There's plenty of good options for this weekend. I think these are all the biggies, but feel free to mention anything I've forgotten about in the comment section.
FRIDAY:
Calhoun/The O’s/The Orbans (Kessler Theater)
Did you read my previous entry about Jeff Liles and his survey? If not, read it now and send me your thoughts. In that article, I mention how the Kessler is such a great venue that books quality bands. If you doubt my statement, just check out tonight's lineup. Any one of these acts alone would be an impressive headliner. The fact that you get all three for one ticket price? That's pretty amazing if you ask me.
Trey Johnson/Chris Holt/Camille Cortinas (Sons of Hermann Hall)
Mr. Johnson and Mr. Holt have both put out good CD's on Idol Records this year. Mr. Holt's was especially impressive, undoubtedly one of my biggest favorites this year. Camille Cortinas is not an Idol Records artist at the moment, but I'd encourage Erv to give her a listen and change that.
Les Americains/Saboteur/Young Girls (Double-Wide)
Tonight's the big CD release show. Excuse me, tonight's the big vinyl release show. From what I've heard of the band's new material, much of it leans in a more melodic indie vein than their previous, louder material. It should be interesting to see if the live show still rocks as heavy.
THe BAcksliders (Lee Harvey’s)
It's getting harder and harder to find new ways to describe THe BAcksliders. I'm taking the easy road and copying all the synonyms for amazing from dictionary.com: awesome, fascinating, incredible, marvelous, prodigious, shocking, stunning, surprising, unbelievable, wonderful. I tried to find synonyms for "face-melting", but they didn't have any.
Seryn/Darcy/North of Autumn (LaGrange)
Seryn is one of the most talked about bands that I have yet to see live, and I need to change that. On the other end of the spectrum, North of Autumn has not gotten much attention yet, but if the music I've heard is any indication, that needs to change. The band's sound is certainly more accessible to a mainstream audience, but that doesn't mean it's generic pop fare. But whether you prefer the indie charm of Seryn or are curious about North of Autumn, it's worth a trip to LaGrange.
SATURDAY:
Bravo, Max!/Spookeasy/Black Swan/Pinebox Serenade (City Tavern)
Mountain’s Majesty/The Roomsounds (Opening Bell Coffee)
I missed out on Chelsea Callahan's birthday bash, which is too bad considering how many good acts were on the lineup. Here are two opportunities to see some of the acts you missed: Bravo, Max! brings their hard to describe style to City Tavern, while The Roomsound's easier to define rootsy rock can be heard at OBC.
Grassfight/The Virgin Wolves/The Red 100’s/Dirty Blonde (Andy’s Bar)
This is quite an interesting lineup. While I'm not familiar with Dirty Blonde, you start out with the instrumental bluesy rock of The Red 100's. Afterwards, you get the bluesy, yet much heavier full on RAWK of Virgin Wolves. Then the evening wraps up with the Jesus & Mary Chain meets Joy Division stylings of Grassfight. It's an interesting lineup for sure, but a stellar one. Denton people, this is where you need to be.
Salim Nourallah/John Lefler (Allgood Café)
Neither of these performers have released any new material in awhile, but still, if you're fans of intelligent pop music, this is a show worth checking out. And is it just me, or does the mere mention of Allgood bring visions of chicken fried chicken smothered in gravy? Is anyone else hungry right now?
Taylor Davis/Jayson Bales/Rahim Quazi (It’s a Grind)
The show marks the two year anniversary of the It's a Grind location near Deep Ellum (click here for a map), and it benefits the Demeter Project. Mr. Quazi will be performing songs from his upcoming CD, and he's promised to let me share a track from this upcoming CD. Soon, my readers, soon. Have patience until then.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Before You (Hopefully) Go to a Show Tonight...
