Amanda’s SD Concert Calendar 3/28-4/3

I seem to be the only one of our SXSW foursome who developed a cold but I’m also the only one who didn’t end up being crazy busy right when I got back. Ah well. I’m still not up to 100% but I’m a lot better than I was earlier in the week. I’m not sure if it’s enough of a recovery to make it out and about this week but I will make an effort. You should too.

 

Monday: My Body Sings Electric, Good Graeff, MRKTS @ Casbah at 9pm
AND: Tori Roze & The Hot Mess @ Bar Pink at 9pm
AND: My Digital Escape @ The Irenic at 6pm

Tuesday:

Wednesday: The Struts @ House of Blues at 8:30pm
AND: Andres Osborne, Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: Allan Rayman @ The Hideout at 9pm

Thursday: Banners, The Moth & the Flame, Pop Etc. @ House of Blues at 8pm
AND: Weatherbox @ Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: Listen Local Radio All Access Fest @ Music Box at 6pm
AND: Ocelot @ Belly Up at 8pm

Friday: Matthew Logan Vasquez @ Casbah at 9pm
AND: Patty Griffin, Sara Watkins, Anaïs Mitchell @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido at 7:30pm
AND: Redwoods Revue @ Music Box at 8pm
AND: Eric Hutchinson, Tess Henley @ Belly Up at 9pm
AND: Ernie Halter @ Lestats at 9pm
AND: Peter Murphy @ The Irenic at 7pm

Saturday: White Denim @ Belly Up at 9pm
AND: The Killers @ Harrah’s Resort So Cal at 7pm
AND: Jesse Daniel Edwards @ Lestats at 9pm
AND: Mothers @ Soda Bar at 9pm

Sunday: East Cameron Folkcore @ The Merrow at 9pm
AND: Into It. Over It. @ The Irenic at 6:30pm

 

Keep in Mind:
April 5th- Wild Feathers @ Belly Up
April 5th- Tori Kelly @ Humphreys
April 8th- Third Eye Blind @ The Observatory North Park
April 10th- The Darkness @ House of Blues
April 15th-17- Coachella Weekend 1
April 17th- James Bay @ Humphreys
April 21st- Parachute @ House of Blues
April 22nd-24th Coachella Weekend 2
April 23rd- Say Anything @ House of Blues
April 27th- Jamestown Revival @ Belly Up
May 3rd- Gin Wigmore @ House of Blues
May 4th- Blaqk Audio @ House of Blues
May 6th- Violent Femmes @ Humphreys
May 14th- Billy Joel @ Petco Park
May 20th- The Cure @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
May 21st- Jewel @ Humphreys
May 26th- Walk the Moon @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
May 27th- The Lumineers @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
May 27th- The Who @ Valley View Casino Center
June 4th- Thrice @ House of Blues
June 5th- X-Fest @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 16th- Halsey @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
July 24th- twenty one pilots @ Viejas Arena
July 26th- Modest Mouse and Brand New @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 31st- Duran Duran @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 3rd- Weezer, Panic! at the Disco @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 5th- Warped Tour @ Qualcomm Stadium Parking Lot
August 23rd- Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals @ Humphreys
August 30th- Journey @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
September 21st- Leon Bridges @ Humphreys

Amanda’s SD Concert Calendar 3/21-3/27

Well, I did it. I survived another year of SXSW and came away with some new bands to check out. I’m not yet in the air but will be home soon. Thankfully this week hasn’t been as exhausting as it has been in previous years but there is still a definite amount of tiredness, brain fog, and the inability to type correctly right off the bat. So if anything is wrong here… I blame that.

This week is chock full of show options. I don’t think you can go wrong with anything on this list here. Will I be at any of these shows? Just let me finish my recovery and I’ll get back to you….

