Deas Vail’s “White Lights”
Today, I am super overwhelmed. I’m doing my best to retreat to my happy place…which at the moment features Deas Vail’s song, White Lights. I do so enjoy this band…
~ Kristen
Random Musings
Carney does Spiderman
It was SO wonderful to see my fave LA band again…even if it was just on TV. I TiVoed Good Morning America to see the first performance of Carney performing a song from Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark (music written by Bono and The Edge)…unfortunately the telecast was pre-empted by Obama, whom up until this point, I had absolutely no complaints about.
After waiting just about all day, the video was finally posted on New York Magazine’s website.
Other pertinent interview bits:
And just in case the New York Magazine link doesn’t work:
I don’t know about you, but I cannot wait to get out to NYC and see this on stage!
~ Kristen
New(ish) Band Love: Scarlet Grey
So awhile back I was up in LA on one of my music binges with my LMN cohort and came across a new band I fell head over heels for. Normally, I don’t pay much attention to opening bands. I blame it on my youth spent listening to poor openers while waiting for the bands I came to see. I learned how to skip the openers (or ignore them) to get to the good part. I’m the first to admit that only a handful have really caught my attention.
Well, this lovely band definitely made me take notice. They emitted this type of energy you usually don’t see in openers and it was really captivating! At first, Scarlet Grey reminded me a bit of The Academy Is… (one of my favorite bands) but there was something else there I couldn’t pinpoint at the time. After a chat with their merch guy, I found out they had toured with AFI (not on the west coast of course) and that’s when I realized they they were this wonderful hybrid of AFI and The Academy Is… As HitPredictor.com said, they are “Pop… with dirt under it’s nails.” You can check out their interview with Scarlet Grey here.
Even if you aren’t a fan of The Academy Is… or AFI I suggest you take the time to check them out. If you like catchy dark tunes they are worth some investigation. I can tell you that they got me hooked and I’m not the easiest person to impress right off the bat. If I still don’t have you convinced, you can check out their Myspace page and see for yourself if they are your style. Fortunately for you, they have a show tonight (Sept. 9th) at The Roxy where you can check them out in person!
For some curious folk about the band, Scarlet Grey’s frontman Ben Grey wrote an article for Sound Alarm about “Six Things Never to Say on Stage.” Also, you can check out Scarlet Grey on Twitter or follow frontman Ben Grey or both, depending on your style 😉
Enjoy friends 🙂
~Amanda
Overdue
There has been quite a bit on this girl’s mind about things she wants to post but hasn’t been able to write about. Well, now it’s time to share some thoughts and love with some overdue updates.
I hope you enjoy the forthcoming musings, ramblings, and recaps I’m about to send your way. Sit tight. The love is about to start 🙂
~Amanda
Looking fowards to The Wrens
Someone posted my favorite song by The Wrens and I was inspired check in on these New Jersey rockers. They put on one hell of a show and I’ve been looking forward to seeing them again ever since…well, I saw them the first time about 5 years ago.
Their webpage posted the following message:
“With our apologies, we finally, actually, really started writing & recording the new album in July (no, this July, July 2010). So no shows scheduled at the moment.
But we’ll be back, dragging our bulging carcasses in suburban mall clothing to a stage near you all too soon.”
This excites me…and I wanted to share!
~ Kristen
MORE Nico Vega Acoustic!
Because they are just so brilliant…and there was a request, here is more of Nico Vega playing acoustic versions of their songs
This one is a cover, but it brings shivers down my spine and is probably one of my most viewed youtube videos.
And, as mentioned by boatdoll, Nico Vega live and plugged-in is a must have experience. Here is a taste:
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If you’re in Los Angeles, they will be a part of the Sunset Strip Music Festival playing The Key Club August 27th.
Enjoy!
~ Kristen
More Rock Goes Acoustic: Nico Vega
And speaking of Nico Vega and rock going acoustic, looks like my fave rockers recently did an acoustic session. What’s even more exciting is they are showcasing one of their newer tunes “Human/Animal”. Is it just me, or does this format bring out the beauty of Aja’s voice even more?
Also, I’m really loving this take on “Gravity”:
For comparison’s sake, Nico Vega’s “Gravity” music video (can you spot me or Amanda?)
~ Kristen
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