Everything old is new again. As I removed the gum from my purse in preparation for the Regency Ballroom security guidelines, I laughed at how ridiculous it is. Regardless, I was excited to return to one of my old haunts in SF for a metal show. The experience wouldn’t have been complete if I didn’t […]
You could easily separate those leaving Pride from those going to Danzig as I walked along Van Ness. Once in line, I robotically told security as I let them examine my things ‘no, I don’t have any gum or pens or food’ when the guy looked at me and said, ‘I know, I’ve seen you […]
The dreaded Regency Ballroom security. I remembered to remove the pack of gum and the pen from my bag, but I forgot my meal replacement bar, since, you know, I don’t eat dinner when I’m at these shows. They made me throw it away. I laughed at the ridiculousness, shook my head, and then the […]
Once upon a time, there was a teenage girl who was into rock music. Her room’s centerpiece was a stereo system, otherwise decorated with Rolling Stone magazines and posters of musicians on the wall. She hand-painted her converse, wore hand-me-down clothes, and had self-dyed hair. While she was friendly with the jocks, the preps, the […]
“There is a correlation between hotter weather and more murders in nearly every US city.” It was the warmest day San Francisco had seen in 2010. On my way to the venue, an unusual number of shady characters catcalled and said unrepeatable things to me. I was filled with murderous intentions. Upon entering the venue, […]
I started watching MTV when I was 8 or 9 years old, when it was in it’s prime. While I played instruments, I always kinda knew I wanted to do something in music that didn’t involve actually playing the music. I just took about a 10 year detour before re-realizing that and starting this site. […]
Running on fumes after last night’s whirlwind Golden Gods trip, it’s a wonder that in the 10 minutes I had at home between work and this show, I remembered to remove the gum and pen from my bag before embarking to The Regency Ballroom. The security situation at this place makes me laugh every time. […]
It wasn’t my favorite day. First, I received an email from a certain relative suggesting that I use part of my trust fund to get some work done. And by work, I mean plastic surgery. Then, I had to communicate with my ex-boyfriend, which reminded me of exactly why he is my ex. These are […]
It was one of those nights that happens about once a month where I wanted to clone myself and attend multiple shows: Cannibal Corpse at The Warfield, Norma Jean at Slim’s, and Peaches at The Regency Ballroom. I chose the least likely show, Peaches. It was one of the increasingly rare nights where The Hipsters […]
Back in 2006, when I was still new to SF, I went to see GWAR at The Warfield. I had always wanted to see them. However, I had spent most of the early 2000’s out of the metal scene, trying to learn to love hip hop and indie rock because that was what the guy […]
{ 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