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Friday, March 28, 2008
The Ting Tings - Great DJ
Whoa, why haven't I heard of this band until now? Check it, awesome tune:
The Ting Tings -Great DJ
The Ting Tings Website | MySpace | Hype Machine
The Ting Tings -Great DJ
The Ting Tings Website | MySpace | Hype Machine
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Cool Event Alert: Sigur Rós "Heima" @ Uptown Theatre 12/14/07
This is gonna' be cool, you should probably go... A special one night only screening of the highly talked about documentary film Heima by Icelandic post rock band Sigur Rós.
Switchbladecomb.com and Minnieindie.com present:
Heima, a Sigur Rós Film
Uptown Theatre
Friday, Dec. 14th
Doors @ 11:55pm
$5.00
Heima Trailer
Door prizes: Sigur Ros posters, DVDs, and CDs.
Call the Uptown Theatre Box Office at (612) 825-8620 for more info.
Limited number of free tix here.
See you there!
Sigur Rós - "Svefn g englar" (live in Philadelphia, 9/22/01):
Sigur Rós - "Glosoli" (live in Reykjavík):
2007 wrap-up/lists to come next week. Peace.
Sigur Rós Website | MySpace
Related:
Sigur Ros live @ Orpheum Theater 5/8/06
Unrelated:
Led Zeppelin - "Stairway to Heaven" (live in London, 12/10/07):
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Concert Round-up 10/19/07 - 11/20/07: Stars of Track and Field, Raveonettes, Nicole Atkins, Mobius Band, Sunset Rubdown, M.I.A., and more...
So yeah, it's been too long since I've updated. I've been pretty busy with work and other extra-curricular activities the past few months so we'll have to see what the future holds for this here blog. Don't worry, I still read your blog, listen to new music, and check out bands around town.
Anyway, here are some shows I checked out recently but never got around to posting on the site:
>> Stars of Track and Field live @ 7th Street Entry 10/19/07
Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
One of the best light shows I've seen in the Entry. The band musically was pretty good. Kind of a mix between The Postal Service and Mobius Band.
mp3: Stars of Track and Field - Movies Of Antarctica
Stars of Track and Field Website | MySpace
>> Drive-By Truckers live @ First Avenue 10/19/07
Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
Caught the last 45 minutes of their set in the Mainroom after crossing over from the Entry. I'm not really into Southern Rock, but I was thoroughly entertained by these Georgia rockers. Wow, they really jammed out in true "Skynyrd" style. I haven't seen a Jack Daniels bottle being passed around on stage in quite a while. Poplife has more on the gig.
mp3: Drive-By Truckers - World of Hurt
mp3: Drive-By Truckers - Loaded Gun in the Closet
Drive-By Truckers Website | MySpace
>> The Raveonettes live @ 7th Street Entry 10/21/07
Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
mp3: The Raveonettes - Dead Sound
mp3: The Raveonettes - Aly, Walk With Me
YouTube: The Raveonettes - Dead Sound
The Raveonettes have blown me away every time I've seen them. This night was no exception. I still can't believe I got to see them in the Entry. Wow, the new stuff from the forthcoming album "Lust, Lust, Lust" (out 2/19/08) sounded brilliant. More on BRIAT. Rave on.
The Raveonettes Website | MySpace
>> Nicole Atkins & the Sea live @ 7th Street Entry 10/21/07
Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
Nicole and her band opened for The Raveonettes. I was pleasantly surprised by her performance, as I really didn't know too much about her. What did she sound like? I think the description on her MySpace sums it up: "Roy Orbison as a chick fronting a band of elves."
mp3: Nicole Atkins & the Sea - Party's Over
YouTube: Nicole Atkins & the Sea - The Way It Is (live on Letterman 10/30/07)
Nicole Atkins & the Sea Website | MySpace
>> Mobius Band live @ Triple Rock 10/24/07
Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
Another very fine performance supporting label-mate Matthew Dear. The new album "Heaven" is great, and live the songs sounded even better. I still can't believe these guys aren't huge yet...
mp3: Mobius Band - Friends Like These
mp3: Mobius Band - Hallie
YouTube: Mobius Band - Friends Like These
Mobius Band Website | MySpace
>> Matthew Dear live @ Triple Rock 10/24/07
Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
Hmmmm, I don't know, I wasn't that impressed. I liked the DJ-ing and electronica aspect, but really didn't dig the singing and band. I guess the show was ok. To be perfectly honest I missed 1/2 of it as I was talking with the guys in Mobius Band...
