Best Gigs of 2010...by The Luminaire

The people behind the best venue in town, The Luminaire, pondered long and hard over what they thought were the best acts to pass through their hallowed halls this year, and have succinctly stated their top ten of 2010...

Best gigs at the Luminaire in 2010:

Malcolm Holcombe
Xiu Xiu
Dick Dale
Warpaint
Dum Dum Girls
Part Chimp
Pokey La Farge
Jonathan Richman
Hanggai
Rangda

Im gutted that I didnt get to see Dick Dale, Warpaint or especially Rangda (how did I miss this one?>!?!?), but can attest to the brilliance of the Part Chimp show, where they were more than ably supported by Sloath and Gum Takes Tooth (after Todd sadly pulled out). Make sure you get to some of the last ever gigs at this brilliant arena before they shut their doors on a self-made legacy...

Malcolm Holcombe - Sparrows and Sparrows
Xiu Xiu - Bishop, CA
Dick Dale - Hava Nagila
Warpaint - Set Your Arms Down
Dum Dum Girls - Bhang Bhang, Im A Burnout
Part Chimp - 30 Billion People
Pokey La Farge - (couldnt find any tracks, sorry!)
Jonathan Richman - Road Runner
Hanggai - My Banjo And I
Rangda - Serrated Edge