeditated, first-degree nose picking. Look, he's not the first person to pick his nose and eat the booger, BUT, the way he looks at the filth on his finger, looks around, and takes a bite should be considered on-par with the Alex Rodriguez BioGenisis Steroid Scandal. I will go on record now saying that the Pirates will not make the playoffs solely because of this. Heck, let's throw Ben Roethlisberger in there as well and say the Steelers will end up 7-9 this year. Roethlisberger, Ben, Freaking Roethlisberger .
America, What is Your Favorite Basketball Shot?
The greatest shot in basketball is a post fadeaway. I could go with any type of oop, scoop, or three point swoosh, but a filthy post fadeaway is certainly the coolest shot to watch. It's why Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony take 25 of them a game; they know it looks cool. Sure, it may be an isolation-style, low-percentage shot that alienates your teammates and prevents good ball movement, but who cares, right? I mean, since when has unselfishness been a virtue?
Actually, I lied. No, it's not the 75-pointer. It's the R Kelly half court game winner after the BET Awards against Jamie Foxx...
Dodgers Win Series 3-1: [Insert Nate Winter Pun Here]
The Cincinnati Reds entered their four game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend with a chance to gain substantial ground on the Cardinals and Pirates in the NL Central Pennant race. In Game 1, Mat Latos shut down LA's high-priced lineup in a 5-2 victory with offensive contributions throughout the lineup. Then, it was gone, just like Charles Barkley and Co.'s talent in Space Jam.
Okay, that made me feel a little bit better.
Where We Are:
In the blink of an eye, Los Rojos lost the next three games to the Dodgers and combined for a glorious total of two runs in 29 innings. In the meantime, the Cardinals lost two games to the Atlanta Braves while the Pirates lost two of three to the Miami Marlins... THE FREAKING MARLINS!
The only thing is, all three losses this weekend really really hurt to watch. On Friday, the Reds had a chance to even the game in the 8th inning but fell painfully short. The worst loss came on Sunday, when the always-flawless decision making of Manager Dusty Baker led him to call on seldom used reliever Curtis Partch (look at the photo..) in a 0-0 tied ballgame in the 11th inning instead of $30 Million "closing" wunderkind Aroldis Chapman, even though the Cuban fireballer had not pitched since Thursday. What happened?? Oh, you know, Cuban phenom Yasiel Puig hit a walk off solo home run..
As of Sunday, the Reds (59-47) stand 5.5 games behind the Cardinals but still hold a 4.5 game lead in the limping race for the final Wild Card spot. Look, it's not time to panic. The Reds certainly still have a shot at catching St. Louis, and it's not like Cincinnati has a fantastic reputation for succeeding on the West Coast anyways. (Uh Oh... )
Reds Series MVP:
Nothing here of note for the hitters, but I will give a tip of the cap to Latos, Homer Bailey, and most of all, rookie Tony Cingrani who struck out eleven batters and yielded only one hit in seven innings of work on Sunday.
Choo...
Our favorite Korean Centerfielder certainly made a case for ESPN's Not Top 10 after falling for two unconvincing tricks by the Dodger infield...
Can we cue more of that Space Jam footage??
What's Next:
The Reds finish their California vacation with a trip to San Diego to play the Padres (48-58) on July 29, 30, 31. Mike Leake (10-4) will take the mound on Monday, Viva Los Rojos.
Science can be complicated, irrelevant and most importantly... BORING. The goal of this weekly column is to bring the world of science down to Earth so that it can be understood, and hopefully appreciated by every one of us. Each week I'll choose a "scientific highlight" of the week and break it down piece by piece until it all makes sense! So let's do this...
First of all, this week we celebrated the anniversary of the first manned spaceflight to the moon in 1969, perhaps the greatest human accomplishment OF ALL TIME, without even mentioning that we flew to the moon only 100 years after we invented flight itself. It's a damn shame that this generation of astronauts is beginning to pass away (RIP Neil Armstrong)... I wonder what Dr. Octavius has to say about all this...
