Kristen’s 2012 Mix – Track 17 – NEEDTOBREATHE

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I spend all year going to shows and collecting songs and pictures and stories. I’ve spent the last month or so compiling some of my top musical memories into a music mix with accompanying booklet (my favorite little crafting project). So, here I share with you my top tracks of 2012.

Enjoy!!

NTB2

I’ve seen a lot of great shows this year, but if I had to pick just one to rise above the rest, I might have to go with NEEDTOBREATHE at the San Diego Aquarium. This is one of the best, most dynamic and generally inspiring bands I have seen and being front row as they played in an intimate setting over some tide pools as the sun was setting over the ocean…well, it just doesn’t get much better.

~ Kristen

Kristen’s 2012 Mix – Track 16 – We Are Augustines

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I spend all year going to shows and collecting songs and pictures and stories. I’ve spent the last month or so compiling some of my top musical memories into a music mix with accompanying booklet (my favorite little crafting project). So, here I share with you my top tracks of 2012.

Enjoy!!

We Are Augustines

We Are Augustines get the award for best festival band of 2012. Their sets at both Coachella and Bonnaroo far surpassed the more established acts. There is something about the way they connect to the audience…it’s really hard to capture in words or even in a recording of one of their songs…just go see them!

https://soundcloud.com/weareaugustines/philadelphia-the-city-of

~ Kristen

Kristen’s 2012 Mix – Track 15 – Harper Blynn

Posted on by Kristen

I spend all year going to shows and collecting songs and pictures and stories. I’ve spent the last month or so compiling some of my top musical memories into a music mix with accompanying booklet (my favorite little crafting project). So, here I share with you my top tracks of 2012.

Enjoy!!

Harper Blynn

You can’t be a Hotel Cafe regular without having seen Harper Blynn several times over the last year. Between their Hotel Cafe residencies and the fact that they are the best backing band in town, you really can’t miss them…and you don’t really want to.

https://soundcloud.com/harper-blynn/busy-hands-empty-hearts

~ Kristen

Amanda’s SD Concert Calendar 12/31-1/6

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Happy New Year!!! I know it’s a touch early but I thought I’d just put that out there. I hope you all have an enjoyable and safe New Years. Don’t drink and drive. Have lots of fun no matter what you do 🙂

 

Monday: Dirty Sweet @ Griffin at 9pm – Sold Out
AND: Get Back Loretta, Blackout Party, Little Hurricane @ Lafayette at 9pm -Sold Out
AND: Reverend Horton Heat @ Belly Up at 9pm
AND: Big Night San Diego feat: The Silent Comedy at 9pm
AND: Steve Poltz and Friends @ Casbah at 9pm $15/$20
AND: Rocking New Years Eve w/The Trip @ Anthology at 6:30pm and 9:30pm
AND: New Mexico @ Soda Bar at 9pm

Tuesday: Happy New Year!! We survived! Rest up!

Wednesday: The Short Eyes @ Griffin at 8:45pm

Thursday: Rhythm and the Method @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: The Fixtures and The Midwinters @ Soda Bar at 8:30pm
AND: Social Distortion @ House of Blues at 7:30pm- Sold Out

Friday: Griever @ Che Cafe at 9pm
AND: Social Distortion @ House of Blues at 7:30pm- Sold Out

Saturday: Jamar Rogers, The Western Scene, and The Young Romans @ Griffin at 9pm
AND: Royal Teeth @ Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: Social Distortion @ House of Blues at 7:30pm- Sold Out

Sunday: Benefit for Hurricane Sandy Victims feat: The Pettybreakers and Ron Blair of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Keith Scott of Bryan Adams, and Jesse Valenzuela of Gin Blossoms @ Belly Up at 7:30pm

 

Keep in Mind:
January 8th- Sum 41 @ House of Blues
January 13th- Keane and Youngblood Hawke @ House of Blues
January 21st- Muse @ Valley View Casino Center
January 27th- Ben Folds Five @ House of Blues
February 1st- Pinback @ House of Blues
February 3rd- Augustana @ Griffin
February 4th- ZZ Ward @ Belly Up
February 5th- The Who @ Valley View Casino Center
February 12th- Ed Sheeran @ Spreckles
February 15th- Ra Ra Riot @ Belly Up
February 27th- The Used @ House of Blues
March 7th- Flogging Molly @ House of Blues
March 7th- Hey Marseilles!
March 12th- Frightened Rabbit @ Belly Up
March 18th- Imagine Dragons, Nico Vega, and Atlas Genius @ House of Blues
March 30th- The Airborne Toxic Event @ House of Blues
April 17th- Alex Clare @ House of Blues

Amanda’s SD Concert Calendar 12/31-1/6

Posted on by Amanda

Happy New Year!!! I know it’s a touch early but I thought I’d just put that out there. I hope you all have an enjoyable and safe New Years. Don’t drink and drive. Have lots of fun no matter what you do 🙂
 

Monday: Dirty Sweet @ Griffin at 9pm – Sold Out
AND: Get Back Loretta, Blackout Party, Little Hurricane @ Lafayette at 9pm -Sold Out
AND: Reverend Horton Heat @ Belly Up at 9pm
AND: Big Night San Diego feat: The Silent Comedy at 9pm
AND: Steve Poltz and Friends @ Casbah at 9pm $15/$20
AND: Rocking New Years Eve w/The Trip @ Anthology at 6:30pm and 9:30pm
AND: New Mexico @ Soda Bar at 9pm

Tuesday: Happy New Year!! We survived! Rest up!