I recently read this post on Jeff Liles' Facebook page. For the newbies to the local music world, Jeff Liles has to be one of the most influential people within the music community. In addition to his musical contributions (most notably Decadent Dub Team and cottonmouth, tx), he currently books acts at The Kessler Theater. For those who haven't been to a show there yet, the venue itself is gorgeous. The building has been restored just enough to clean up the look of the place while doing nothing to overly modernize the look. As for booking, Liles' taste is first rate.
But I'm digressing here. Back to the real purpose of the article...
I'm reposting what his words, and I want you, my readers, to contribute your thoughts on the matter. While I know those reading the article are most likely going to be people who do support live music (and probably on a regular basis), it might be nice to get some insight into what factors play a part in deciding a show. Please email your thoughts to ghostofblindlemon@gmail.com and I'll make sure your thoughts are passed on to Liles. And while he says to answer just one question, personally I recommend answering as many questions as you feel like.
(On a separate note, feel free to send your requests to this week's Lucky Thirteen playlist to that address as well)
Now, onto his post...
What would it take to get you back in the routine of supporting live music on a regular basis?
I read a recent research survey yesterday that reflected the average person goes to less than one live music performance a year.
Seriously?
As a young person I attended at least two shows a week, sometimes as many as three or four. I realize that ticket prices have gone up, that there are far more artists now flooding the marketplace, and there are many more cheaper diversions available as entertainment options.
On the other hand, a sports venue is an entertainment destination as well. The Dallas Cowboys are now 1-6 and it goes without saying that the next time they play a home game, over 75,000 people will pay over a hundred bucks each to watch them lose. That's loyalty to the point of ridiculousness.
When was the last time you paid over a hundred bucks for a concert ticket? When was the last time you went to a show and walked away feeling like a loser, like you just wasted your money? The Cowboys have won exactly one playoff game in the last 14 years.
Live music doesn't suck that bad. Where is your loyalty and commitment to it?
I have a few questions, and I'd like you to just pick one and answer it. I really want to get to the bottom of this.
What would it take to get you to fall back in love with live music?
When deciding whether or not to attend a show, do you take the venue into consideration, or will you go see your favorite band just about anywhere they happen to play? Have you ever not gone to a show just because it was at a venue that had inferior sound or production, expensive drinks and an unfriendly staff?
Would you rather see an artist in an intimate setting, or outdoors as part of a larger festival?
What motivates you to buy pre-sale tickets? is it the fact a show might sell out or is it to get a better seat? Do you often wait until the last minute to decide whether or not to attend a show? Does the weather ever affect your decision?
How much does parking factor into your decision making process? Is free parking an incentive or are you unbothered by having to pay five or ten bucks to park your car?
Did the ban on indoor smoking a few years back translate to either encouraging or discouraging you from going out to see live shows? Was that the last straw or did it make you want to go out more?
Are you afraid of getting a DUI or DWI? Would some sort of shuttle service encourage you to get back into a regular routine of supporting live music?
Are you at all interested in hearing an artist that you've never heard before or are you only motivated to see an act that you are totally familiar with? Are you open to different styles of music that you may not have ever been previously exposed to?
Have you ever decided to attend a show based purely on something you read in a newspaper or blog? Do the local music writers in Dallas have the same amount of credibility as, say, your friends who spread information via word of mouth?
I know this is all a lot to think about, so just pick one question and discuss your personal perspective.
It's important to me that our local music community exists as more than just a curious diversion. I think it's time we revisit the things that we love, but take often for granted.
Very few musicians these days can actually make a living doing what they do. I want to see us get back to a place where our local music community has a viable economic footprint within the context of our cultural landscape.
If you can help me out here, feel free to speak your piece.
- Liles
But I'm digressing here. Back to the real purpose of the article...
I'm reposting what his words, and I want you, my readers, to contribute your thoughts on the matter. While I know those reading the article are most likely going to be people who do support live music (and probably on a regular basis), it might be nice to get some insight into what factors play a part in deciding a show. Please email your thoughts to ghostofblindlemon@gmail.com and I'll make sure your thoughts are passed on to Liles. And while he says to answer just one question, personally I recommend answering as many questions as you feel like.