Check out this preview for the new Fox series Cosmos starting in 2014 featuring Neil Degrasse Tyson:
Anyway, on to this week's scientific breakthrough: (cue Inception theme song...)
This week, MIT scientists successfully implanted a false memory into the brain of a mouse.
I already know what you're thinking....
Why did they do it?
The purpose of this experiment is to hopefully help understand a well documented phenomenon where people remember life events that didn't actually happen, commonly referred to as "false memories". These kind of events tend to occur in sexual abuse and kidnapping scenarios.
How did they do it?
First of all, you have to understand that all of the memories, associations and general brain functions are just a a series of chemical reactions and markers. Each one of these chemical markers are unique, thus each one of our memories are unique. The scientists at MIT, using a method referred to as INCEPTING (fuck yes!), were able to manipulate the chemistry in the brain of our mouse to think it had experienced something that never actually happened. In this particular study they manipulated the mouse into thinking it had experienced a painful shock, which it had not.
How will this affect my life?
Well, frankly, it probably won't. Neurology is one of the least understood of all the sciences, granted science is continuously branching into newer branches, but for how old it is, we know remarkably little about how the brain works. The research is expensive and slow, and there are some obvious moral issues when it comes to testing on humans. BUT.... i've always maintained that the military is 10 years ahead of the public in terms of technology. This is well documented in everything from the internet and GPS to cell phones and AI. The fun mental exercise is Inception, but the terrifying scenario is something along the lines of the Manchurian Candidate.
Alright guys and gals (girls?!?!?!), I actually have some things planned besides random Ohio posts and such. We all know I'm a really worldly hombre. Every 1-2 weeks I will be posting a profile of a different brewery, distillery, or vineyard. Some of these will be places I have visited, products Heidelberg has sold, or just breweries who I really admire. I'm going to start this series off with one of the most universally well-regarded craft breweries, Rogue Ales.
Today's music choice is the late great Elliott Smith, as if that's a coincidence or anything.
Rogue Ales: Ashland, Oregon
Founded: 1988
Brewery: Newport, Oregon
Their Story: In 1998, four friends came together to build a brewpub on Lithia Creek in Oregon. Two years later, they opened up another brewpub on the coastal town of Newport at the suggestion of local restauranteur Mo Niemi. Now deceased, Niemi lives today as the face of the brewery's Mo's Ale. To this day, CEO Jack Joyce and the rest of Rogue live by the Manifesto, which challenges consumers to "Dare, Risk, and Dream."
Brewmaster: John "More Hops" Maier
-- Graduated from Chicago's Siebel Institute of Technology and studied in their acclaimed Brewing Technology course.
-- Describes Rogue's wide range of beer styles with "variety is the spice of life."
Signature Styles:
--Dead Guy Ale: Germain Maibock style, 6.5% ABV*
--Hazlenut Brown Nectar : Brown Ale, 6.2% ABV
--American Amber Ale : Amber Ale, 5.6% ABV**
--Captain Sig's Northwestern Ale: India Red Ale, 6.2% ABV
Getting a Little Crazy... :
--Some of Rogue's craziest beers may not be readily available in the cold aisle at your local grocer, but if you look in the warm beer section, you may find some one-of-a-kind brews.
--Voodoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Ale: Brown Ale, 5.6% ABV, pairs with Doughnuts & Pork..
--Chipotle Ale: Amber Ale, 5.5% ABV, with hints of roasted chipotle peppers
Availability: All 50 US states, 21 countries Rogue Nation/Rogue Farms: As one of the country's most unique brewers, Rogue has leveraged their reputation of making unconventional batches and artistic packages into a devoted following, Rogue Nation.
Rogue's annual Farm Crop Report has become a staple of the craft industry as the publication addresses the agricultural trends in hop growth and US crop production. The brewery also operates a number of distilleries and brewpubs across the northeast.
