Oasis Attacked... But Not By Each Other

WTF?



This is video from last night's show closers at Toronto's V Fest, Oasis. Apparently a guy got swept up in the heat of the moment and managed to get past both festival, and personal security guards. He gave a cowardly, from-behind push to Noel and it was enough to knock him over. He also took a swing at Liam, but the security got to him and the situation was quickly resolved. They finished their set, which is quite commendable considering that Noel was hospitalized after.

Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that Noel and Liam deserved it but, c'mon. They are notorious for being asses. It was bound to happen eventually. Afterall, they've offended their fair share of people. It's just a shame that it happened in Toronto.

Don't hate us, Oasis. The rest of the city is behind you. We're just not gonna run up and push you over.

Oasis - I Hope, I Think, I Know (mp3) (buy)

They try hard to put me in my place
And that is why I gotta keep runnin'

Post V Fest

Okay, so that's a really misleading title for this post. Sort of. Technically, it's true. It will be post V-fest Toronto about now. But I didn't attend V-fest this year even though I love half of the bands who are playing.

I decided I don't really like large music festivals. First off, being petite, I can't really see anything. While there is value to music festivals in which you can't see anything (ie. being with friends, gushing over your favourite bands, festival atmosphere etc.), I just prefer seeing bands in smaller settings. I like to push my way to the front, but in a music festival, I'd just end up watching it on a megatron. I might as well do that at home for free on tv.

This is what I saw when Death Cab For Cutie played at Olympic Island a couple of months back. And that was when I held my arm over my head with the camera.


Not much of a view. But then a very generous and giddy girl sitting on someone's shoulders behind me took this one for me. I could see via my camera lens! Note to self: please bring a camera to shows more often.Death Cab for Cutie - No Sunlight (mp3) (buy)

Anyhoo, I will leave you with a couple of tracks from the headliners at V-fest.

Foo Fighters - Come Back (mp3) (buy)
Oasis - Live Forever (mp3) (buy)

V-Fest 2008 (Toronto)

Okay, so V-fest is back this year on Sept 6 and 7th at the Toronto Islands and the main performers have been announced.

The first day so far consists of the Foo Fighters, Bloc Party, Spiritualized, Wintersleep and the Constantines.

The second day will feature Oasis, Paul Weller (formerly of the Jam), Stereophonics, the Weakerthans and the Pigeon Detectives.

There are alot of decisively established British and Anglophilic bands and while I'm a huge fan of Britpop and British music, compared to last year's lineup of the Smashing Pumpkins, Interpol and the Killers etc., I'm not sure how I feel about this year's lineup. I like most of the bands playing this year, but it doesn't jump out at me just yet.

More performers will be added to the list, but if you've already made up your mind, tickets are going on sale this saturday at $159 for both days and $87 for just Saturday or Sunday.

Foo Fighters - Hey Johnny Park (mp3)
Bloc Party - Banquet (mp3)
Spiritualized - Stop Your Crying (mp3)
Wintersleep - Welcome to the Night Sky (mp3)
Constantines - Shine a light (mp3)

Oasis - Live Forever (mp3)
The Jam - That's Entertainment (mp3)
Stereophonics - Have a Nice Day (mp3)
Weakerthans - Civil Twilight (mp3)
Pigeon Detectives - I'm Not Sorry (mp3)

And this is too good to not post:
Stereophonics - Best of You (Foo Fighters Cover live at the BBC) (mp3)