(On a separate note, feel free to send your requests to this week's Lucky Thirteen playlist to that address as well)
Now, onto his post...
What would it take to get you back in the routine of supporting live music on a regular basis?
I read a recent research survey yesterday that reflected the average person goes to less than one live music performance a year.
Seriously?
As a young person I attended at least two shows a week, sometimes as many as three or four. I realize that ticket prices have gone up, that there are far more artists now flooding the marketplace, and there are many more cheaper diversions available as entertainment options.
On the other hand, a sports venue is an entertainment destination as well. The Dallas Cowboys are now 1-6 and it goes without saying that the next time they play a home game, over 75,000 people will pay over a hundred bucks each to watch them lose. That's loyalty to the point of ridiculousness.
When was the last time you paid over a hundred bucks for a concert ticket? When was the last time you went to a show and walked away feeling like a loser, like you just wasted your money? The Cowboys have won exactly one playoff game in the last 14 years.
Live music doesn't suck that bad. Where is your loyalty and commitment to it?
I have a few questions, and I'd like you to just pick one and answer it. I really want to get to the bottom of this.
What would it take to get you to fall back in love with live music?
When deciding whether or not to attend a show, do you take the venue into consideration, or will you go see your favorite band just about anywhere they happen to play? Have you ever not gone to a show just because it was at a venue that had inferior sound or production, expensive drinks and an unfriendly staff?
Would you rather see an artist in an intimate setting, or outdoors as part of a larger festival?
What motivates you to buy pre-sale tickets? is it the fact a show might sell out or is it to get a better seat? Do you often wait until the last minute to decide whether or not to attend a show? Does the weather ever affect your decision?
How much does parking factor into your decision making process? Is free parking an incentive or are you unbothered by having to pay five or ten bucks to park your car?
Did the ban on indoor smoking a few years back translate to either encouraging or discouraging you from going out to see live shows? Was that the last straw or did it make you want to go out more?
Are you afraid of getting a DUI or DWI? Would some sort of shuttle service encourage you to get back into a regular routine of supporting live music?
Are you at all interested in hearing an artist that you've never heard before or are you only motivated to see an act that you are totally familiar with? Are you open to different styles of music that you may not have ever been previously exposed to?
Have you ever decided to attend a show based purely on something you read in a newspaper or blog? Do the local music writers in Dallas have the same amount of credibility as, say, your friends who spread information via word of mouth?
I know this is all a lot to think about, so just pick one question and discuss your personal perspective.
It's important to me that our local music community exists as more than just a curious diversion. I think it's time we revisit the things that we love, but take often for granted.
Very few musicians these days can actually make a living doing what they do. I want to see us get back to a place where our local music community has a viable economic footprint within the context of our cultural landscape.
If you can help me out here, feel free to speak your piece.
- Liles
Monday, November 8, 2010
I’m Getting Lazy with Next Week’s Playlist
You know, sometimes it’s nice to let other people do the work for you. That’s what I’m doing for next week’s Lucky Thirteen. I’m not going to sweat the details as to which artists deserve to make the cut. That’s going to be your job.
Next week’s playlist will be an all request Lucky Thirteen. Just email me the name and artist of the song you want to hear, and let me know if you want your name published with the request or not. Also, if you want to make some comments about the song or artists, I might publish your thoughts as well . The email address is ghostofblindlemon@gmail.com for those who aren’t in the know. But before this begins, I’d better set up some ground rules so everything runs smoothly.
With all that in mind, let the requests begin!
Next week’s playlist will be an all request Lucky Thirteen. Just email me the name and artist of the song you want to hear, and let me know if you want your name published with the request or not. Also, if you want to make some comments about the song or artists, I might publish your thoughts as well . The email address is ghostofblindlemon@gmail.com for those who aren’t in the know. But before this begins, I’d better set up some ground rules so everything runs smoothly.