Not all beers are made equal, but Rogue certainly makes enough to find everyone's favorite beverage. Check out your local store for a Rogue in the warm aisle, bring it home, and try something different.
Editor's Note: So, as I begin law school in the fall, I've been looking for guest posters to help provide some extra material and perspective to Blog Don't Lie. Now, I know, it will be hard to replace me, but we'll test it out and see how it goes. This guest blogger, who chose to be named Dr. Octavius *sigh*, will present a few of his musings. Please be warned.
He did not give me his musical selection for this post, so I will add something appropriate...
A Beginner’s Guide to The Shadow Government
Conspirarcy Theory of the Week by Dr. J.A. Octavius, Associate Professor, DeVry University
The Illuminati is an ancient and shadowy group of elites who control nearly every aspect of life on this planet — from finance and government to religion and culture. However, the Illuminati has become an improper term, and, today, they can be called “globalists,” who are an evil group of elite and powerful people, who are rarely seen in the public's eye.
Generations ago, the Illuminati began as a secret society under the direction of Jesuit priests. Later, a council of five men, one for each of the points on the pentagram, formed what was called “The Ancient and Illuminated Seers of Bavaria.” They were high order Luciferian Freemasons, thoroughly immersed in mysticism and Eastern mental disciplines, seeking to develop the superpowers of the mind. Their alleged plan and purpose is world domination for their Lord (who precisely this lord is varies widely).
Little do you know, the Illuminati are in fact the primary motivational forces encouraging global governance, a one-world religious ethic, and centralized control of the world’s economic systems. Organizations such as the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the International Criminal Court are seen as tentacles of the Illuminati.
Figure 1: The All-Seeing Eye of Horus
Photo to left: Just one of thousands of corporate icons showing allegiance to the New World Order gang. The All-seeing Eye of Horus is symbolic of Lucifer, the angel of light. Most people have no idea just how powerful the Illuminati is, evidenced by the subtly by which they orchestrated the 911 attacks and now mock us right before our very eyes.
Who is in the Illuminati?
The Illuminati is made up of the world's political and financial elite, and also, rappers. Theoretically, membership rolls are kept secret, but most YouTube intellectuals and ancient astronaut theorists agree that the following people are members:
Figure 2: Masonic Imagery Within United States’ Currency
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What do the Illuminati do?
Oh, you know, conspiracy stuff. Assassinations, currency manipulation, Super Bowl halftime shows. All executed through puppet institutions and groups like the Federal Reserve, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Freemasons, and Def Jam Recordings. And all carefully controlled and hidden to ensure that their meddling in world affairs will remain secret.
Figure 3: The Layout of the Streets of Washington, D.C.
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This is sounding more plausible by the minute. What's the end goal of the Illuminati?
The end goal behind the Illuminati conspiracy is to create (and then manage crises) that will eventually convince the masses that globalism, with its centralized economic control and one-world religious ethic, is the necessary solution to the world’s woes.
Ultimately, the objective of the Illuminati is to establish a one-world authoritarian government known as the New World Order, which will, of course, be ruled by the Illuminati.
...and then?
Here, theories differ. Some of the internet's finest minds, writing on scholarly websites like Yahoo Answers and AskJeeves, believe that forced conversion to homosexuality will be a top agenda item in the New World Order. Others claim the first order of business will be to round all non-Illuminati up into FEMA camps, possibly as part of a deal struck with aliens in Roswell. Many, if not most, experts believe that the New World Order will be a front for the rise of the Antichrist.
Okay. How can I tell who's in the Illuminati?
I know this sounds counterintuitive, but prominent Illuminati members frequently flag their Illuminati connections. Like how in Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" video, there's that goat head-shaped star formation? Or have you ever seen Jay-Z's video for "On to the Next One"? It has a goat skull in it. Goats, bro.
