Phew, I’m tired but inspired by what I saw this past week. Now I have another lull in my schedule, but one of this week’s shows might tempt me out of my cocoon. Thurs/June/14: Lifesavas and Blackalicious @ Mezzanine Fri/June/15: Scissors For Lefty and Maldroid @ The Independent Sat/June/16: Keren Ann @ GAMH Sun/June/17: nada [...]
Silverchair somehow slipped by me- they went on sale already- @ The Independent July 17 Beastie Boys will be @ The Greek August 25th, on sale Sunday. Both are through Another Planet Entertainment
Awful, awful mistake. It’s like getting a tattoo of your lover’s name for normal people- don’t put your lover in your video, music people. It’s the kiss of death. 1. Axl Rose and Stephanie Seymour, GNR’s November Rain 2. Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley, ‘You Are Not Alone’ 3. Marilyn Manson and Dita Von [...]
Hey! Are you and indie rocker who hates going to the gym? Well, there are 2 videos that can help keep you in shape in between shows: Pilates for Indie Rockers and Yoga for Indie Rockers. Promising to “give you the best workout this side of the mosh pit”, the DVDs are set to release [...]
It’s summer road trip time! Here are the top my roadtrip playlist: 1. On The Road Again, Willie Nelson 2. Highway To Hell, AC/DC 3. I Can’t Drive 55, Van Halen 4. Highwaymen, The Highwaymen 5. Like A Rolling Stone, Bob Dylan
Dear Live 105, My, how I look forward to BFD each year. It’s one day of seeing bands that make my heart go pitter-pat. This year was no exception. Most of my faves, as expected since I am a self-proclaimed hipster, were on the local lounge and festival stages. I stick around for some of [...]
I’ve seen 2 Austin bands in a row at The Independent. I’m in full blown homesick mode. The opener was Jenny Owen Youngs, a young singer songwriter with a tear envoking voice. I have continued admiration for these solo stage artists, even if I hate them, and especially if I love them. Witty banter aside, [...]
White Stripes and Cold War Kids at The Greek, September 21st. Tickets on sale this Sunday.
Several bands are reuniting to do new albums: Smashing Pumpkins, No Doubt, Weezer….here are 5 that should really think about it: 1. Soundgarden 2. Outkast (together, not 2 solo albums…) 3. White Zombie 4. Orgy 5. Bush
1. Jimi Hendrix lights his guitar on fire 2. Pete Townsend, the original guitar smasher 3. Eddie Van Halen, speed and slides 4. Angus Young, the duck walk 5. Slash, the guitar raise, playing blind, and more
{ You are a BAD ASS CHICK GIRRL!!! NICE!!!! } – May 21, 6:06 PM
{ Now, as always, and esp now that Ray Manzarek is with us no more....:(:( RIP, man......I welcome bands like BA because they keep the TRUE... } – May 21, 1:57 AM
{ I have always wanted to see the Stones but their age and prices have always scared me away. I remember my dad asking me to... } – May 15, 4:01 PM
{ "Zeppelin was the new kid that showed up on the first day and changed the way the entire school thought, dressed and behaved." - Amen,... } – May 14, 6:04 PM { So sad to see Jeff go so young. I was born in '58 and to see people younger than me go first saddens me lots....esp... } – May 06, 1:10 AM