- All artists must be local, meaning from the Dallas/Fort Worth/Denton area. If I don’t specify this, someone’s going to start requesting Lil’ Wayne or Ke$ha or something like that.
- Musicians, you CANNOT request your own songs. Doing so will disqualify you.
- For those same musicians who think they’ll skirt around the rule by having their spouse/significant other/family member do the requesting. Again, that will disqualify you.
- In some cases, I may not have the song for the playlist. If you have the song you want added to the playlist, feel free to email me at the above address with the mp3. If not, sorry, you’re out of luck.
- In the event that I get more than thirteen requests (which I hope will happen), I will select my thirteen favorites to appear in the Lucky Thirteen.
- In the event that there are less than thirteen requests, I select the remaining slots, and I don’t promise that it’ll be pretty this time.
- Also, I encourage you to pass this on to all your friends and to get as many people involved as possible. Retweet, repost, relink, rewhatever. This isn’t a rule per se, but I do recommend doing so.
With all that in mind, let the requests begin!
The Lucky Thirteen: 11/8/10
Standard playlist disclaimer: any artists, record labels, etc. who do not wish to be on the playlist for any reason whatsoever, email me at ghostofblindlemon@gmail.com and I will gladly remove the track. And if you'd actually like to be on the playlist, you can use the same email address to email me your mp3's. If I like the song, then odds are it'll wind up on a playlist.
- "A Black Wave Is Comin'", Doug Burr
I missed out on Mr. Burr's set at the Cystic Fibrosis benefit Saturday night at Granada. Truth is, I can't recall the last time I've seen him play, and that's not a good thing. I also don't have O Ye Devastator, another matter that really needs to change. For what I've sampled, it's killer, and this opening track to the CD sets a beautifully ominous tone. - "Calistoga Blues", Les Americains
I mentioned last week that Les Americains will be holding their CD release show at Double-Wide this Friday. I felt it was worth repeating. - "German Chocolate Cake", Bravo, Max!
- "Young & Reckless", The Roomsounds
- "Troubble Is", Here Holy Spain
Speaking of Double-Wide, Chelsea Callahan (aka "Cha Cha") will celebrate her birthday this year with her "7th Annual Rock & Roll for Charity Gala." As usual, the lineup is stellar, with all three of the aforementioned bands performing Thursday night at Double-Wide. You can also catch Bravo, Max! Saturday at City Tavern, and The Roomsounds will performing that same night at Opening Bell Coffee. As for Here Holy Spain, if you want to catch them, this is your only chance this week. - "Quakertown", Darktown Strutters
The first time I heard this track, I wasn't quite sure what to make of it. Between the monotone delivery and the minimal retro beats, I was initially on the fence. Still, there was something about this song that had me oddly fascinated, and with further listens I have definitely been won over by Darktown Strutters. By the way, if you're listening at your job, this track is NSFW. Just thought you should know. - "Shivonne", Menkena
As reported Friday, Jimmy Menkena tells me "[the album] is about to hit." I know I'm just repeating myself, but maybe if I say it enough, the album will hurry up and be released. It's not working. - "Born & Raised", Trey Johnson
Sons of Hermann Hall has itself the best lineup the venue has seen in months, with Trey Johnson, Camille Cortinas, and Chris Holt performing Friday night. - "Allison", The Burning Hotels
- "Allison", Luna Matto
What's the likelihood of two great local acts releasing songs named "Allison" within a matter of a few months? It seems rather unlikely, though admittedly a pleasant surprise. Watch, now someone's going to send me a cover of Elvis Costello's "Allison." Just watch, it'll happen. - "Come Closer", Shiny Around The Edges
Now that We Shot JR is no more, I thought I'd put a couple of songs on the playlist as a tribute. The first is from Shiny Around the Edges, a band that the blog put on my radar. And while I must thank WSJ for doing so... - "If My Heart Was a Car", Old 97's
I could have lived without the constant disses of bands that I consider to be the among the finest in the metroplex. Old 97's were cited in their final post as an example of one of the "boring 90's holdovers" that left stonedranger "wondering what, exactly, was wrong with the local music media and why Dallas hadn't caught up with the rest of the world." Like I said, I consider them to be one of Dallas' finest EVER and are underrated pioneers of the 90's alt-country movement, but maybe I'm just not hipster enough to get it. - "Will You Be There", Pale Horse
A reminder to all that this Thursday is Veteran's Day. It's a holiday that frequently goes unnoticed, and to say that's a shame is an understatement. In honor of the day, I leave you with this Pale Horse tune about life after war and the effects it has on the troops.
