“Empty Orchestra” is the literal english translation of the japanese word “karaoke.” Empty Orchestra sounds like: Screamin’ Jay Hawkins fucking Tom Petty in the bathroom at a Sixteen Horsepower concert. at least i hope so, because that would sound amazing.
This is Empty Orchestra’s 4th appearance at Midwest Fest. (2008, 2010, 2011)
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