Raymond Chandler-themed Bus Tour Explores Philip Marlowe's Lost L.A.
WHAT: Esotouric's "Raymond Chandler's Los Angeles: In A Lonely Place" bus
tour
WHEN: Saturday, August 11, 2012, 11:30am-3:30pm (tour repeats October 27)
WHERE: Tour departs from the Los Angeles Athletic Club, 431 West 7th Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90014.
COST: $58/person, includes complementary noir-themed gelato from Scoops
MORE INFO: visit http://www.esotouric.com or call 213-373-1947
In August (and again in October), Esotouric, the eclectic bus
adventure company whose tours reveal L.A.'s secret history, offers a bus
tour dedicated to the city's greatest detective novelist, Raymond Chandler,
from the downtown streets he roamed as a young oil executive to his uniquely
poisonous portrayal of the city's hustlers, heavies and suckers. The tour
reveals the secret historic city that still breathes under our modern
streets, and offers unexpected insight into the life and work of a beloved
writer and his immortal white knight detective hero Philip Marlowe.
And just to show that Chandler scholarship continues to evolve 52 years
after his death, Esotouric's Raymond Chandler tour features a startling new
theory developed through Esotouric's original research. Get on the bus to
learn all about the idealistic Los Angeles policeman whose one-man crusade
against the evils of his own department is among the most convincing cases
for a real life prototype of the Philip Marlowe character ever proposed. And
you won't hear about him in any of the Chandler biographies, but only on the
Esotouric bus.
For more original Raymond Chandler research uncovered by Esotouric, see the
blog post "Raymond Chandler and the Creamery" about the criminal happenings
the young writer might have witnessed at his first job in Los Angeles, at
the link below.
http://www.esotouric.com/chandlerandthecreamery
And in 2011, Esotouric principals Richard Schave and Kim Cooper took a road
trip to San Diego to attend the moving Valentine's Day ceremony in which the
ashes of Raymond Chandler's wife Cissy (died 1954) were finally placed in
his (died 1959) grave, as both had intended. In keeping with their pledge to
share interesting Los Angeles lore on their tour bus and online, video and
photos from the ceremony have been posted at the Esotouric blog:
http://www.esotouric.com/chandlergrave
ABOUT THE TOUR:
RAYMOND CHANDLER'S LOS ANGELES: IN A LONELY PLACE delves deep into a lost
city that exists in shadowy parallels to contemporary LA. Bungalows. Crime.
Hollywood. Blondes. Vets. Smog. Death. This was Raymond Chandler¹s city,
which resonated from deft and melancholy fits of his writer¹s bow. Join
Esotouric on an exploration of the city that shaped Chandler's fiction, and
that in turn shaped his hard-boiled times, in a four hour tour of downtown,
Hollywood and surrounding environs: Musso & Frank, Union Station, the Hotel
Van Nuys, Paramount Studio¹s gates, and beyond. Through published work,
private correspondence, screenplays and film adaptations, the tour traces
Chandler¹s search for meaning and his anti-hero Philip Marlowe¹s struggle to
not be pigeonholed or give anything less than all he has, which lead them
both down the rabbit hole of isolation, depression, and drink.
Get on the bus for a revealing time travel journey into the literary history
of Los Angeles, and discover the places and people who inspired Raymond
Chandler's timeless novels, screenplays and stories. And as a special treat,
the tour's complementary snack break features a selection of noir-themed
gelato flavors from the creative kitchen of Tai Kim's Scoops, the most
interesting and acclaimed ice cream shop in Los Angeles. Scoops doesn't
announce the featured flavors in advance, but Chandleresque offerings on
past tours have have included Coffee/Jack Daniels, Bacon/Caramel,
Guinness/Chocolate and even Nicotine (made with Nicorette gum)!
For more info on Esotouric, visit http://www.esotouric.com
Upcoming Esotouric bus tour and special event schedule
Sat August 4 - Reyner Banham Loves Los Angeles: Route 66 (weekend pass
available)
Sun August 5 - Reyner Banham Loves Los Angeles: South LA (weekend pass
available)
Sat August 11 - Raymond Chandler's Los Angeles
Sat August 18 - Haunts of A Dirty Old Man: Charles Bukowski's Los Angeles
Sat August 25 - Reyner Banham Loves Los Angeles: Boyle Heights & The San
Gabriel Valley
Sat August 26 - Crime lab seminar: Cold A Long Time (info at
lavatransforms.org)
Sun September 2 - The Flâneur & The City: Broadway walking tour (info at
lavatransforms.org)
Sat September 8 - Weird West Adams
Sat September 15 - Reyner Banham Loves Los Angeles: The Lowdown on Downtown
Sat September 22 - Hotel Horrors & Main Street Vice
Sat September 29 - The Real Black Dahlia
Sat October 6 - Pasadena Confidential (weekend pass available)
Sun October 7 - Eastside Babylon (weekend pass available)
Mon October 15- The LAVA Salon at Musso & Frank: Jim Tully: A Hobo in
Hollywood (info at lavatransforms.org)
Sat October 20 - The Birth of Noir: James M. Cain's Southern California
Nightmare
Sat October 27 - Raymond Chandler's Los Angeles
Esotouric's Kim Cooper and Richard Schave are proud members of LAVA - The
Los Angeles Visionaries Association. http://www.lavatransforms.org
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Pasadena Museum of California Arts offers programs for August
August Programs at the PMCA
Sunday, August 5 3pm
Visiting Scholars: Lecture by Matthew W. Roth, Ph.D.
The Tourist Frontier: Art and Landscape in the Development of Southern California
Automobile Club of Southern California's Historian Matthew W. Roth, Ph.D. gives a lecture on the art and landscape development of Southern California.
Free with admission
Free for PMCA members
Seating is available on a first come, first serve basis.
Saturday, August 11 5pm
Insight Artist Talk:
LAYER in conversation with Frances Anderton of KCRW
Join Project Room artists Lisa Little and Emily White of Layer in a conversation with Frances Anderton of KCRW's DnA about their installation.
FREE
Saturday, August 25 10am - 4pm
Symposium on Edgar Payne
Guest speakers include Peter Hassrick, Joshua Hassel, Lisa Peters, Scott Shields, Jean Stern and Patricia Trenton.
Space is limited.
View full schedule
This is a ticketed event
Puchase tickets online now
$85 non-members
$60 PMCA members
or purchase by phone: 626.568.3665 x18
If you have any questions, please contact 626.568.3665 x18, or programs@pmcaonline.org.
Pasadena Museum of California Art
490 East Union Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
626.568.3665
www.pmcaonline.org
info@pmcaonline.org
Hours Wednesday - Sunday, 12-5pm
Admission $7 adults, $5 students & seniors
Free first Friday of the month
Sunday, August 5 3pm
Visiting Scholars: Lecture by Matthew W. Roth, Ph.D.
The Tourist Frontier: Art and Landscape in the Development of Southern California
Automobile Club of Southern California's Historian Matthew W. Roth, Ph.D. gives a lecture on the art and landscape development of Southern California.
Free with admission
Free for PMCA members
Seating is available on a first come, first serve basis.
Saturday, August 11 5pm
Insight Artist Talk:
LAYER in conversation with Frances Anderton of KCRW
Join Project Room artists Lisa Little and Emily White of Layer in a conversation with Frances Anderton of KCRW's DnA about their installation.
FREE
Saturday, August 25 10am - 4pm
Symposium on Edgar Payne
Guest speakers include Peter Hassrick, Joshua Hassel, Lisa Peters, Scott Shields, Jean Stern and Patricia Trenton.
Space is limited.
View full schedule
This is a ticketed event
Puchase tickets online now
$85 non-members
$60 PMCA members
or purchase by phone: 626.568.3665 x18
If you have any questions, please contact 626.568.3665 x18, or programs@pmcaonline.org.
Pasadena Museum of California Art
490 East Union Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
626.568.3665
www.pmcaonline.org
info@pmcaonline.org
Hours Wednesday - Sunday, 12-5pm
Admission $7 adults, $5 students & seniors
Free first Friday of the month
Concerts for Kids at the Getty in August
The Getty’s Garden Concerts for Kids series returns this August with a line-up of some of the nation’s most popular children’s musical artists. Families can delight in the imaginative and whimsical tunes of award-winning musicians as they perform on the lawn of the Getty Center’s Central Garden. Best of all, Garden Concerts are free!
“Children’s music is much more than the classic standards parents have grown up with,” explains Laurel Kishi, public programs manager at the J. Paul Getty Museum. “These musicians are driven to create innovative approaches to children’s education and entertainment that the whole family can appreciate.”
On August 4 and 5, see Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players in his only Los Angeles appearance this year. Named the #2 children’s musician by Time Out New York Kids, Roberts returns to the Getty with tunes from his latest Grammy Award-nominated album, Jungle Gym. Giant pounding drums, vintage electric guitars, fanciful time changes, soaring vocals, and elegant French horns conquer the heights of Jungle Gym. NPR raves, "Roberts continues to craft masterpieces in miniature, equivalent to A. A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh or Kevin Henkes's stories for children. Like those books, Roberts's songs are likely to reach across and through generations." Our advice: grab your parents, grandparents, and real and imaginary friends for a perfect summertime playdate.
On August 11 and 12, Randy Kaplan fingerpicks and strums his way through American roots and Delta blues with the ease of an inner tube floating down a lazy river. Randy’s newest CD, Mr. Diddie Wah Diddie, is chock-full of country, blues, and ragtime numbers from the early 20th century, including songs by the likes of Robert Johnson, Blind Boy Fuller, Blind Blake, Muddy Waters, Bessie Smith, Mississippi John Hurt, and many more. Talented singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist David Tobocman and his band join Randy onstage to share some "Very Helpful Songs" to make a feel-good family music jam.
On August 18 and 19, two-time Grammy Award winner and "troubadour extraordinaire" Bill Harley concludes the summer series. Harley is a prolific author and recording artist, using song and story to paint a vibrant and hilarious picture of growing up, school, and family life. Bill's work spans the generation gap with collections such as Monsters in the Bathroom, 50 Ways to Fool Your Mother, and Dad Threw the TV Out the Window, to name a few. Heartfelt and witty, Bill's tales engage kids like no other and send adults on a trip down their own past. Are these stories true? Harley says, "The more I tell them, the truer they get."
Garden Concerts for Kids 2012 Schedule
Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players
Date: Saturday and Sunday, August 4 and 5, 2012
Time: 4:00–5:30 p.m.
Check out the hilarious video for "Obsessed by Trucks" from Jungle Gym, or listen to the summery tune “Pop Fly.”
Randy Kaplan with David Tobocman and Friends
Date: Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12, 2012
Time: 4:00–5:30 p.m.
The "Ladybug without Spots" is a bluesy lesson on being true to yourself.
Bill Harley
Date: Saturday and Sunday, August 18 and 19, 2012
Time: 4:00–5:30 p.m.
Bill Harley sings "He Got Up Again" on SiriusXMs Kids Place Live.
Visiting the Getty Center
From June 1–September 21, 2012, the Getty Center is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. It is closed Monday and major holidays. Admission to the Getty Center is always free. Parking is $15 per car, but reduced to $10 after 5 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and for evening events throughout the week. No reservation is required for parking or general admission. Reservations are required for event seating and groups of 15 or more. Please call (310) 440-7300 (English or Spanish) for reservations and information. The TTY line for callers who are deaf or hearing impaired is (310) 440-7305. The Getty Center is at 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, California.
Additional information is available at www.getty.edu.
“Children’s music is much more than the classic standards parents have grown up with,” explains Laurel Kishi, public programs manager at the J. Paul Getty Museum. “These musicians are driven to create innovative approaches to children’s education and entertainment that the whole family can appreciate.”
On August 4 and 5, see Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players in his only Los Angeles appearance this year. Named the #2 children’s musician by Time Out New York Kids, Roberts returns to the Getty with tunes from his latest Grammy Award-nominated album, Jungle Gym. Giant pounding drums, vintage electric guitars, fanciful time changes, soaring vocals, and elegant French horns conquer the heights of Jungle Gym. NPR raves, "Roberts continues to craft masterpieces in miniature, equivalent to A. A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh or Kevin Henkes's stories for children. Like those books, Roberts's songs are likely to reach across and through generations." Our advice: grab your parents, grandparents, and real and imaginary friends for a perfect summertime playdate.
On August 11 and 12, Randy Kaplan fingerpicks and strums his way through American roots and Delta blues with the ease of an inner tube floating down a lazy river. Randy’s newest CD, Mr. Diddie Wah Diddie, is chock-full of country, blues, and ragtime numbers from the early 20th century, including songs by the likes of Robert Johnson, Blind Boy Fuller, Blind Blake, Muddy Waters, Bessie Smith, Mississippi John Hurt, and many more. Talented singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist David Tobocman and his band join Randy onstage to share some "Very Helpful Songs" to make a feel-good family music jam.
On August 18 and 19, two-time Grammy Award winner and "troubadour extraordinaire" Bill Harley concludes the summer series. Harley is a prolific author and recording artist, using song and story to paint a vibrant and hilarious picture of growing up, school, and family life. Bill's work spans the generation gap with collections such as Monsters in the Bathroom, 50 Ways to Fool Your Mother, and Dad Threw the TV Out the Window, to name a few. Heartfelt and witty, Bill's tales engage kids like no other and send adults on a trip down their own past. Are these stories true? Harley says, "The more I tell them, the truer they get."
Garden Concerts for Kids 2012 Schedule
Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players
Date: Saturday and Sunday, August 4 and 5, 2012
Time: 4:00–5:30 p.m.
Check out the hilarious video for "Obsessed by Trucks" from Jungle Gym, or listen to the summery tune “Pop Fly.”
Randy Kaplan with David Tobocman and Friends
Date: Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12, 2012
Time: 4:00–5:30 p.m.
The "Ladybug without Spots" is a bluesy lesson on being true to yourself.
Bill Harley
Date: Saturday and Sunday, August 18 and 19, 2012
Time: 4:00–5:30 p.m.
Bill Harley sings "He Got Up Again" on SiriusXMs Kids Place Live.
Visiting the Getty Center
From June 1–September 21, 2012, the Getty Center is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. It is closed Monday and major holidays. Admission to the Getty Center is always free. Parking is $15 per car, but reduced to $10 after 5 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and for evening events throughout the week. No reservation is required for parking or general admission. Reservations are required for event seating and groups of 15 or more. Please call (310) 440-7300 (English or Spanish) for reservations and information. The TTY line for callers who are deaf or hearing impaired is (310) 440-7305. The Getty Center is at 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, California.
Additional information is available at www.getty.edu.
Goddess of Pomona exhibit Aug. 11-Sept. 29
The dA CENTER FOR THE ARTS Presents:
Goddess of Pomona
August 11 though September 29, 2012
Opening Reception: August 11, 2012, 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Second Saturday Viewing: September 8, 2012, 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The dA Center for the Arts Announces Goddess of Pomona Group Exhibition in Collaboration with the Goddess of Pomona Festival
The dA Center for the Arts is proud to present Goddess of Pomona, a group exhibition on display from August 11 through September 29, 2012. In collaboration with the Goddess of Pomona Festival, the public has been invited to submit art pieces that explore the theme of Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruit. The dA will be hosting an opening reception on August 11 from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Pomona Arts Colony Second Saturday Art Walk.
Hosted by the Downtown Pomona Owners' Association (DPOA) and the Pomona Arts Colony Association (PACA), the Goddess of Pomona Festival invites local galleries and businesses to honor the city's namesake by displaying art related to the theme.
As the dA's third open show of the year, Goddess of Pomona explores the community's interpretations of the goddess and part of the city's history. In mythology, Pomona was responsible for the flourishing of fruit trees. The decision to name the city was influenced by the agricultural booms of the late 1800s, as much of Pomona's early economic growth was derived from the success of its citrus and olive industries.
About The dA Center for the Arts: The dA Center for the Arts is a non-profit arts organization operating in the Pomona Arts Colony since 1984. Dedicated to the community, the center serves to provide opportunities to experience, appreciate, and support the art through community art classes, events and exhibits.
For more information, call 909-397-9716 or e-mail: daartcenter@gmail.com
The dA Center for the Arts
252-D S. Main Street, Pomona, CA. 91766
Hours:
The dA Center for the Arts is open from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday; open from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 pm. on Second Saturdays.
Goddess of Pomona
August 11 though September 29, 2012
Opening Reception: August 11, 2012, 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Second Saturday Viewing: September 8, 2012, 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The dA Center for the Arts Announces Goddess of Pomona Group Exhibition in Collaboration with the Goddess of Pomona Festival
The dA Center for the Arts is proud to present Goddess of Pomona, a group exhibition on display from August 11 through September 29, 2012. In collaboration with the Goddess of Pomona Festival, the public has been invited to submit art pieces that explore the theme of Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruit. The dA will be hosting an opening reception on August 11 from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Pomona Arts Colony Second Saturday Art Walk.
Hosted by the Downtown Pomona Owners' Association (DPOA) and the Pomona Arts Colony Association (PACA), the Goddess of Pomona Festival invites local galleries and businesses to honor the city's namesake by displaying art related to the theme.
As the dA's third open show of the year, Goddess of Pomona explores the community's interpretations of the goddess and part of the city's history. In mythology, Pomona was responsible for the flourishing of fruit trees. The decision to name the city was influenced by the agricultural booms of the late 1800s, as much of Pomona's early economic growth was derived from the success of its citrus and olive industries.
About The dA Center for the Arts: The dA Center for the Arts is a non-profit arts organization operating in the Pomona Arts Colony since 1984. Dedicated to the community, the center serves to provide opportunities to experience, appreciate, and support the art through community art classes, events and exhibits.
For more information, call 909-397-9716 or e-mail: daartcenter@gmail.com
The dA Center for the Arts
252-D S. Main Street, Pomona, CA. 91766
Hours:
The dA Center for the Arts is open from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday; open from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 pm. on Second Saturdays.
City Rain to release album
Like many musical backstories, the story of Philadelphia’s CITY RAIN is one of defeat and ultimate redemption. The big difference here though is that City Rain’s redemption is ongoing… and this time, the band is wielding their most impressive weapon yet: the MONTAGE EP (Stompf Tavern Records / release date: August 28, 2012).
“It was a story of wanting to be noticed and respected for who I was and the gifts I have to offer,” says vocalist/keyboardist/programmer Ben Runyan. “It was and is also about making amends for people I feel like I have wronged or hurt.”
With the release of the Montage EP, however, his primal scream therapy results in this EP of pop/electro/EDM perfection.
Though the music is electronic, the center of City Rain is very human… one filled with emotions, pain and ultimate triumph. The title track of the EP, “Montage,” is born from mortality and growth. A dance pop gem that hearkens the mid-90s Madchester shuffle beat, the song is accented twinkling keyboards intertwined with Jarrett Zerrer’s signature surf guitar.
“I had been sitting on the chorus lyrics since 2009,” Ben explains. “I had come off depression meds a good year earlier. As more and more things started to happen for City Rain, I could also feel my brain healing, my cognition sharpening, my feelings becoming broader. I was developing back into a human. Around the same time, I was visiting my ailing grandfather in Colorado. And as I felt I was ‘coming into my own’ as the lyrics say, my grandfather was dying. I felt like I had become a man he could be proud of. He died within a month after I left back for Philly.”
