Listen To This! 01/27/17

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Here’s what I’ve been into lately…

 

Album: The Kin – Modern Primitive

One of my faves released a long-awaited album today. I’ve been listening all day, enjoying songs, a good mix of power and beauty, old and new, modern and primitive(?).  I keep trying to pick a favorite song, but every time I think I’ve settled on one, the next song will come on and I’ll change my mind.  Certainly a record I’d recommend digging into.

 

Video: Arkivist – “Burnout”

If you want a band to follow from the early stages, check out Arkivist. The recently relocated to LA trio already are developing a definitive style that is very much their own. Their music speaks both to the more intellectual-minded as well as to those appreciative of the more baser notions of rhythm and melody.

 

Show: Zane Carney at The El Rey

I’ve been to several shows in the past couple of weeks, but this one…this one holds a very special place in my heart. Guitar maestro, Zane Carney, with his backing band (composed, in part, of LMN Band Love Carney) took the audience through a musical journey, rocking and rolling through the best of Zane’s ever growing (and improving) catalog of songs. The journey climaxed with a rendition of “Helter Skelter” that was pretty much an out of body experience. Hopefully his new music will be released soon, but until then, you simply must take every opportunity to see Zane Carey live (I’d post a video, but it wouldn’t do the experience justice).

 

SXSW Watch: Middle Kids

I’m making my way through the list of SXSW artists and Middle Kids were one to really catch my ear. This three-piece from Australia has an EP coming out Feb. 17th and will be at The Echo Feb. 25th.  Mark your calendars!

 

~ Kristen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Band Love: Walking on Rivers

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I’m sure many people have that fantasy of going off on vacation, perhaps to a foreign land, and falling in love, having that magical night, and taking home a perfect memory that you will never forget. Well, folks, it has happened to me. I went off on an adventure to Berlin and found a new love; a band love of course!

Meet Walking on Rivers:

 

They bill themselves as an indie folk/pop group, which I suppose is appropriate (think older Mumford & Sons).  The quartet is from Dortmund, Germany which I had to look up (it’s central west, has a football museum and a building with a giant U on top), but they sing in English.  I was drawn initially to the band’s use of harmonies and piano but what sold me at the show was their energy, cohesiveness, and connection with the audience…they even came into the crowd to sing for their encore.  They told me they had only been a band for a bit over a year which was surprising given the depth of well crafted songs on their set list.  They have a released EP that you can check out on bandcamp, but they also have a slew of videos that I think give a great sense of the band.  They mentioned that maybe next year they’ll get to The States.  I sure hope so. In the meantime, I may be the only person in all of this land sporting a Walking on Rivers t-shirt.  Hopefully that will change soon.

From my trip’s photo album:

 

Connect with the band:

Instagram
Facebook
Bandcamp
Youtube

 

 

 

~ Kristen

 

Amanda’s SD Concert Calendar 1/23-1/29

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Well, it’s been a rainy week this past week and it gave me a chance for some quality chill time. I might have purchased a surplus of books and am already 100 some pages in. I can’t wait to get through that whole stack oh books. We have more rain today and possibly tomorrow so there is ample opportunity to get cozy. I might have to venture out to see Rick Astley though because, well you know. And if you don’t, I don’t know what to do with you.

 

Monday: Jesse Malin, Schizophonics @ Casbah at 9pm
AND: Tori Roze & The Hot Mess @ Bar Pink at 9pm
AND: Lauren Leigh & Sam @ Tin Roof at 8pm
AND: Jeff Bridges and The Abiders @ Belly Up at 8pm – SOLD OUT

Tuesday: Leah Dou @ Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: Robin Henkel @ House of Blues at 7pm
AND: Timothy B Schmit @ Belly Up at 8pm – SOLD OUT

Wednesday: Rick Astley @ House of Blues at 8pm
AND: Sister Speak @ Belly Up at 8pm

Thursday: Well Well Well, AJ Froman @ Casbah at 9pm
AND: The Show Ponies, The Peripherals @ Soda Bar at 9pm

Friday: Cold War Kids, The Strumbrellas @ Observatory North Park at 8pm
AND: Lydia Loveless @ Soda Bar at 9pm
ANDL Ty Segall @ Belly Up at 9pm
AND: The Atomics, Plane Without A Pilot @ House of Blues at 8pm

Saturday: July Talk, Mona @ Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: Devendra Banhart @ Observatory North Park at 8pm
AND: Lady Dottie and The Diamonds @ Park & Rec at 10pm
AND: Hamilton Leithauser @ Casbah at 9pm

