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Scarlet Grey!

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With Scarlet Grey’s Sky and I video release show less than a week away I wanted to share a story with you about one special experience with the band…

It was sometime in mid October and K and I were spending our Saturday helping at the shoot of Scarlet Grey’s newest video “The Sky and I.” Now how did we manage to score such a sweet gig you ask…

Scarlet Grey.

They posted on their Twitter and Facebook about the shoot and said they needed some assistants and would anyone want to help? First off, how many bands do you know who openly invite all their friends/fans to come help out on a video shoot? So, naturally K and I jumped at the opportunity to help our new band love and chance get to know the guys better (we had just met them a week or so before!).

Everyone on the set was so nice that it made the whole day fly by so fast! It was such an honor for me (well both of us), to share this time with them because we all were part of the process of something really special. The shoot was a blast and while I’m not at liberty to divulge any details about it, I can tell you that it will be a fantastic video. If you want a sneak peak, here is a photo Ben took from the set that day.

If you haven’t already, check out Scarlet Grey on Myspace and you can follow Ben and the band on Twitter. You will love them.

And be sure to get your tickets to the Scarlet Grey Sky and I release show on December 2nd at The Troubadour with The Young Modern, City (Comma) State, and Killola.

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Amanda’s Show Calendar 11/22-11/28

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Happy Turkey Week! Or if you are of the vegetarian/vegan persuasion, Happy Tofurkey Week! I hope everyone is getting ready for a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and loved ones with lots of good food to go with the good company. I’m spending my time with my mom and all the animals. Not sure what we are doing yet but I know there will be tons of leftovers. Even with the holiday, its a rather busy week. However, if you do anything this week, cruise to Mossy Scion and donate for the food drive. Three cans of food for the homeless will score you a show with The Howls and The Silent Comedy. It’s win/win all around 🙂

The other options for the week are as follows…

(which are a plenty!)

Monday: The Sadies and The Loons @ The Casbah @9 $10 adv/$12 day of
AND: Local Brews Local Grooves with The Smart Bros. and more! @ House of Blues San Diego @7

Tuesday: Josh Damigo @ Soda Bar @9 $3

Wednesday: Stuff a Scion w/The Howls and The Silent Comedy @ Mossy Scion 5-7
AND: Cash’d Out, Ryan Blue and Centerlight Pop @ The Casbah @9 $15
AND: The Bloodflowers @ Bar Pink @10 $FREE
AND: Jay and Mickey Smart of The Smart Bros. @ Lestats @9
AND: Mad House @ The Belly Up with Lesands and Hyena @830 $10 adv/$12 day of

Thursday: Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday: Steve Poltz @ Anthology @730/930 $22
AND: Longstay and Patrick Norton @ Soda Bar @930 $7
AND: Trans-Siberian Orchestra @ Sports Arena @3 & 8
AND: Gregory Page @ Lestats @9

Saturday: Trevor Davis @ Anthology @930 $12
AND: Little Hurricane Send Off Party w/ Miss Erika Davies and Brothers Grimm of The Silent Comedy @10
AND: Desperate Union @ House of Blues San Diego @730 $19.50 adv/$22.50 day of

Sunday: Pretty Lights @ House of Blues San Diego @630 $20.50 adv/$23.50 day of

Keep in Mind:

December 2nd-The Dead Kennedys- House of Blues San Diego
December 2nd- Lady Sinatra @ Bar Pink @930
December 3rd- John Meeks and Blackout Party @ The Casbah @9 $8 adv/$10 day of
December 5th- Passion Pit @ Soma
December 6th- Dead Feather Moon @ The Casbah @9 $6
December 10th-  Delta Spirit @ House of Blues San Diego
December 11th- FM 94.9 Holiday Hootenanny w/Black Keys, Against Me!, The Temper Trap, Sleigh Bells, and Tokyo Police Club @ Rimac Arena $40
December 15th- Wrex the Halls w/Smashing Pumpkins, My Chemical Romance, Bad Religion, Jimmy Eat World, Anberlin, Switchfoot, A Day to Remember @ Viejas Arena $36-$63
December 15th- Billy Idol @ House of Blues SD @8 $Prices Vary
December 19th- Sophie@103.7 Holiday of Miracles – A Benefit for Rady Children’s presented by Cox Communications feat. Lifehouse with Christina Perri @ House of Blues $32 or $50 adv/$32.50 or $52.50 day of
December 20th- Lesands and White Apple Tree @ The Casbah @9 $FREE
December 31st- Transfer @ The Casbah @10 $20 adv/$25 day of
January 11th- 30 Seconds to Mars @ House of Blues San Diego
January 12th- 30 Seconds to Mars @ House of Blues San Diego