Local Edge Playlist: 11/7/10
"Knife Fight", Calhoun
"A Book About Us", Soft Environmental Collapse
"Awake", Air Review
"Buyer's Remorse", Les Americains
"For All I Know", Charming Gardeners
"Broken Camera", Stanton
"Medicine", Daniel Folmer
"Child and Cobra", Epic Ruins
"What Was Missing", Descender
"Black Swans", Datahowler
"Cut the Lights", Manned Missiles
"Van Occupanther (Live)", Midlake
"I'm Immune", Chris Holt
"Romance Tried to Kill Me", Cocky Americans
"A Book About Us", Soft Environmental Collapse
"Awake", Air Review
"Buyer's Remorse", Les Americains
"For All I Know", Charming Gardeners
"Broken Camera", Stanton
"Medicine", Daniel Folmer
"Child and Cobra", Epic Ruins
"What Was Missing", Descender
"Black Swans", Datahowler
"Cut the Lights", Manned Missiles
"Van Occupanther (Live)", Midlake
"I'm Immune", Chris Holt
"Romance Tried to Kill Me", Cocky Americans
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Apples In Stereo/Crash That Took Me Tickets!
First of all, let me say that if you missed the Cystic Fibrosis benefit show at Granada last night, you missed out on a seriously amazing concert. The O's and Ben Kweller were great, and Rhett Miller, as usual, was amazing. My highlight of the evening had to be when Mr. Miller performed "Big Brown Eyes", and before he had a chance to start, the audience took over and sang the song. For most of the song, Rhett allowed the crowd to take the driver's seat and sing the tune. It just might make my top 10 concert moments of all time list.
While I was at the Granada, I also had the pleasure of meeting Gavin Mulloy, their promotions manager. I managed to talk him into letting me give away a pair of tickets to tomorrow's show with Apples in Stereo, Fol Chen, and The Crash That Took Me. I typically do not give away tickets to national touring acts, but there are two catches here. First, The Crash That Took Me is definitely a local band, albeit a band that does not play NEARLY as often as I'd like. The second reason, well, the Apples in Stereo do have a local connection with their drummer.
That leads me to how you can win the tickets. The first person to send an email to ghostofblindlemon@gmail.com and include the drummer's name in the subject line wins tickets. Since his last name is a little unusual, if it remotely resembles his last name, I will accept the answer. Do not delay in responding because if I don't get a winner by 8:00 CST tomorrow, then the tickets go unclaimed. Good luck!
While I was at the Granada, I also had the pleasure of meeting Gavin Mulloy, their promotions manager. I managed to talk him into letting me give away a pair of tickets to tomorrow's show with Apples in Stereo, Fol Chen, and The Crash That Took Me. I typically do not give away tickets to national touring acts, but there are two catches here. First, The Crash That Took Me is definitely a local band, albeit a band that does not play NEARLY as often as I'd like. The second reason, well, the Apples in Stereo do have a local connection with their drummer.
That leads me to how you can win the tickets. The first person to send an email to ghostofblindlemon@gmail.com and include the drummer's name in the subject line wins tickets. Since his last name is a little unusual, if it remotely resembles his last name, I will accept the answer. Do not delay in responding because if I don't get a winner by 8:00 CST tomorrow, then the tickets go unclaimed. Good luck!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Weekend Plans: 11/5/10
I'm a little late getting on this, but there's still time to plan your Friday Night. Besides, I'm inclined to say that the Saturdays shows are a little stronger, and you've definitely got time to plan for tomorrow.