Sunday: Jacob Miller & The Bridge City Crooners @ Sycamore Den at 8pm
AND: Dreams Made Flesh @ Soda Bar at 9pm

 

Keep in Mind:
February 3rd- Dashboard Confessional @ House of Blues
February 4th- Dead Feather Moon @ Soda Bar
February 11th- Chain Gang of 1974 @ The Hideout
February 12th- David Duchovny @ Music Box
February 12th- Armors @ Casbah
February 17th- Crocodiles @ The Hideout
February 20th- AFI @ Observatory North Park
February 21st- Circa Survive @ House of Blues
February 21st- AFI @ Observatory North Park
February 22nd- Circa Survive @ House of Blues
February 22nd- AFI @ Observatory North Park
March 5th- Bon Jovi @ Viejas Arena
March 6th- The Shins @ Observatory North Park
March 7th- The Shins @ Observatory North Park
March 18th- Yellowcard @ Observatory North Park
March 26th- Panic! At The Disco, Misterwives, Saint Motel @ Viejas Arena
April 4th- Mayday Parade – A Lesson in Romantics Anniversary Tour @ Soma
April 8th- Green Day @ Valley View Casino Center
May 5th- Andrew McMahon and The Wilderness @ House of Blues

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 1/23-1/29

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Last week, I was in both Germany and Iceland, I started a new job, I participated in the Women’s March in downtown LA, and I managed to catch Ari Hest at The Hotel Cafe.  I felt like I had zero down time, but I guess that is my life now.  Next week is a big one, music-wise.  Thursday night promises an early contender for show of the year in Zane Carney’s headlining gig at The El Rey. It was announced last week that his backing band will be none other than the guys of Carney, my first LA band love and still one of the greatest bands I’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing. I could not BE more excited and I really hope to see you all there.

In other news:

Monday: Albert and his Dreamboats residency FREE at Bootleg Bar (8:30)
ALSO: Warbly Jets residency FREE at The Satellite (9pm)
ALSO: Groves FREE at Resident (8:30)
ALSO: It’s a School Night at Bardot f. The Outer Vibe, Leah Dou (8:30)
ALSO: Hunnypot Live FREE at The Mint (7pm)
ALSO: Monday Monday at The Hotel Cafe second stage f. Ivory Deville, Chi McClean, Josiah Leming, Mainland, Wilderado (8pm)

 

Tuesday: Wilderado FREE at Resident (8pm)
ALSO: The Show Ponies w/ Freddy & Francine at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: Dream Phases residency FREE at Harvard and Stone f. Mars and the Massacre (9pm)
ALSO: Kristeen Young residency f. Vanessa Silberman FREE at The Hi Hat (8pm)
ALSO: Celebrating David Bowie w/ Sting at The Wiltern (7pm)
ALSO: Super Tuesday’s FREE at Butter’d Up (10pm)
ALSO: Sound Collective with Josh and Kira FREE at Saint Rocke (7pm)

 

Weds: Joshua Radin at The Troubadour (7pm)
ALSO: Eleni Mandell Tribute Record Release show at Bootleg Theater f. Jackson Browne, Priscilla Ahn, Inara George, and more (8:30)
ALSO: Sam Morrow FREE at Love Song (8:30)
ALSO: Silversun Pickups at The Grammy Museum (8pm)

 

Thursday: Zane Carney w/ Corey Harper & Aly Ryan at The El Rey (8:30)
ALSO: Theo Katzman album release show at Bootleg Bar (8:30)
ALSO: Garrison Starr, Patrick Joseph at The Hotel Cafe second stage (8,9)
ALSO: Leah Dou at The Hotel Cafe (7pm)
ALSO: Mount Holly at The Wayfarer (8pm)
ALSO: Faulkner FREE at The Satellite (9pm)
ALSO: Jesse Malin w/ special guests at The Roxy (9pm)
ALSO: Eric Hutchinson at The Grammy Museum (8pm)
ALSO: Maria Bettencourt w/ Sleep Machine FREE w/ RSVP at Lucky Strike Hollywood (9pm)
ALSO: The Regrettes FREE at Amoeba Records (6pm)

 

Friday: The Shakers, Love and a .38, Zachary Kibbee at The Viper Room (8:30) ALSO: Lemuria at The Echo (8:30)
ALSO: Jon Epcar at Genghis Cohen (8pm)
ALSO: Wild at The Hotel Cafe (11:30)
ALSO: Girlschool at Bootleg Theater f. The Bird and the Bee, The Regrettes, and more (7pm)
ALSO: Leann Rimes at The El Rey (8:30)
ALSO: Katelyn Tarver FREE at Resident (8pm)