mp3: Matthew Dear - Dog Days
Matthew Dear Website | MySpace
>> Stook! | Dan Israel | Martin Devaney live @ Varsity Theater 10/26/07
Martin Devaney & Stook!:
Dan Israel:
Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
What a pleasant surprise this dual CD-release (Stook!, Dan Israel) gig turned out to be. I had a great time and really enjoyed all 3 artists (and all the guest musicians who appeared). HWTS has more. And yeah, being on stage with a bunch of friends and singing backing vocals to final tune of the evening "Rockin' in the Free World" was pretty sweet...
mp3: Dan Israel - Hurt and Love
Stook! Website | MySpace
Dan Israel Website | MySpace
Martin Devaney Website | MySpace
>> Sunset Rubdown live @ Triple Rock 11/2/07
Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
Spencer Krug can do no wrong in my book. Yep, the show was awesome. Wolf Parade still reigns supreme in my book, though.
YouTube: Sunset Rubdown - Us Ones In Between (live in Chicago)
Sunset Rubdown Website
>> The Cool Kids live @ First Avenue 11/20/07
Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
They opened for M.I.A. and their shit was dope. They sounded like a mix between The Beastie Boys and Run DMC... which got the crowd nicely warmed up for the main act.
YouTube: The Cool Kids - Black Mags
The Cool Kids MySpace
>> M.I.A. live @ First Avenue 11/20/07
Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
Saved the best for last... M.I. mutherfuckin' A. simply destroyed sold-out First Avenue. One of my favorite shows of the year. Some highlights:
Here are a couple of live videos from the show.
M.I.A. - "Bamboo Banga" live @ First Avenue 11/20/07:
(Opening tune - 4:57)
M.I.A. - "Bucky Done Gun" | "Bird Flu" live @ First Avenue 11/20/07:
(Features lots of people on stage during "Bird Flu" - 11:03)
And my favorite song of the year:
mp3: M.I.A. - Paper Planes
M.I.A. Website | MySpace
Related:
PopLife has more and the setlist.
Star Tribune review.
Reveille photos.
OK, so that about sums it up for now. I think I'm finally caught up. I'll probably try to put up a few more posts before year-end. Maybe I'll do a list of sorts. Actually, probably not. I'm really sick of year-end lists already and it's not even December. Plus you know my top song of the year already (and my top album in a sec)...
I'll conclude with the latest video from my top album of the year (no surprise). Peace, take care.
Arctic Monkeys - Teddy Picker:
Arctic Monkeys Website
Anyway, here are some shows I checked out recently but never got around to posting on the site:
>> Stars of Track and Field live @ 7th Street Entry 10/19/07
Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
One of the best light shows I've seen in the Entry. The band musically was pretty good. Kind of a mix between The Postal Service and Mobius Band.
mp3: Stars of Track and Field - Movies Of Antarctica
Stars of Track and Field Website | MySpace
>> Drive-By Truckers live @ First Avenue 10/19/07
Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
Caught the last 45 minutes of their set in the Mainroom after crossing over from the Entry. I'm not really into Southern Rock, but I was thoroughly entertained by these Georgia rockers. Wow, they really jammed out in true "Skynyrd" style. I haven't seen a Jack Daniels bottle being passed around on stage in quite a while. Poplife has more on the gig.
mp3: Drive-By Truckers - World of Hurt
mp3: Drive-By Truckers - Loaded Gun in the Closet
Drive-By Truckers Website | MySpace
>> The Raveonettes live @ 7th Street Entry 10/21/07
Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
mp3: The Raveonettes - Dead Sound
mp3: The Raveonettes - Aly, Walk With Me
YouTube: The Raveonettes - Dead Sound
The Raveonettes have blown me away every time I've seen them. This night was no exception. I still can't believe I got to see them in the Entry. Wow, the new stuff from the forthcoming album "Lust, Lust, Lust" (out 2/19/08) sounded brilliant. More on BRIAT. Rave on.
