The last day of Outside Lands was a cold one. It went from 85 degrees the day before to around 60. Brrrr…… I thought I was early again, but walking up to the giant crowd at the Twin Peaks stage proved me wrong. The crowd had come early for buzz band Cage the Elephant, from […]
I said I wouldn’t go. I absolutely hated last year’s festival. I didn’t care for any of the headliners this year, but they kept adding ‘my’ bands to the supporting roster…and then I decided to try my luck at getting a press pass, and I scored. A festival is much easier for me to cope […]
The last time I saw Manson at The Warfield, it was epic affair. In the past 2 months, I’ve somehow managed to see Manson 4 times. Since this fourth show fell in between my final NIN shows, I had been referring to it as a Manson sandwich; to which everyone collectively replied “ewww!”. But, hey, […]
I rolled out of the apartment at 10:30p…that should be enough time to catch half of the middle act and headliner of a 3 band billing that starts at 9pm, right? WRONG. HRC fail, Annie’s Social Club- or as I like to call it, the Anti-Social Club- fail- they switched the order of the bands. […]
Carl Restivo might think I’m stalking him. First, I saw him play in Satellite Party. Then, The Justice Tour. And then, I went to one or two or six NIN/JA(SSSC) shows. And then there’s Outside Lands this weekend…. Carl was gracious enough to take time out of his busy schedule to let me ask him […]
Last night, the unthinkable happened. When Trent Reznor told us that there would be special guests and surprises on this final mini-tour, I don’t think any of us guessed this. I’ve been hearing Bowie rumors, making rare song wishlists….but The Downward Spiral in it’s entirety??? It’s as if TR reads what we guess and goes […]
I decided to approach this show like I was going to see any other band. I went to dinner, and went to the show shortly after the doors opened. It felt weird to not wait in line all day, but it was one of the best decisions I’ve made in a while. I just wanted […]
1992: I’m twelve years old, and I’m sneaking MTV late at night. My parents did not like me watching MTV- not because it was ‘the devil’- they aren’t religious freaks- but because it was part of the liberal media machine. Maybe it was Headbanger’s Ball…I can’t remember, but the video for ‘Wish’ came on. I […]
When I say I’m a live music addict, I’m not fucking around. So when my friend asked me if I wanted to go check out this band at the Eagle Tavern yesterday, of course I said yes! Plus, this little writeup in SF Weekly intrigued me. I had never been to the Eagle Tavern before…it’s […]
The Rickshaw is an out of sight, out of mind venue for me. I’ve seen some phenomenal shows here: M.I.A., Goblin Cock….but it’s generally the epicenter for the hip young crowd where scene is first and music is second. Which means HRC only goes there for must see shows. I walk in to the venue […]
{ Thank you for a perfect piece on my favorite band. You were somehow able to cature the ephemeral nature Of a VT show... It is... } – Oct 20, 12:49 PM
{ Thanks, Paul! It's in eBook form only...if you're into that, there are direct links to get it on Amazon/iTunes/Nook in the right column of this... } – Sep 24, 9:26 AM
{ Thanks HRC. How do I get a copy of your book? } – Sep 23, 4:42 PM
{ I couldn't agree more with your assessment of the situation. I felt the same way in Chicago, only with super shitty NIN-presale seats. } – Aug 27, 6:21 PM
{ As usual Jamie, you nailed it. (See what I did there?) Soundgarden had the stronger set for sure--- and while I never had any kind... } – Aug 27, 11:02 AM
{ I felt the same way. Always like to see NIN but wish it wasn't a festival set that they were kind of sleepwalking through (there... } – Aug 27, 10:20 AM