Figure 4: The Abusdly In-Your-Face Illuminati Symbolism
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Goat heads are an Illuminati symbol?
Yes. Goat heads represents Baphomet, the goat-headed god beloved by 19th-century occultists. It's not the only weird occult reference in "On to the Next One." The creepy guy with the crow, Jay throwing devil horns, the, uh, actual Masonic symbol — all of Hov's (that's right: Hov) videos are filled with Illuminati and occult symbolism. So are Lady Gaga's: that pink triangle and unicorn that you thought was some campy gay reference? Actually symbols of the immaculate conception of a new order of humanity. So are Kanye's videos, especially "Power."
Figure 5: We Can Dance If We Want To - The Occultists & Madonna
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The Illuminati killed Whitney Houston? But... why?
Oh, you name it — J.F.K., 2Pac, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson. Heath Ledger's death was a ritualistic sacrifice. Aaliyah was killed by Dame Dash so he could become famous.
Wow. That makes sense.
I know. And there's stuff we haven't even covered!
No. Disclaimer: The opinions, views, and assertions expressed in this post do not reflect the views or sanity of Blog Don't Lie, or its editors. I fully realize that distancing myself from this article may have ironic implications given that the blog title is 'Blog Don't Lie,' but cut me some slack. Thank You.
Giants, Maybe Not Standing So Tall..
By Nate Winter
The Reds take three-of-four against the lowly, at least for the
time being, San Francisco Giants. That makes six out of seven on the season and at
least some redemption for last postseason’s epic collapse by the Redlegs.
The Reds are now 6-2 to start the second-half of the season after finishing at the All-Star Break third in the NL Central.
I’ll take an average first-half and second-half surge any day (Here’s looking to you, Pittsburgh).
Series MVP(s)
-- The bottom half of the Reds lineup, namely Todd Frazier.
-- When the bottom half of this teams scores runs, they cannot
be beaten.
Jay Bruce - (7-for-15, 7 runs, 1 HR, 3 RBI)
Todd Frazier - (8-for-17, 3 runs, 6 RBI)
Zack Cozart - (5-for-9, 3 runs, 3 RBI)
Devin Mesoraco - (8-for-16, 3 runs, 2 HR, 7 RBI)
Defensive play of the series
-- D-rob's 9th inning catch over the center field wall to end game one. Although the catch did not occur in a high leverage situation, it was icing on the cake for Bronson Arroyo's complete game shutout and set the mood for the rest of the series.
Offensive play of the series
-- Todd Frazier's double to center with the bases loaded, 2 outs in the top of the first of Game 1. Joey Votto and Brandon Philips both had chances to strike but failed. Luckily, Frazier was there to drive in all 3 base runners and again, set the standard for the 11-0 win.
Lessons Learned
-- Defense wins championships, or in this case the starting pitching - quality starts by Arroyo, Tony Cingrani and Mike Leake.
-- If Todd Frazier recaptures the swing he had in April this team will be hard to beat.
What's Next: July 25, 26, 27, 28
-- The Cincinnati Reds (58-44, 3rd place NL Central) head down the California coast to face the white-hot Los Angeles Puigs (53-47, 1st place NL West)
So I really only have two things to update the world with today that I thought were pretty notable.
As Lou Reed says, take a walk on the wild side and let's get a little bit transexual today...
This thing is about as perfect as it gets, A+ all the way down to Robb Stark channeling his inner Gob Bluth "I've made a terrible mistake."
Honestly, the opening sequence might have cleared up like 8 relationships in 15 seconds. This should probably become a normal addition to the HBO Series.
Honorable Mention to: "Mr. F!!" Walder Frey
I can't reference enough of the amazing things about this video, but really worth the 3 minutes.
Yeah, usually I wouldn't feel the need to promote 'Blurred Lines' in any instance, but Ezra Koenig and the gang are having such an amazing year that I appreciate hearing anything new from them.
