I’m an experienced traveller but I always have a mild clothing panic attack before I leave for anywhere (Iceland this summer should be fun). I know it’s going to be bloody heinous hot (having lived in Toronto for 12 years and attended many steamy festivals, I know I’ll leave there crusty and cranky), but really, should I be bringing outfits to suit every band? Like, should I pack a marching-band hat for The Wet Secrets or a red tracksuit to match Ireland’s Fred? I’ll definitely be ripping off sleeves for the opening night film, Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn‘s <A HREF=”http://www.globalmetalfilm.com/03/GM_03.html” target=”_blank”Global Metal. Introducing the film is some dude named Rainn Wilson, from a wee show called The Office. I salute you.
For all the NXNE dirt and damage, check back here frequently; I’ll also be attending a bunch of Luminato arts festival events too, because I’m classy like that.
CORRECTION: Rainn Wilson is actually here for The Rocker, a comedy with Christina Applegate, described as School of Rock meets Spinal Tap. But that shouldn’t stop you from catching Global Metal. It’s wonderful…
This article appears in Jun 5-11, 2008.