"Montage" video on Altpress.com
Link: http://goo.gl/rru7N
The heart-rending video which intercuts shots of the band with nostalgic photos and videos from both Ben and Jarrett's childhoods, was exclusively premiered on Altpress.com and can be viewed here:
http://www.altpress.com/aptv/video/video_premiere_city_rain_montage.
Similar epiphanies birth songwriting binges for Ben. The expansive intro of “Big Boys Do Cry” crashes into a cathartic crescendo at midpoint, only to reveal an epic and bombastic pop song at its center, which seems to echo the central story of overcoming despair.
“I was thinking about ending it all,” Ben recalls. “It was essentially a suicide song. There is no way around that and this was my last message.”
Fortunately, he rerouted his emotions and wrote this song instead.
“When I finished the song, it was such a huge relief and a very emotional undertaking. I had taken something supremely negative and ended the song with this really positive and uplifting ‘moving on’ type of feeling.”
From the propulsive anthem “Hearts on Fire” to the lifting Caribbean rhythms of “No Problems” to the soaring playfulness of “I Remember.”
“This EP heads into a poppy direction with a bit of traditional songwriting but still mixed with the electro soul that I have inside of me. I think over the last three years it has been a matter of slowly and surely becoming a better songwriter.”
Making their first national splash with 2011’s I'm Gone EP that combined the emotional yet danceable impact of The Postal Service, New Order and Cults, with a surprising surf guitar twist adding a fascinatingly fresh dimension. Blending surf, New Wave, funk and electro, City Rain was hailed by Deli Magazine as "Band of the Month" and has received adulation and spins on Philly's influential AAA station WXPN 88.5FM. The title track "I'm Gone," an immediately catchy pop song that coasting on a hazy synthpop beat with dreamy surf guitar resonating throughout, spawned a viral video that caught the eye of AOL Spinner who crowned it “Video of the Day.”
Named after the "cleansing and cathartic electric smell after it rains in the city," City Rain is ready to undergo a similar rebirth - from one of Philadelphia's best kept secrets to a formidable national electronic band. Having supported such buzz-heavy and diverse bands as The Dears, School Of Seven Bells, Telefon Tel Aviv, East Hundred, Wilco, Counting Crows, The Lumineers, The War On Drugs, among many others, their buzz is beginning to resonate quite loudly outside of their hometown.
“This record is telling a broad story of where I have been and where I am going. I am venturing out on my own again, and it's scary,” Ben concludes. “Scary awesome."
www.facebook.com/cityraintunes
www.cityraintunes.bandcamp.com/
“It was a story of wanting to be noticed and respected for who I was and the gifts I have to offer,” says vocalist/keyboardist/programmer Ben Runyan. “It was and is also about making amends for people I feel like I have wronged or hurt.”
With the release of the Montage EP, however, his primal scream therapy results in this EP of pop/electro/EDM perfection.
Though the music is electronic, the center of City Rain is very human… one filled with emotions, pain and ultimate triumph. The title track of the EP, “Montage,” is born from mortality and growth. A dance pop gem that hearkens the mid-90s Madchester shuffle beat, the song is accented twinkling keyboards intertwined with Jarrett Zerrer’s signature surf guitar.
“I had been sitting on the chorus lyrics since 2009,” Ben explains. “I had come off depression meds a good year earlier. As more and more things started to happen for City Rain, I could also feel my brain healing, my cognition sharpening, my feelings becoming broader. I was developing back into a human. Around the same time, I was visiting my ailing grandfather in Colorado. And as I felt I was ‘coming into my own’ as the lyrics say, my grandfather was dying. I felt like I had become a man he could be proud of. He died within a month after I left back for Philly.”
"Montage" video on Altpress.com
Link: http://goo.gl/rru7N
The heart-rending video which intercuts shots of the band with nostalgic photos and videos from both Ben and Jarrett's childhoods, was exclusively premiered on Altpress.com and can be viewed here:
http://www.altpress.com/aptv/video/video_premiere_city_rain_montage.
Similar epiphanies birth songwriting binges for Ben. The expansive intro of “Big Boys Do Cry” crashes into a cathartic crescendo at midpoint, only to reveal an epic and bombastic pop song at its center, which seems to echo the central story of overcoming despair.
“I was thinking about ending it all,” Ben recalls. “It was essentially a suicide song. There is no way around that and this was my last message.”
Fortunately, he rerouted his emotions and wrote this song instead.
“When I finished the song, it was such a huge relief and a very emotional undertaking. I had taken something supremely negative and ended the song with this really positive and uplifting ‘moving on’ type of feeling.”
From the propulsive anthem “Hearts on Fire” to the lifting Caribbean rhythms of “No Problems” to the soaring playfulness of “I Remember.”
“This EP heads into a poppy direction with a bit of traditional songwriting but still mixed with the electro soul that I have inside of me. I think over the last three years it has been a matter of slowly and surely becoming a better songwriter.”
Making their first national splash with 2011’s I'm Gone EP that combined the emotional yet danceable impact of The Postal Service, New Order and Cults, with a surprising surf guitar twist adding a fascinatingly fresh dimension. Blending surf, New Wave, funk and electro, City Rain was hailed by Deli Magazine as "Band of the Month" and has received adulation and spins on Philly's influential AAA station WXPN 88.5FM. The title track "I'm Gone," an immediately catchy pop song that coasting on a hazy synthpop beat with dreamy surf guitar resonating throughout, spawned a viral video that caught the eye of AOL Spinner who crowned it “Video of the Day.”
Named after the "cleansing and cathartic electric smell after it rains in the city," City Rain is ready to undergo a similar rebirth - from one of Philadelphia's best kept secrets to a formidable national electronic band. Having supported such buzz-heavy and diverse bands as The Dears, School Of Seven Bells, Telefon Tel Aviv, East Hundred, Wilco, Counting Crows, The Lumineers, The War On Drugs, among many others, their buzz is beginning to resonate quite loudly outside of their hometown.
“This record is telling a broad story of where I have been and where I am going. I am venturing out on my own again, and it's scary,” Ben concludes. “Scary awesome."
www.facebook.com/cityraintunes
www.cityraintunes.bandcamp.com/
The Jealous Sound to tour
Seminal LA indie band The Jealous Sound has announced a fall tour with Long Island, NY’s Daytrader. The dates kick off on September 13 in Fullerton, CA and run through October 20.
The band’s latest LP, A Gentle Reminder, was released back in January to widespread acclaim and was their first set of new material since 2003’s Kill Them with Kindness. Made in the Foo Fighters' Studio 606 with John Lousteau producing, A Gentle Reminder features founding member Blair Shehan (who Entertainment Weekly described as an “emo genius” on their “Must-List” earlier this year) working alongside the Foos' Nate Mendel and new drummer Bob Penn.
“We were pleasantly surprised to have the most successful and enjoyable tour of our career this last Spring,” offers Shehan. “Looking forward to playing the old favorites, a couple from A Gentle Reminder that didn’t make the set last tour and a brand new song that we’re very excited about…”
In conjunction with the tour, Rise Records will release a limited edition, split 7” featuring tracks by The Jealous Sound and Daytrader.
"Rise Records is very excited to release this limited edition tour press 7". I'm a huge fan of The Jealous Sound (and of course Daytrader) and I'm honored to release music with them. I personally can't wait until the Portland, OR tour date," says Rise founder Craig Ericson.
Tour Dates:
Thu- Sep 13 Slidebar Fullerton CA 21+
Fri- Sep 14 Bottom of the Hill San Francisco CA AA
Mon- Sep 17 Bunk Bar Portland OR 21+
Tue- Sep 18 Sunset Tavern Seattle WA 21+
Thu- Sep 20 Kilby Court Salt Lake City UT
Fri- Sep 21 Hi Dive Denver CO 18+
Sat- Sep 22 Czar Bar Kansas City MO 18+
Sun- Sep 23 Firebird St. Louis MO AA
Tue- Sep 25 Bottom Lounge Chicago IL 17+
Wed- Sep 26 The Loft Lansing MI AA
Thu- Sep 27 Mohawk Place Buffalo NY 16+
Sat- Sep 29 Il Motore Montreal QC 18+
Sun- Sep 30 TT the Bears Cambridge MA 18+
Tue- Oct 2 Gramercy Theater New York NY 16+
Wed- Oct 3 Ollie’s Point Amityville NY 16+
Thu- Oct 4 Milkboy Philadelphia PA 21+
Fri- Oct 5 Rock And Roll Hotel Washington DC AA
Sat- Oct 6 Motorco Durham NC AA
Mon- Oct 8 The Social Orlando FL AA
Wed- Oct 10 High Dive Gainesville FL 18+
Thu- Oct 11 529 Atlanta GA 21+
Fri- Oct 19 Soda Bar San Diego CA 21+
Sat- Oct 20 The Satellite Los Angeles CA
www.facebook.com/thejealoussound
www.facebook.com/daytraderny
www.riserecords.com
The band’s latest LP, A Gentle Reminder, was released back in January to widespread acclaim and was their first set of new material since 2003’s Kill Them with Kindness. Made in the Foo Fighters' Studio 606 with John Lousteau producing, A Gentle Reminder features founding member Blair Shehan (who Entertainment Weekly described as an “emo genius” on their “Must-List” earlier this year) working alongside the Foos' Nate Mendel and new drummer Bob Penn.
“We were pleasantly surprised to have the most successful and enjoyable tour of our career this last Spring,” offers Shehan. “Looking forward to playing the old favorites, a couple from A Gentle Reminder that didn’t make the set last tour and a brand new song that we’re very excited about…”
In conjunction with the tour, Rise Records will release a limited edition, split 7” featuring tracks by The Jealous Sound and Daytrader.
"Rise Records is very excited to release this limited edition tour press 7". I'm a huge fan of The Jealous Sound (and of course Daytrader) and I'm honored to release music with them. I personally can't wait until the Portland, OR tour date," says Rise founder Craig Ericson.
Tour Dates:
Thu- Sep 13 Slidebar Fullerton CA 21+
Fri- Sep 14 Bottom of the Hill San Francisco CA AA
Mon- Sep 17 Bunk Bar Portland OR 21+
Tue- Sep 18 Sunset Tavern Seattle WA 21+
Thu- Sep 20 Kilby Court Salt Lake City UT
Fri- Sep 21 Hi Dive Denver CO 18+
Sat- Sep 22 Czar Bar Kansas City MO 18+
Sun- Sep 23 Firebird St. Louis MO AA
Tue- Sep 25 Bottom Lounge Chicago IL 17+
Wed- Sep 26 The Loft Lansing MI AA
Thu- Sep 27 Mohawk Place Buffalo NY 16+
Sat- Sep 29 Il Motore Montreal QC 18+
Sun- Sep 30 TT the Bears Cambridge MA 18+
Tue- Oct 2 Gramercy Theater New York NY 16+
Wed- Oct 3 Ollie’s Point Amityville NY 16+
Thu- Oct 4 Milkboy Philadelphia PA 21+
Fri- Oct 5 Rock And Roll Hotel Washington DC AA
Sat- Oct 6 Motorco Durham NC AA
Mon- Oct 8 The Social Orlando FL AA
Wed- Oct 10 High Dive Gainesville FL 18+
Thu- Oct 11 529 Atlanta GA 21+
Fri- Oct 19 Soda Bar San Diego CA 21+
Sat- Oct 20 The Satellite Los Angeles CA
www.facebook.com/thejealoussound
www.facebook.com/daytraderny
www.riserecords.com
Quicksand debut to be reissued on vinyl
On September 11, 2012, ShopRadioCast will release the first official vinyl reissue of Quicksand’s major label debut, Slip, since its original pressing in 1993. The album from the 90’s NYC post-hardcore band fronted by Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today, Rival Schools) is re-mastered and pressed on limited edition 180 Gram vinyl and housed in a gatefold jacket which includes a Euro inner sleeve.
The pre-order launches on Tuesday, July 31 at 2pm est at: http://www.shopradiocast.com/products/Quicksand-%252d-Slip-LP.html.
Vinyl Colors:
First Pressing
180 Gram Red/ Black Swirl (LTD 500) - Shop Radio Cast Exclusive
180 Gram Green/ Yellow Swirl (LTD 500) - Shop Radio Cast Exclusive
180 Gram Black (LTD 500) - Dine Alone Records Exclusive
Track Listing:
Fazer
Head to Wall
Dine Alone
Slip
Freezing Process
Lie and Wait
Unfulfilled
Can Opener
Omission
Baphomet
Too Official
Transparent
How Soon Is Now? (The Smiths cover)
ShopRadioCast is an online store specializing in new and limited run vinyl records.
http://www.shopradiocast.com/
The pre-order launches on Tuesday, July 31 at 2pm est at: http://www.shopradiocast.com/products/Quicksand-%252d-Slip-LP.html.
Vinyl Colors:
First Pressing
180 Gram Red/ Black Swirl (LTD 500) - Shop Radio Cast Exclusive
180 Gram Green/ Yellow Swirl (LTD 500) - Shop Radio Cast Exclusive
180 Gram Black (LTD 500) - Dine Alone Records Exclusive
Track Listing:
Fazer
Head to Wall
Dine Alone
Slip
Freezing Process
Lie and Wait
Unfulfilled
Can Opener
Omission
Baphomet
Too Official
Transparent
How Soon Is Now? (The Smiths cover)
ShopRadioCast is an online store specializing in new and limited run vinyl records.
http://www.shopradiocast.com/
Bowzer's Ultimate Doo-Wop Party in Cerritos Aug. 31
Bowzer’s Ultimate Doo-Wop Party Volume
III
Featuring Sonny Turner, The Fleetwoods,
Danny & The Juniors Featuring Joe Terry,
Lenny Welch,
and Bowzer & The Stingrays With
Special Guest Johnny Contardo Formerly of
Sha Na Na
Theater: Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos
Date: Friday, August 31, 2012, 8:00 PM
Ticket Prices: $75/$70/$65/$55/$40
Ticket Information: Tickets are available only at the Cerritos
Center for the Performing Arts’ Ticket
Office, at
www.cerritoscenter.com , or by calling (562) 467-8818.
III
Featuring Sonny Turner, The Fleetwoods,
Danny & The Juniors Featuring Joe Terry,
Lenny Welch,
and Bowzer & The Stingrays With
Special Guest Johnny Contardo Formerly of
Sha Na Na
Theater: Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos
Date: Friday, August 31, 2012, 8:00 PM
Ticket Prices: $75/$70/$65/$55/$40
Ticket Information: Tickets are available only at the Cerritos
Center for the Performing Arts’ Ticket
Office, at
www.cerritoscenter.com , or by calling (562) 467-8818.
Xander Smith ou tour and in LA Aug. 7
"Oh Caitlin" is the first video from Xander Smith's debut solo record Hey San Pedro. Directed by Emmy award winning actor/director Michael A. Goorjian, this video looks the way the record sounds - lo-fi, gentle, and homespun - shot in just two hours outside Smith's apartment under his favorite tree.
The video release coincides with upcoming European tour dates, which take Smith from Los Angeles all the way to Siberia.
Fans and "Kickstarter" supporters from halfway around the world have helped Smith to coordinate these shows and street-team for Hey San Pedro. While abroad, Smith will be joined on stage by various musicians including members of UK's New Order, Sweden's Division of Laura Lee and Refused and Russia's Mumiy Troll.
HSP has received airplay on KCRW and KCSN, favorable reviews in blogs/magazines such as Variety, Uncut, BuzzbandsLA, and LA Slush, and has been consistently sold out/restocked at Amoeba since its release in May 2012. For more info on Xander Smith - please visit www.XanderSmith.com
'Oh Caitlin' - Xander Smith
http://youtu.be/XNR850N1pQQ
Directed by Michael Goorjian
Upcoming Tour Dates:
Aug 7 - Los Angeles, CA - Genghis Cohen BMI showcase
Aug 7 - Los Angeles, CA - Genghis Cohen BMI showcase
Aug 18/19 - Riga, Latvia - Day of Riga Festival
Aug 23 - Oslo, Norway - SkuretÂ
Aug 25 - Hamburg, Germany - Hasenschaukel
Aug 26 - Manchester, UK - Blue Cat Cafe
Aug 28 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Skearin
Aug 31 - Ekaterinburg, Russia - New Bar
The video release coincides with upcoming European tour dates, which take Smith from Los Angeles all the way to Siberia.
Fans and "Kickstarter" supporters from halfway around the world have helped Smith to coordinate these shows and street-team for Hey San Pedro. While abroad, Smith will be joined on stage by various musicians including members of UK's New Order, Sweden's Division of Laura Lee and Refused and Russia's Mumiy Troll.
HSP has received airplay on KCRW and KCSN, favorable reviews in blogs/magazines such as Variety, Uncut, BuzzbandsLA, and LA Slush, and has been consistently sold out/restocked at Amoeba since its release in May 2012. For more info on Xander Smith - please visit www.XanderSmith.com
'Oh Caitlin' - Xander Smith
http://youtu.be/XNR850N1pQQ
Directed by Michael Goorjian
Upcoming Tour Dates:
Aug 7 - Los Angeles, CA - Genghis Cohen BMI showcase
Aug 7 - Los Angeles, CA - Genghis Cohen BMI showcase
Aug 18/19 - Riga, Latvia - Day of Riga Festival
Aug 23 - Oslo, Norway - SkuretÂ
Aug 25 - Hamburg, Germany - Hasenschaukel
Aug 26 - Manchester, UK - Blue Cat Cafe
Aug 28 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Skearin
Aug 31 - Ekaterinburg, Russia - New Bar
Men Without Hats to tour
Men Without Hats Tour Dates
09/05: San Diego, CA @ 4th & B
09/06: Henderson, NV @ Henderson Pavilion
09/08: Costa Rica @ Stadium
11/20: Orlando, FL @ The Social
11/21: Tampa, FL @ Orpheum
11/23: Miami, FL @ Grand Central
11/24: Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbit's
11/25: Durham, NC @ Motorco
11/27: Bordentown, NJ @ Open Arts Stage
11/28: Philadelphia, PA @ Sellersville Theater
11/29: Washington, D.C. @ State Theater
11/30: New York, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl
12/01: Boston/Foxboro, MA @ Showcase Live
Montreal's Men Without Hats will soon be taking their timeless performance back on the road in support of their new album Love In The Age of War (out now on Cobraside Records). During 2011's “Dance If You Want” tour, Men Without Hats opened every show with their single “This War.” Today, they are sharing the single, which just premiered on AOL's Spinner, in honor of their upcoming tour dates. The track is an uplifting blend of the band's distinguished synthpop sound, accentuated by Ivan's distinctive baritone croon.
Love In The Age of War marked the band's their first album release in albums 10 years and features 10 original songs written by Ivan Doroschuk. Produced by Dave “Rave” Ogilvie (Skinny Puppy, Marilyn Manson), Love In The Age of War features charismatic front man Ivan (voice & electronics), his brother Colin Doroschuk (vocals), as well as Lou Dawson (vocals & live keyboards), and James Love (guitars). In 2011, Men Without Hats soared back into the scene with their breakout performance at SXSW, followed by an extensive, well-received North American tour.
Since forming in the late 70's, the band released six studio albums – having songs featured on hit TV series such as Glee, The Simpsons, Futurama and Family Guy. Their 1980's hit “The Safety Dance” reached Top 10 in the US, the UK and 25 other countries around the world. Their 1987 hit “Pop Goes The World” reached the top 20 in the US and Canada. In 1983, they picked up a Grammy nomination for Best group.