FRIDAY:
Air Review/Radiant*/The Orange/God’s Joke (Trees)
For fans who can't decide whether they're more "alternative" or "indie", this is pretty much a dream lineup. Air Review are possibly the kings of straddling the alternative/indie fence, with pop gems like "Chasing Corporate" and "All Because You're Mine" that are catchy enough for the masses yet intelligent enough for the music snobs. The band learned some of this musical blend undoubtedly from Radiant*, also performing tonight at Trees. As for The Orange, I've yet to see the band, but really liked songs of theirs like "Nip/Tuck". They've reportedly undergone some lineup changes, but I suspect the talent is still there.
Mike Graff/Menkena (LaGrange)
Jimmy Menkena texted me the other day, telling me "it's about to hit." "It" is undoubtedly the long-awaited full length debut from the band, and from what I've heard, it's going to be amazing. The show also features ex-Course of Empire guitarist Mike Graff. I'm not sure if he'll be performing solo songs or COE tunes; it'll be interesting to see which he does.
Emmeline (Planet Burrito)
Because Southlake people deserve good shows too.
SATURDAY:
Rhett Miller/Ben Kweller/The O’s (Granada Theater)
Here are seven things you need to know about Saturday's show:
RTB2/Slider Pines/J. Charles and The Trainrobbers (LaGrange)
Don't know J. Charles, but I definitely give my stamp of approval to the other two acts.
THe BAcksliders/Holy Fiction/The 1969’s (Double-Wide)
Is it just me, or are THe BAcksliders playing around here more frequently? Not that I'm complaining, mind you. THe BAcksliders are one of the few bands that I never tire of. Never.
FRIDAY:
Air Review/Radiant*/The Orange/God’s Joke (Trees)
For fans who can't decide whether they're more "alternative" or "indie", this is pretty much a dream lineup. Air Review are possibly the kings of straddling the alternative/indie fence, with pop gems like "Chasing Corporate" and "All Because You're Mine" that are catchy enough for the masses yet intelligent enough for the music snobs. The band learned some of this musical blend undoubtedly from Radiant*, also performing tonight at Trees. As for The Orange, I've yet to see the band, but really liked songs of theirs like "Nip/Tuck". They've reportedly undergone some lineup changes, but I suspect the talent is still there.
Mike Graff/Menkena (LaGrange)
Jimmy Menkena texted me the other day, telling me "it's about to hit." "It" is undoubtedly the long-awaited full length debut from the band, and from what I've heard, it's going to be amazing. The show also features ex-Course of Empire guitarist Mike Graff. I'm not sure if he'll be performing solo songs or COE tunes; it'll be interesting to see which he does.
Emmeline (Planet Burrito)
Because Southlake people deserve good shows too.
SATURDAY:
Rhett Miller/Ben Kweller/The O’s (Granada Theater)
Here are seven things you need to know about Saturday's show:
- The main show consists of Rhett Miller, Ben Kweller, and The O's.
- There is also a VIP pre-show that consists of Mr. Miller performing acoustic, as well as Doug Burr and Glen Farris. Tickets to the early show are $75 I believe.
- Although I'm not as big of a fan of Rhett's solo stuff, it's still really good.
- The O's will be releasing their second CD shortly, which will feature more of the good time party bluegrass tunes that you've come to expect and love from the duo.
- The show benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a wonderful cause indeed. And you know that "The Ghost" loves a good charity show.
- If you don't have tickets or can't afford them, check back on the blog tomorrow. I just might be able to help you out.
- There is no 7th thing you need to know.
RTB2/Slider Pines/J. Charles and The Trainrobbers (LaGrange)
Don't know J. Charles, but I definitely give my stamp of approval to the other two acts.