 

Saturday: Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls at The Wiltern (6pm)
ALSO: SafetySuit w/ Armors at The Regent Theater (7pm)
ALSO: Dorothy at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: Ghost Lit Kingdom at The Hotel Cafe (11:30)
ALSO: Bad Wolf at Amplyfi (8pm)
ALSO: Girlschool at Bootleg Theater f. Deap Valley, The Wild Reeds, and more (7:30)
ALSO: Jessie Payo FREE at Mrs. Fish (10:30)
ALSO: Kings of Leon at The Forum (7:30)

 

Sunday: Brian Whelan, Jack Tempchin, Brother SAL and the Devil May Care at The Hotel Cafe second stage (7, 8, 9)
ALSO: Girlschool at Bootleg Theater f. Chelsea Wolfe, ExSage, and more (7:30)
ALSO: Lucinda Williams at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: Songwriter Sundays FREE at The Fox and Hounds f. Dave Green (8pm)

 

 

To Keep in Mind:
January 31st: Hawai at Resident
Feb. 1st: Ben Grey at The Hotel Cafe
Feb. 2nd: Mike Doughty at The Troubadour
Feb. 2nd: Tom Chaplin at The El Rey
Feb. 2nd: OK Go at The Grammy Museum
Feb. 2nd: Griffin House at McCabe’s
Feb. 4th: Leroy Sanchez at The Troubadour
Feb. 8th: The Revivalists at The Fonda
Feb. 11th: The Griswolds w/ Dreamers at Teragram Ballroom
Feb. 14th: David Duchovny at The Roxy
Feb. 16th: twenty one pilots, MUTEMATH at Honda Center
Feb. 18th: The Cordovas at The Hotel Cafe
Feb. 21st: Meiko at The Hotel Cafe
Feb. 22nd: Ruby Friedman Orchestra at The Study
Feb. 26th: Ben Hazelwood at The Viper Room
Feb. 27th: Jens Lekamn at Teragram Ballroom
March 1st: Mondo Cozmo at The Troubadour
March 2nd: Jack Savoretti at The Hotel Cafe
March 3rd: Jens Lekman at Teragram Ballroom
March 7th: Half the Animal at The Echo
March 10th: Stone Foxes at Saint Rocke
March 19th: The Stone Foxes at Saint Rocke
March 21st: Lake Street Dive at Theatre at Ace Hotel
March 24th: Yellowcard at The Novo by Microsoft
March 25th: Colony House w/ Knox Hamilton at The Troubadour
March 26th: Biffy Clyro at Belasco Theater
March 27th: Eisley at The Troubadour
March 30th: Old 97’s at The Fonda Theatre
April 1st: Lincoln Durham at Resident
April 1st: Dawes at The Theatre at Ace Hotel
April 1st: Passenger at The Wiltern
April 5th: Mayday Parade at The Regent Theater
April 14th: Simple Plan at The Wiltern
April 18th: TFDI at The Hotel Cafe
April 27th: Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors at The El Rey
May 2nd: Laura Marling at Mayan Theater
May 4th: Sondre Lerche at The Troubadour
May 13th: Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness at The Belasco Theater
May 13th: Billy Joel at Dodger Stadium
May 25th: Band of Horses w/ Frightened Rabbit at The Greek Theatre
June 2nd/3rd: Vulpeck at The Regent Theater
July 20th: Third Eye Blind at Greek Theatre

 

~ Kristen

 

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Amanda’s SD Concert Calendar 1/16-1/22

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I made it out to one night of the Mrs. Henry Mothership Extravaganza at Pour House. However, their playing power far outlasted my stamina to be out. I have no idea what time they finished playing, but I’m sure it was long after I left. It was a lovely evening though and I wish I could have enjoyed more but despite their high energy show, I was drifting off. I guess that’s what happens after two workouts in a day and doing barn things that morning. Ah well.