09/05: San Diego, CA @ 4th & B
09/06: Henderson, NV @ Henderson Pavilion
09/08: Costa Rica @ Stadium
11/20: Orlando, FL @ The Social
11/21: Tampa, FL @ Orpheum
11/23: Miami, FL @ Grand Central
11/24: Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbit's
11/25: Durham, NC @ Motorco
11/27: Bordentown, NJ @ Open Arts Stage
11/28: Philadelphia, PA @ Sellersville Theater
11/29: Washington, D.C. @ State Theater
11/30: New York, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl
12/01: Boston/Foxboro, MA @ Showcase Live
Montreal's Men Without Hats will soon be taking their timeless performance back on the road in support of their new album Love In The Age of War (out now on Cobraside Records). During 2011's “Dance If You Want” tour, Men Without Hats opened every show with their single “This War.” Today, they are sharing the single, which just premiered on AOL's Spinner, in honor of their upcoming tour dates. The track is an uplifting blend of the band's distinguished synthpop sound, accentuated by Ivan's distinctive baritone croon.
Love In The Age of War marked the band's their first album release in albums 10 years and features 10 original songs written by Ivan Doroschuk. Produced by Dave “Rave” Ogilvie (Skinny Puppy, Marilyn Manson), Love In The Age of War features charismatic front man Ivan (voice & electronics), his brother Colin Doroschuk (vocals), as well as Lou Dawson (vocals & live keyboards), and James Love (guitars). In 2011, Men Without Hats soared back into the scene with their breakout performance at SXSW, followed by an extensive, well-received North American tour.
Since forming in the late 70's, the band released six studio albums – having songs featured on hit TV series such as Glee, The Simpsons, Futurama and Family Guy. Their 1980's hit “The Safety Dance” reached Top 10 in the US, the UK and 25 other countries around the world. Their 1987 hit “Pop Goes The World” reached the top 20 in the US and Canada. In 1983, they picked up a Grammy nomination for Best group.
Joshua Radin to release album and tour
Songwriter/performer Joshua Radin, who has sold more than 1.5 million singles, half a million albums and has over 50 songs placements in film and TV, will release his fourth album UNDERWATER, tomorrow on Mom + Pop Music. On the Today Show last week, Joshua performed "Tomorrow’s Gonna Be Better" from the new album, which co-host Hoda Kotb predicted would be a song "people are going to fall in love with." Tickets go on sale this week for Joshua’s fall tour with A Fine Frenzy. The tour kicks off October 11 in Santa Rosa, and plays in over 26 major markets including October 29 at Best Buy in NYC and November 16 at the Wiltern in Los Angeles. (See dates below.)
http://video.today.msnbc.msn.com/today/48337355#48337355
FREE DOWNLOAD OF TITLE TRACK AT: http://www.facebook.com/joshuaradin/app_185856288158356
WEBSITE: http://us.joshuaradin.com/
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/joshuaradin
Radin wrote or co-wrote all 12 tracks on the album, which was produced by Kevin Augunas (Cold War Kids, The Vandals, and Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros) and features guest performances from legendary players such as Benmont Tench (Tom Petty), Jim Keltner (George Harrison, John Lennon, Herbie Hancock), Roger Joseph Manning Jr. (Fiona Apple, Beck), string arranger Jimmy Haskell and more. The album was recorded at the storied Studio City studios, the once-ramshackle space that hosted Nirvana’s Nevermind sessions. They captured single takes on analog tape, to give the work a more organic feel.
Radin’s childhood history of ear problems prevented him from ever swimming underwater. He was penning Underwater at his home in Los Angeles in near seclusion when one day, he awoke to the realization that there was inspiration in the Pacific. So he bought state-of-the-art earplugs and took the plunge. "I never realized the silence that could occur when you go underwater," he says. "That was pretty amazing."
He essentially wrote the title track while submerged, capturing the sensation of freedom. That hope continues to trickle through the album in tracks such as the loving "Tomorrow’s Gonna Be Better," the sweeping "Anywhere Your Love Goes" and the gently ambling "Let It Go" (about that time he jumped in his friend’s convertible and high-tailed it up the Coast).
7/31 Englewood, NJ Bergen Performing Arts Center
8/2 Alexandria, VA Birchmere
Tour with A Fine Frenzy
10/11 Santa Rosa, CA Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
10/12 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre
10/13 Newport Beach, CA Balboa Beach Fest
10/16 Portland, OR Crystal Ballroom
10/17 Vancouver, BC Vogue Theatre
10/18 Seattle, WA City Arts Festival
10/20 Edmonton, AB McDougall Church
10/21 Calgary, AB Knox United Church
10/23 Winnipeg, MB Garrick Center
10/25 Minneapolis, MN Mill City Nights
10/26 Chicago, IL Vic Theatre
10/27 Detroit, MI Majestic Theatre
10/29 New York, NY Best Buy Theater
10/30 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
11/1 Toronto, ON Danforth Music Hall
11/2 Montreal, QC Corona Theatre
11/3 Boston, MA Orpheum Theatre
11/5 Charlottesville, VA Paramount Theatre
11/7 Durham, NC Carolina Theatre
11/8 Atlanta, GA Buckhead Theatre
11/9 Nashville, TN Marathon Music Works
11/10 Birmingham, AL Workplay Soundstage
11/12 Houston, TX House of Blues
11/13 Austin, TX Paramount Theatre
11/14 Dallas, TX House of Blues
11/16 Los Angeles, CA Wiltern
http://video.today.msnbc.msn.com/today/48337355#48337355
FREE DOWNLOAD OF TITLE TRACK AT: http://www.facebook.com/joshuaradin/app_185856288158356
WEBSITE: http://us.joshuaradin.com/
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/joshuaradin
Radin wrote or co-wrote all 12 tracks on the album, which was produced by Kevin Augunas (Cold War Kids, The Vandals, and Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros) and features guest performances from legendary players such as Benmont Tench (Tom Petty), Jim Keltner (George Harrison, John Lennon, Herbie Hancock), Roger Joseph Manning Jr. (Fiona Apple, Beck), string arranger Jimmy Haskell and more. The album was recorded at the storied Studio City studios, the once-ramshackle space that hosted Nirvana’s Nevermind sessions. They captured single takes on analog tape, to give the work a more organic feel.
Radin’s childhood history of ear problems prevented him from ever swimming underwater. He was penning Underwater at his home in Los Angeles in near seclusion when one day, he awoke to the realization that there was inspiration in the Pacific. So he bought state-of-the-art earplugs and took the plunge. "I never realized the silence that could occur when you go underwater," he says. "That was pretty amazing."
He essentially wrote the title track while submerged, capturing the sensation of freedom. That hope continues to trickle through the album in tracks such as the loving "Tomorrow’s Gonna Be Better," the sweeping "Anywhere Your Love Goes" and the gently ambling "Let It Go" (about that time he jumped in his friend’s convertible and high-tailed it up the Coast).
7/31 Englewood, NJ Bergen Performing Arts Center
8/2 Alexandria, VA Birchmere
Tour with A Fine Frenzy
10/11 Santa Rosa, CA Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
10/12 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre
10/13 Newport Beach, CA Balboa Beach Fest
10/16 Portland, OR Crystal Ballroom
10/17 Vancouver, BC Vogue Theatre
10/18 Seattle, WA City Arts Festival
10/20 Edmonton, AB McDougall Church
10/21 Calgary, AB Knox United Church
10/23 Winnipeg, MB Garrick Center
10/25 Minneapolis, MN Mill City Nights
10/26 Chicago, IL Vic Theatre
10/27 Detroit, MI Majestic Theatre
10/29 New York, NY Best Buy Theater
10/30 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
11/1 Toronto, ON Danforth Music Hall
11/2 Montreal, QC Corona Theatre
11/3 Boston, MA Orpheum Theatre
11/5 Charlottesville, VA Paramount Theatre
11/7 Durham, NC Carolina Theatre
11/8 Atlanta, GA Buckhead Theatre
11/9 Nashville, TN Marathon Music Works
11/10 Birmingham, AL Workplay Soundstage
11/12 Houston, TX House of Blues
11/13 Austin, TX Paramount Theatre
11/14 Dallas, TX House of Blues
11/16 Los Angeles, CA Wiltern
Jack FM concert in Irvine Sept. 15
It’s time to jam with 93.1 Jack FM at JACK’S SEVENTH SHOW! This year’s edition of the annual festival event features a fun and eclectic mix of rock, pop and Jack FM’s signature surprises, including performances by Joe Walsh, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Toto, MC Hammer, Gin Blossoms, and the Missing Persons featuring Dale Bozzio.
Best known for his powerful guitar licks, Joe Walsh has entertained the masses and captivated his peers for more than three decades with such classics as “Funk #49,” “Walk Away,” “Life’s Been Good,” and “Ordinary Average Guy.” Known as one of the most influential couples in rock & roll, hits by Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo include “Love Is a Battlefield,” “Hit Me with Your Best Shot,” “Heartbreaker,” “Promises in the Dark,” and “We Belong.” Toto, MC Hammer, Gin Blossoms, and Missing Persons will also take the stage with some of their favorite songs and greatest hits.
In addition to featuring a great line-up, Jack’s Seventh Show also benefits a very worthy cause: $1 from every ticket sold will go toward Talk About Curing Autism. For more information, visit www.tacanow.org.
SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 15
GET YOUR TICKETS FIRST!
EXCLUSIVE 93.1 JACK FM LISTENER PRE-SALE
STARTING THURSDAY AUGUST 2 AT 10AM
Go to www.931jackfm.com to join
PUBLIC ON SALE FRIDAY AUGUST 3 AT 10 AM
Get Tickets at LiveNation.com, at Live Nation and Ticketmaster retail locations,
plus via charge-by-phone (800.745.3000)
All dates, acts and ticket prices subject to change. *A service charge is added to each ticket price.
Best known for his powerful guitar licks, Joe Walsh has entertained the masses and captivated his peers for more than three decades with such classics as “Funk #49,” “Walk Away,” “Life’s Been Good,” and “Ordinary Average Guy.” Known as one of the most influential couples in rock & roll, hits by Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo include “Love Is a Battlefield,” “Hit Me with Your Best Shot,” “Heartbreaker,” “Promises in the Dark,” and “We Belong.” Toto, MC Hammer, Gin Blossoms, and Missing Persons will also take the stage with some of their favorite songs and greatest hits.
In addition to featuring a great line-up, Jack’s Seventh Show also benefits a very worthy cause: $1 from every ticket sold will go toward Talk About Curing Autism. For more information, visit www.tacanow.org.
SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 15
GET YOUR TICKETS FIRST!
EXCLUSIVE 93.1 JACK FM LISTENER PRE-SALE
STARTING THURSDAY AUGUST 2 AT 10AM
Go to www.931jackfm.com to join
PUBLIC ON SALE FRIDAY AUGUST 3 AT 10 AM
Get Tickets at LiveNation.com, at Live Nation and Ticketmaster retail locations,
plus via charge-by-phone (800.745.3000)
All dates, acts and ticket prices subject to change. *A service charge is added to each ticket price.
DJ Muggs' Rock the Bells mixtape available free
Guerilla Union and Datpiff, the authority in free mixtapes, have teamed up to present the first-ever DJ Muggs’ Rock the Bells Official Mixtape hosted by Supernatural.
The mixtape features exclusive tracks from Rock the Bells artists such as Atmosphere, DMX, Xzibit, Fashawn & Murs, Prodigy, Hit Squad and more, including the first release from hip hop pioneers Deltron 3030 in over a decade. In addition, renowned Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA will be treating listeners to the first and never before released single off the soundtrack for his upcoming Universal Pictures feature length film The Man with the Iron Fists.
The DJ Muggs’ Rock the Bells Official Mixtape is now available for free download exclusively at www.datpiff.comand will also be pressed in special limited edition copies. Tickets for the Rock the Bells 2012 Festival are now on-sale and can be purchased at www.rockthebells.net.
For more info please visit:
www.datpiff.com
www.rockthebells.net
www.djmuggs.com
www.soulassassins.com
TRACK LIST
1. Supernatural - Chasers
2. Cassie Veggies - Y.N.M. (ft. Niko, G4, & Rocket Da Goon)
3. Murs & Fashawn - Slash Gordon
4. Atmosphere - Millenium Dodo
5. Deltron 3030 - The Agony
6. Ice Cube - Reckless in the Booth (ft. OMG)
7. Supernatural - Street Hustle
8. Slim the Mobster - These Bitches (ft. Twista)
9. Xzibit - Platinum Patron
10. First light (Pep Love & Opio) – Lighters (ft. Hieroglyphics)
11. KRS-One, Supernatural, Murs, Sick Jacken, Chali 2na, Tech N9ne & Everlast - Rock The Bells Anthem
12. RZA - Blowin In the Wind (single from Man with the Iron Fists)
13. Prodigy of Mobb Deep - Change
14. Sean Price - Haraam
15. Hit Squad/Goon Dox-PMD & Sean Strange - Stand Up
16. Keith Murray - LA LA
17. DMX - Get Your Money Up
18. Supernatural - Water
19. DMX - Fuck U Bitch
20. Sick Jacken & Murs - Paid Dues Anthem (ft. Supernatural)
21. The Grouch & Eligh - Destination Unkown
22. I Self Devine - Exist to Remain
23. Watsky - Work
ROCK THE BELLS 2012 FESTIVAL SERIES DATES & VENUES:
08/18 – 08/19 San Bernardino, CA – NOS Events Center
08/25 – 08/26 Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
09/01 – 09/02 Holmdel, NJ – PNC Arts Center
www.rockthebells.net
www.facebook.com/rockthebellsfestival
www.twitter.com/rockthebells
www.myspace.com/rockthebells
www.youtube.com/guerillaunion
www.guerillaunion.tumblr.com
www.guerillaunion.com
The mixtape features exclusive tracks from Rock the Bells artists such as Atmosphere, DMX, Xzibit, Fashawn & Murs, Prodigy, Hit Squad and more, including the first release from hip hop pioneers Deltron 3030 in over a decade. In addition, renowned Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA will be treating listeners to the first and never before released single off the soundtrack for his upcoming Universal Pictures feature length film The Man with the Iron Fists.
The DJ Muggs’ Rock the Bells Official Mixtape is now available for free download exclusively at www.datpiff.com
For more info please visit:
www.datpiff.com
www.rockthebells.net
www.djmuggs.com
www.soulassassins.com
TRACK LIST
1. Supernatural - Chasers
2. Cassie Veggies - Y.N.M. (ft. Niko, G4, & Rocket Da Goon)
3. Murs & Fashawn - Slash Gordon
4. Atmosphere - Millenium Dodo
5. Deltron 3030 - The Agony
6. Ice Cube - Reckless in the Booth (ft. OMG)
7. Supernatural - Street Hustle
8. Slim the Mobster - These Bitches (ft. Twista)
9. Xzibit - Platinum Patron
10. First light (Pep Love & Opio) – Lighters (ft. Hieroglyphics)
11. KRS-One, Supernatural, Murs, Sick Jacken, Chali 2na, Tech N9ne & Everlast - Rock The Bells Anthem
12. RZA - Blowin In the Wind (single from Man with the Iron Fists)
13. Prodigy of Mobb Deep - Change
14. Sean Price - Haraam
15. Hit Squad/Goon Dox-PMD & Sean Strange - Stand Up
16. Keith Murray - LA LA
17. DMX - Get Your Money Up
18. Supernatural - Water
19. DMX - Fuck U Bitch
20. Sick Jacken & Murs - Paid Dues Anthem (ft. Supernatural)
21. The Grouch & Eligh - Destination Unkown
22. I Self Devine - Exist to Remain
23. Watsky - Work
ROCK THE BELLS 2012 FESTIVAL SERIES DATES & VENUES:
08/18 – 08/19 San Bernardino, CA – NOS Events Center
08/25 – 08/26 Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
09/01 – 09/02 Holmdel, NJ – PNC Arts Center
www.rockthebells.net
www.facebook.com/rockthebellsfestival
www.twitter.com/rockthebells
www.myspace.com/rockthebells
www.youtube.com/guerillaunion
www.guerillaunion.tumblr.com
www.guerillaunion.com
Elliott Caine in Long Beach Aug. 12
The Elliott Caine Quartet
(EC-trumpet, Rick Olson-piano, Trevor Ware-bass, Quentin Dennard-drums)
performs at Shoreline Village,
429 Shoreline Village Dr., Long Beach 90802,
on Sunday, August 12, from 2-5 pm,
as part of the Shoreline Village Summer Jazz Series.
The performance area is located adjacent to The Funnel House. No cover charge.
(EC-trumpet, Rick Olson-piano, Trevor Ware-bass, Quentin Dennard-drums)
performs at Shoreline Village,
429 Shoreline Village Dr., Long Beach 90802,
on Sunday, August 12, from 2-5 pm,
as part of the Shoreline Village Summer Jazz Series.
The performance area is located adjacent to The Funnel House. No cover charge.
Livestream concerts week of July 31
TUESDAY, JULY 31st:
What: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse, Conductor, Wayne Marshall LIVE
Time: 5:00 pm ET/2:00 pm PT
Where: Exclusively at http://new.livestream.com/wyntonmarsalislive/MarciacSwingSymphony
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What: The Dø LIVE from The Knitting Factory Brooklyn
Time: 9:00 pm ET/6:00 pm PT
Where: Exclusively at http://new.livestream.com/KnitBrooklyn/thedo
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What: Miguel Live Performance from Joe's Pub in NYC
Time: 11:30 pm ET/8:30 pm PT
Where: Exclusively at http://new.livestream.com/miguel/LivefromNYC
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2nd:
What: Flavorpill Presents a Live Acoustic Set and Interview with The Dø
Time: 12:30 pm ET/9:30 am PT
Where: http://new.livestream.com/flavorpill/TheDo
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3rd:
What: Lianne La Havas for a Live Session + Chat Friday
Time: 4:00 pm ET/1:00 pm PT
Where: Exclusively at: http://new.livestream.com/livestreamsessions/LianneLaHavas
What: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse, Conductor, Wayne Marshall LIVE
Time: 5:00 pm ET/2:00 pm PT
Where: Exclusively at http://new.livestream.com/wyntonmarsalislive/MarciacSwingSymphony
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What: The Dø LIVE from The Knitting Factory Brooklyn
Time: 9:00 pm ET/6:00 pm PT
Where: Exclusively at http://new.livestream.com/KnitBrooklyn/thedo
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What: Miguel Live Performance from Joe's Pub in NYC
Time: 11:30 pm ET/8:30 pm PT
Where: Exclusively at http://new.livestream.com/miguel/LivefromNYC
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2nd:
What: Flavorpill Presents a Live Acoustic Set and Interview with The Dø
Time: 12:30 pm ET/9:30 am PT
Where: http://new.livestream.com/flavorpill/TheDo
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3rd:
What: Lianne La Havas for a Live Session + Chat Friday
Time: 4:00 pm ET/1:00 pm PT
Where: Exclusively at: http://new.livestream.com/livestreamsessions/LianneLaHavas
Monday, July 30, 2012
Knott's monster auditions Aug. 3 and 6
KNOTT’S HOLDS MONSTER JOB FAIR AND AUDITIONS: Hundreds of would-be monsters vying for a position at Knott’s 40th Halloween Haunt.