THe BAcksliders/Holy Fiction/The 1969’s (Double-Wide)
Is it just me, or are THe BAcksliders playing around here more frequently? Not that I'm complaining, mind you. THe BAcksliders are one of the few bands that I never tire of. Never.
Monday, November 1, 2010
The Lucky Thirteen: 11/1/10
Standard playlist disclaimer: any artists, record labels, etc. who do not wish to be on the playlist for any reason whatsoever, email me at ghostofblindlemon@gmail.com and I will gladly remove the track. And if you'd actually like to be on the playlist, you can use the same email addy to email me mp3's, and if I like the song then odds are it'll wind up on a playlist.
Also, it's worth mentioning that I'm now adding links to the websites of any artists featured in the Lucky Thirteen. If you like what you hear, then go to their site and learn more.
Also, it's worth mentioning that I'm now adding links to the websites of any artists featured in the Lucky Thirteen. If you like what you hear, then go to their site and learn more.
- "Go On", The Shapes
I've only been waiting for the debut album of The Shapes for about six years now. For those unfamiliar with the band, here's the Cliff Notes history: when Sons of Sound ended (click here for the Cliff Notes on them), Josh McKibben formed The Upsidedowners. Josh disbanded that group in early 2004. The remaining members, not ready to quit, formed The Shapes. And six years later, the album comes out. I hear their follow-up should be released sometime in early 2017. - "Ma'mma Jamma", The Virgin Wolves
Since I did the covers themed playlist last week, this song had to wait because I just (finally) got their CD. This song combines a 50's boogie beat with the rocking style heard in their song "Virtue and Vice". This is a CD you need in your collection. - "House of All We Left Behind", Air Review
I was originally going to share an acoustic version of "Chasing Corporate" on the Lucky Thirteen, but the Grooveshark website stated that the frequency of the file was too low or something like that. Oh well. Check out the band this Friday when they play Trees along with Radiant* and The Orange. - "Calistoga Blues", Les Americains
Speaking of shows, this band will be at Double Wide on November 12th, celebrating their LP release. I'm not sure if there will be a CD to be purchased. Frankly, I was kind of hoping they'd put it out on 8-track, but no such luck. - "Supernatural", Rahim Quazi
Mr. Quazi has told me on several occasions how excited he is for his next album to be finish and released. That makes two of us. In the meantime, here's the title track to his 2008 masterpiece. - "Mind in Trouble", Oil Boom
I've gotten a few tweets from this band, so I figured that at the least, I should give them a listen. This song is a nice piece of bluesy rock, and I'm curious to hear more from the band. - "Mama Don't Like Me", The Roomsounds
For some reason, Grooveshark insists on calling this song Mama192. I'm very anal about correct song titles, but I didn't want to not share the song just because of Grooveshark's error. - "Your Wife, Your Kids, Your Family, Your Friends", Analog Rebellion
I must confess, I didn't really get into PlayRadioPlay, but I must say that Daniel Hunter's self-proclaimed "stadium lo-fi" is really winning me over. - "Fishbowl", Rhett Miller
Call it a hunch, but I doubt Mr. Miller will be performing this or any song from his 1989 debut, Mythologies. - "Within the Flame", Anna Thomas
Ms. Thomas will shortly be releasing her Break Apart EP, a collection of songs that would be mature and impressive for a thirty year old woman. The fact that she's thirteen makes it almost unbelievable, but in a very good way. - "To Whom It May Concern", The Burning Hotels
Can someone explain something to me? Why is it that at a Burning Hotels live show, when the band announces "this is a song about Texas", barely anyone applauds? I mean, I thought that was supposed to be the one guaranteed way to get applause from an audience. And it's a good song too, so what's the deal people? - "Just Incase", Year of the Ox
Fans of quality hip-hop and rap, take note: listen to The Indie Verse every Tuesday at 4 pm for Nic Hernandez' show "The Breeding Ground". Click here to check out his site. I haven't gotten a chance to listen to the show yet, but from the songs I've heard from his playlist, this man could be to local hip-hop music what Mark from the Local Edge is to local rock music. And that's no tiny compliment. - "You're No Good", Pale Horse
I'm ending this playlist with this song, because, well, it's awesome. Yeah, that about sums it up..
