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I realize I failed on posting anything of relevance for shows this week in San Diego. Well, I failed to post anything at all. I really don’t know how Kristen does it… I was drowning in school work until today.
I do have a show announcement or two that I know of off the top of my head…
Tonight: Get Back Page featuring… Gregory Page, Kevin Martin and Chris Wilson of Get Back Loretta, and Joe Cardillo and Rich Dorotheo of Endoxi.
Tomorrow: Get Back Loretta @ The Casbah $8
And I’m sure you all know about Coachella this weekend which is where Kristen and I will be. Look for some video uploads and possible posts about the show. I’ll be sure to catch up with you lot next week. Promise!
~Amanda
San Diego, CA – 04/08/10
Los Angeles , Ca – 04/07/10
Pepper’s Ghost Countdown: 1 Week!!!
Only one week before I take off in a jet plane and fly across the country to see one of my all time favorite bands, Pepper’s Ghost, reunite for a special show at The Grape Room in Philadelphia. I’m starting to get nervous actually. I wonder what songs they will play. Will they have any new songs? Play any covers? Old stuff/new stuff? Will they play my favorites? I’m also wondering who will be there. The place is tiny…I hope we can all get in! I’m even wondering what they will wear. And this is when I know I’m over thinking things…
One week from now all these questions will be answered. I.cannot.wait.
For my final Pepper’s Ghost Countdown post, I will leave you with their music video for “4 Letter Friend”. Enjoy and I hope to see you next Saturday!
~ Kristen
Hanson’s 12 hour SXSW4Japan Benefit: Album now Available!
So many things were going on in Austin the week of SXSW that it’s impossible to do/see/even know about it all. One thing I was tangentially aware of was Hanson’s efforts to raise money for those in Japan suffering from the tsunami fallout. Apparently the brothers put together a fundraiser in less than 24 hours that brought in over $100,000 worth of donations for the Red Cross. The fundraiser was in the form of a telethon that took place on the last Saturday of SXSW and featured so many wonderful artists coming in and giving exclusive performances that were then streamed live.
Sxsw4japan.org is re-streaming the performances RIGHT NOW!: http://sxsw4japan.org/
Even more exciting, ITunes and Amazon.com are now selling a digital album called SXSW4Japan featuring nearly 50 tracks from the artists that participated. All proceeds are going to the Red Cross.
So, what are you waiting for? GO and get it!
http://www.amazon.com/Sxsw4japan/dp/B004UY1TSY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1302031272&sr=8-1
Some of my favorite artists featured include: Hanson, The Lonely Forest, Cary Brothers, The Boxer Rebellion, Laura Jansen, Alpha Rev, Jenny O, Keaton Simons, Anna Nalick, The Parlotones, Kina Grannis, Michelle Branch, and Rooney…but there are SOOOOOO many more!
Charlie Mars at the SXSW4Japan benefit:
Hanson covers “Lean on Me”
~ Kristen
Watch live streaming video from sxsw4japan at livestream.com
Pepper’s Ghost Countdown: 5 Weeks!
Every year, Pepper’s Ghost wouldput on a Halloween show. These were some of the best, most memorable shows. They even performed a Halloween song entitled “I Am A Ghost”.
Here’s a video from the Halloween show they did at Milkboy Coffee. Let’s relive this memory and prepare ourselves for some new Pepper’s Ghost memories created January 22nd in Philadelphia at The Grape Room…!!
SO EXCITED!!
~ Kristen