 

Monday: Finish Ticket @ House of Blues at 7:30pm
AND Greg White Jr. Band @ Tin Roof at 7pm

Tuesday: Ra Ra Riot @ The Irenic at 7pm

Wednesday: Wolfmother @ House of Blues at 8pm
AND: French Horn Rebellion @ Casbah at 9pm
AND: Keith Harkin @ Music Box at 8pm

Thursday: Little Hurricane, Grizzly Business, Taken By Canadians @ Music Box at 8:30pm
AND: Daughter @ Belly Up at 9pm- SOLD OUT

Friday: Coriander @ Tin Roof at 9pm
AND: She Wants Revenge @ House of Blues at 8pm
AND: Elephant Revival @ Belly Up at 9pm
AND: Jen Foster, Kylie Rothfield @ Lestats at 9pm

Saturday: Brian Fallon & The Crows @ House of Blues 8pm
AND: SWIMM, The Verigolds @ Music Box at 9pm
AND: Hey Marseilles @ Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: Yonder Mountain String Band @ Belly Up at 8pm- SOLD OUT
AND: Lady Dottie & The Diamonds @ Park & Rec at 9pm
AND: Coriander @ Tin Roof at 10pm

Sunday: They Might Be Giants @ Belly Up at 8pm- SOLD OUT

 

Keep in Mind:

April 5th- Tori Kelly @ Humphreys
April 8th- Third Eye Blind @ The Observatory North Park
April 15th-17- Coachella Weekend 1
April 17th- James Bay @ Humphreys
April 21st- Parachute @ House of Blues
April 22nd-24th Coachella Weekend 2
April 23rd- Say Anything @ House of Blues
May 3rd- Gin Wigmore @ House of Blues
May 6th- Violent Femmes @ Humphreys
May 14th- Billy Joel @ Petco Park
May 20th- The Cure @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
May 21st- Jewel @ Humphreys
May 26th- Walk the Moon @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
June 4th- Thrice @ House of Blues
June 5th- X-Fest @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 16th- Halsey @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
July 24th- twenty one pilots @ Viejas Arena
July 26th- Modest Mouse and Brand New @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 31st- Duran Duran @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 3rd- Weezer, Panic! at the Disco @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 23rd- Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals @ Humphreys
August 30th- Journey @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
September 21st- Leon Bridges @ Humphreys

SXSW 2016 Thursday Recap

Thursday was more than just a little bit of a late start for me. Sheer tiredness and a completely nonsensical brain made me stop my recap last night and work on it this morning instead. If you happen to think it was a little long and rambling, I apologize but that is where my head was last night. Today I seem to have gone past that wall and entered a weird state of delirium. Everything just seems so funny to me and although I’m tired and sore, it doesn’t seem to matter as much to me today. Tomorrow might be different, but you never know.

I didn’t make it out of the hotel room until after 1:30pm but I thankfully missed the rain that came down earlier in the day. I started off at on the west side at the Cedar St. Courtyard for some breakfast tacos and Barns Courtney. There was a bit of a lull so the only logical thing to do is trek back to the east side and past the freeway to pick up the line skipper pass for the Rachel Ray party at Stubbs on Saturday. I told you, delirium. Anyways, from there it was back to the more central part of goings on for the Music is Universal party, which was conveniently located around the corner from our hotel. I caught the tail end of The Strumbellas, which included a song of theirs I know (always a perk) and enjoyed some free water, cold air, and space to sit and relax for a bit. The band I was really there for was DNCE and they were exactly the fun and high energy bit of silliness I was anticipating. It was nice to see a band and be able to dance just because it makes you want to move. It was a lovely late afternoon delight that made me feel less bad about not pounding the pavement first thing in the morning like Kristen. _DSC2575