Local Edge Playlist: 10/31/10
I've made no secret for my love of The Local Edge with Mark. Rarely do I ever turn my radio on while at home. In fact, there's only one hour a week when that happens: Sunday night from 11 pm to midnight. Many artists that I've posted on my playlists, including The Roomsounds and Katie Carroll, I might not have discovered were it not for Mark and his show.
The one frustration that I had recently, however, was the lack of updated playlists on the KDGE website. I asked Mark if he'd mind if I posted the playlists on this site, and he said to go for it. Since then, he has updated about three months worth of playlists. Still, I will be posting these almost immediately after the show. That means if you just can't wait to find out the name of that awesome song you heard, wait no more. And Mark, if you ever fall behind on your posts again, don't worry. I've got your back.
"Cut the Lights", Manned Missiles
"You Still Love Me Blondie", Matthew and the Arrogant Sea
"New Dress", The Orbans
"Knife Fight", Calhoun
"Broken Camera", Stanton
"Dammit", Smile Smile
"Ghoul Party", Slider Pines
"My Niagra Heart", Spooky Folk
"Darker than the Night", Dead Twins
"Yellow Eyes", The Burning Hotels
"Returning to the Air", The Slow Burners
"The Great Exhibition", Roy Robertson
"You're No Good", Pale Horse
"Lonesome Tune", The Beaten Sea
The one frustration that I had recently, however, was the lack of updated playlists on the KDGE website. I asked Mark if he'd mind if I posted the playlists on this site, and he said to go for it. Since then, he has updated about three months worth of playlists. Still, I will be posting these almost immediately after the show. That means if you just can't wait to find out the name of that awesome song you heard, wait no more. And Mark, if you ever fall behind on your posts again, don't worry. I've got your back.
"Cut the Lights", Manned Missiles
"You Still Love Me Blondie", Matthew and the Arrogant Sea
"New Dress", The Orbans
"Knife Fight", Calhoun
"Broken Camera", Stanton
"Dammit", Smile Smile
"Ghoul Party", Slider Pines
"My Niagra Heart", Spooky Folk
"Darker than the Night", Dead Twins
"Yellow Eyes", The Burning Hotels
"Returning to the Air", The Slow Burners
"The Great Exhibition", Roy Robertson
"You're No Good", Pale Horse
"Lonesome Tune", The Beaten Sea
Friday, October 29, 2010
More Tickets for Rhett Miller/Ben Kweller/The O's!
You can still buy tickets for the event happening November 6th, which is a benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Obviously, it'll be worth every penny based on the level of talent that will be on stage.
Still, for those who want to see the show who are "financially challenged" (trust me, I know the feeling) then I can help. I have another pair of tickets to give away.
Here's the deal: did you read the article I did on Joe Scott's "Debut"? More importantly, did you watch the video at the end? In this video, he discusses another film made almost twenty years ago and points out some potential parallels between his film and this other film. Here's what you have to do: email me at ghostofblindlemon@gmail.com and mention the name of the film in the subject line. First person to do so wins a pair of tickets. Good luck!!!
Still, for those who want to see the show who are "financially challenged" (trust me, I know the feeling) then I can help. I have another pair of tickets to give away.
Here's the deal: did you read the article I did on Joe Scott's "Debut"? More importantly, did you watch the video at the end? In this video, he discusses another film made almost twenty years ago and points out some potential parallels between his film and this other film. Here's what you have to do: email me at ghostofblindlemon@gmail.com and mention the name of the film in the subject line. First person to do so wins a pair of tickets. Good luck!!!
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