The Raveonettes Website | MySpace
>> Nicole Atkins & the Sea live @ 7th Street Entry 10/21/07
Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
Nicole and her band opened for The Raveonettes. I was pleasantly surprised by her performance, as I really didn't know too much about her. What did she sound like? I think the description on her MySpace sums it up: "Roy Orbison as a chick fronting a band of elves."
mp3: Nicole Atkins & the Sea - Party's Over
YouTube: Nicole Atkins & the Sea - The Way It Is (live on Letterman 10/30/07)
Nicole Atkins & the Sea Website | MySpace
>> Mobius Band live @ Triple Rock 10/24/07
Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
Another very fine performance supporting label-mate Matthew Dear. The new album "Heaven" is great, and live the songs sounded even better. I still can't believe these guys aren't huge yet...
mp3: Mobius Band - Friends Like These
mp3: Mobius Band - Hallie
YouTube: Mobius Band - Friends Like These
Mobius Band Website | MySpace
>> Matthew Dear live @ Triple Rock 10/24/07
Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
Hmmmm, I don't know, I wasn't that impressed. I liked the DJ-ing and electronica aspect, but really didn't dig the singing and band. I guess the show was ok. To be perfectly honest I missed 1/2 of it as I was talking with the guys in Mobius Band...
mp3: Matthew Dear - Dog Days
Matthew Dear Website | MySpace
>> Stook! | Dan Israel | Martin Devaney live @ Varsity Theater 10/26/07
Martin Devaney & Stook!:
Dan Israel:
Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
What a pleasant surprise this dual CD-release (Stook!, Dan Israel) gig turned out to be. I had a great time and really enjoyed all 3 artists (and all the guest musicians who appeared). HWTS has more. And yeah, being on stage with a bunch of friends and singing backing vocals to final tune of the evening "Rockin' in the Free World" was pretty sweet...
mp3: Dan Israel - Hurt and Love
Stook! Website | MySpace
Dan Israel Website | MySpace
Martin Devaney Website | MySpace
>> Sunset Rubdown live @ Triple Rock 11/2/07
Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
Spencer Krug can do no wrong in my book. Yep, the show was awesome. Wolf Parade still reigns supreme in my book, though.
YouTube: Sunset Rubdown - Us Ones In Between (live in Chicago)
Sunset Rubdown Website
>> The Cool Kids live @ First Avenue 11/20/07
Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
They opened for M.I.A. and their shit was dope. They sounded like a mix between The Beastie Boys and Run DMC... which got the crowd nicely warmed up for the main act.
YouTube: The Cool Kids - Black Mags
The Cool Kids MySpace
>> M.I.A. live @ First Avenue 11/20/07
Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
Saved the best for last... M.I. mutherfuckin' A. simply destroyed sold-out First Avenue. One of my favorite shows of the year. Some highlights:
- The audience was totally into it. Kids were dancing their asses off.
- M.I.A. was all over the stage and really gave it her all. Singing, dancing, crowd-surfing, climbing into the balcony. That girl really has some energy.
- For "Bird Flu" (see photo above and video below) some of the crowd got to join M.I.A. on stage.
- The light, stage, and video screen show were really amazing. A complete multi-media experience.
Here are a couple of live videos from the show.
M.I.A. - "Bamboo Banga" live @ First Avenue 11/20/07:
(Opening tune - 4:57)
M.I.A. - "Bucky Done Gun" | "Bird Flu" live @ First Avenue 11/20/07:
(Features lots of people on stage during "Bird Flu" - 11:03)
And my favorite song of the year:
mp3: M.I.A. - Paper Planes
M.I.A. Website | MySpace
Related:
PopLife has more and the setlist.
Star Tribune review.
Reveille photos.
OK, so that about sums it up for now. I think I'm finally caught up. I'll probably try to put up a few more posts before year-end. Maybe I'll do a list of sorts. Actually, probably not. I'm really sick of year-end lists already and it's not even December. Plus you know my top song of the year already (and my top album in a sec)...
I'll conclude with the latest video from my top album of the year (no surprise). Peace, take care.
Arctic Monkeys - Teddy Picker:
Arctic Monkeys Website
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Car crashes into First Avenue 10/19/07
More on Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
So I just got back from First Avenue... Holy shit, a fucking car crashed into the side of the building last night! Here's what I heard happened: Car and limo collide. Car goes into side of First Ave and hits a couple of people standing outside.