SXSW Submissions Wanted!!

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So our lovely friend Jennifer over at ATN Management is in the process of selecting bands for her showcase at SXSW. Rumor has it she will feature 60 bands on her stage. Past acts include Anberlin, Iglu & Hartly, Lady Danville, Crash Kings, The Rescues, Val Emmich, and (LMN fav) After Midnight Project!! Crazy awesome right?! The best part though is that ATN is partnered with Invisible Children and MTV too!

Click the image below to submit yourself for her showcase!! See you at SXSW 😉

Amanda’s SD Show Calendar 11/16-11/21

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My deepest apologies for not having this up yesterday. My weekend (including yesterday) was spent in a zombie-like state. I didn’t even open up a computer till today (after having last been on Friday night). Needless to say, I’ve beaten the zombie affliction and am back and ready to dose out your week of shows.

Tuesday: Mayday Parade @ House of Blues SD @6 $17.50

Wednesday: Pomegranates @ The Casbah @ 9 $8 adv/$10 day of

Thursday: Echo Revolution and Wendy Bailey @ Bar Eleven @9
AND: Val Emmich @ Lestats @9 $?
AND: Get Back Loretta @ The Casbah @10 $8

Friday: Bedford Grove @ Anthology @930 $12
AND: Eisley @ Soma $15 adv @7
AND: Flexx Bronco and Superbees @ Bar Pink @10 $Free
AND: Cotton Fever @ Lestats @9 $?

Saturday: The Silent Comedy and The Howls @ Mossy Scion @5 $-3 cans of food
AND: The Makepeace Brothers @ Lestats @9 $?
AND: Transfer, Republic of Letters and Dead Feather Moon @ Soundwave @8 $13
AND: Cartel, Hey Monday, and The Ready Set @ Epicentre @6 $15
AND: New Mexico EP Release @ Tin Can Alehouse @930 $5
AND: Unwritten Law @ House of Blues SD @730 $17.50 adv/$22.50 day of

Sunday: Endoxi, Citizen Band, Nova, Great White Buffalo + many many others @ House of Blues SD @6 $5 (or if you hit up Endoxi, you can score some free tix but only while supplies last!)
AND: Clinic @ The Casbah @9 $15 adv/$17 day of
AND: Lelia Broussard @ Lestats @9 $?

Keep in Mind:

November 22nd- The Sadies and The Loons @ The Casbah @9 $10 adv/$12 day of
November 24th- Cash’d Out, Ryan Blue and Centerlight Pop @ The Casbah @9 $15
November 26th- Steve Poltz @ Anthology @730/930 $22
November 26th- Trans-Siberian Orchestra @ Sports Arena @3 &amp; 8
November 27th- Trevor Davis @ Anthology @930 $12
December 2nd-The Dead Kennedys- House of Blues San Diego
December 5th- Passion Pit @ Soma
December 6th- Dead Feather Moon @ The Casbah @9 $6
December 10th-  Delta Spirit @ House of Blues San Diego
December 11th- FM 94.9 Holiday Hootenanny w/Black Keys, Against Me!, The Temper Trap, Sleigh Bells, and Tokyo Police Club @ Rimac Arena $40
December 15th- Wrex the Halls w/Smashing Pumpkins, My Chemical Romance, Bad Religion, Jimmy Eat World, Anberlin, Switchfoot, A Day to Remember @ Viejas Arena $36-$63
December 15th- Billy Idol @ House of Blues SD @8 $Prices Vary
December 19th- Sophie@103.7 Holiday of Miracles – A Benefit for Rady Children’s presented by Cox Communications feat. Lifehouse with Christina Perri @ House of Blues $32 or $50 adv/$32.50 or $52.50 day of