I bopped over to the Westin to catch Flor because it was right next to the YouTube space where I was going to be later. Honestly, I think I was just thankful for a place with a couch to sit on that had air conditioning. Flor was good but I was anxious to get in to YouTube before any kind of crazy line formed and I couldn’t make it in for Lukas Graham. You never know with lines during SXSW. The fates seemed to be on my side because I walked right in and proceeded to get a spot right up front. Also unlike yesterday, no one seemed to be having any technical difficulties and everything was running relatively on time. Huzzah! Also scored some yummy snacks at Youtube which included a layer dip, corn salsa, and a chicken wing. Score for me. If I’m being honest, I had the corn salsa twice. It was that good. You know what else was awesome? The fact that I Lukas Graham played a 45 minute set and I was up front for it. I think he’s someone who is going to just blow up soon. The whole set was amazing and it’s something I’m still talking about hours after the show. _DSC2721

The one disappointment of the evening was hoofing it over to Rainey St. to see Wild Wild Horses at Javelina, and get there only to see the last song and a half because their set time was moved up without your knowledge. Bummer. But you know what? That’s just SXSW and some things can’t be helped. But there is almost always a shot at turning the tide. I walked over to Bar 96 to catch Audiodamn! again and this set was nothing like the other one I saw. They seemed to be loose, energetic, and chomping at the bit to put it all out there. I wish I wasn’t so tired and sore because I would have loved to stayed up front and stuck it out for the whole set but I couldn’t. I would like to think that their crazy awesome energy was enough to carry me back to the hotel room for a recharge. I mean, those guys were tearing up the place and everyone I saw seemed to be totally digging them. Kudos! _DSC2818

It was time for one last jaunt across the river to the Continental Club for Eli “Paperboy” Reed. He was enjoyable but not entirely what I had anticipated. As Kristen said, he had a Willie Moon vibe but I also picked up a bit more of a punk/ska thing too. But don’t quote me on it. I wanted to get back to downtown for The Young Wild and Mainland at Esther Follies but ended up at a party at the historic Arlyn Studio. At this point, it was pushing 1am and I just couldn’t hang anymore. But the studio had a wonderful vibe, lots of cool space, awesome vintage things, and plenty of comfortable seating. It was a lovely way to end my evening. _DSC2820

 

SXSW 2016- Wednesday Recap

Every day of SXSW is somehow completely different and yet the same. It’s a weird paradox or vortex or whatever that we get sucked into here in Austin but it never fails that there is some kind of theme for the day. Today had two very distinct themes…. awesome parties (yay!) and some major technical difficulties (boo!).

We started our day at Volcan Gas Company to check out Audiodamn! but upon our arrival, we realized they were no where close to being ready to go and we were 15 minutes late in the first place. Not wanting to stand around twiddling our thumbs we walked down to the street to Pandora where we heard a rumor that they were giving away free Chick fil A. I can confirm that was indeed the case a the awesome Pandora party. They also had some swag bags if you participated in some fun little things but I didn’t participate in that because 1) I really don’t need more stuff and 2) I was too busy eating my free sandwich. Priorities.

_DSC2327As there was no music going on at Pandora, we wandered back down the road thinking that things at Volcan Gas Company would be up and running. We were wrong. So very wrong. Audiodamn! didn’t start playing until 40 minutes after their listed set time and from what I saw, the problem had nothing to do with the band. I felt really bad for them because they clearly wanted to play and get the show going. Sadly, they only played 3 songs. From what I can recall (it’s been a long day) the bass blew out during their second song. They finally got it working again but by that point in time, they only had time left for one more song because they had gone so far over time. Such a sad way to start things out. So, we had our first awesome party experience of the day and our first major setback.

 

From there we moved on to the YouTube Music House for some Banners. Let me tell you, that party had it on lock. It was air conditioned, which is important, but it also had juice, gluten free pastries, 6 different flavors of popcorn, free non-alcoholic drinks, seating, and an outside space. In addition to all those perks, there were trays of food that wandered around every so often. I sampled the sweet and tangy meatballs that came out in addition to some fresh home made guacamole. I did see some sliders and I’m bummed I missed them but I was too busy enjoying Banners while those came around. The set from Banners was really enjoyable and I hope to catch them again later this week. Sadly, it won’t include the awesome projection that was going on behind them during their set (and I never love projections, so this was clearly done well) but I think I can manage. Another point for another awesome party.