I saw one woman walk away (in shock) ok. One other guy was more seriously injured. I think he had a broken leg... First Avenue had hardly any damage. I still can't believe ~ 14 police cars showed up. I thought another bridge went down ;)
And yeah, I did watch Stars of Track and Field tonight. I also managed to get some photos of Drive By Truckers. They were actually really entertaining... Crazy night. More to come.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Spoon | The Ponys | T.O.G.P.T.F.F.S.O.T.W.O.T.H.E.A.T.S.Y.O.A. live @ First Avenue 10/10/07
T.O.G.P.T.F.F.S.O.T.W.O.T.H.E.A.T.S.Y.O.A.:
The Ponys:
Spoon:
Spoon on Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
Band-by-band breakdown:
> T.O.G.P.T.F.F.S.O.T.W.O.T.H.E.A.T.S.Y.O.A.: I know what you're thinking, WTF? OK, here's what the band name means: "Three Old Guys Play the First Five Songs Off the Wipers' Over the Edge Record and the Song "Youth of America"... They were NSFG, "not so fucking good."
> The Ponys: I loved these guys last time I saw them in the Entry. This time they were ok. They started out kinda' average, but once the set got going they really jammed out. Their last couple of tunes rocked.
> Spoon: Wow! Amazing, love these guys. The chronological setlist was brilliant.
I think that's all I need to say. Others have already covered it:
mp3: The Ponys - Double Vision
mp3: Spoon - The Underdog (YSI)
Related:
And... the videos from the show, in chronological order (of course):
The Ponys - "Small Talk" live @ First Avenue:
Spoon - "Utilitarian" / "The Minor Tough" live @ First Avenue:
Spoon - "That's The Way We Get By" live @ First Avenue:
Spoon - "The Beast and Dragon, Adored" live @ First Avenue:
Spoon - "Don't Make Me A Target" live @ First Avenue:
Spoon - "The Underdog" live @ First Avenue:
Spoon Website | MySpace
The Ponys Website | MySpace
The Ponys:
Spoon:
Spoon on Flickr: Photos | Slideshow
Band-by-band breakdown:
> T.O.G.P.T.F.F.S.O.T.W.O.T.H.E.A.T.S.Y.O.A.: I know what you're thinking, WTF? OK, here's what the band name means: "Three Old Guys Play the First Five Songs Off the Wipers' Over the Edge Record and the Song "Youth of America"... They were NSFG, "not so fucking good."
> The Ponys: I loved these guys last time I saw them in the Entry. This time they were ok. They started out kinda' average, but once the set got going they really jammed out. Their last couple of tunes rocked.
> Spoon: Wow! Amazing, love these guys. The chronological setlist was brilliant.
I think that's all I need to say. Others have already covered it:
mp3: The Ponys - Double Vision
mp3: Spoon - The Underdog (YSI)
Related:
And... the videos from the show, in chronological order (of course):
The Ponys - "Small Talk" live @ First Avenue:
Spoon - "Utilitarian" / "The Minor Tough" live @ First Avenue:
Spoon - "That's The Way We Get By" live @ First Avenue:
Spoon - "The Beast and Dragon, Adored" live @ First Avenue:
Spoon - "Don't Make Me A Target" live @ First Avenue:
Spoon - "The Underdog" live @ First Avenue:
Spoon Website | MySpace
The Ponys Website | MySpace
Oasis - Lord Don't Slow Me Down
New(ish) video by my boys. The concert double DVD under the same name is out November 6th.
Lord Don't Slow Me Down contents:
Disc One:
* Feature length documentary tour film 'Lord Don't Slow Me Down' in stereo and surround sound. · Bonus audio commentary - Noel, Liam, Andy and Gem guide you through the film with their recollections of the tour. · A Noel Gallagher Q&A session with fans runs alongside out-takes from the film.
Bonus Disc:
* Oasis live at City of Manchester Stadium on 2nd July 2005 - sixteen classic tracks shot in HD with stereo and surround sound. · Bonus Disc also features unique footage and pictures sent in by fans who attended the concert.
Sweet... Oasis is currently preparing a brand new album for release in 2008.
Teasers from the DVD:
- Oasis - Interview with Liam
- Oasis - Liam meets Girls Aloud
- Oasis - Tour Bus footage
- Oasis - Noel talking to Australian crowd
- Oasis - Noel in an Italian Radio Station
- Oasis - Liam's Birthday
mp3: Oasis - Married With Children (live) (YSI)
mp3: Noel Gallagher - Slide Away (live acoustic) (YSI)
mp3: Oasis - Let There Be Love (YSI)
Oasis Website | MySpace | YouTube
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