This week we have a fresh batch of shows, so let’s see what’s going on…

 

Monday: Lucinda Williams @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: Lauren Leigh & Sam @ Tin Roof at 8pm

Tuesday: DNCE @ House of Blues at 8pm
AND: Lauren Leigh & Sam @ Tin Roof at 8pm

Wednesday: Shane Hall Trio @ Tin Roof at 8pm
AND: Grant Austin Taylor @ Lestats at 9pm
AND: Tower of Power @ Belly Up at 8pm

Thursday: Bad Penny & The Pistols @ Sycamore Den at 9pm
AND: Martin Sexton, The Accidentals, Lee Coulter @ Belly Up at 7:30pm

Friday: Schizophonics, Dani Bell and The Tarantist @ Casbah at 9pm
AND: Coriander @ Tin Roof at 9pm
AND: Homesafe @ Che Cafe at 7pm

Saturday: Chevelle @ House of Blues at 7pm
AND: Mattson 2, Creature and The Woods @ Casbah at 9pm
AND: Coriander @ Tin Roof at 9pm
AND: Aubryn, Witherward, Chi McClean @ Lestats at 9pm

Sunday: Daughtry Acoustic Trio @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: Robby Krieger of The Doors @ Music Box at 7pm

 

Keep in Mind:
January 25th- Rick Astley @ House of Blues
January 27th- Cold War Kids, The Strumbrellas @ Observatory North Park
February 3rd- Dashboard Confessional @ House of Blues
February 4th- Dead Feather Moon @ Soda Bar
February 12th- David Duchovny @ Music Box
February 12th- Armors @ Casbah
February 20th- AFI @ Observatory North Park
February 21st- Circa Survive @ House of Blues
February 21st- AFI @ Observatory North Park
February 22nd- Circa Survive @ House of Blues
February 22nd- AFI @ Observatory North Park
March 5th- Bon Jovi @ Viejas Arena
March 6th- The Shins @ Observatory North Park
March 7th- The Shins @ Observatory North Park
March 18th- Yellowcard @ Observatory North Park
March 26th- Panic! At The Disco, Misterwives, Saint Motel @ Viejas Arena
April 4th- Mayday Parade – A Lesson in Romantics Anniversary Tour @ Soma
April 8th- Green Day @ Valley View Casino Center
May 5th- Andrew McMahon and The Wilderness @ House of Blues

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 1/16-1/22

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This week’s calendar is brought to you from Berlin, Germany where I’m enjoying a final trip before starting a new job.  If you’re looking for stories of my adventures (yes, there was a concert involved), find me at one of the many excellent shows in LA next week. I’m particularly looking forward to finally seeing Jack Savoretti Thursday night at The Hotel Cafe.

Here’s my list of recommendations:

 

Monday: Albert and his Dreamboats residency f. Z Berg, Leslie Stevens FREE at Bootleg Bar (8:30)
ALSO: Warbly Jets residency FREE at The Satellite (9pm)
ALSO: Juniper Winter FREE at Harvard & Stone (10pm)
ALSO: It’s a School Night at Bardot f. Lee Dewyze (8:30)
ALSO Evol Walks at TRiP (9pm)
ALSO: The Sunset Jam FREE at The Viper Room (9pm)
ALSO: Hamilton Leithauser at The Teragram Barllroom (9pm)
ALSO: Monday Monday at The Hotel Cafe second stage (8pm)

 

Tuesday: Bear’s Den at The El Rey (8:30)
ALSO: Widlerado FREE at Resident (8pm)
ALSO: Honey County & Andrew Leahey, Late Night w/ Donald Barrett at The Hotel Cafe second stage (8, 10)
ALSO: Jamie T at Bootleg Bar (8:30)
ALSO: Hamilton Leithauser at The Teragram Ballroom (9pm)
ALSO: All-Star Performances at Lucky Strike Hollywood f. Gilby Clark, Billy Morrison, Chris Chaney, Mark McGrath, and more (7pm)
ALSO: Sound Collective with Josh and Kira FREE at Saint Rocke (8pm)

 

Weds: King Washington at The Hotel Cafe (9pm)
ALSO: Sam Morrow FREE at The Love Song
ALSO: DECORATOR w/ Foxtrax, The Rebel Light at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: Charlie Overbey FREE at The Cinema Bar (9pm)
ALSO: DNCE at Belasco Theatre (7pm)

 

Thursday: Jack Savoretti at The Hotel Cafe (8pm)
ALSO: Dan Layus at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: Ari Hest, Leo Stannard at The Hotel Cafe second stage (8,9)
ALSO: Micah Jones at Lucky Strike Hollywood (8:30) FREE w/ RSVP
ALSO Smoke Season at The W Los Angeles, West Beverly Hills’ Living Room Bar (10pm)…FREE w/ RSVP
ALSO: Tal Bachman w/ Eileen Carey at The Rose (7pm)
ALSO: Super Tuesdays at Butter’d Up (10pm)

