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Right now, 30 Seconds to Mars is doing a live webchat. It’s all kinds of chaos but it’s still a lot of fun. Check it out if you have a chance. There is no moderator so we don’t know how long this will go for…
After waiting far longer (in my opinion) than the US should, we finally have the newest video from 30 Seconds to Mars. It premiered at midnight on Myspace Music. In typical 30 Seconds to Mars fashion, they have topped themselves yet again. There is a lusciousness and splendor with a fantastic message in this beautiful video. If you haven’t seen it, you need to rectify that. Now…
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Perhaps my favorite line in this video is..
“Some people believe in God, I believe in music. Some people pray, I turn up the radio.”
I’m not sure how 30 Seconds to Mars are able to continually top themselves when it comes to music videos. Watching the evolution of their videos (I’m a music video junkie by the way), you can easily see how they have evolved and grown as a band. The Kill and Attack will always be classics but I think 30 Seconds to Mars is bringing about a new type of video. They have upped the ante. They continue to incorporate fans in their videos (and music) be it in concert footage, talking to the camera, or going for a bike ride. They are all encompassing, giving their videos more emotion and power than any I have seen. These aren’t just videos, they are mini movies. They span everything the earth has to offer; race, religion, generations, and continents. Let’s see someone else top that.
Wow! What a crazy weekend that was. For those of you who don’t know, Kristen and I spent our Friday and Saturday taking part in the North Park Music thing. It was awesome conferences such as; Touring on a Budget, Future of Radio, Technology and Music, and a keynote speech by Kim Fowley during the day and music all night long. We spent our Friday night with Endoxi, The Dirges, Republic of Letters, and The Silent Comedy. Saturday was spent discovering tons of new music (and enjoying some old) such as Delaney Gibson, The Makepeace Brothers, The Union Line, Citizen Band, Lady Danville, Astra Kelley, Shaimus, and The Rescues. Such a blast!
But on to the music for the week!
Monday: Mississippi Man @ The Casbah @9:30 $5
Tuesday: The Ataris @ The Casbah @9:30 $10 adv/$12 day of
AND: Honeyhoney @ The Belly Up (Sold Out but you might be able to score an extra ticket out front) @ 9
Wednesday: Dan Sartain @ The Casbah @9:30 $10 adv/$12 day of
AND: Echo Revolution @ U-31 @9
AND: Steve Poltz @ Birch Aquarium
Thursday: Fitz and the Tantrums @ The Casbah @9:30 $8
Friday: The Crocodiles @ The Casbah @9:30 $12
AND: Agent Ribbons @ Soda Bar @9 $8 adv/$10 day of
AND: Red Pony Clock @ Tin Can Alehouse @10 $4
Saturday: John Meeks @ The Casbah @9:30 $10 adv/$12 day of
AND: Wolfmother @ House of Blues San Diego @8:30 $25 adv/$27.50 day of
AND: Thriving Ivory @ Anthology @9:30 $16
Sunday: Cary Brothers @ The Casbah @9:30 $12
Keep in Mind:
August 26th- Something Corporate @ Soma @7:30 $25 adv
September 18th- Paramore @ Viejas Arena
September 18th- Hanson @ House of Blues San Diego
September 21st- Phoenix @ SDSU Open Air Theater
September 22nd- Muse @ Viejas Arena
September 25th- The Black Keys @ Soma
October 1st- O.A.R. @ SDSU Open Air Theater
October 14th- Frightened Rabbit @ House of Blues San Diego
November 14th-Blonde Redhead- House of Blues San Diego
December 2nd-The Dead Kennedys- House of Blues San Diego
Howdy Kids,
I’m up here in LA for a rather exclusive (so I’m told) Semi-Precious Weapons show that my partner in crime got me into. Should be a blast!
However, if you are down in San Diego, you should be at Warped Tour. And if you aren’t at Warped Tour, you need to go to Anthology for Endoxi and Everclear. That is all you need to know. But in case you want some other things to do, here is the (slightly sparse) schedule…
Tuesday: Warped Tour
AND: Endoxi and Everclear @ Anthology @6:45 pm and @8:45pm
Wednesday: Rest Up for Friday and Saturday…
Thursday: The Smart Bros. @ Lestats @9pm
Friday: North Park Music Thing @6pm
AND: Steve Poltz @ The Casbah @9pm
Saturday: North Park Music Thing @6pm
Sunday: Rest Up from North Park Music Thing
Keep in Mind:
August 18th- Steve Poltz @ Birch Aquarium
August 21st- Wolfmother @ House of Blues San Diego
August 22nd- Cary Brothers @ The Casbah
September 18th- Paramore @ Viejas Arena
September 18th- Hanson @ House of Blues San Diego
September 21st- Phoenix @ SDSU Open Air Theater
September 22nd- Muse @ Viejas Arena
September 25th- The Black Keys @ Soma
October 1st- O.A.R. @ SDSU Open Air Theater
October 14th- Frightened Rabbit @ House of Blues San Diego
November 14th-Blonde Redhead- House of Blues San Diego
December 2nd-The Dead Kennedys- House of Blues San Diego
It’s time for the weekly show calendar. Things are going to change a bit on this end because there isn’t much out on a Monday night these days. If I see something I’ll add it to the bottom of my calendar (because I like to do things backwards) if there is anything of note. It’s been a bit busy on my end of things and I’m sorry I haven’t been able to post and be as active as I would like to be. In fact, this is my first time turning the computer on in two days!! I’m going to work at being around more than I have been. And now to bypass the rest of my apologies, reasoning, and promises….