Enjoy the weekend everyone, be safe, Go Redlegs (Sweep the Pirates back to .500), and feel free to mix it up...
^Get it?!?!?!!!??
Xoxo,
Albert
P.S. Fun Story: As Nate Winter will attest, I once was confused for Ezra Koenig by a crowd at Lollapalooza while we were sitting in Nate's Mercedes....Maybe it was just the Mercedes...
Bee Free, America. Working, watching, and raging for the Bunbury music festival took a lot out of me this weekend, so sorry it's been a few days. I know you all were very worried.
I have a few new features to post that will be coming soon, but for now I just have a few notable updates that will forever change Ohio, the Cincinnati Bengals, and HBO. What a wonderful weekend for Cincinnati, and therefore of course the world.
So I guess I might as well just lead the weekend updates off with this email I received from the landlord at the Banks..
People do not give a 'heads up' for things that may, or may not happen, with a few notable exceptions:
--Derek Rose's return from ACL surgery
--A pregnancy scare
--Ancient Aliens
--CNN
So, it's looking like although I may not be living in Cincinnati come August, I may (or may not) blossom into a HBO star on your television sets come August 6th when HBO's Hard Knocks with the Bengals kicks off. For those of you who do not know, Hard Knocks is a "documentary" that follows a different attention starved or money grubbing NFL franchise through training camp each year.
Think I'm being a little tough on the Bengals and owner Mike Brown? Since 2007, the hapless Chiefs, Cowboys, Jets, and Dolphins have participated in the show. In 2011? Not one single NFL team agreed to host Hard Knocks. But hey, with Chad Ochocinco no longer around to entertain the camera crews, it's time for another charismatic character to take the screen...
So what exactly am I planning on showcasing to the HBO producers that will convince them to feature me as a character arc in their story? Brainstorm time, I'll take any ideas I can get:
Take the trash out in my skivvies
Face my subwoofer to the floor and subsequently drop the bass, at all hours
Invite AJ Green to a farm party
Lift weights and do deep squats in the lobby of the Banks
Cover and sing Bengals-inspired songs outside the doors of Bengals residents
"Purple Vontaze"
"Catch the GOD DAMN BALL!! : The ballad of Jermaine Gresham"
"I fought the Law and the law won" (Lookin at you, Pacman)
"Let's Stay Together" by AJ Green
"You're a mean one, Mr Brown"
Dye my hair red and dress like Andy Dalton everywhere I go
Run and operate some sort of downtown pimping service (Inspired by "Butters' Bottom Bitch)
I guess we'll see how this goes. I'm not asking for much. Just to change the culture of the Bengals organization, become an HBO star, hug AJ Green, take Marvin Lewis' job, and bring Cincinnati its first Lombardi Trophy.
Cincinnati's Bunbury Music Festival will host over 70 bands from across the nation in the second edition of this annual festival. Taking place on the Cincinnati Riverfront at Sawyer's Point and Yeatman's Cove, Bunbury contains six stages located along the Ohio River. Ticket sales have already passed last year's inaugural festival and with a sunny outlook on the horizon for once, Bunbury should be a destination for any music lover this weekend.
Tickets are still available at $65 for single day passes and $130 for 3-day passes.
Here are some of the bands you should know about that are coming to town this weekend.
Friday July 12:
Notable: Tegan & Sarah, Delta Rae, Fun.
Buffalo Killers: 6:30-7:15, Ampitheatre Stage
This Cincinnati, Ohio outfit is already on their fourth full-length album, but expect to hear from them again in the future. The Buffalo Killers have already spent time touring with The Black Crowes and recording with The Black Key's Dan Auerbach and the music scene is taking notice.
