rock nyc's wayward  son Woody Fuller has been extolling the virtues of Wakarusa for months now, and we've had a banner front and center for awhile now.

Me? I don't do Festivals but i did, I'd do Wakarusa, and for all the reasons you can think of, after the Godlike Pretty Lights, I've gott go with the retro soul Fitz And The Tantrums.

Alyson interviewed the band for us – Francais to Francais, years ago and I myself, after being a little dragged by their first album, caught them at Summerstage and was completely blown away. As these things go, the most thrilling blue eyed soul since Beck hit the stage circa Odelay.

If Wakarusa seems like a thoroughly modern set up, Fitz and co will put em back on their toes and make them work hard to bring the thrill. The band gets down on a whole other level and it has been quite awhile so i bet they will have some new material for you,

With their hats in the ring for the hardest working band in rock and roll ring, WAKARUSA would be an ace place to catch em first.