 

Friday: Zeke Duhon at The Hotel Cafe second stage (7pm)
ALSO: Sam Babayan, Knoup at The Hotel Cafe (10,11)
ALSO: Reverend Tall Tree FREE at Mrs. Fish (10:45)
ALSO: AFI at The Troubadour (7pm)
ALSO: Martin Sexton w/ The Accidentals at The El Rey (8:30)

 

Saturday: Caught a Ghost at Bootleg Bar (8:30)
ALSO: Great Good Fine Ok w/ Flor at The Troubadour (8pm)
ALSO: Aly Tadros & Katie Kuffel at The Hotel Cafe second stage (7pm)
ALSO: The Early November at The Teragram Ballroom (8pm)
ALSO: The Hangmen at The Echo (8pm)

 

Sunday: Cindy Alexander, Jack Tempchin, Brother SAL and the Devil May Care (7, 8, 9)
ALSO: Songwriter Sunday FREE at The Fox and Hounds (8pm)

 

To Keep in Mind:
January 24th:Freddy & Francine at The Troubadour
January 25th: Joshua Radin at The Troubadour
January 26th: Zane Carney at The El Rey
January 27th-29th: GIRLSCHOOL 2017 at Bootleg Theater
January 28th: Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls at The Wiltern
January 28th: SafetySuit at The Regent Theater
January 28th: Dorothy at The Troubadour
January 31st: Hawai at Resident
Feb. 2nd: Mike Doughty at The Troubadour
Feb. 2nd: Tom Chaplin at The El Rey
Feb. 2nd: Griffin House at McCabe’s
Feb. 4th: Leroy Sanchez at The Troubadour
Feb. 8th: The Revivalists at The Fonda
Feb. 11th: The Griswolds w/ Dreamers at Teragram Ballroom
Feb. 14th: David Duchovny at The Roxy
Feb. 16th: twenty one pilots, MUTEMATH at Honda Center
Feb. 18th: The Cordovas at The Hotel Cafe
Feb. 21st: Meiko at The Hotel Cafe
Feb. 27th: Jens Lekamn at Teragram Ballroom
March 3rd: Jens Lekman at Teragram Ballroom
March 19th: The Stone Foxes at Saint Rocke
March 21st: Lake Street Dive at Theatre at Ace Hotel
March 24th: Yellowcard at The Novo by Microsoft
March 25th: Colony House w/ Knox Hamilton at The Troubadour
March 27th: Eisley at The Troubadour
March 30th: Old 97’s at The Fonda Theatre
April 1st: Lincoln Durham at Resident
April 1st: Dawes at The Theatre at Ace Hotel
April 5th: Mayday Parade at The Regent Theater
April 27th: Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors at The El Rey
May 4th: Sondre Lerche at The Troubadour
May 13th: Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness at The Belasco Theater
May 25th: Band of Horses w/ Frightened Rabbit at The Greek Theatre
June 2nd/3rd: Vulpeck at The Regent Theater

 

~ Kristen

 

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Listen to This!

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I’ve told myself for some time now that once I finished up my PhD work, I could focus more on posting on this site. The amount of music I sift through on a weekly basis whether it be from live shows, press releases, in preparation of my weekly calendar, or just word of mouth suggestions is…well it can be a lot.  I thought, to get back into the swing of things, I’d bring back my List to This column and share some of the sights and sounds that have grabbed my attention.

So here we go!

Foy Vance – The Wild Swan

I’ve finally got around to absorbing this album that came out last May. It’s amazing how Foy’s songs can at once feel so effortless and emotionally resonant.  Here’s one of my favorites from the album:

 

MONA – “In the Middle”

Love this band! So happy to see them back at it with a new EP (In the Middle) that came out towards the end of last year. They are hitting the road with July Talk and will be at Soda Bar in San Diego on January 28th and at Bootleg Theater in LA on the 31st.  Catch them if you can!

 

Warbly Jets

The “Jets” are doing a residency at The Satellite this month. Their second night happened to be my first show of the year (shocking, I know).  If I look past the theatrics (lights! smoke! dramatic curtain drop!), I feel like there is a compelling musical force that is sure to get attention from music aficionados everywhere.

 

Wildwood Kin – “Warrior Daughter”

More SXSW artists were announced this week, so I have lots of listening to do, but I’ve got 400+ already down and this UK act is one of my favorites so far.

 

~ Kristen