The Calendar!
There are a lot of great shows this week with Wednesday and Friday night being heavily populated with some greats. Good luck choosing. Either way, you won’t be disappointed!
Tuesday: Cory Wilkins and Greg Friedman @ The Belly Up @8pm $9
Wednesday: The Temper Trap @ House of Blues SD @8pm $20 adv/$22.50 day of
AND: Skyline Union @ The Ruby Room @9pm
AND: The Bloodflowers @ The Casbah @9:30pm $5
AND: The Blank Tapes @ Tin Can Alehouse @9 $5
Thursday: The Napoleon Complex @ The Casbah @9:30pm $5
AND: The Flowerthief @ Lestats @9pm
AND: The Ferocious Few @ Tin Can Alehouse @9pm $3
Friday: Endoxi CD Release with Get Back Loretta @ Epicentre @7pm $7 adv/$10 day of
AND: The Silent Comedy @ Royal Dive @10pm
AND: The Burning of Rome @ The Ruby Room @ 9pm
AND: Gayle Skidmore @ Lestats @9pm
AND: Halcyonaire (Last Show!) @ Tin Can Alehouse @9pm $4
AND: Moonwalker (Michael Jackson Tribute) @ The Belly Up @9pm $10 adv/$12 day of
AND: The Gregory Page Show @ Lestats @9pm
Saturday: Silversun Pickups @ Soma @8:30pm
AND: Jack’s Broken Heart @ The Casbah @9:30pm $10
Sunday: Tokyo Police Club @ The Casbah @9:30pm
AND: The Album Leaf @ Tin Can Alehouse (can reserve tix tincanbooking@hotmail.com) @9pm $15
Monday: Miss Erika Davies @ Tin Can Alehouse @9pm $4
Keep in Mind:
August 10th- Vans Warped Tour- San Diego
August 13/14- North Park Music Thing (a MUST attend event!!)
August 18th- Steve Poltz @ Birch Aquarium
August 21st- Wolfmother @ House of Blues San Diego
September 18th- Paramore @ Viejas Arena
September 22nd- Muse @ Viejas Arena
September 25th- The Black Keys @ Soma
Well I know you SD folks never got a proper concert calendar for this week but I trust you were savvy enough to check back on the “keep in mind” shows for this week. I’ve had a rather hectic week down here and am still recovering from Comic Con. Yes I went. Yes it was fantastic. But here is a little something that has kept me occupied these past few days…
San Diego’s own Endoxi is getting ready to launch their first ever full length album and I can tell you firsthand, these guys have never sounded better. It’s fun, catchy, eclectic, and inspirational to say the least. I believe everyone should own a copy of “Earthbound.” It would be a shame not to have this in your music library. I personally can’t wait to see these guys play live at Epicentre for their cd release August 6th with Get Back Loretta and Long Live Logos! Pre-order it now on their site or come check out the show.
More to come so stay tuned 🙂
As promised (but a bit later than promised) the shows around town this week. It seems most venues have keyed in to the fact that Comic Con is in town this week from Thursday to Sunday and they know better than to book any huge shows. The night to be out is Wednesday this week with lots of options.
Enjoy your week folks no matter what you get up to 🙂
Tuesday: Micky Avalon @ HOB SD @7 $40
Wednesday: Trevor Davis @ Lestats @9 $??
AND: Shawn Mullins @ Birch Aquarium @ Scripps
AND: Metrofique @ U-31 @7.30 FREE
AND: Red Pony Clock @ Soda Bar @9.30 $3
Thursday: Guggenheim Grotto @ Lestats @9 $15
Friday: Gregory Page @ Lestats @9 $??
AND: The Loons CD Release @ The Casbah @9 $10
Saturday: Kris Allen @ Anthology @9.30 $25
AND: Ryan Blue and A Scribe Amidst the Lions @ The Ruby Room @9
Sunday: The Burning of Rome @ Bar Pink @10
Keep in Mind:
July 30th- Transfer @ The Casbah
August 7th- Silversun Pickups @ Soma
August 8th- Tokyo Police Club @ The Casbah
August 10th- Vans Warped Tour- San Diego
August 18th- Steve Poltz @ Birch Aquarium
August 21st- Wolfmother @ House of Blues San Diego
September 18th- Paramore @ Viejas Arena
September 22nd- Muse @ Viejas Arena
September 25th- The Black Keys @ Soma