Walk the Moon: 7:45- 9:00, Main Stage
Another Cincinnati band that will be lighting up the riverfront, Walk the Moon has seen a quick rise to prominence over the past year mostly thanks to their debut studio album, Walk the Moon, and single "Anna Sun." After playing a headlining show during the opening night of the Bonnaroo Music Festival, expect Walk the Moon to put on a highlight show at Bunbury.
Tokyo Police Club: 8:30-9:30, Bud Light Stage
Personally, one of my favorite bands playing the entire festival. This Ontario, Canada group really can rock out and they have had more than enough practice doing it. Over the past five years they have played Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, and more of the world's top festivals. A must see if you come down this weekend. Plus, their music video has puppies in it!! (SO MANY!)
Saturday July 13:
Notable: The Mowgli's, Robert DeLong, Bear Hands, Twenty One Pilots, Atlas Genius
Chairlift: 5:00-5:45, Rockstar Stage
Caroline Polachek first hit a wide audience when their 2008 single "Bruises" made it on an iPod commercial ("I tried to do handstands for you"). Since then, this Brooklyn duo has found a unique niche writing spacey melodies and collaborations. With the release of their second album, this popular live act will hopefully translate to the outside confines of Sawyer's Point.
Cake: 7:45-9:00, Main Stage
Honestly, there's nothing I want to see this weekend more than Cake. If you don't recognize the name, you will definitely recognize some of their songs. These guys have been rocking out for years and as fun as Bear Hands will be, there's no way anyone should miss this set. I personally can guarantee at least one trombone solo (likely six) and zero fucks given during the night. Oh, and they are from Sacramento, Ca. so I'm sure I'll be hanging out with these guys, like, all the time.
Divine Fits: 9:00-10:00, Rockstar Stage
So the pick for this time is either to see the end of Atlas Genius or watch Britt Daniel's new supergroup, Divine Fits. Daniel, frontman for indie-rock outfit Spoon (known for "The Underdog"), teams up with Dan Boeckner of Wolf Parade and others to form a group perfect for summer music festivals, already playing to a large crowd at Bonnaroo this year.
MGMT: 10:00-11:30, Main Stage
A band that has a little bit of everything for indie-rock fans, bros, stoners, and people who just like to jump around. You probably already know this, though.
Sunday July 14
Notable: Joe Purdy, Belle & Sebastian, Camera Obscura
The Harlequins: 5:00-5:45, Lawn Stage
Another Cincinnati act that is just starting to take off, The Harlequins have toured relentlessly in the midwest and have been mainstays of Cincinnati's MidPoint Music Festival. Expect more than enough rock-n-roll reverb during their set to get you through the day.
Black Joe Lewis: 7:45-8:45, Bud Light Stage
Black Joe Lewis released their first album on Shake Yo Ass Records in 2007 and have been a music festival mainstay ever since, taking part in just about every major North American festival. Their music is an uptempo mix of blues, soul, and rock that should be perfect for the riverfront. How can I say this? GO SEE BLACK JOE LEWIS.
Yo La Tengo: 8:00-9:00, Rockstar Stage
One of the most universally praised bands at Bunbury, Yo La Tengo is an indie-music fan's dream. Unfortunately for many, their set overlaps significantly with Black Joe Lewis. Now on their 13th album since 1984, Yo La Tengo has built up a cult following of fans with their pop/rock experimentation.
The National: 9:00-10:15, Main Stage
Matt Beringer and his bandmates in The National will finish off Bunbury 2013 and will surely attract one of the largest crowds at the festival. (Oh really? Who would think that? That's what headliners do.) Most importantly, they are from Cincinnati and have booked headlining sets for Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo while touring in support of their new album, the beautiful Trouble Will Find Me. One of the unique bands in the country today, The National gives a live show filled with pounding, rhythmic drums and Beringer's signature croon. I'll be as close as possible.
Thanks for reading, I highly recommend that anyone purchases a one or three day pass for this weekend to support the festival. Cincinnati is truly a city on the rise and this is a great way to showcase the riverfront, local bands, and musical bliss.
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