WHAT: 2012 marks the 40th Anniversary of Knott’s Scary Farm and the park is readying for the biggest Halloween Haunt in its history. Knott’s will hire over 1,000 monsters for the 24 night event which starts September 21. To fill their monster quota Knott’s will be conducting two hiring events to insure the scare factor remains high.
WHEN: Friday, August 3
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Maze Rehire Event
Returning maze monsters will be invited back to reclaim their position in one of Knott’s 13 mazes. They will also have the opportunity to take it to the next level by auditioning for one of the coveted street monster positions.
Monday, August 6
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
An open call to all those who have ever aspired to scare are invited down to fill positions for maze monsters, black outs, and line control. No previous monster experience required.
WHERE: Knott’s Training Center
INFORMATION: www.knotts.com
WHAT: 2012 marks the 40th Anniversary of Knott’s Scary Farm and the park is readying for the biggest Halloween Haunt in its history. Knott’s will hire over 1,000 monsters for the 24 night event which starts September 21. To fill their monster quota Knott’s will be conducting two hiring events to insure the scare factor remains high.
WHEN: Friday, August 3
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Maze Rehire Event
Returning maze monsters will be invited back to reclaim their position in one of Knott’s 13 mazes. They will also have the opportunity to take it to the next level by auditioning for one of the coveted street monster positions.
Monday, August 6
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
An open call to all those who have ever aspired to scare are invited down to fill positions for maze monsters, black outs, and line control. No previous monster experience required.
WHERE: Knott’s Training Center
INFORMATION: www.knotts.com
Ballyhoo! on tour and at Shoreline Jam in Long Beach Sept. 1
The reggae/rock band Ballyhoo! will be heading out on a national US tour with California reggae outfit, Tribal Seeds. The tour will officially kick-off on August 31st in Indio, California. Proving themselves yet again as tireless road-warriors, the band will gear up for the Tribal Seeds tour by playing shows along the East Coast beginning August 20th - just two weeks after finishing off their first full run of Van's Warped Tour! Ballyhoo! has also been invited to play Shoreline Jam Festival on September 1st in Long Beach, California with The Wailers and Charm City Music Festival on September 15th in Baltimore, Maryland with headliners Weezer, Flogging Molly and Stephen Marley.
Ballyhoo! kicked-off the summer with a bang, performing on 311's Five-Day Caribbean Cruise and at Bamboozle Festival, with headliners the Foo Fighters and Bon Jovi. The band has been gaining momentum since signing with LAW Records for their Fall 2011 album, Daydreams, which debuted at #1 on the iTunes Reggae Charts and #4 on Amazon. MTV.com predicted that Ballyhoo! would be a band to watch this year, and this foursome has certainly been living up to the hype.
Ballyhoo! has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in rock and reggae including 311, Slightly Stoopid, The Dirty Heads, Pepper, Authority Zero, Toots & The Maytals and Matisyahu.
Lead singer/guitarist Howi Spangler has a reputation for mixing slick lyrics with his smooth but powerful voice and drummer Donald "Big D" Spangler lays out the hard-hitting beats, which are underlined by JR Gregory's funky and witty bass lines. Scott Vandrey (aka DJ Blaze) rounds it out on the turntables and keys.
Ballyhoo!'s relaxed sound mixed with the band's energetic performance style has been gaining a reputation on the national rock radio scene as well. Highlights of Ballyhoo!'s summer radio play include 100+ spins per week on Radio 104.5 in Philadelphia, Star 101.9 in Honolulu and on syndicated rock giant, Sirius Faction.
Please head to www.ballyhoorocks.com for more updates.
Check out more on Ballyhoo! here:
http://www.Facebook.com/Ballyhoo
http://www.Twitter.com/Ballyhoo_MD
http://www.BallyhooRocks.com
http://www.myspace.com/Ballyhoo
Instagram: @Ballyhooagram
Remaining Vans Warped Tour Dates:
July 31 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
August 1 Milwaukee, WI Marcus Amphitheatre
August 3 Richland, WA Ray's Golden Lion
August 4 Redmond, WA King County's Marymoor Park
August 5 Portland, OR Rose Quarter Riverfront
Tour Dates:
Aug 20 Ocean City, MD Seacrets Nite Club
Aug 24 Williamsburg, VA Oceans & Ale
Aug 25 Virginia Beach, VA HK on The Bay
Aug 31 Indio, CA The Date Shed*
Sept 1 Long Beach, CA Shoreline Jam @ Queen Mary Park*
Sept 2 Tempe, AZ Club Red*
Sept 5 Little Rock, AR Juanita's Cantina Ballroom*
Sept 6 St. Louis, MO Firebird*
Sept 7 Ames, IA The Maintenance Shop @ Iowa State University*
Sept 8 Chicago, IL Reggies
Sept 9 Cleveland, OH The Beachland Ballroom*
Sept 11 Philadelphia, PA World Café Live*
Sept 13 Boston, MA Brighton Music Hall*
Sept 14 Richmond, VA Capital Ale House*
Sept 15 Baltimore, MD Charm City Music Festival w/ Weezer
Sept 16 Wilmington, NC The Soapbox*
Sept 18 Charlotte, NC Visualite Theatre*
Sept 19 Sanford, FL The West End
Sept 20 Gainesville, FL High Dive (formerly Double Down Live)
Sept 21 Fort Lauderdale, FL Culture Room*
Sept 22 St. Petersburg, FL Jannus Live*
Sept 23 Tallahassee, FL Rehab *
Sept 26 Houston, TX Warehouse Live*
Sept 27 Dallas, TX Cambridge Room @ House of Blues*
Sept 28 Corpus Christi, TX House of Rock*
Sept 29 Austin, TX Antone's
* denotes tour dates w/ Tribal Seeds
WHO: Ballyhoo!
WHERE: Shoreline Jam Queen Mary Park 1126 Queens Highway Long Beach, CA 90802
WHEN: Saturday, September 1st 12pm-10:30pm $35/$40
Ballyhoo! kicked-off the summer with a bang, performing on 311's Five-Day Caribbean Cruise and at Bamboozle Festival, with headliners the Foo Fighters and Bon Jovi. The band has been gaining momentum since signing with LAW Records for their Fall 2011 album, Daydreams, which debuted at #1 on the iTunes Reggae Charts and #4 on Amazon. MTV.com predicted that Ballyhoo! would be a band to watch this year, and this foursome has certainly been living up to the hype.
Ballyhoo! has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in rock and reggae including 311, Slightly Stoopid, The Dirty Heads, Pepper, Authority Zero, Toots & The Maytals and Matisyahu.
Lead singer/guitarist Howi Spangler has a reputation for mixing slick lyrics with his smooth but powerful voice and drummer Donald "Big D" Spangler lays out the hard-hitting beats, which are underlined by JR Gregory's funky and witty bass lines. Scott Vandrey (aka DJ Blaze) rounds it out on the turntables and keys.
Ballyhoo!'s relaxed sound mixed with the band's energetic performance style has been gaining a reputation on the national rock radio scene as well. Highlights of Ballyhoo!'s summer radio play include 100+ spins per week on Radio 104.5 in Philadelphia, Star 101.9 in Honolulu and on syndicated rock giant, Sirius Faction.
Please head to www.ballyhoorocks.com for more updates.
Check out more on Ballyhoo! here:
http://www.Facebook.com/Ballyhoo
http://www.Twitter.com/Ballyhoo_MD
http://www.BallyhooRocks.com
http://www.myspace.com/Ballyhoo
Instagram: @Ballyhooagram
Remaining Vans Warped Tour Dates:
July 31 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
August 1 Milwaukee, WI Marcus Amphitheatre
August 3 Richland, WA Ray's Golden Lion
August 4 Redmond, WA King County's Marymoor Park
August 5 Portland, OR Rose Quarter Riverfront
Tour Dates:
Aug 20 Ocean City, MD Seacrets Nite Club
Aug 24 Williamsburg, VA Oceans & Ale
Aug 25 Virginia Beach, VA HK on The Bay
Aug 31 Indio, CA The Date Shed*
Sept 1 Long Beach, CA Shoreline Jam @ Queen Mary Park*
Sept 2 Tempe, AZ Club Red*
Sept 5 Little Rock, AR Juanita's Cantina Ballroom*
Sept 6 St. Louis, MO Firebird*
Sept 7 Ames, IA The Maintenance Shop @ Iowa State University*
Sept 8 Chicago, IL Reggies
Sept 9 Cleveland, OH The Beachland Ballroom*
Sept 11 Philadelphia, PA World Café Live*
Sept 13 Boston, MA Brighton Music Hall*
Sept 14 Richmond, VA Capital Ale House*
Sept 15 Baltimore, MD Charm City Music Festival w/ Weezer
Sept 16 Wilmington, NC The Soapbox*
Sept 18 Charlotte, NC Visualite Theatre*
Sept 19 Sanford, FL The West End
Sept 20 Gainesville, FL High Dive (formerly Double Down Live)
Sept 21 Fort Lauderdale, FL Culture Room*
Sept 22 St. Petersburg, FL Jannus Live*
Sept 23 Tallahassee, FL Rehab *
Sept 26 Houston, TX Warehouse Live*
Sept 27 Dallas, TX Cambridge Room @ House of Blues*
Sept 28 Corpus Christi, TX House of Rock*
Sept 29 Austin, TX Antone's
* denotes tour dates w/ Tribal Seeds
WHO: Ballyhoo!
WHERE: Shoreline Jam Queen Mary Park 1126 Queens Highway Long Beach, CA 90802
WHEN: Saturday, September 1st 12pm-10:30pm $35/$40
Barry Big B Brenner performances week of July 30
Barry Big B Brenner
this week at...
********* ********* ********* *********
Sonny McLeans
JULY 31st from 8:30-11:30pm
- TUESDAY NIGHT -
2615 Wilshire Blvd.
SANTA MONICA
(310) 449-1811
http://www.sonnymcleans.com
********* ********* ********* *********
Firefly Bistro
- THURSDAY NIGHT -
BURGERS, BEERS & BLUES
AUGUST 2nd from 6:00-9:00pm
1009 El Centro Street
SOUTH PASADENA
(626) 441-2443
http://www.eatatfirefly.com
********* ********* ********* *********
Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ
“with my special guest, DUTCH MASTERS on HARPS!”
FRIDAY NIGHT
AUGUST 3rd from 7-11pm
VALENCIA
24201 West Valencia Blvd.
(661) 255-1227
http://www.lucillesbbq.com/locations/valencia
********* ********* ********* *********
Firefly Bistro
- SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH -
AUGUST 5th from 11:00am-2:00pm
1009 El Centro Street
SOUTH PASADENA
(626) 441-2443
http://www.eatatfirefly.com
********* ********* ********* *********
For a complete Listing of Big B’s Upcoming Blues Shows,
Go to...
SHOWS http://www.myspace.com/barrybigbbrenner/shows
FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/BigBBrenner
YOUTUBE http://www.youtube.com/bluesriff
TWITTER http://twitter.com/BarryBrenner
WEBSITE http://www.bigbbrenner.com
this week at...
********* ********* ********* *********
Sonny McLeans
JULY 31st from 8:30-11:30pm
- TUESDAY NIGHT -
2615 Wilshire Blvd.
SANTA MONICA
(310) 449-1811
http://www.sonnymcleans.com
********* ********* ********* *********
Firefly Bistro
- THURSDAY NIGHT -
BURGERS, BEERS & BLUES
AUGUST 2nd from 6:00-9:00pm
1009 El Centro Street
SOUTH PASADENA
(626) 441-2443
http://www.eatatfirefly.com
********* ********* ********* *********
Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ
“with my special guest, DUTCH MASTERS on HARPS!”
FRIDAY NIGHT
AUGUST 3rd from 7-11pm
VALENCIA
24201 West Valencia Blvd.
(661) 255-1227
http://www.lucillesbbq.com/locations/valencia
********* ********* ********* *********
Firefly Bistro
- SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH -
AUGUST 5th from 11:00am-2:00pm
1009 El Centro Street
SOUTH PASADENA
(626) 441-2443
http://www.eatatfirefly.com
********* ********* ********* *********
For a complete Listing of Big B’s Upcoming Blues Shows,
Go to...
SHOWS http://www.myspace.com/barrybigbbrenner/shows
FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/BigBBrenner
YOUTUBE http://www.youtube.com/bluesriff
TWITTER http://twitter.com/BarryBrenner
WEBSITE http://www.bigbbrenner.com
San Diegoe music conference set for Sept. 14 and 15
The San Diego Music Thing (SDMT) conference is now in its fifth year drawing music industry professionals, talented musicians and aspiring professionals to beautiful San Diego, California.
This year's SDMT will be September 14 and 15 with daytime events including panels, mentoring, demo review sessions and an acoustic pool stage, held at the historic Lafayette Hotel in North Park. Featured speakers for this year’s event include the inimitable Chuck D from Public Enemy, Wayne Kramer (MC5) and Martin Atkins (TourSmart) and more.
In the evening, over 170 performers including critically acclaimed artists Alejandro Escovedo, The Stone Foxes, Ben Taylor, JJAMZ, Bleeding Rainbow, Ume, Pictureplane, Eternal Summers, Voxhaul Broadcast, Hunx and His Punx, IAMDYNAMITE, NO, Nite Jewel, So Many Wizards and White Arrows, will take stage at venues around San Diego.
Additional notable panelists at this year’s event include Shirley Halperin (The Hollywood Reporter), Ben Westhoff (LA Weekly), Phil Gallo (Billboard), Corey Daniel (ToolShed), Nadine Gelineau (The Muse Box), Kristin Thomson (Future of Music Coalition), Lou Plaia ( ReverbNation), Hisham Dahud (Fame House), Margaret Saadi Kramer (Antic Inc.), Glenn Litwak (Law Offices of Litwak and Havkin) and more to be announced.
The annual event is presented by the San Diego Music Foundation, (www.sandiegomusicfoundation.org ) a non-profit organization that provides experiential music programs to San Diego County schools via its Guitars for Schools Program, organizes the San Diego Music Awards show and provides professional development opportunities to the community’s musicians. Proceeds from both the San Diego Music Thing and the San Diego Music Awards benefit the Guitars for Schools Program.
For more information on the event, including the complete list of bands and panelists, or to purchase tickets visit www.sandiegomusicthing.com.
This year's SDMT will be September 14 and 15 with daytime events including panels, mentoring, demo review sessions and an acoustic pool stage, held at the historic Lafayette Hotel in North Park. Featured speakers for this year’s event include the inimitable Chuck D from Public Enemy, Wayne Kramer (MC5) and Martin Atkins (TourSmart) and more.
In the evening, over 170 performers including critically acclaimed artists Alejandro Escovedo, The Stone Foxes, Ben Taylor, JJAMZ, Bleeding Rainbow, Ume, Pictureplane, Eternal Summers, Voxhaul Broadcast, Hunx and His Punx, IAMDYNAMITE, NO, Nite Jewel, So Many Wizards and White Arrows, will take stage at venues around San Diego.
Additional notable panelists at this year’s event include Shirley Halperin (The Hollywood Reporter), Ben Westhoff (LA Weekly), Phil Gallo (Billboard), Corey Daniel (ToolShed), Nadine Gelineau (The Muse Box), Kristin Thomson (Future of Music Coalition), Lou Plaia ( ReverbNation), Hisham Dahud (Fame House), Margaret Saadi Kramer (Antic Inc.), Glenn Litwak (Law Offices of Litwak and Havkin) and more to be announced.
The annual event is presented by the San Diego Music Foundation, (www.sandiegomusicfoundation.org ) a non-profit organization that provides experiential music programs to San Diego County schools via its Guitars for Schools Program, organizes the San Diego Music Awards show and provides professional development opportunities to the community’s musicians. Proceeds from both the San Diego Music Thing and the San Diego Music Awards benefit the Guitars for Schools Program.
For more information on the event, including the complete list of bands and panelists, or to purchase tickets visit www.sandiegomusicthing.com.
Support local music with Sierra Madre Sue week of July 30
cancelled this week only - MON. 7/30 - Quiz Nite is NOT at Lucky Baldwins Delirium Cafe in Sierra Madre!
apparently they're doing the floors that night....
"WEDNESDAY NIGHT PLATTER PARTY" @ THE BUCCANEER, 9pm. Bring your favorite vinyl records and play an entire side on the house turntable, commercial free! 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. No cover, full bar, friendly service!
THURS. 8/2 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 6 - 9pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. Burgers, Brews & BLUES Every Thursday. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/
SAT. 8/4 - OPEN MIC NIGHT @ THE FRET HOUSE IN COVINA. 309 N. Citrus Ave. (626) 339-7020. Always on the first Saturday of the month, and just one dollar for performers or audience. Sign-up starts at 7:30. If there aren't enough slots for everybody they'll make a list for the next month, and call you. Each act gets two songs or ten minutes, whichever comes first. The show starts at 8:00. They'll have desserts and coffee ready. Bring your friends and family and join the show! http://www.frethouse.com/
SUN. 8/5 - ADAMS PACK STATION AT CHANTRY FLATS features SUSAN JAMES, 1-2pm and OLD CALIFORNIO, 2-4pm. For complete schedule and directions/parking info. go to: www.adamspackstation.com
MON. 8/6 - Quiz Nite is at Lucky Baldwins Delirium Cafe in Sierra Madre! Join quiz host Deanna at 8:30 PM for 40 questions in 4 categories. Arrive by 8:15 PM to secure a table for up to 4 on a team. Win gift cards to the restaurant. It's the most fun you can have for only $2 per person! 21 Kersting Court, 626-355-1140.
MON. 8/6 - MAX BUDA BAND @ THE OLD TOWNE PUB IN PASADENA, 9pm. Corner of fair Oaks & Union behind the Container Store. Enter thru alley off of Holly Ave. 626-577-6583. Chester, Jerry, Ted, Bruce, Peter and Nick on noisemakers. An eclectic mix of jazzed-up rock. One of my favorite bands. Every FIRST Monday night.
new info! SAT. 8/11 - SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. No cover, full bar, cheap drinks! and yes - we will be celebrating MY birthday! and my bro Rick and new bride Bettie-Jo will be here!
and in case I don't have a chance to send out an update, here's the Mellow D'z (Dave Osti & Deanna Cogan) schedule for August:
Thursdays - August 9 and 16 @ Oceanview Bistro, Montrose 8-10 PM
Wednesdays - August 15, 22 and 29 @ Glendora Continental from 7-10 PM
Sundays - August 12 and 26 @ Lucky Baldwin's Old Town Pasadena from 5-8 PM
Please remember to call and verify all info. before making plans. Everything is subject to change. This is show biz, after all...
Hope to see you out & about,
SierraMadreSue
sierramadresue@yahoo.com
apparently they're doing the floors that night....
"WEDNESDAY NIGHT PLATTER PARTY" @ THE BUCCANEER, 9pm. Bring your favorite vinyl records and play an entire side on the house turntable, commercial free! 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. No cover, full bar, friendly service!
