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We Barbarians
Indie Mom and I arrived uncharacteristically late to last Friday's Tokyo Police Club show at the Glass House and found We Barbarians had already started their set. I didn't know anything about them, but I was soon taken in by their act, which was better than many openers we've seen. Come to find out, every music blogger who has ever seen them perform has good things to say about them.

I'm just sorry that they have sold out of their EP, In the Doldrums (2007), because I would have bought one. They do still have vinyl copies for sale (and the vinyls have two bonus tracks), and hopefully they'll have a full-length CD to release later this year.

David Quon handles vocals, guitar, and keyboard; Derek Van Heule plays bass; and Nathan Warkentin is on drums.


David Quon at left on guitar and keys, Derek Van Heule at right on bass

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Left, Quon; Right, Van Heule

These songs are from We Barbarians' Daytrotter Session:
Yes Men and Bumsuckers
War Clouds

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