 

From there we went to see Everything Everything at Barracuda only to discover that once again, the band was no where ready to go. So we went around the corner to the Beehive Party at Swan Dive. There was some free swag including bags, t-shirts, mini shampoo and conditioner, some Kind Bars, and some other things. Although there was no food (Kind bars don’t count) it was still a pretty awesome party and Aurora was on stage and on time! There was a massive crowd for her and I didn’t feel like squeezing around but from what I could hear, I very much enjoyed her. Would love to see her again and really be able to see her. We went back around the corner to Barracuda and Everything Everything was still not on stage. They ended up not playing at all. What a bust. Kristen poked her head outside to catch some Grace Mitchell but I was too comfortable sitting at a picnic table to make the effort. Ah well.

From there we walked over to Rainey St. and caught some Grizfolk at Clive Bar. There was different levels of free swag for doing different things. I ended up with a carabiner and Kristen got a t-shirt. Swag from a party is always good but at this point, hunger was setting in. So down the road we went to the Reeperbahn burger party where we had the easiest check in ever and a free burger with fries. Zero complaints from us. Free food is always good!

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From there, we meandered back to Rainey St. to Blackheart for Sara Hartman and Tor Miller. We were sure getting in was going to be difficult and every place we walked by that had a line we thought was where we were going but alas, Blackheart and absolutely no line. Zip. Zero. Zilch. No complaints here, just some mild surprise. I really enjoyed Sara Hartman and her energy. She was a lot of fun and very enjoyable. One of her songs reminded me of a Jack Garratt song lyrically and I internally amused myself with the idea of them getting together. Also, her drummer did some really awesome and unique things during her cover of a Jamie xx song. Tor Miller was someone I had been looking forward to seeing with a band. I saw him open up for James Bay last year in New York where it was just him and a piano in a very massive space. This is was completely different setup and surroundings so I was curious about the difference. He was just as enjoyable with a band as he was acoustically last year. It was cool to hear a song I was already familiar with (Midnight) with a different kind of arrangement.

By now I would have figured all the technical issues that seemed to be happening earlier in the day at various venue would have been resolved. Well, they weren’t. After walking over to Shiner’s Saloon for Mainland’s 11pm set we discover that they are a full band behind schedule. Instead of Mainland starting, a band from Munich called Kytes were just getting started on their set. They were an enjoyable band to listen to while I sat, relaxed, and did some decompressing. They were fun and I wasn’t mad to be there listening to them. Around 11:45pm/12am Mainland started playing. They were a high energy bundle of bodies and two of the guys decided to come off the stage and into the crowd during the second song. I wish I could have stayed and watched them longer but Rooney was playing down on 6th St. and there was no telling how crazy that line was going to be. There was no line. We walked right in and found some seating while we waited for whatever was happening on the stage to get off. By now, I was running out of gas so I managed to stick it out for 2.5 songs before I had to head back to the hotel and call it a night. I wonder what surprises tomorrow has in store for me.  _DSC2454

 

Amanda’s SD Concert Calendar 3/14-3/20

Well, as promised, I’m currently in the air on my way to Austin for SXSW. It’s going to be one crazy week of little sleep, lots of music, tons of walking, and new adventures and memories. If you’re curious about who we (read: Kristen, as she’s done all the listening) are most excited to see you should check out Kristen’s Top 10 picks for SXSW this year here. If you want to keep up with our adventures, be sure to check back here for daily recaps starting tomorrow!

There’s still stuff to do here in San Diego though, so don’t you fret!