Fierce Creatures

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I’m not sure how many of you have heard of this little band from Fresno called Fierce Creatures but I remember the moment I first heard about them…

I was on Facebook one night (being bored or something) and watching as it went from all’s quiet to a flurry of status updates from members of The Silent Comedy exclaiming how amazing this band Fierce Creatures was. I was intrigued but it was time for bed, I would have to investigate the next morning. I awoke to a “like suggestion” on Facebook for the band from Tim. I knew this band had gotten to the guys in a good way and that I must check them out.

The following morning I listened to their single “Satan is a Vampire” while I was in the midst of doing 50 million other things. I enjoyed the song but I was soon lost in other work and Fierce Creatures had turned to an after thought. I kept hearing how awesome Fierce Creatures was but thought I wouldn’t get the opportunity to see them for awhile. They are from Fresno after all.

Well, it turns out the guys from The Silent Comedy picked up Fierce Creatures to do a little West Coast Tour. I was lucky enough to snag a copy of their ep I Mostri Feroci and I can honestly say that I’m looking forward to their set tonight in San Diego. Check them out on Myspace!

Also, here is a FREE DOWNLOAD of Satan Is a Vampire courtesy of the band!

Amanda’s Show Calendar 11/8-11/14

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I don’t know about you but mind body is still having a hard time with this “fall back” business. I keep waking up thinking I’m late and having to remind my body that I’m not but in fact I have another hour to sleep and should be happy. Alas, no such luck.

I have an upcoming post about some snazzy bands I found in Vegas but for now, you will have to settle with this week’s concert calendar. It’s chock full of goodness on Friday and Saturday! 🙂

Monday: The Howls @ The Casbah @9 $8
AND: Circle Pit @ Soda Bar @9 $7

Tuesday: Relax 🙂

Wednesday: 91X Snow Jam Pre Party w/ Nervous Wreckords @ The Belly Up @ 9 $12
AND: Sean Hayes @ Soda Bar @9 $12

Thursday: The Silent Comedy, Andy Clockwise, Fierce Creatures @ The Casbah @9 $10 adv/$12 day of

Friday: Tyler Hilton and Trevor Davis @ Lestats @9 $?
AND: Skyline Union @ Bar Eleven @10 $5
AND: Republic of Letters @ Epicentre @6:30 $8 adv/$10 day of
AND: Illuminauts @ Soda Bar @9 $8
AND: KT Tunstall @ House of Blues SD @730 $22.50 adv/$26 day of

Saturday: Gayle Skidmore @ The Ruby Room @8 $8
AND: The Soft Pack @ The Casbah @9 $13 adv/$15 day of
AND: Endoxi @ Winstons @8 $FREE
AND: Scheff’s Beer, Bands, and BBQ @ Bar Pink @1-4 $10
AND: FM 94.9 8th Anniversary with The Hold Steady and The Night Marchers @ 4th & B  @7 $26
AND: Josh Damigo @ Lestats @9 $?

Sunday: Blonde Redhead @ House of Blues San Diego @7:30 $22

Keep in Mind:

November 15th- Joey Ryan and Meg and Dia @ Epicentre @6:30
November 16th- Mayday Parade @ House of Blues SD
November 18th- Echo Revolution and Wendy Bailey @ Bar Eleven @9
November 18th- Get Back Loretta @ The Casbah @10 $8
November 20th- Cartel, Hey Monday, and The Ready Set @ Epicentre @6 $15
December 2nd-The Dead Kennedys- House of Blues San Diego
December 5th- Passion Pit @ Soma
December 10th-  Delta Spirit @ House of Blues San Diego
December 15th- Wrex the Halls w/Smashing Pumpkins, My Chemical Romance, Bad Religion, Jimmy Eat World, Anberlin, Switchfoot, A Day to Remember