THURS. 8/2 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 6 - 9pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. Burgers, Brews & BLUES Every Thursday. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/
SAT. 8/4 - OPEN MIC NIGHT @ THE FRET HOUSE IN COVINA. 309 N. Citrus Ave. (626) 339-7020. Always on the first Saturday of the month, and just one dollar for performers or audience. Sign-up starts at 7:30. If there aren't enough slots for everybody they'll make a list for the next month, and call you. Each act gets two songs or ten minutes, whichever comes first. The show starts at 8:00. They'll have desserts and coffee ready. Bring your friends and family and join the show! http://www.frethouse.com/
SUN. 8/5 - ADAMS PACK STATION AT CHANTRY FLATS features SUSAN JAMES, 1-2pm and OLD CALIFORNIO, 2-4pm. For complete schedule and directions/parking info. go to: www.adamspackstation.com
MON. 8/6 - Quiz Nite is at Lucky Baldwins Delirium Cafe in Sierra Madre! Join quiz host Deanna at 8:30 PM for 40 questions in 4 categories. Arrive by 8:15 PM to secure a table for up to 4 on a team. Win gift cards to the restaurant. It's the most fun you can have for only $2 per person! 21 Kersting Court, 626-355-1140.
MON. 8/6 - MAX BUDA BAND @ THE OLD TOWNE PUB IN PASADENA, 9pm. Corner of fair Oaks & Union behind the Container Store. Enter thru alley off of Holly Ave. 626-577-6583. Chester, Jerry, Ted, Bruce, Peter and Nick on noisemakers. An eclectic mix of jazzed-up rock. One of my favorite bands. Every FIRST Monday night.
new info! SAT. 8/11 - SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. No cover, full bar, cheap drinks! and yes - we will be celebrating MY birthday! and my bro Rick and new bride Bettie-Jo will be here!
and in case I don't have a chance to send out an update, here's the Mellow D'z (Dave Osti & Deanna Cogan) schedule for August:
Thursdays - August 9 and 16 @ Oceanview Bistro, Montrose 8-10 PM
Wednesdays - August 15, 22 and 29 @ Glendora Continental from 7-10 PM
Sundays - August 12 and 26 @ Lucky Baldwin's Old Town Pasadena from 5-8 PM
Please remember to call and verify all info. before making plans. Everything is subject to change. This is show biz, after all...
Hope to see you out & about,
SierraMadreSue
sierramadresue@yahoo.com
Listen for Life to present concerts on Peace Day
Listen for Life, an organization created for the preservation and advancement of musical culture around the globe, is honored to brings its innovative energy and world-renowned musicians to Southern California to celebrate this year’s U.N. International Peace Day. A relationship which began three years ago between the U.N. organizations in Geneva and Listen for Life to create special music events that would raise awareness of U.N. International Peace Day, has blossomed each year.
This year’s offerings in Southern California are the latest of a string of performances
Listen for Life has produced, and continues the momentum of successful 2010 and 2011 Peace Day concerts in Bosnia, Croatia, the UK, Kenya, as well as the United States. Beginning September 21 Listen for Life will present four cross-cultural events at four unique venues throughout the LA-metro area. Currently, scheduled Peace Day events will take place at the following venues: the kickoff event will take place at the renowned World Cup Soccer Center of Mission Viejo on Sept 21, followed by Point Fermin Park, San Pedro, overlooking the Pacific ocean on Sept 23, followed by the stunning Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood (Sept 27) and rounding out the festival at the Ramona Bowl’s natural amphitheater in Hemet, CA on Sept 29th.
Performers at the Peace Day-inspired events include past Emmy, Oscar and Grammy award winners and represent master-musicians of nine world cultures, performing on a total of seventeen unique instruments. Plus, it marks the debut of the Listen for Life All-Star Band. The band will feature members of many other well-known bands performing together for the first time.
These world-renowned musicians are scheduled to appear at the Peace Day events:
Van-Anh Vanessa Vo (dan Bau, dan Tranh, Trung) [Vietnam]
Ashwin Batish (sitar) and
Keshav Batish(tabla) [India]
Winnie Wong (guzheng) [China]
Faisal Zedan (percussion) [Syria]
Naser Musa (oud) [Palestine]
Rumen Sali Shopov (tambura) [Bulgaria]
Diana Rowan (harp) [Celtic/Eastern Europe]
Ricardo Garcia (voice) [Latino]
Donna Stoering (piano) [Western Classical]
Sonja Bruzauskas (voice)
Debut of Listen for Life’s All-Star Blues Band:
Teddy Andreadis (keys,harmonica) [Guns N' Roses, Carole King, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley]
Butch Taylor (keys) [Dave Matthews Band]
James East (bass) [Eric Clapton, Lionel Richie, Sergio Mendes]
Ant Glynne (guitar) [Asia, Albert Collins ,Rick Wakeman]
Andy Andrus (guitar) [Billy Preston, John Lee Hooker, Greg Douglass]
Joe Manno (drums) [the band Norway]
The Four Peace Day Musicfest Locations and their addresses/times:
World Cup Soccer Center in Mission Viejo Friday September 21st, 5:30pm (PT) onward
World Cup Soccer Center, 27301 La Paz Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Point Fermin Park in San Pedro, LA County, Sunday September 23rd, 2pm (PT) onward
Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731
Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood, Thursday September 27th, 7pm (PT)
Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood, CA 90068
Ramona Bowl Amphitheater in Hemet, Saturday September 29th, 7pm (PT)
Ramona Bowl Amphitheater, 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet, CA 92544
The events are currently being sponsored by Travels with Music and music instrument manufacturer, REMO, with additional sponsorships currently being pursued. For all information about the Listen for Life Music Fest go to www.listenforlife.org/peaceday or call 510-540-8136.
This year’s offerings in Southern California are the latest of a string of performances
Listen for Life has produced, and continues the momentum of successful 2010 and 2011 Peace Day concerts in Bosnia, Croatia, the UK, Kenya, as well as the United States. Beginning September 21 Listen for Life will present four cross-cultural events at four unique venues throughout the LA-metro area. Currently, scheduled Peace Day events will take place at the following venues: the kickoff event will take place at the renowned World Cup Soccer Center of Mission Viejo on Sept 21, followed by Point Fermin Park, San Pedro, overlooking the Pacific ocean on Sept 23, followed by the stunning Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood (Sept 27) and rounding out the festival at the Ramona Bowl’s natural amphitheater in Hemet, CA on Sept 29th.
Performers at the Peace Day-inspired events include past Emmy, Oscar and Grammy award winners and represent master-musicians of nine world cultures, performing on a total of seventeen unique instruments. Plus, it marks the debut of the Listen for Life All-Star Band. The band will feature members of many other well-known bands performing together for the first time.
These world-renowned musicians are scheduled to appear at the Peace Day events:
Van-Anh Vanessa Vo (dan Bau, dan Tranh, Trung) [Vietnam]
Ashwin Batish (sitar) and
Keshav Batish(tabla) [India]
Winnie Wong (guzheng) [China]
Faisal Zedan (percussion) [Syria]
Naser Musa (oud) [Palestine]
Rumen Sali Shopov (tambura) [Bulgaria]
Diana Rowan (harp) [Celtic/Eastern Europe]
Ricardo Garcia (voice) [Latino]
Donna Stoering (piano) [Western Classical]
Sonja Bruzauskas (voice)
Debut of Listen for Life’s All-Star Blues Band:
Teddy Andreadis (keys,harmonica) [Guns N' Roses, Carole King, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley]
Butch Taylor (keys) [Dave Matthews Band]
James East (bass) [Eric Clapton, Lionel Richie, Sergio Mendes]
Ant Glynne (guitar) [Asia, Albert Collins ,Rick Wakeman]
Andy Andrus (guitar) [Billy Preston, John Lee Hooker, Greg Douglass]
Joe Manno (drums) [the band Norway]
The Four Peace Day Musicfest Locations and their addresses/times:
World Cup Soccer Center in Mission Viejo Friday September 21st, 5:30pm (PT) onward
World Cup Soccer Center, 27301 La Paz Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Point Fermin Park in San Pedro, LA County, Sunday September 23rd, 2pm (PT) onward
Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731
Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood, Thursday September 27th, 7pm (PT)
Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood, CA 90068
Ramona Bowl Amphitheater in Hemet, Saturday September 29th, 7pm (PT)
Ramona Bowl Amphitheater, 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet, CA 92544
The events are currently being sponsored by Travels with Music and music instrument manufacturer, REMO, with additional sponsorships currently being pursued. For all information about the Listen for Life Music Fest go to www.listenforlife.org/peaceday or call 510-540-8136.
Yellowcard to release album and tour
With just two weeks before the release of their much anticipated new album SOUTHERN AIR on August 14, 2012, the building buzz surrounding YELLOWCARD keeps getting louder and keeps spreading out wider. On Monday, July 30, 2012, MTV’s BUZZWORTHY will be premiering the track “HERE I AM ALIVE” worldwide exclusively for 24 hours and can be streamed here: http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2012/07/30/yellowcard-here-i-am-alive-song/.
The first official single from the album, “Here I Am Alive” was co-written with Patrick Stump and features guest vocals from Tay Jardine (We Are the In Crowd). In addition, the band has news on their touring plans. “Finally, we can announce our Fall 2012 US Tour,” said the band in a statement. “We will be on the road playing new songs from Southern Air with two bands we love, The Wonder Years and We Are the In Crowd!” The tour kicks off on November 2nd in Las Vegas and circles the US and wrapping up in San Diego on December 2nd (tour dates below).
Yellowcard will be offering a presale that begins on July 30th at 11am (local times) and package details can be found at http://goo.gl/Mgsfv. Tickets will be available to the public beginning August 2nd.
Yellowcard is Ryan Key (vocals/guitar), Sean Mackin (violin), Longineu (“LP”) Parsons (drums), Ryan Mendez (guitar) and Josh Portman (bass). Southern Air was produced by Neal Avron and features guest vocals from Alex Gaskarth (All Time Low), Cassadee Pope (Hey Monday), and Tay Jardine (We Are The In Crowd). It will be released via Hopeless Records on August 14, 2012.
Yellowcard On Tour
Nov 2 Las Vegas, NV Hard Rock Hotel & Casino @ Vinyl
Nov 3 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues - LA
Nov 5 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theatre
Nov 6 Dallas, TX House of Blues
Nov 7 Austin, TX Emo’s East
Nov 9 Tampa, FL Jannus Live!
Nov 10 Orlando, FL House of Blues, Orlando
Nov 12 Atlanta, GA Masquerade
Nov 13 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore Charlotte
Nov 15 Baltimore, MD Ram’s Head Live
Nov 16 Philadelphia, PA The Electric Factory
Nov 17 New York, NY Best Buy Theatre
Nov 18 Boston, MA House of Blues
Nov 20 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
Nov 21 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
Nov 23 Chicago, IL House of Blues
Nov 24 Chicago, IL House of Blues
Nov 25 Sauget, IL Pop’s
Nov 27 Denver, CO The Summit Music Hall
Nov 28 Salt Lake City, UT The Complex, Rockwell
Nov 30 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
Dec 1 Anaheim, CA House of Blues
Dec 2 San Diego, CA House Of Blues
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www.twitter.com/yellowcard
www.HopelessRecords.com
The first official single from the album, “Here I Am Alive” was co-written with Patrick Stump and features guest vocals from Tay Jardine (We Are the In Crowd). In addition, the band has news on their touring plans. “Finally, we can announce our Fall 2012 US Tour,” said the band in a statement. “We will be on the road playing new songs from Southern Air with two bands we love, The Wonder Years and We Are the In Crowd!” The tour kicks off on November 2nd in Las Vegas and circles the US and wrapping up in San Diego on December 2nd (tour dates below).
Yellowcard will be offering a presale that begins on July 30th at 11am (local times) and package details can be found at http://goo.gl/Mgsfv. Tickets will be available to the public beginning August 2nd.
Yellowcard is Ryan Key (vocals/guitar), Sean Mackin (violin), Longineu (“LP”) Parsons (drums), Ryan Mendez (guitar) and Josh Portman (bass). Southern Air was produced by Neal Avron and features guest vocals from Alex Gaskarth (All Time Low), Cassadee Pope (Hey Monday), and Tay Jardine (We Are The In Crowd). It will be released via Hopeless Records on August 14, 2012.
Yellowcard On Tour
Nov 2 Las Vegas, NV Hard Rock Hotel & Casino @ Vinyl
Nov 3 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues - LA
Nov 5 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theatre
Nov 6 Dallas, TX House of Blues
Nov 7 Austin, TX Emo’s East
Nov 9 Tampa, FL Jannus Live!
Nov 10 Orlando, FL House of Blues, Orlando
Nov 12 Atlanta, GA Masquerade
Nov 13 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore Charlotte
Nov 15 Baltimore, MD Ram’s Head Live
Nov 16 Philadelphia, PA The Electric Factory
Nov 17 New York, NY Best Buy Theatre
Nov 18 Boston, MA House of Blues
Nov 20 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
Nov 21 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
Nov 23 Chicago, IL House of Blues
Nov 24 Chicago, IL House of Blues
Nov 25 Sauget, IL Pop’s
Nov 27 Denver, CO The Summit Music Hall
Nov 28 Salt Lake City, UT The Complex, Rockwell
Nov 30 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
Dec 1 Anaheim, CA House of Blues
Dec 2 San Diego, CA House Of Blues
www.yellowcardrock.com
www.facebook.com/yellowcard
www.twitter.com/yellowcard
www.HopelessRecords.com
Jason Cruz & Howl releases debut EP
Americana/Folk/Alt-Country quartet JASON CRUZ AND HOWL is releasing its debut EP LoungeCore on Friday July 27, 2012 via Echotone Records. “I released this on my own label because I’ve been doing this long enough to understand the business,” comments the Strung Out frontman Jason Cruz about his decision to go DIY for his first solo outing. “This is 2012 and ANYTHING is possible in this sometimes upside down business. The young naïve musician has to grow up and go away. Why not take control and do things your own way? If you use your imagination and be patient and hard working, there are no limits.”
A departure from the punk sensibilities that his other band Strung Out embraces, LoungeCore thrusts Cruz into a more organic and Americana-based unit. “Why start another band that sounds the same as what you’re already doing,” he explains. “Strung Out has fulfilled a big part of me, but at the same time left a big creative void. With this project both bands will now be stronger. Anyone that knows anything about me knows I’m always going to push for the path less traveled and that to me is what makes both bands unique.”
Filled with songs that harken dusty spaghetti westerns (“Blue Jesus”), outlaw punk ("When They Finally Get Me”) and driving Americana (“The Lonesome Grave of Celia Browne”), LoungeCore is a whole different side of Cruz. “This record is going to trip people out because it doesn’t sound like anything people would expect from me, so in a way it’s kind of an outlaw record”, laughs Cruz. “When I say that Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, or George Jones fueled the last Strung Out album, this all makes sense. Expanding your musical scope can only strengthen the integrity of your foundation and keep you original.”
Recognizing the strength and honesty of this EP, American Songwriter premiered the opening track “Blue Jesus”, which can be heard here: http://www.americansongwriter.com/2012/07/song-premiere-jason-cruz-and-the-howl-blue-jesus/.
In celebration of release day, RCRD_LBL is featuring the song about Charles Manson’s trippy hangout spot “Spahn Ranch” as a free download which can be downloaded here: http://rcrdlbl.com/2012/07/27/download_jason_cruz_and_the_howl_spahn_ranch.
“Along with myself, everyone in the band has come from a punk background,” says Cruz about his backing band Howl. “We all have very artistic sensibilities and believe in pushing boundaries. Jason Cruz And Howl features lead vocalist Jason Cruz of Strung Out (guitar, vocals), Buddy Darling of The Darlings (guitar, vocals), Chris Stein of Saccharine Trust (bass), and Nick DiBiasi of Neo Geo (drums). The band is currently planning a Fall tour.
Pre-Order Packages
http://www.kingsroadmerch.com/jason-cruz-and-howl/
Connect
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A departure from the punk sensibilities that his other band Strung Out embraces, LoungeCore thrusts Cruz into a more organic and Americana-based unit. “Why start another band that sounds the same as what you’re already doing,” he explains. “Strung Out has fulfilled a big part of me, but at the same time left a big creative void. With this project both bands will now be stronger. Anyone that knows anything about me knows I’m always going to push for the path less traveled and that to me is what makes both bands unique.”
Filled with songs that harken dusty spaghetti westerns (“Blue Jesus”), outlaw punk ("When They Finally Get Me”) and driving Americana (“The Lonesome Grave of Celia Browne”), LoungeCore is a whole different side of Cruz. “This record is going to trip people out because it doesn’t sound like anything people would expect from me, so in a way it’s kind of an outlaw record”, laughs Cruz. “When I say that Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, or George Jones fueled the last Strung Out album, this all makes sense. Expanding your musical scope can only strengthen the integrity of your foundation and keep you original.”
Recognizing the strength and honesty of this EP, American Songwriter premiered the opening track “Blue Jesus”, which can be heard here: http://www.americansongwriter.com/2012/07/song-premiere-jason-cruz-and-the-howl-blue-jesus/.
In celebration of release day, RCRD_LBL is featuring the song about Charles Manson’s trippy hangout spot “Spahn Ranch” as a free download which can be downloaded here: http://rcrdlbl.com/2012/07/27/download_jason_cruz_and_the_howl_spahn_ranch.
“Along with myself, everyone in the band has come from a punk background,” says Cruz about his backing band Howl. “We all have very artistic sensibilities and believe in pushing boundaries. Jason Cruz And Howl features lead vocalist Jason Cruz of Strung Out (guitar, vocals), Buddy Darling of The Darlings (guitar, vocals), Chris Stein of Saccharine Trust (bass), and Nick DiBiasi of Neo Geo (drums). The band is currently planning a Fall tour.
Pre-Order Packages
http://www.kingsroadmerch.com/jason-cruz-and-howl/
Connect
http://www.facebook.com/JASONCRUZANDHOWL
SIP-tember cocktail challenge in Pasadena Aug. 15-Sept. 27
On Thursday, August 2nd Pasadena Chamber Unveils Competitors in First SIP-tember Cocktail Bracket Challenge
64 drinks will vie to be named the favorite during six-week cocktail bracket challenge at restaurants and lounges throughout Pasadena
Pasadena, CA- Patrons get to decide which cocktail is Pasadena’s favorite during SIP-tember: a celebration of the cocktail in Pasadena. From August 15th through September 27th, local restaurants will serve cocktails that will be paired against each other in a competition. 64 cocktails, ranging from drinks specially concocted for the competition to margaritas and sangria, will begin the competition that will last six weeks and culminate in a live taste-off of the four drinks that win their bracket.
Brackets will be unveiled on the Pasadena Restaurant Week website on Monday, August 6th at 2pm. Which drinks will be paired against each other in competition? Will Market on Holly’s Bellini go head-to-head with Ix-Tapa’s La Revolucion? Will a/k/a: an American Bistro’s Bistro Bullet face off against Magnolia on Lake’s Vinnie Chase? Will Vertical Wine Bistro’s Lolita challenge the vintage Broad Street Hurricane at Ruth’s Chris Steak House? Will Toro Sushi’s Finding Nemo battle The StillRoom’s Fit ‘n Fabulous? The 64 cocktails competing in 32 brackets will be available for viewing at the Pasadena Restaurant Week website at www.pasadenarestaurantweek.comon Monday, August 6th.
The first challenge will take place over two weeks and pit 32 pairs of cocktails against each other. Each week following the winners will be paired head-to-head with another winning cocktail until, on September 27th, the four finalists will be matched in a live tasting at Paseo Colorado to determine Pasadena’s favorite cocktail. Voting in the cocktail bracket challenge goes live on Wednesday, August 15th.
