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Posted on 06.10.08 by hardrockchick @ 12:43 am
I wouldn’t have had it any other way. Thursday night might have sucked, but it makes for one helluva story. Everyone seems to be having a good chuckle at the ‘life imitating art’ incident that caused our original show to go up in flames. So we get an Evening with Dethklok- because we are special enough to make a trip back for on their one day off from the tour. Soilent Green and Chimaira can kiss it- we didn’t wanna see them anyways. Filed under: Live and In The Flesh Comments: 1 Comment |
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Posted on 06.09.08 by hardrockchick @ 11:33 pm
Today I suffered from a metal conundrum. 6pm: John 5 Guitar Center Session 7:30pm: Rescheduled Dethklok show from last Thursday’s brutal Fillmore fire. I had to do both. Filed under: Live and In The Flesh Comments: 2 Comments |
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Posted on 06.05.08 by hardrockchick @ 10:13 pm
It was the most metal show that never happened. We are Dethklok Dethgroupies. We arrived to hear that there was a “situation” going on inside, and to wait against the wall. Minutes later, they had everyone evacuate. Fucking Dr. Rockso. He was freebasing and caught the place on fire! Filed under: Live and In The Flesh Comments: 5 Comments |
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Posted on 06.05.08 by hardrockchick @ 7:31 pm
I think I may have been listening to Bloody Kisses The Jagermeister Music tour brought the great purveyors of doom metal to SF last night. The heavily branded Grand Ballroom was filled with people who looked like they were going to either a funeral or a fight. Filed under: Live and In The Flesh Comments: None |
when I had my first sip of Jagermeister. While I loved the album, I thought that black elixir was some gross shit.|
Posted on 06.03.08 by hardrockchick @ 12:10 pm
It’s June 2nd and it’s 50 degrees outside. As I walk into the venue with the too long name, the wind slaps me in the face as a harsh reminder that summer never comes to SF. But that’s ok, because the sea of black and pale that awaits me looks like they live in a perpetual state of winter. I’m running late to see Peter Murphy. I was skeptical that he would even perform tonight, as he canceled last night’s Portland show. I’m taken aback as I walk into the room when I see seats everywhere and the performer on the stage already. After last night, an 8pm start time seemed utterly ridiculous. But these are the slightly older goths, hence the seats and lack of a mosh pit. Filed under: Live and In The Flesh Comments: None |
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Posted on 06.02.08 by hardrockchick @ 11:28 pm
The ’90s were pretty freakin’ cool. Culture coughed up some of the last seedy, dirty things before the regime change came and turned it all into abstinence, straight-edge, and boy bands. I was introduced to My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult via The Crow Filed under: Live and In The Flesh Comments: 2 Comments |
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Posted on 05.24.08 by hardrockchick @ 12:40 pm
It was the beginning of a 3 day weekend, and Bottom of the Hill was percolating with the local hip crowd ready to kick it off right. The eclectic but well balanced lineup was ready to deliver: 3 locals, 1 LA neighbor, lots of chicks and a few dudes, some rock, some electro, and a lot of tambourine. Filed under: Live and In The Flesh Comments: None |
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Posted on 05.20.08 by hardrockchick @ 1:09 pm
Cafe du Nord has to be one of the most intimate venues in SF. The whole narrow room in the basement vibe makes it feel like a party at someone’s house. This is why it is such a great place to see a musician, and likewise why the venue is often used as a warm up for artists that could easily sell out something much larger. Filed under: Live and In The Flesh Comments: None |
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Posted on 05.20.08 by hardrockchick @ 12:01 am
The Oysterfest in San Francisco is not the place I would expect to catch a kick ass set. But apparently, Oysterfest is light on oysters, and hard on rock. An interesting theme running through the stellar lineup of this 2 day festival was 2 acts featuring actresses: Juliette & The Licks, featuring Juliette Lewis of Natural Born Killers and Strange Days fame, and She & Him, featuring Zooey Deschanel of Almost Famous fame. Juliette & The Licks are not just some band fronted by an actress trying unsuccessfully to live out some closeted rock fantasy. They successfully make it a work, and I’m only reminded of the acting past when the guy behind me yells, “I love you, Mallory!” In a world of female fronted rock bands that fall short on believability, I felt myself wanting to be her on stage, an emotion I rarely experience. Filed under: Live and In The Flesh Comments: 1 Comment |
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Posted on 05.10.08 by hardrockchick @ 3:31 pm
When I first discovered Atmosphere 5 or so years ago, I remember thinking that perhaps it was like the grunge movement for hip hop. It’s minimalist, dirty sounding, but still melodic and catchy with smart lyrics. In a market crowded with Dirty South, Corporate Hip Hop, and remnants of Gangsta Rap, it stood out. Also, Slug reminded me of a guy I would hang out with in high school, an approachable lead guy kind of in the same vein as Dave Grohl. I particularly loved his vocals, which are velvety and intense, their storytelling heavy songs, and performances that highlight a subdued anger that can only come from someone who has had a rocky past. I’ve seen Atmosphere at least 2 times before, on hot nights at Emo’s Austin. They were great shows. This show, however, was like seeing an entirely different artist. It felt like Atmosphere Lite. Filed under: Live and In The Flesh Comments: 1 Comment |
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