Elvis Perkins

And how about a shout-out to World Party's opening act Aug. 12, Elvis Perkins. There's a new generation of kids out there with some fine musical chops. (Jackie Greene, who opened for Mavis Staples, is another example.) Perkins' band made "ancient" music cool again. The drummer stepped out from behind his kit to strap on a big marching-band drum, and proceeded to rock out. Another band member played a harmonium, first time I'd ever seen one used in a live performance. What a cool sound.