 

Monday:

Tuesday: The Revivalists @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: The Lower 48 @ Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: Bad & The Ugly, Filthy Violets @ Casbah at 9pm

Wednesday:

Thursday: Jackie Greene @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: Jackson Price Band @ Sycamore Den at 9pm
AND: systems Officer @ Casbah at 9pm

Friday: Ben Rector, Gavin James @ Observatory North Park at 8pm
AND: Tonight Alive, Set It Off, The Ready Set @ Soma at 7pm

Saturday: Get Back Loretta, Oh Spirit!, Inspired and the Sleep, Kimmi Bitter @ Casbah at 9pm
AND: A Great Big World @ Irenic at 7:30pm

Sunday: Noelle Pederson, Nathan James @ Sycamore Den at 9pm

 

Keep in Mind:
March 21st- Finish Ticket @ House of Blues
March 23rd- Wolfmother @ House of Blues
March 26th- Brian Fallon & The Crows @ Observatory North Park
March 27th- They Might Be Giants @ Belly Up
April 5th- Tori Kelly @ Humphreys
April 8th- Third Eye Blind @ The Observatory North Park
April 15th-17- Coachella Weekend 1
April 17th- James Bay @ Humphreys
April 21st- Parachute @ House of Blues
April 22nd-24th Coachella Weekend 2
April 23rd- Say Anything @ House of Blues
May 3rd- Gin Wigmore @ House of Blues
May 6th- Violent Femmes @ Humphreys
May 14th- Billy Joel @ Petco Park
May 20th- The Cure @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
May 21st- Jewel @ Humphreys
May 26th- Walk the Moon @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
June 4th- Thrice @ House of Blues
June 5th- X-Fest @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 16th- Halsey @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
July 24th- twenty one pilots @ Viejas Arena
July 26th- Modest Mouse and Brand New @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 31st- Duran Duran @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 3rd- Weezer, Panic! at the Disco @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 23rd- Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals @ Humphreys
August 30th- Journey @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
September 21st- Leon Bridges @ Humphreys

Amanda’s SD Concert Calendar 3/7-3/14

Well, next week at this time I’ll be on a plane headed for SXSW in Austin. I’m kind of excited but I won’t really get that excited till it gets closer to the time or when I’m actually there. I’m waiting on Kristen’s SXSW playlist and her schedule because those are the keys. Kristen’s schedule tends to be the best guide for finding awesome new music. I haven’t really done any packing yet but I’m sure the electronics and such will get backed up and ready to go before anything else. I still have a week and that’s a long time….

 

Monday:

Tuesday: St. Lucia, Grace Mitchell @ Observatory North Park at 8:30pm
AND: Breaking Benjamin @ House of Blues at 8:30pm

Wednesday: Miner, Spero @ Casbah at 9pm
AND: Steep Canyon Rangers, Jesse LaMonaca & The Dime Novel @ Music Box at 9pm
AND: Almost Young @ Belly Up at 8pm

Thursday: Gary Clark Jr. @ House of Blues at 8pm- SOLD OUT
AND: Jackson Price Band @ Sycamore Den at 9pm

Friday: Kaleo @ House of Blues at 8pm
AND: The Loons @ Whistelstop at 8pm
AND: The Major Minus @ Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: Lady Dottie & The Diamonds @ Park & Rec at 9pm

Saturday: Coriander @ Tin Roof at 10pm
AND: The Soft White Sixties @ Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: Slaves @ Irenic at 6:30pm

Sunday: Anderson East, Dylan Leblanc @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: Shawn James & The Shapeshifters, Robert John & The Wreck @ Soda Bar at 9pm

 

