Author: Amanda

Whew…

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Well after that crazy weekend, there isn’t much to be said for any shows tonight. The only thing this girl’s radar has picked up is Echo Revolution at the Tin Can tonight. It’s only $5 and if you are still alive and kicking after last night’s 94.9 Independence Jam, I suggest you cruise out (and also bow down to you for being able to get out of the house).

As for me, I have some things to work on but I’ll be back tomorrow with the full schedule. You can also check out our little calendar for upcoming shows. We are trying to keep that as updated as we can.

Bon nuit mes amis!

Amanda’s Show Calendar 8/23-8/29

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I can’t believe it’s the end of August already! Where the heck did this year go? It’s flying by at breakneck speed for sure. Not much news to report on this end. I’ve been working on a few things but I’ll be sure to share those in due time.

Let’s see what this week has in store for us fine music folk, shall we?

Monday: White  Apple Tree @ The Casbah @9:30 $5

Tuesday: The Flowerthief @ Tin Can Alehouse

Wednesday: Little Hurricane @ Belly Up @9 $8
AND: Joe Gil @ Lestats @9 $?
AND: The Kabbs @ The Casbah @9:30 $5

Thursday: Something Corporate @ Soma @7:30 $25 adv
AND: The Silent Comedy @ W Hotel in downtown San Diego @7 FREE
AND: Bedford Grove @ Prospect Bar @9 $3
AND: Black Hondo @ The Casbah @9:30 $6

Friday: Mississippi Man @ Tin Can Alehouse @9:30 $5
AND: The White Buffalo @ The Casbah @9:30 $12 adv/$14 day of

Saturday: Endoxi @ The Belly Up @9 $12 adv/$14 day of
AND: Longstay @ Tin Can Alehouse @9:30 $5
AND: A Scribe Amidst the Lions @ The Ruby Room
AND: Chris Wilson @ Lestats @9 $?

Sunday: Ricky Stein @ Lestats @9 $?

Keep in Mind:

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
September 25/26- Epicenter @ Fontana
October 1st- O.A.R. @ SDSU Open Air Theater
October 1st- Spoon @ Soma @7 $28
October 14th- Frightened Rabbit @ House of Blues San Diego
October 14th- Motion City Soundtrack @ Soma @6 $20
October 21st- Interpol @Soma @7 $25
October 22nd- Flyleaf @ House of Blues San Diego
October 29th- Portugal. The Man @ House of Blues San Diego
November 14th-Blonde Redhead- House of Blues San Diego
November 16th- Mayday Parade @ House of Blues SD
December 2nd-The Dead Kennedys- House of Blues San Diego

Follow Us!

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In case you didn’t know, we have our own Twitter account! We are trying to update it more often with updates and things. Check it out..

@_localmusicnat

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…

Closer To The Edge

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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.

Amanda’s Show Calendar 8/16-8/22

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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