For SIP-tember, lounges and restaurants have entered specialty cocktails, traditional drinks, margaritas, sangrias, and all manner of mixed drink. Those taking part in SIP-tember and the Citywide Julia Child Cocktail Party include Magnolia Lounge, Vertical Wine Bistro, Sushi Roku, California Pizza Kitchen, El Portal Restaurant, Bar 1886 at the Raymond, the Tap Room at the Langham Huntington Hotel, ix-tapa, New York Deli, The Market on Holly, Villa Sorriso, POP Champagne and Dessert Bar, Bar Celona, El Cholo, Toro Sushi Bar Lounge, 300 Pasadena, Green Street Restaurant, Gale’s and a/k/a: an American Bistro.
Complete participant and cocktail information will be posted at www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com.
SIP-tember kicks off with a citywide cocktail party to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of America’s first celebrity chef and Pasadena’s own Julia Child. The Julia Child Pasadena Cocktail Party on August 15th will take place in restaurants all over Pasadena, culminating in a citywide happy birthday toast at 7:00pm. Patrons will be encouraged to dress for a 1950s, 1960s or 1970s era cocktail party. Come out and celebrate the pioneer of Pasadena’s culinary claim to fame. Toro Sushi Bar Lounge and 300 Pasadena will host Julia Child costume contests with winners receiving delicious and fun prizes.
64 drinks will vie to be named the favorite during six-week cocktail bracket challenge at restaurants and lounges throughout Pasadena
Pasadena, CA- Patrons get to decide which cocktail is Pasadena’s favorite during SIP-tember: a celebration of the cocktail in Pasadena. From August 15th through September 27th, local restaurants will serve cocktails that will be paired against each other in a competition. 64 cocktails, ranging from drinks specially concocted for the competition to margaritas and sangria, will begin the competition that will last six weeks and culminate in a live taste-off of the four drinks that win their bracket.
Brackets will be unveiled on the Pasadena Restaurant Week website on Monday, August 6th at 2pm. Which drinks will be paired against each other in competition? Will Market on Holly’s Bellini go head-to-head with Ix-Tapa’s La Revolucion? Will a/k/a: an American Bistro’s Bistro Bullet face off against Magnolia on Lake’s Vinnie Chase? Will Vertical Wine Bistro’s Lolita challenge the vintage Broad Street Hurricane at Ruth’s Chris Steak House? Will Toro Sushi’s Finding Nemo battle The StillRoom’s Fit ‘n Fabulous? The 64 cocktails competing in 32 brackets will be available for viewing at the Pasadena Restaurant Week website at www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com
The first challenge will take place over two weeks and pit 32 pairs of cocktails against each other. Each week following the winners will be paired head-to-head with another winning cocktail until, on September 27th, the four finalists will be matched in a live tasting at Paseo Colorado to determine Pasadena’s favorite cocktail. Voting in the cocktail bracket challenge goes live on Wednesday, August 15th.
For SIP-tember, lounges and restaurants have entered specialty cocktails, traditional drinks, margaritas, sangrias, and all manner of mixed drink. Those taking part in SIP-tember and the Citywide Julia Child Cocktail Party include Magnolia Lounge, Vertical Wine Bistro, Sushi Roku, California Pizza Kitchen, El Portal Restaurant, Bar 1886 at the Raymond, the Tap Room at the Langham Huntington Hotel, ix-tapa, New York Deli, The Market on Holly, Villa Sorriso, POP Champagne and Dessert Bar, Bar Celona, El Cholo, Toro Sushi Bar Lounge, 300 Pasadena, Green Street Restaurant, Gale’s and a/k/a: an American Bistro.
Complete participant and cocktail information will be posted at www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com
SIP-tember kicks off with a citywide cocktail party to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of America’s first celebrity chef and Pasadena’s own Julia Child. The Julia Child Pasadena Cocktail Party on August 15th will take place in restaurants all over Pasadena, culminating in a citywide happy birthday toast at 7:00pm. Patrons will be encouraged to dress for a 1950s, 1960s or 1970s era cocktail party. Come out and celebrate the pioneer of Pasadena’s culinary claim to fame. Toro Sushi Bar Lounge and 300 Pasadena will host Julia Child costume contests with winners receiving delicious and fun prizes.
Agent Ribbons to release new album
Agent Ribbons isn't just a band--it's a tree house club of post-feminist dreamers trying to find their place in the scheme of things, like a hand-sewn and lovingly-crafted garment in a modern, disposable world. Listening to everything from Eartha Kitt to the Velvet Underground and taking notes from bands like the Shaggs, the Boswell Sisters and the Zombies, they miraculously reconcile seemingly-unrelated genres, sounding something like Girls in the Garage doing the Three Penny Opera. Waxing sentimental over the eerie beauty of all things lost to time, the emphasis is undoubtedly in the lyrics, which favor clever turns of phrase and occasional humor, but never at the expense of the melodic integrity of their catchy, memorable songs.
Originally hailing from the shanty-Victorian streets of downtown Sacramento, Agent Ribbons moved to Austin, TX in 2010, their new home base when they aren't traveling the world and jamming econo. After a brief expansion to a 3 piece for the recording of their second album that year, the band quickly returned to their original two-piece lineup of Natalie Ribbons: Guitar & Vocals and Lauren Ribbons: Drums & Vocals. All the better to catch crowds off-guard with their live rawness, with the band bringing both an honest minimalism and unapologetic theatricality to their live shows.
Since 2007 and the self-release of their first album, On Time Travel and Romance, the band has toured the U.S. more times than they can remember. Some of those tours were with big national acts like Camera Obscura, Cake, Detroit Cobras and Girl in a Coma, and the rest were done vigilante-style in a Chevy Astro. And despite having been banned in the UK in 2008, they have an ever-increasing presence in Europe with numerous tours and releases via Spain's Acuarela Discos label under their belts.
The release of their second full length, Chateau Crone via Oakland's Antenna Farm records in late 2010 was a breakthrough for Agent Ribbons. Baroque string arrangements ran up against a garage pop sensibility for a cleverly melodic and unique sound that was praised by Vice for it's "impeccable taste" and by NPR as "Feel-good garage rock." Bust magazine gushed that "Agent Ribbons is the band of your dreams...a truckload of genius harmonies and a lead singer with a voice that could call down the ghost of Johnny Ray." 2011 saw numerous high-profile TV and movie placements for songs from the album, including the shows Vampire Diaries, Revenge, and Cougartown.
Flash forward to 2012, and the band has a new EP, Let Them Talk, as a teaser to a third full-length LP, coming in 2013. Let Them Talk is a return to the band's rawer early recordings, with classic Spector-esque stacked girl-group harmonies balancing on top of a raucous rock foundation. Standout track Family Haircut rides a complex and dark minor key melody before riding out on a triumphant harmony line, while the nonchalant opening line of Let Them Talk ("I wanted to keep your baby but I couldn't look away from the thing that held my gaze") shows the band hasn't lost their taste for black humor.
Let Them Talk releases on September 11th 2012 via Antenna Farm Records as a 5 song digital EP and limited run 3 song 7" featuring a bonus cut not on the digital version. Cassette fans can also find the songs via Portland's Cassingle And Loving It, who are releasing the EP under the title Family Haircut in an instantly collectable run of 300 cassettes.
Originally hailing from the shanty-Victorian streets of downtown Sacramento, Agent Ribbons moved to Austin, TX in 2010, their new home base when they aren't traveling the world and jamming econo. After a brief expansion to a 3 piece for the recording of their second album that year, the band quickly returned to their original two-piece lineup of Natalie Ribbons: Guitar & Vocals and Lauren Ribbons: Drums & Vocals. All the better to catch crowds off-guard with their live rawness, with the band bringing both an honest minimalism and unapologetic theatricality to their live shows.
Since 2007 and the self-release of their first album, On Time Travel and Romance, the band has toured the U.S. more times than they can remember. Some of those tours were with big national acts like Camera Obscura, Cake, Detroit Cobras and Girl in a Coma, and the rest were done vigilante-style in a Chevy Astro. And despite having been banned in the UK in 2008, they have an ever-increasing presence in Europe with numerous tours and releases via Spain's Acuarela Discos label under their belts.
The release of their second full length, Chateau Crone via Oakland's Antenna Farm records in late 2010 was a breakthrough for Agent Ribbons. Baroque string arrangements ran up against a garage pop sensibility for a cleverly melodic and unique sound that was praised by Vice for it's "impeccable taste" and by NPR as "Feel-good garage rock." Bust magazine gushed that "Agent Ribbons is the band of your dreams...a truckload of genius harmonies and a lead singer with a voice that could call down the ghost of Johnny Ray." 2011 saw numerous high-profile TV and movie placements for songs from the album, including the shows Vampire Diaries, Revenge, and Cougartown.
Flash forward to 2012, and the band has a new EP, Let Them Talk, as a teaser to a third full-length LP, coming in 2013. Let Them Talk is a return to the band's rawer early recordings, with classic Spector-esque stacked girl-group harmonies balancing on top of a raucous rock foundation. Standout track Family Haircut rides a complex and dark minor key melody before riding out on a triumphant harmony line, while the nonchalant opening line of Let Them Talk ("I wanted to keep your baby but I couldn't look away from the thing that held my gaze") shows the band hasn't lost their taste for black humor.
Let Them Talk releases on September 11th 2012 via Antenna Farm Records as a 5 song digital EP and limited run 3 song 7" featuring a bonus cut not on the digital version. Cassette fans can also find the songs via Portland's Cassingle And Loving It, who are releasing the EP under the title Family Haircut in an instantly collectable run of 300 cassettes.
Punk Raqs, belly dance on the dark side, in Redlands Aug. 4
WHAT? PUNK RAQS.... bellydance on the Dark Side
WHEN: SAT. AUG. 4 WORKSHOP 3:00-4:30 DANCING ON THE EDGE: 5-9PM
WHERE: MASONIC TEMPLE, 131 CAJON, REDLANDS (USE ORANGE AV EXIT FROM 10 FWY, ORANGE BECOME CAJON JUST SOUTH OF FWY)
WHO: 18 AND OVER, PLEASE (music lyrics a bit rough)
HOW: CHECK IN ON MECDA INLAND EMPIRE FACEBOOK PAGE, http://www.facebook.com/events/240688919341678/ OR AT EVENTBRITE
Admission: $10 (Mecda Members WITH THEIR CARD: just $5) CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR (use eventbrite by Aug 3 if you need to use credit)
DANCE? Check in with http://www.facebook.com/events/240688919341678/#!/jmw.hanlon (might be a spot left, just try)
WORKSHOP: The Popping Princess Edenia has a kick-ass workshop .....POP, TICK, HIT DRILLZZ WITH EDENIA!
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Popping is centered around the technique of popping (or hitting), which means to quickly contract and relax muscles to create a jerking effect in the body. Stronger pops normally involve popping both the lower and upper body together. Edenia is going to show you some of her personal drills that you can mix with Belly dance. We will start with an upper body warm up, then we will begin popping drills such as arm pops, leg pops, chest pops..'..and add in Belly dance drills also! Combos will be taught. Some belly dance experience is required this is an all Levels workshop bring dance shoes or socks. Get ready to sweat.
WHY???? BECAUSE YOU WANT TO 'GET DOWN' WITH YOUR BAD SELF ( or at least watch others explore their Dark Side ).
WHEN: SAT. AUG. 4 WORKSHOP 3:00-4:30 DANCING ON THE EDGE: 5-9PM
WHERE: MASONIC TEMPLE, 131 CAJON, REDLANDS (USE ORANGE AV EXIT FROM 10 FWY, ORANGE BECOME CAJON JUST SOUTH OF FWY)
WHO: 18 AND OVER, PLEASE (music lyrics a bit rough)
HOW: CHECK IN ON MECDA INLAND EMPIRE FACEBOOK PAGE, http://www.facebook.com/events/240688919341678/ OR AT EVENTBRITE
Admission: $10 (Mecda Members WITH THEIR CARD: just $5) CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR (use eventbrite by Aug 3 if you need to use credit)
DANCE? Check in with http://www.facebook.com/events/240688919341678/#!/jmw.hanlon (might be a spot left, just try)
WORKSHOP: The Popping Princess Edenia has a kick-ass workshop .....POP, TICK, HIT DRILLZZ WITH EDENIA!
.....
Popping is centered around the technique of popping (or hitting), which means to quickly contract and relax muscles to create a jerking effect in the body. Stronger pops normally involve popping both the lower and upper body together. Edenia is going to show you some of her personal drills that you can mix with Belly dance. We will start with an upper body warm up, then we will begin popping drills such as arm pops, leg pops, chest pops..'..and add in Belly dance drills also! Combos will be taught. Some belly dance experience is required this is an all Levels workshop bring dance shoes or socks. Get ready to sweat.
WHY???? BECAUSE YOU WANT TO 'GET DOWN' WITH YOUR BAD SELF ( or at least watch others explore their Dark Side ).
Reel Big Fish to release album and on tour
On July 31st, 2012 Reel Big Fish release their 7th studio album, Candy Coated Fury (Rock Ridge Music), an inspired and infectiously catchy return to the hyperkinetic ska and biting wit of the band’s beloved early albums. “This album is a lot like our first two albums. It's got a lot of the same intensity, frantic energy in the music, and the same sarcastic sense of humor. I think these are the fastest songs we've done since those albums,” Aaron Barrett, founding vocalist, guitarist, and principal songwriter says. “We're finally just doing what Reel Big Fish does best, and that's what we did on those first two albums.”
The Huntington Beach, California ska band first gained mainstream recognition in 1997 with the high-velocity hooks and barbed humor of the hit "Sell Out.” That song became a staple of 1990s modern rock radio and a MTV favorite, propelling RBF’s sophomore album, Turn the Radio Off (Mojo Records, 1996), up the Top 100 and onto gold sales status. RBF also garnered widespread exposure appearing as the halftime band in the 1998 David Zucker comedy BASEketball. Alongside contemporaries like No Doubt, Sublime, Goldfinger, and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, RBF was at the vanguard of the third wave of ska, reinvigorating the genre by incorporating spastic live shows, playfully puerile humor, ironic covers, and metallic shards into the mix.
“Candy coated fury pretty much describes what Reel Big Fish does,” Barrett says of the significance of the new album’s title. “It’s hateful, mean, sarcastic, and, sometimes sad lyrics, over happy, wacky, silly, joyous, fast music that makes you want to dance. This album is mostly love songs, but bitter, angry, hateful love songs. Just about everybody knows what it's like to be in a bad relationship. These songs could be sung by a 15 year old about his first love-gone-wrong, or by a 55 year old about a bitter divorce after 30 years. They’re bad-relationship songs that everybody can relate to.”
Candy Coated Fury is Reel Big Fish’s first album of newly recorded original material in five years. Overall, it’s the seventh in the band’s twenty year history, and it feels as vital and vitriolic as RBF’s foundational releases. The record opens with the huge sing-along vocal, balmy horns, and hyperactive ska groove of “Everyone Else Is An Asshole.” The track is an exceptional distillation of Reel Big Fish’s classic euphorically-juvenile ska punk. The stately arena riffs in “I Dare You To Break My Heart” reference cock rock, new wave, and soul without sacrificing one iota of RBF’s signature simmering skank.
“I listen to the Darkness a lot; it was only a matter of time till I wrote a song like this! I can't really sing as high as that guy so this song sounds more like Kiss, if Kiss was a Motown band that played ska,” Barrett says, detailing the song’s diverse stylistic touchstones.
The anthemic “I Know You Too Well To Like You Anymore” features some of Barrett’s finest cutely cruel lyrics. “I think that is an amazing bad-relationship song,” he laughs. “I really captured the hateful love of two people who were once madly in love, but have been together so long, they can't stand the sight of each other anymore but still say ‘they drive me crazy, and I hate this and this about them, but I love them.’" No RBF album would be complete without playfully irreverent 1980s covers. The band rounds things out ska-ifying the Wonderstuff’s “Don’t Let Me Down Gently” and When In Rome’s “The Promise.”
In 1995 Reel Big Fish recorded and self-released its debut album, Everything Sucks. The record became a word-of-mouth hit in ska, punk, and college circles, which gave the band enough leverage to sign with the indie label Mojo Records. The label’s president, Jay Rifkin, and former Oingo Boingo bassist, John Avila, produced RBF’s sophomore career-making album Turn the Radio Off. The band hit the road and, over the years, have built a rabid cult-like fanbase through touring and releasing modern underground classics like Why Do They Rock So Hard (Mojo 1998), the gloriously tongue-in-cheek covers album Fame, Fortune and Fornication(Rock Ridge Music 2009), and SKAcoustic (Rock Ridge Music 2011), a 22-song collection of re-recorded hits and classic fan favorites done acoustically.
Reel Big Fish continues to tour non-stop, playing over 250 shows a year to thousands of loyal fans all over the world, gaining more and more underground popularity as the ska scene continues to flourish. “There are thousands of ska bands and ska fans all over the world. Everywhere we go we meet so many people that are just getting into ska and starting bands. It’s very flattering to hear that we are one of the bands that have inspired them. As a ska band that has been around for 20 years, it's amazing to see that we're still packing concert venues all over the world. We feel very lucky to still be able to be doing what we're doing after all this time.”
Upcoming shows:
07/27/12 – House of Blues – Las Vegas, NV (w/Big D and the Kids Table, Suburban Legends, the Maxies)
7/28/12 – The Grove of Anaheim – Anaheim, CA (w/Big D and the Kids Table, Suburban Legends, the Maxies)
August 2nd – Viviero, Spain – Ressurection Festival
August 4th – Yantar, Russia (near Anapa) – Kubana Festival
August 6th – Brighton, UK – Concorde 2 (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 7th – Gloucester, UK – Guildhall (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 8th – Newquay, UK – Boardmasters Beach Sessions
August 9th – Poole, UK – Mr Kyps (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 10th – Coleford, UK – Boomtown Festival
August 11th – Ulft, Holland – Huntenpop
August 12th – Folkstone, UK – Quarterhouse-Folkstone Skabour Festival
August 13th – Southend, UK – Chinnerys (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 14th – Colchester, UK – Arts Centre (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 15th – Stoke, UK – Sugarmill (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 16th– Coventry, UK – Kasbah (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles
August 17th – Milton Keynes, UK – @ Northampton Roadmender (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 18th – Oxford, UK – Oxford O2 Academy2 (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 19th – Ottery Devon, UK – Beautiful Days Festival
www.-reel-big-fish.com
www.facebook.com/ReelBigFish
http://www.rockridgemusic.com
The Huntington Beach, California ska band first gained mainstream recognition in 1997 with the high-velocity hooks and barbed humor of the hit "Sell Out.” That song became a staple of 1990s modern rock radio and a MTV favorite, propelling RBF’s sophomore album, Turn the Radio Off (Mojo Records, 1996), up the Top 100 and onto gold sales status. RBF also garnered widespread exposure appearing as the halftime band in the 1998 David Zucker comedy BASEketball. Alongside contemporaries like No Doubt, Sublime, Goldfinger, and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, RBF was at the vanguard of the third wave of ska, reinvigorating the genre by incorporating spastic live shows, playfully puerile humor, ironic covers, and metallic shards into the mix.
