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Cary Brothers CD Release at the Hotel Cafe

Posted on by Kristen

09 Something About You

I don’t have much time to share all the details of the fantastic night of music I experienced last Friday. The line-up at The Hotel Cafe included Joey Ryan (with Kenneth Pattengale, of course), Cary Brothers, and Truth & Salvage Co. (one of their last LA shows before hitting the road once again).

The whole night, however, was really about the release of Cary Brothers’ new CD, “Under Control”. I could go on and on about how much I enjoyed his set (yes he also played old standards like “Blue Eyes” and “Honestly”) or how I’m loving the new CD (current faves include “Ghost Town”, and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”), but I’ll just leave you with the track I find myself humming as I write this. “Something About You” is Cary’s take on the 80’s classic and is sung with the very talented Laura Jansen. Listen. Love. Go out and get Cary Brothers’ newest CD!

~ Kristen

Another New Video! – Crash Kings

Posted on by Amanda

The last several months have been chock full of my favorite bands releasing new music videos. This week, Crash Kings take on their single “Mountain Man”, a song that was on my best of ’09 mix. This LA based band has been touring around the country (most recently with Jet) and this particular song has been hitting up the airwaves around the nation. If you get the opportunity, please go see this guitar-less rock trio live. My fingers are perpetually crossed that they will play more hometown shows, but they are fast becoming one of those LA bands that are always on the road.

you’ll have to go here to see it:http://www.vevo.com/watch/Crash-Kings/Mountain-Man/USUV71000024

Go here for tour dates (they are at The Note in West Chester April 15th!!)

Listen and Love!

~ Kristen

Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights

Posted on by Amanda

Listening to all the SXSW ’10 bands, Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights definitely caught my ear. I loved their song “Gypsy Woman” but was frustrated when I couldn’t find it anywhere online (so I could add it to my mix). Fortunately, they played LA Thursday night…The Viper Room. It was a typical Viper Room experience. I went by myself and since there are no walls to really melt into, it felt a bit like being the weak link in a Red Rover game most of the evening. But Jonathan et al. made it worthwhile. They play my favorite type of rock ‘n roll- with a southern flare (the band is from Texas, but its members originate from all over the southern portion of the country).  Their inspiring music and invigorating live performance will definitely qualify them for a spot on my watch list. They have a CD coming out at the end of the month (April 27th) and are touring all over CA and then the south…making a stop at Bonnaroo (yay!!).  
Tonight (Saturday) they will be in San Diego at The House of Blues.

If you can’t catch them live, be sure to check out their videos and live recordings on their website. I’ve been told the Viper Room show will get put up there so I’m excited to have something to listen to while I patiently wait for April 27th.

~ Kristen

Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights

Posted on by Amanda

Listening to all the SXSW ’10 bands, Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights definitely caught my ear. I loved their song “Gypsy Woman” but was frustrated when I couldn’t find it anywhere online (so I could add it to my mix). Fortunately, they played LA Thursday night…The Viper Room. It was a typical Viper Room experience. I went by myself and since there are no walls to really melt into, it felt a bit like being the weak link in a Red Rover game most of the evening. But Jonathan et al. made it worthwhile. They play my favorite type of rock ‘n roll- with a southern flare (the band is from Texas, but its members originate from all over the southern portion of the country).  Their inspiring music and invigorating live performance will definitely qualify them for a spot on my watch list. They have a CD coming out at the end of the month (April 27th) and are touring all over CA and then the south…making a stop at Bonnaroo (yay!!).  

Tonight (Saturday) they will be in San Diego at The House of Blues.

If you can’t catch them live, be sure to check out their videos and live recordings on their website. I’ve been told the Viper Room show will get put up there so I’m excited to have something to listen to while I patiently wait for April 27th.

~ Kristen

What a Way to Start the Day!!

Posted on by Amanda

One of my fave Philly bands, Alright Junior, just released this music video for their song “Fish vs. Ambulance” off their most recent EP Our Temporary Everything. I LOVE this band and I think this video does a great job capturing their essence. It’s particularly amusing for me as I have definitely used this song as a wake up alarm. It’s just such a great way to start the day!

I hope you enjoy this video as much as I do!

~ Kristen

Doll & The Kicks

Posted on by Amanda

Currently touring with The Silent Comedy and Links. Also, on my SXSW ’10 list.  They put on a killer live show. They are from England and won’t be back in the states until they work out “visa issues”. So, catch them if you can!
http://www.myspace.com/dollandthekicks

Here are their remaining US dates with Links:

 
4/2 – San Diego, The Casbah
4/4 – San Francisco, Rickshaw Stop
4/5 – Portland, Hawthorne Theater
4/6 – Seattle, WA, Hi Dive

 a few pics I took from their set at The Bootleg Theater Weds night.

~ Kristen

Doll & The Kicks

Posted on by Amanda

Currently touring with The Silent Comedy and Links. Also, on my SXSW ’10 list.  They put on a killer live show. They are from England and won’t be back in the states until they work out “visa issues”. So, catch them if you can!

http://www.myspace.com/dollandthekicks

Here are their remaining US dates with Links:

 
4/2 – San Diego, The Casbah
4/4 – San Francisco, Rickshaw Stop
4/5 – Portland, Hawthorne Theater
4/6 – Seattle, WA, Hi Dive

 a few pics I took from their set at The Bootleg Theater Weds night.

~ Kristen