CMJ 2008: Day 2

Sebastien Grainger & the Mountains at Mercury Lounge

On Wednesday we braved wind and free booze hounds to actually see a band other than Chairlift! The Fader Fort kicked off with brief sets by The Muslims, Crystal Stilts and...Chairlift. Prior, we headed out to Bushwick to catch the first (of four) outdoor showcases by Todd P, where we caught up with Crystal Antlers, The Coathangers and Ninjasonik. Back at Mercury Lounge we survived back-to-back showcases featuring Black Moth Super Rainbow frontman Tobacco, Fujiya & Miyagi, Walter Meego, Sebastien Grainger, Bear Hands and Tigercity.

Interviews and reporting by Matt Rodbard and Joey Hood. Photos by Ryan Muir and Tod Seelie.