“Candy coated fury pretty much describes what Reel Big Fish does,” Barrett says of the significance of the new album’s title. “It’s hateful, mean, sarcastic, and, sometimes sad lyrics, over happy, wacky, silly, joyous, fast music that makes you want to dance. This album is mostly love songs, but bitter, angry, hateful love songs. Just about everybody knows what it's like to be in a bad relationship. These songs could be sung by a 15 year old about his first love-gone-wrong, or by a 55 year old about a bitter divorce after 30 years. They’re bad-relationship songs that everybody can relate to.”
Candy Coated Fury is Reel Big Fish’s first album of newly recorded original material in five years. Overall, it’s the seventh in the band’s twenty year history, and it feels as vital and vitriolic as RBF’s foundational releases. The record opens with the huge sing-along vocal, balmy horns, and hyperactive ska groove of “Everyone Else Is An Asshole.” The track is an exceptional distillation of Reel Big Fish’s classic euphorically-juvenile ska punk. The stately arena riffs in “I Dare You To Break My Heart” reference cock rock, new wave, and soul without sacrificing one iota of RBF’s signature simmering skank.
“I listen to the Darkness a lot; it was only a matter of time till I wrote a song like this! I can't really sing as high as that guy so this song sounds more like Kiss, if Kiss was a Motown band that played ska,” Barrett says, detailing the song’s diverse stylistic touchstones.
The anthemic “I Know You Too Well To Like You Anymore” features some of Barrett’s finest cutely cruel lyrics. “I think that is an amazing bad-relationship song,” he laughs. “I really captured the hateful love of two people who were once madly in love, but have been together so long, they can't stand the sight of each other anymore but still say ‘they drive me crazy, and I hate this and this about them, but I love them.’" No RBF album would be complete without playfully irreverent 1980s covers. The band rounds things out ska-ifying the Wonderstuff’s “Don’t Let Me Down Gently” and When In Rome’s “The Promise.”
In 1995 Reel Big Fish recorded and self-released its debut album, Everything Sucks. The record became a word-of-mouth hit in ska, punk, and college circles, which gave the band enough leverage to sign with the indie label Mojo Records. The label’s president, Jay Rifkin, and former Oingo Boingo bassist, John Avila, produced RBF’s sophomore career-making album Turn the Radio Off. The band hit the road and, over the years, have built a rabid cult-like fanbase through touring and releasing modern underground classics like Why Do They Rock So Hard (Mojo 1998), the gloriously tongue-in-cheek covers album Fame, Fortune and Fornication(Rock Ridge Music 2009), and SKAcoustic (Rock Ridge Music 2011), a 22-song collection of re-recorded hits and classic fan favorites done acoustically.
Reel Big Fish continues to tour non-stop, playing over 250 shows a year to thousands of loyal fans all over the world, gaining more and more underground popularity as the ska scene continues to flourish. “There are thousands of ska bands and ska fans all over the world. Everywhere we go we meet so many people that are just getting into ska and starting bands. It’s very flattering to hear that we are one of the bands that have inspired them. As a ska band that has been around for 20 years, it's amazing to see that we're still packing concert venues all over the world. We feel very lucky to still be able to be doing what we're doing after all this time.”
Upcoming shows:
07/27/12 – House of Blues – Las Vegas, NV (w/Big D and the Kids Table, Suburban Legends, the Maxies)
7/28/12 – The Grove of Anaheim – Anaheim, CA (w/Big D and the Kids Table, Suburban Legends, the Maxies)
August 2nd – Viviero, Spain – Ressurection Festival
August 4th – Yantar, Russia (near Anapa) – Kubana Festival
August 6th – Brighton, UK – Concorde 2 (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 7th – Gloucester, UK – Guildhall (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 8th – Newquay, UK – Boardmasters Beach Sessions
August 9th – Poole, UK – Mr Kyps (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 10th – Coleford, UK – Boomtown Festival
August 11th – Ulft, Holland – Huntenpop
August 12th – Folkstone, UK – Quarterhouse-Folkstone Skabour Festival
August 13th – Southend, UK – Chinnerys (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 14th – Colchester, UK – Arts Centre (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 15th – Stoke, UK – Sugarmill (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 16th– Coventry, UK – Kasbah (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles
August 17th – Milton Keynes, UK – @ Northampton Roadmender (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 18th – Oxford, UK – Oxford O2 Academy2 (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 19th – Ottery Devon, UK – Beautiful Days Festival
www.-reel-big-fish.com
www.facebook.com/ReelBigFish
http://www.rockridgemusic.com
Reel Big Fish to release album and on tour
On July 31st, 2012 Reel Big Fish release their 7th studio album, Candy Coated Fury (Rock Ridge Music), an inspired and infectiously catchy return to the hyperkinetic ska and biting wit of the band’s beloved early albums. “This album is a lot like our first two albums. It's got a lot of the same intensity, frantic energy in the music, and the same sarcastic sense of humor. I think these are the fastest songs we've done since those albums,” Aaron Barrett, founding vocalist, guitarist, and principal songwriter says. “We're finally just doing what Reel Big Fish does best, and that's what we did on those first two albums.”
The Huntington Beach, California ska band first gained mainstream recognition in 1997 with the high-velocity hooks and barbed humor of the hit "Sell Out.” That song became a staple of 1990s modern rock radio and a MTV favorite, propelling RBF’s sophomore album, Turn the Radio Off (Mojo Records, 1996), up the Top 100 and onto gold sales status. RBF also garnered widespread exposure appearing as the halftime band in the 1998 David Zucker comedy BASEketball. Alongside contemporaries like No Doubt, Sublime, Goldfinger, and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, RBF was at the vanguard of the third wave of ska, reinvigorating the genre by incorporating spastic live shows, playfully puerile humor, ironic covers, and metallic shards into the mix.
“Candy coated fury pretty much describes what Reel Big Fish does,” Barrett says of the significance of the new album’s title. “It’s hateful, mean, sarcastic, and, sometimes sad lyrics, over happy, wacky, silly, joyous, fast music that makes you want to dance. This album is mostly love songs, but bitter, angry, hateful love songs. Just about everybody knows what it's like to be in a bad relationship. These songs could be sung by a 15 year old about his first love-gone-wrong, or by a 55 year old about a bitter divorce after 30 years. They’re bad-relationship songs that everybody can relate to.”
Candy Coated Fury is Reel Big Fish’s first album of newly recorded original material in five years. Overall, it’s the seventh in the band’s twenty year history, and it feels as vital and vitriolic as RBF’s foundational releases. The record opens with the huge sing-along vocal, balmy horns, and hyperactive ska groove of “Everyone Else Is An Asshole.” The track is an exceptional distillation of Reel Big Fish’s classic euphorically-juvenile ska punk. The stately arena riffs in “I Dare You To Break My Heart” reference cock rock, new wave, and soul without sacrificing one iota of RBF’s signature simmering skank.
“I listen to the Darkness a lot; it was only a matter of time till I wrote a song like this! I can't really sing as high as that guy so this song sounds more like Kiss, if Kiss was a Motown band that played ska,” Barrett says, detailing the song’s diverse stylistic touchstones.
The anthemic “I Know You Too Well To Like You Anymore” features some of Barrett’s finest cutely cruel lyrics. “I think that is an amazing bad-relationship song,” he laughs. “I really captured the hateful love of two people who were once madly in love, but have been together so long, they can't stand the sight of each other anymore but still say ‘they drive me crazy, and I hate this and this about them, but I love them.’" No RBF album would be complete without playfully irreverent 1980s covers. The band rounds things out ska-ifying the Wonderstuff’s “Don’t Let Me Down Gently” and When In Rome’s “The Promise.”
In 1995 Reel Big Fish recorded and self-released its debut album, Everything Sucks. The record became a word-of-mouth hit in ska, punk, and college circles, which gave the band enough leverage to sign with the indie label Mojo Records. The label’s president, Jay Rifkin, and former Oingo Boingo bassist, John Avila, produced RBF’s sophomore career-making album Turn the Radio Off. The band hit the road and, over the years, have built a rabid cult-like fanbase through touring and releasing modern underground classics like Why Do They Rock So Hard (Mojo 1998), the gloriously tongue-in-cheek covers album Fame, Fortune and Fornication(Rock Ridge Music 2009), and SKAcoustic (Rock Ridge Music 2011), a 22-song collection of re-recorded hits and classic fan favorites done acoustically.
Reel Big Fish continues to tour non-stop, playing over 250 shows a year to thousands of loyal fans all over the world, gaining more and more underground popularity as the ska scene continues to flourish. “There are thousands of ska bands and ska fans all over the world. Everywhere we go we meet so many people that are just getting into ska and starting bands. It’s very flattering to hear that we are one of the bands that have inspired them. As a ska band that has been around for 20 years, it's amazing to see that we're still packing concert venues all over the world. We feel very lucky to still be able to be doing what we're doing after all this time.”
Upcoming shows:
07/27/12 – House of Blues – Las Vegas, NV (w/Big D and the Kids Table, Suburban Legends, the Maxies)
7/28/12 – The Grove of Anaheim – Anaheim, CA (w/Big D and the Kids Table, Suburban Legends, the Maxies)
August 2nd – Viviero, Spain – Ressurection Festival
August 4th – Yantar, Russia (near Anapa) – Kubana Festival
August 6th – Brighton, UK – Concorde 2 (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 7th – Gloucester, UK – Guildhall (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 8th – Newquay, UK – Boardmasters Beach Sessions
August 9th – Poole, UK – Mr Kyps (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 10th – Coleford, UK – Boomtown Festival
August 11th – Ulft, Holland – Huntenpop
August 12th – Folkstone, UK – Quarterhouse-Folkstone Skabour Festival
August 13th – Southend, UK – Chinnerys (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 14th – Colchester, UK – Arts Centre (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 15th – Stoke, UK – Sugarmill (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 16th– Coventry, UK – Kasbah (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles
August 17th – Milton Keynes, UK – @ Northampton Roadmender (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 18th – Oxford, UK – Oxford O2 Academy2 (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 19th – Ottery Devon, UK – Beautiful Days Festival
www.-reel-big-fish.com
www.facebook.com/ReelBigFish
http://www.rockridgemusic.com
The Huntington Beach, California ska band first gained mainstream recognition in 1997 with the high-velocity hooks and barbed humor of the hit "Sell Out.” That song became a staple of 1990s modern rock radio and a MTV favorite, propelling RBF’s sophomore album, Turn the Radio Off (Mojo Records, 1996), up the Top 100 and onto gold sales status. RBF also garnered widespread exposure appearing as the halftime band in the 1998 David Zucker comedy BASEketball. Alongside contemporaries like No Doubt, Sublime, Goldfinger, and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, RBF was at the vanguard of the third wave of ska, reinvigorating the genre by incorporating spastic live shows, playfully puerile humor, ironic covers, and metallic shards into the mix.
“Candy coated fury pretty much describes what Reel Big Fish does,” Barrett says of the significance of the new album’s title. “It’s hateful, mean, sarcastic, and, sometimes sad lyrics, over happy, wacky, silly, joyous, fast music that makes you want to dance. This album is mostly love songs, but bitter, angry, hateful love songs. Just about everybody knows what it's like to be in a bad relationship. These songs could be sung by a 15 year old about his first love-gone-wrong, or by a 55 year old about a bitter divorce after 30 years. They’re bad-relationship songs that everybody can relate to.”
Candy Coated Fury is Reel Big Fish’s first album of newly recorded original material in five years. Overall, it’s the seventh in the band’s twenty year history, and it feels as vital and vitriolic as RBF’s foundational releases. The record opens with the huge sing-along vocal, balmy horns, and hyperactive ska groove of “Everyone Else Is An Asshole.” The track is an exceptional distillation of Reel Big Fish’s classic euphorically-juvenile ska punk. The stately arena riffs in “I Dare You To Break My Heart” reference cock rock, new wave, and soul without sacrificing one iota of RBF’s signature simmering skank.
“I listen to the Darkness a lot; it was only a matter of time till I wrote a song like this! I can't really sing as high as that guy so this song sounds more like Kiss, if Kiss was a Motown band that played ska,” Barrett says, detailing the song’s diverse stylistic touchstones.
The anthemic “I Know You Too Well To Like You Anymore” features some of Barrett’s finest cutely cruel lyrics. “I think that is an amazing bad-relationship song,” he laughs. “I really captured the hateful love of two people who were once madly in love, but have been together so long, they can't stand the sight of each other anymore but still say ‘they drive me crazy, and I hate this and this about them, but I love them.’" No RBF album would be complete without playfully irreverent 1980s covers. The band rounds things out ska-ifying the Wonderstuff’s “Don’t Let Me Down Gently” and When In Rome’s “The Promise.”
In 1995 Reel Big Fish recorded and self-released its debut album, Everything Sucks. The record became a word-of-mouth hit in ska, punk, and college circles, which gave the band enough leverage to sign with the indie label Mojo Records. The label’s president, Jay Rifkin, and former Oingo Boingo bassist, John Avila, produced RBF’s sophomore career-making album Turn the Radio Off. The band hit the road and, over the years, have built a rabid cult-like fanbase through touring and releasing modern underground classics like Why Do They Rock So Hard (Mojo 1998), the gloriously tongue-in-cheek covers album Fame, Fortune and Fornication(Rock Ridge Music 2009), and SKAcoustic (Rock Ridge Music 2011), a 22-song collection of re-recorded hits and classic fan favorites done acoustically.
Reel Big Fish continues to tour non-stop, playing over 250 shows a year to thousands of loyal fans all over the world, gaining more and more underground popularity as the ska scene continues to flourish. “There are thousands of ska bands and ska fans all over the world. Everywhere we go we meet so many people that are just getting into ska and starting bands. It’s very flattering to hear that we are one of the bands that have inspired them. As a ska band that has been around for 20 years, it's amazing to see that we're still packing concert venues all over the world. We feel very lucky to still be able to be doing what we're doing after all this time.”
Upcoming shows:
07/27/12 – House of Blues – Las Vegas, NV (w/Big D and the Kids Table, Suburban Legends, the Maxies)
7/28/12 – The Grove of Anaheim – Anaheim, CA (w/Big D and the Kids Table, Suburban Legends, the Maxies)
August 2nd – Viviero, Spain – Ressurection Festival
August 4th – Yantar, Russia (near Anapa) – Kubana Festival
August 6th – Brighton, UK – Concorde 2 (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 7th – Gloucester, UK – Guildhall (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 8th – Newquay, UK – Boardmasters Beach Sessions
August 9th – Poole, UK – Mr Kyps (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 10th – Coleford, UK – Boomtown Festival
August 11th – Ulft, Holland – Huntenpop
August 12th – Folkstone, UK – Quarterhouse-Folkstone Skabour Festival
August 13th – Southend, UK – Chinnerys (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 14th – Colchester, UK – Arts Centre (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 15th – Stoke, UK – Sugarmill (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 16th– Coventry, UK – Kasbah (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles
August 17th – Milton Keynes, UK – @ Northampton Roadmender (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 18th – Oxford, UK – Oxford O2 Academy2 (w/ New Town Kings/ the Hostiles)
August 19th – Ottery Devon, UK – Beautiful Days Festival
www.-reel-big-fish.com
www.facebook.com/ReelBigFish
http://www.rockridgemusic.com
Flights & Sounds Summer Festival in Irvive kicks off Aug. 2
The Orange County Great Park, in association with Irvine Barclay Theatre, launches the fifth annual Flights & Sounds Summer Festival on Thursday, August 2 with an unforgettable up-tempo Latin Music Weekend featuring east LA rock, a Salsa dance party and Grammy Award-winning Latin jazz. The Latin Music Weekend kicks off the five-week Flights & Sounds Summer Festival, which offers music lovers of all ages a musical tour around the world, set in three unique venues at the Great Park.
Visitors can get an early start to this exciting weekend on Thursday, August 2 when Chicano-folk rock meets pan-Latin rhythms with La Santa Cecilia performing in the Palm Court Arts Complex. La Santa Cecilia is a Los Angeles-based six-member band that creatively combines up-tempo South American rhythms like Cumbia and Bossa Nova with the nostalgic Bolero and passionate Tango, blending in Afro-Cuban percussion, rock and jazz to bring about a mix that defies any particular musical genre.
On Friday, August 3, swing your hips at a sensational salsa dance party featuring La Sirena y Orquesta Mar de Ashe on the Dance Concourse. This 12-piece orchestra led by vocalist La Sirena and trombone virtuoso Mike Daigeau, presents a delicious, eclectic variety of danceable Salsa, Latin Jazz, Son, Cumbia, Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue and Bolero. Come early at 7:45 p.m. to get salsa dance instruction from Atomic Ballroom.
The Latin Music Weekend culminates on the evening of Saturday, August 4 on the Runway Stage with headliner and Grammy Award-winning Latin jazz bandleader Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band, stirring up a fiery stew of jazz, gritty soul music and infectious melodies and rhythms from a variety of Latin American and South American sources for more than three decades. Poncho Sanchez will be joined on stage by trumpeter Christian Scott and together they will perform Cubano Be Cubano Bop, a program celebrating the Latin jazz collaboration of Bebop legend Dizzy Gillespie and Cubanconguero Chano Pozo.
"The annual Flights & Sounds Summer Festival is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to enjoy world-class music under the stars," said Beth Krom, Chair, Orange County Great Park Corporation. "This will be our most exciting summer yet, with five world-themed weekends that will take visitors on a musical tour around the globe with dancers and musicians from North America, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and the British Isles."
Unforgettable Experience in Unique Venues
Beyond the varied and rich musical line up, the Great Park Flights & Sounds Summer Festival provides a unique setting that adds to the visitor experience. The musical performances take place in three specially-designed iconic venues at the Great Park.
New this year, the Palm Court Arts Complex venue will feature a place to mix and mingle under 54 illuminated Canary Island Palm Trees delivering an outdoor club-like setting unequaled in Orange County.
The Runway Stage venue will showcase the Festival headliners and offers concert seating and spacious lawns for those bringing their blankets and chairs.
The Dance Concourse venue features the iconic black and white checkerboard dance floor and includes dance instruction from Atomic Ballroom at 7:45 p.m. under the glow of the Great Park Balloon.
Upcoming Festival Schedule and Featured Musicians
World Beat Weekend- African Rhythms, Contemporary Persian Electronica and Bhangra and Bollywood Dance Party - August 9-11
Niyaz: Thursday, August 9, Palm Court Arts Complex - Persian electronica featuring a Sufi dancer Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Friday, August 10, Runway Stage - Africa's superstar a cappella group, made famous on Paul Simon's Graceland album 25 years ago and still singing strong DJ Rekha with special guests Dohl Nation and the dancers of blue 13: Saturday, August 11, Dance Concourse - DJ Rekha spins Bhangra and Bollywood music Brits and Celts Weekend - The New British and Irish Invasion - August 17-18
The Dunwells: Friday, August 17, Palm Court Arts Complex - These folk-rockers from Leeds have been called "the next U2" Solas: Saturday, August 18, Runway Stage - The quintessential Irish-American band, starring Seamus Egan in traditional and contemporary Celtic music
Made in America Weekend - Blues, Swing and Great Guitars - August 23-25
Jim Washburn's Guitar Picks: Thursday, August 23, Palm Court Arts Complex - A one-of-a-kind program curated by local critic Jim Washburn and featuring the John Jorgenson Quintet, legendary bluesman Junior Watson and Mark Turnbull Pete Jacobs Band: Friday, August 24, Dance Concourse - Swing music, Motown and classic rock, with dance instruction by Atomic Ballroom The Del McCoury Band: Saturday, August 25, Runway Stage - Back by popular demand, the Del McCoury Band returns to the Great Park with high, lonesome vocals and a knife-sharp band that keep the bluegrass flame alive Summer's End Weekend - Dance Your Way into Labor Day - August 31
Lavay Smith and Her Red-Hot Skillet Lickers: Friday, August 31, Dance Concourse - Bay Area blues and swing, hot and sweet!