Keep in Mind:
March 17th- Jackie Greene @ Belly Up
March 18th- Ben Rector @ Observatory North Park
March 23rd- Wolfmother @ House of Blues
March 26th- Brian Fallon & The Crows @ Observatory North Park
March 27th- They Might Be Giants @ Belly Up
April 5th- Tori Kelly @ Humphreys
April 8th- Third Eye Blind @ The Observatory North Park
April 15th-17- Coachella Weekend 1
April 17th- James Bay @ Humphreys
April 21st- Parachute @ House of Blues
April 22nd-24th Coachella Weekend 2
April 23rd- Say Anything @ House of Blues
May 3rd- Gin Wigmore @ House of Blues
May 6th- Violent Femmes @ Humphreys
May 14th- Billy Joel @ Petco Park
May 20th- The Cure @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
May 21st- Jewel @ Humphreys
May 26th- Walk the Moon @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
June 4th- Thrice @ House of Blues
June 5th- X-Fest @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 16th- Halsey @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
July 24th- twenty one pilots @ Viejas Arena
July 26th- Modest Mouse and Brand New @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 31st- Duran Duran @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 3rd- Weezer, Panic! at the Disco @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 23rd- Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals @ Humphreys
August 30th- Journey @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
September 21st- Leon Bridges @ Humphreys

Amanda’s SD Concert Calendar 2/29-3/6

I guess I spoke too soon about the cool weather in my post last week. Ah well. I wasn’t able to get out and do much of anything this week. I have no idea where the week(end) went but I know I was both busy and tired. I’m (sort of) getting ready for SXSW. Actually, Kristen is really the one doing all the work but I do have to do some stuff. You know, other than pack. I’m sure I’ll think of what all it is when I’m a little more coherent and it’s closer to when I leave. This week is looking good for music. Lot’s of choices and there is no bad choice here…

 

Monday: Vance Joy, Elle King @ Balboa Theatre at 7:30pm- SOLD OUT
AND: Coeur De Pirate @ Belly Up at 9pm

Tuesday: Andra Day @ Observatory North Park at 7:30pm
AND: Banta, Dani Bell and The Tarantist @ Soda Bar at 9pm

Wednesday: Mutemath @ House of Blues at 8pm
AND: Caitlin Mahoney @ Lestats at 9pm
AND: Basia Bulat, The Weather Station @ Casbah at 9pm

Thursday: Penny & Sparrow @ House of Blues Voodoo Room at 8pm
AND: Galactic, The Record Company @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: Liza Anne, Gayle Skidmore @ Casbah at 9pm

Friday: The Mother Hips, The Donkeys @ Belly Up at 9pm
AND: Hunter Valentine @ Hideout at 9pm
AND: John Helix @ Lestats at 9pm

Saturday: Eliot Sumner @ Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: Tyson Motsenbocker @ The Loft at UCSD at 8:30pm
AND: From Indian Lakes @ House of Blues at 8pm
AND: Gregory Page CD Release Show @ Lestats at 9pm

Sunday: Johnny Marr @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: Matt Bednarsky, Mean Mary @ Lestats at 9pm
AND: 311 @ House of Blues at 8pm- SOLD OUT

 

Keep in Mind:
March 8th- St. Lucia @ Observatory North Park
March 12th- Kaleo @ Soda Bar
March 17th- Jackie Greene @ Belly Up
March 23rd- Wolfmother @ House of Blues
March 26th- Brian Fallon & The Crows @ Observatory North Park
March 27th- They Might Be Giants @ Belly Up
April 5th- Tori Kelly @ Humphreys
April 8th- Third Eye Blind @ The Observatory North Park
April 15th-17- Coachella Weekend 1
April 17th- James Bay @ Humphreys
April 21st- Parachute @ House of Blues
April 22nd-24th Coachella Weekend 2
April 23rd- Say Anything @ House of Blues
May 3rd- Gin Wigmore @ House of Blues
May 6th- Violent Femmes @ Humphreys
May 14th- Billy Joel @ Petco Park
May 20th- The Cure @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
May 21st- Jewel @ Humphreys
May 26th- Walk the Moon @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
June 4th- Thrice @ House of Blues
June 5th- X-Fest @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 16th- Halsey @ Cal Coast Credit Open Air Theater
July 24th- twenty one pilots @ Viejas Arena
July 26th- Modest Mouse and Brand New @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 31st- Duran Duran @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 3rd- Weezer, Panic! at the Disco @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
August 23rd- Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals @ Humphreys
August 30th- Journey @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
September 21st- Leon Bridges @ Humphreys