Live music begins at 8:15 p.m. Dance instruction will be provided on select nights beginning at 7:45 p.m. The Hangar Café opens at 6:00 p.m. before all shows and will feature a fresh selection of delicious food and beverages. Admission is free, and parking is $10.
Festival Arts Programs Feature Something for Everyone
The Palm Court Arts Complex will be open during the Flights & Sounds Summer Festival with exciting and diverse opportunities to view exhibitions and engage with artists in the creative process. Be sure to check out the following arts programs:
Farmers to Flyers Exhibition in the Great Park Gallery
Artist-in-Residence Andre Woodward Open Studio Hours in the Artists Studios
Artist-in-Residence Amy Catarina Fiber Art Installation in the Palm Court Plaza
Contemporary Artists Depict 1942 Exhibition in the Artists Studios
The Orange County Great Park is located at Sand Canyon and Marine Way, and can easily be reached by the 5 or 405 freeways.
NOTICE: Parts of Sand Canyon will be closed between July 27 and August 6. Click here for more information on the Sand Canyon road closure and for directions to the Great Park.
For more information, visit, please visit www.ocgp.org or call 866-829-3829.
Visitors can get an early start to this exciting weekend on Thursday, August 2 when Chicano-folk rock meets pan-Latin rhythms with La Santa Cecilia performing in the Palm Court Arts Complex. La Santa Cecilia is a Los Angeles-based six-member band that creatively combines up-tempo South American rhythms like Cumbia and Bossa Nova with the nostalgic Bolero and passionate Tango, blending in Afro-Cuban percussion, rock and jazz to bring about a mix that defies any particular musical genre.
On Friday, August 3, swing your hips at a sensational salsa dance party featuring La Sirena y Orquesta Mar de Ashe on the Dance Concourse. This 12-piece orchestra led by vocalist La Sirena and trombone virtuoso Mike Daigeau, presents a delicious, eclectic variety of danceable Salsa, Latin Jazz, Son, Cumbia, Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue and Bolero. Come early at 7:45 p.m. to get salsa dance instruction from Atomic Ballroom.
The Latin Music Weekend culminates on the evening of Saturday, August 4 on the Runway Stage with headliner and Grammy Award-winning Latin jazz bandleader Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band, stirring up a fiery stew of jazz, gritty soul music and infectious melodies and rhythms from a variety of Latin American and South American sources for more than three decades. Poncho Sanchez will be joined on stage by trumpeter Christian Scott and together they will perform Cubano Be Cubano Bop, a program celebrating the Latin jazz collaboration of Bebop legend Dizzy Gillespie and Cubanconguero Chano Pozo.
"The annual Flights & Sounds Summer Festival is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to enjoy world-class music under the stars," said Beth Krom, Chair, Orange County Great Park Corporation. "This will be our most exciting summer yet, with five world-themed weekends that will take visitors on a musical tour around the globe with dancers and musicians from North America, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and the British Isles."
Unforgettable Experience in Unique Venues
Beyond the varied and rich musical line up, the Great Park Flights & Sounds Summer Festival provides a unique setting that adds to the visitor experience. The musical performances take place in three specially-designed iconic venues at the Great Park.
New this year, the Palm Court Arts Complex venue will feature a place to mix and mingle under 54 illuminated Canary Island Palm Trees delivering an outdoor club-like setting unequaled in Orange County.
The Runway Stage venue will showcase the Festival headliners and offers concert seating and spacious lawns for those bringing their blankets and chairs.
The Dance Concourse venue features the iconic black and white checkerboard dance floor and includes dance instruction from Atomic Ballroom at 7:45 p.m. under the glow of the Great Park Balloon.
Upcoming Festival Schedule and Featured Musicians
World Beat Weekend- African Rhythms, Contemporary Persian Electronica and Bhangra and Bollywood Dance Party - August 9-11
Niyaz: Thursday, August 9, Palm Court Arts Complex - Persian electronica featuring a Sufi dancer Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Friday, August 10, Runway Stage - Africa's superstar a cappella group, made famous on Paul Simon's Graceland album 25 years ago and still singing strong DJ Rekha with special guests Dohl Nation and the dancers of blue 13: Saturday, August 11, Dance Concourse - DJ Rekha spins Bhangra and Bollywood music Brits and Celts Weekend - The New British and Irish Invasion - August 17-18
The Dunwells: Friday, August 17, Palm Court Arts Complex - These folk-rockers from Leeds have been called "the next U2" Solas: Saturday, August 18, Runway Stage - The quintessential Irish-American band, starring Seamus Egan in traditional and contemporary Celtic music
Made in America Weekend - Blues, Swing and Great Guitars - August 23-25
Jim Washburn's Guitar Picks: Thursday, August 23, Palm Court Arts Complex - A one-of-a-kind program curated by local critic Jim Washburn and featuring the John Jorgenson Quintet, legendary bluesman Junior Watson and Mark Turnbull Pete Jacobs Band: Friday, August 24, Dance Concourse - Swing music, Motown and classic rock, with dance instruction by Atomic Ballroom The Del McCoury Band: Saturday, August 25, Runway Stage - Back by popular demand, the Del McCoury Band returns to the Great Park with high, lonesome vocals and a knife-sharp band that keep the bluegrass flame alive Summer's End Weekend - Dance Your Way into Labor Day - August 31
Lavay Smith and Her Red-Hot Skillet Lickers: Friday, August 31, Dance Concourse - Bay Area blues and swing, hot and sweet!
Live music begins at 8:15 p.m. Dance instruction will be provided on select nights beginning at 7:45 p.m. The Hangar Café opens at 6:00 p.m. before all shows and will feature a fresh selection of delicious food and beverages. Admission is free, and parking is $10.
Festival Arts Programs Feature Something for Everyone
The Palm Court Arts Complex will be open during the Flights & Sounds Summer Festival with exciting and diverse opportunities to view exhibitions and engage with artists in the creative process. Be sure to check out the following arts programs:
Farmers to Flyers Exhibition in the Great Park Gallery
Artist-in-Residence Andre Woodward Open Studio Hours in the Artists Studios
Artist-in-Residence Amy Catarina Fiber Art Installation in the Palm Court Plaza
Contemporary Artists Depict 1942 Exhibition in the Artists Studios
The Orange County Great Park is located at Sand Canyon and Marine Way, and can easily be reached by the 5 or 405 freeways.
NOTICE: Parts of Sand Canyon will be closed between July 27 and August 6. Click here for more information on the Sand Canyon road closure and for directions to the Great Park.
For more information, visit, please visit www.ocgp.org or call 866-829-3829.
Tom Rodwell and Madame Patima in Santa Monica Sept. 6
The Musical Parlour Premieres with Tom Rodwell
September 6th
It's a house party at the Parlour of Wonders - Mark your calendars, English blues genius Tom Rodwell will be coming to Los Angeles and doing an intimate concert here at the parlour of wonders. Since Madame Pamita spares no expense in hiring the finest talent (that being Tom) she's going the cheapest way she can on the opening act and being the opening act herself.
It'll be a night of old time musical delights. Come down and have a good time.
Madame Pamita (doing her music thing) and Tom Rodwell
9PM
at Madame Pamita's Parlour of Wonders
2307 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
www.palourofwonders.com
September 6th
It's a house party at the Parlour of Wonders - Mark your calendars, English blues genius Tom Rodwell will be coming to Los Angeles and doing an intimate concert here at the parlour of wonders. Since Madame Pamita spares no expense in hiring the finest talent (that being Tom) she's going the cheapest way she can on the opening act and being the opening act herself.
It'll be a night of old time musical delights. Come down and have a good time.
Madame Pamita (doing her music thing) and Tom Rodwell
9PM
at Madame Pamita's Parlour of Wonders
2307 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
www.palourofwonders.com
LA Jewish Symphony anniversary concert Aug. 26
The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony (LAJS) is celebrating its 18th, or Chai, Anniversary with a special performance on Sunday, August 26 at 7:30pm at the Ford Amphitheatre with a program entitled “CHAIlights– Celebrating 18 years of Jewish Music”.
The eclectic program features three longtime orchestra members and soloists—Concertmaster Mark Kashper, Principal Cellist Barry Gold, and Principal Clarinetist and arranger Zinovy Goro—in music that reflects the two main streams of Jewish culture and heritage, Ashkenazic and Sephardic. Other highlights will include the U.S. premiere of "Klezmopolitan Suite,” written by Niki Reiser, a former member of the European klezmer group “Kol Simcha”; popular Jewish artist Sam Glaser will join with the newly formed Jewish Community Children's Choir, under the direction of Dr. Michelle Willner; and surprise guest artists representing LAJS’ 18-year history. Each of the pieces to be performed in the show were written by composers who were inspired by the yiddishkayt music of the Hassidic, Klezmer, and Cantorial traditions.
A Chai anniversary has its roots in the Hebrew word for “life,” which is Chai, with its Hebrew letters adding up to the number 18. For this reason, the number 18 is a spiritual number in Judaism and represents a time to reflect, remember, and celebrate.
WHERE:
Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Boulevard East
Los Angeles, CA 90068
WHEN:
Sunday, August 26
7:30pm
TICKETS:
Reserved seating tickets are $36, and $12 for full-time students with ID and children 12 and under. Tickets are available at www.FordTheatres.org or 323 461-3673 (for non-visual media 323 GO 1-FORD). For groups of 8 or more, please call 323 769-2147. For more information visit http://fordtheatres.org/en/events/details/id/374.
The eclectic program features three longtime orchestra members and soloists—Concertmaster Mark Kashper, Principal Cellist Barry Gold, and Principal Clarinetist and arranger Zinovy Goro—in music that reflects the two main streams of Jewish culture and heritage, Ashkenazic and Sephardic. Other highlights will include the U.S. premiere of "Klezmopolitan Suite,” written by Niki Reiser, a former member of the European klezmer group “Kol Simcha”; popular Jewish artist Sam Glaser will join with the newly formed Jewish Community Children's Choir, under the direction of Dr. Michelle Willner; and surprise guest artists representing LAJS’ 18-year history. Each of the pieces to be performed in the show were written by composers who were inspired by the yiddishkayt music of the Hassidic, Klezmer, and Cantorial traditions.
A Chai anniversary has its roots in the Hebrew word for “life,” which is Chai, with its Hebrew letters adding up to the number 18. For this reason, the number 18 is a spiritual number in Judaism and represents a time to reflect, remember, and celebrate.
WHERE:
Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Boulevard East
Los Angeles, CA 90068
WHEN:
Sunday, August 26
7:30pm
TICKETS:
Reserved seating tickets are $36, and $12 for full-time students with ID and children 12 and under. Tickets are available at www.FordTheatres.org or 323 461-3673 (for non-visual media 323 GO 1-FORD). For groups of 8 or more, please call 323 769-2147. For more information visit http://fordtheatres.org/en/events/details/id/374.
Gilli Moon in Sherman Oaks Aug. 18
Saturday August 18
@ Cork Lounge
5043 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks
(just north of the 101 part of Corky's Restaurant)
performing friends with gilli moon are The Conlons, J.Walker, Jimi Yamagishi
Groovy friends. We are doing a down and dirty, fun, and long Bar gig. Yep we've found a hole in the wall we really like. Small, cheap beer, good food, comfy lounge chairs, and.... a stage. We want you there! We hate singing to an empty room. Will you come down and hang? Oh and kids are welcome, just be sure they are accompanied by you.
We are open to talented friends hopping up for a tune so come prepared.
More upcoming gilli moon engagements at www.gillimoon.com go Tours/Live
@ Cork Lounge
5043 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks
(just north of the 101 part of Corky's Restaurant)
performing friends with gilli moon are The Conlons, J.Walker, Jimi Yamagishi
Groovy friends. We are doing a down and dirty, fun, and long Bar gig. Yep we've found a hole in the wall we really like. Small, cheap beer, good food, comfy lounge chairs, and.... a stage. We want you there! We hate singing to an empty room. Will you come down and hang? Oh and kids are welcome, just be sure they are accompanied by you.
We are open to talented friends hopping up for a tune so come prepared.
More upcoming gilli moon engagements at www.gillimoon.com go Tours/Live
'The Beat Goes On1' in Hollywood in October
ROCKIN’ WITH THE AGES & THE PINK LADY present the World Premiere production of THE BEAT GOES ON! A Musical Celebration of the Young at Heart, featuring musical direction by David O, and written, choreographed and directed by Ovation Award-winner Cate Caplin. THE BEAT GOES ON! Will begin previews on Thursday, October 4 and will have two Opening nights on Friday, October 12th and Saturday, October 13th and will continue through Sunday, November 11th at the Theatre of Arts Arena Stage, 1625 N. Las Palmas Avenue in Hollywood.
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players”…well, at least until they hit 60! What happens when a troupe of “down-on-their-luck” show biz veterans meet head-on with the opportunity of a lifetime? Do they still have what it takes? Find out in the joyously infectious, THE BEAT GOES ON!, an all-singing, all-dancing musical extravaganza featuring the songs you know and love, from the decades that produced our richest cavalcade of everlasting hits, and starring a generation that is not afraid to get up, get out and get a life!
THE BEAT GOES ON! will preview on Thursday, October 4 at 2pm; Friday, October 5 at 8pm; Saturday, October 6 at 2pm &8pm; Sunday, October 7 at 1 & 5pm and Thursday October 11 at 2pm.
THE BEAT GOES ON! will open Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, November 11 at The Theatre of Arts Arena Stage, 1625 N. Las Palmas in Hollywood. Ticket prices are $34 general, $29 student/senior/union. Previews are $25.
Performances are Thursdays at 2pm; Fridays at 8:00pm; Saturdays at 2:00pm & 8:00 pm, Sundays at 1:00pm & 5:00 pm.
For tickets, please call 818-606-6679 or email pinklady7@earthlink.net
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players”…well, at least until they hit 60! What happens when a troupe of “down-on-their-luck” show biz veterans meet head-on with the opportunity of a lifetime? Do they still have what it takes? Find out in the joyously infectious, THE BEAT GOES ON!, an all-singing, all-dancing musical extravaganza featuring the songs you know and love, from the decades that produced our richest cavalcade of everlasting hits, and starring a generation that is not afraid to get up, get out and get a life!
THE BEAT GOES ON! will preview on Thursday, October 4 at 2pm; Friday, October 5 at 8pm; Saturday, October 6 at 2pm &8pm; Sunday, October 7 at 1 & 5pm and Thursday October 11 at 2pm.
THE BEAT GOES ON! will open Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, November 11 at The Theatre of Arts Arena Stage, 1625 N. Las Palmas in Hollywood. Ticket prices are $34 general, $29 student/senior/union. Previews are $25.
Performances are Thursdays at 2pm; Fridays at 8:00pm; Saturdays at 2:00pm & 8:00 pm, Sundays at 1:00pm & 5:00 pm.
For tickets, please call 818-606-6679 or email pinklady7@earthlink.net
Friday, July 27, 2012
End o' week musings
Some weeks seem longer than others and after a little thought (and a cup of coffee and half a bar of chocolate) I've decided that this week is one of the longest ever. Not because I was anxious over some grand adventure, but rather because almost every day was overstuffed with, well, stuff.
Friday I went to the Troubadour in West Hollywood to see Flytraps, The Muffs and The Zeros- two classic punk bands and one newbie. It was a good show, read my review
http://www.dailynews.com/lalife/ci_21158563/troubadour-show-proves-timeliness-zeros-reunion for more.
Friday I went to the Troubadour in West Hollywood to see Flytraps, The Muffs and The Zeros- two classic punk bands and one newbie. It was a good show, read my review
http://www.dailynews.com/lalife/ci_21158563/troubadour-show-proves-timeliness-zeros-reunion for more.
On Saturday I went to the Hawaiian Festival in Lawndale with my friend Linda. We wore our flowered dresses and sunhats and toted our lawnchairs. It was in a very open park with little shade, so we stayed as long as we could bear the heat. We nibbled on shaved ices as we watched dance performances to mostly live music and wandered through the vendor booths.
One of the dance groups was amazing-- it consisted of young men and women doing warrior choreographies complete with chanting. They looked great and moved very well. I wanted to join them!
Early afternoon Linda and I had enough sun and heat, so we left to have lunch at King's Hawaiian in Torrance. I had macadamia nut crusted chicken, while Linda had Imperial chicken and we shared a plate of spam sushi. We both had plenty of food to take home for another meal, as the portions were ample and the prices were decent. The food was plated beautifully and was quite yummy! I'll go there again for sure.
Sunday I went to the Pacific Asia Museum http://www.pacificasiamuseum.org/ to hear "Little Red Guard" author Wenguang Huang speak. He is an American journalist, who covered China and his book is about his life and family when he was growing up in China. Huang was funny and engaging, as well as enlightening. I particularly liked his story about going back to visit his father's grave.
Huang was going to just leave a copy of "Little Red Guard" on his father's grave, but his sister said he had to burn it so that dad could read it (it didn't matter that the book is in English and dad only knew Chinese). Huang borrowed a lighter from someone and tried and tried to light the book on fire. Finally a gust of wind blew and helped him. After the book turned to ashes, a bird landed in a nearby tree and began to sing. Huang stated that he is not superstitious, but he felt it was a sign of his father's approval. ... What a beautiful story!
I had several interviews this week, with two focused on the upcoming Doo Dah exhibit at the Pasadena Museum of History http://www.pasadenahistory.org/ It opens in less than three weeks!! I can't wait, as I'll be among those honored with a place in Pasadena history, along with the Royal Pup Atticus.
Last night my newspaper group had a huge event at the Rose Bowl. Employees were invited for a State of LANG talk, along with refreshments. When we arrived, we noticed lots of tables set out and it was pretty elegant for a football stadium. The evening included a meeting with talks by different upper management people and special guest Luc Robitaille of the L.A. Kings, a buffet dinner and a raffle. I won a wine tasting at Azo Vino in Covina. It was a nice event and very good for company morale. I hope everyone had a good time.
Lots more writing and interviews on tap for next week, but I'm not sure what other adventures will find me....
In rotation this week: Joan Baez, Rob Zombie, Sleaze Freaks, Beat Union and Dio.
Photos we got 'em: A cute pet pic off the web and photos of my friend Joanne's dog Colonel tired but determined to do his agility class and me and Atticus on our big Doo Dah Parade day, both by Marlyn Woo.
Thought o' the week: Today marks one year since Atticus' passing. For those unacquainted, Atticus was my Jack Russell terrier and "a little dog in search of big adventure." We did a lot together- camping, hiking, boogie boarding and he sat by my side when I reigned over the 31st Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade. Today, rather than feeling sad, I plan to toast the little guy and feel joyous and thankful for the short time he was in my life (is it ever long enough?).
I ask you to also take a few minutes today to remember someone - human or animal - in your life who made it better just by being there. Think of that most special moment, whether it was their support or just sharing a good laugh, that always comes to mind when you hear their name or see their photo. Do it for yourself, do it for Atticus.
I so miss my little guy... I'd like to think that somewhere Atticus is looking down on me and wagging his tail.
Keep on rockin'
Mickie
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