Wednesday: The Short Eyes @ Griffin at 8:45pm

Thursday: Rhythm and the Method @ Belly Up at 8pm
AND: The Fixtures and The Midwinters @ Soda Bar at 8:30pm
AND: Social Distortion @ House of Blues at 7:30pm- Sold Out

Friday: Griever @ Che Cafe at 9pm
AND: Social Distortion @ House of Blues at 7:30pm- Sold Out

Saturday: Jamar Rogers, The Western Scene, and The Young Romans @ Griffin at 9pm
AND: Royal Teeth @ Soda Bar at 9pm
AND: Social Distortion @ House of Blues at 7:30pm- Sold Out

Sunday: Benefit for Hurricane Sandy Victims feat: The Pettybreakers and Ron Blair of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Keith Scott of Bryan Adams, and Jesse Valenzuela of Gin Blossoms @ Belly Up at 7:30pm

 

Keep in Mind:
January 8th- Sum 41 @ House of Blues
January 13th- Keane and Youngblood Hawke @ House of Blues
January 21st- Muse @ Valley View Casino Center
January 27th- Ben Folds Five @ House of Blues
February 1st- Pinback @ House of Blues
February 3rd- Augustana @ Griffin
February 4th- ZZ Ward @ Belly Up
February 5th- The Who @ Valley View Casino Center
February 12th- Ed Sheeran @ Spreckles
February 15th- Ra Ra Riot @ Belly Up
February 27th- The Used @ House of Blues
March 7th- Flogging Molly @ House of Blues
March 7th- Hey Marseilles!
March 12th- Frightened Rabbit @ Belly Up
March 18th- Imagine Dragons, Nico Vega, and Atlas Genius @ House of Blues
March 30th- The Airborne Toxic Event @ House of Blues
April 17th- Alex Clare @ House of Blues

Kristen’s 2012 Mix – Track 14 – Brendan James

Posted on by Kristen

I spend all year going to shows and collecting songs and pictures and stories. I’ve spent the last month or so compiling some of my top musical memories into a music mix with accompanying booklet (my favorite little crafting project). So, here I share with you my top tracks of 2012.

Enjoy!!

Brendan James

It was last year when I saw Brendan James play The Mint. This song was definitely what I took from that event and this year, it got a lot of spins on that radio station in my head. It was especially prevalent during the only non-music related trip I took this year to Hawaii. It took several days on an island to “de-clench” but in the end, it was one of the most relaxing and enjoyable vacations I have had in years. I certainly felt incredibly lucky to be there.

https://soundcloud.com/settleforless/brendan-james-the-lucky-ones

~ Kristen

Kristen’s LA Concert Calendar: 12/31-1/6

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Happy New Year!! Whatever you end up doing to celebrate the transition into 2013, I hope you stay safe and have a blast. Once again I am foregoing my former tradition of staying in and watching Star Wars in favor of some live music. My concert of choice this year is Dirty Sweet at The Griffin in San Diego! A one-off reunion show from a band I love that hasn’t played in a couple of years. How can I refuse? I think more bands “on hiatus” should do this kind of thing.

Anyway, I’m really looking forward to so many shows coming in the New Year, starting with next week! I’m particularly excited about Thursday night at The Roxy with Lakes, The Active Set and Royal Teeth. I hope to see you all out at a show soon!

Here are my other top picks:

Monday: Vintage Trouble at The Roxy (8pm)
ALSO: Puddle of Mudd at Whiskey a Go Go (7pm)
ALSO: Petty Cash at Smoke (10pm)

 

Tuesday: Beachwood New Year’s Day FREE at The Piano Bar featuring Tripp Rezac and Foster Timms (9pm)

 

Weds: ?

 

Thursday: Lakes, The Active Set, and Royal Teeth at The Roxy (7:30)
ALSO: Belmont Lights, Oedipus, Back Pocket Memory, etc at The House of Blues (8pm)

 

Friday: Scott Mellis at Room 5 (7pm)
ALSO: Wildcat! Wildcat! at The Natural History Museum as part of First Fridays (5:30)

 

Saturday: Keaton Simons, Steve Carlson, and The Borrower’s Debt at The Hotel Cafe (9,10:30, 11:30)
ALSO: Terra Naomi and Sonia Rao at WitZend (8, 10)

 

Sunday: Stonefeather at The Central SAPC (8pm)

 

 

To Keep in Mind:
January 9th and 10th: Andrew McMahon at The Viper Room
January 10th: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show at The Roxy
January 16th: Andrew Bird at Largo
January 19th: Tyler Hilton and Teddy Geiger at The Roxy
January 23rd: The Airborne Toxic Event at The Mayan Theatre
January 23rd, 24th, 26th: Muse at The Staples Center
January 26th: The Nervous Wreckords at The Satellite
January 27th: Joshua Radin at The Hotel Cafe
Feb. 1st: Tegan and Sara at Club Nokia
Feb. 2nd: Augustana at The Troubadour
Feb. 9th: Ed Sheeran at Hollywood Palladium
Feb. 12th: Ellie Goulding at Hollywood Palladium
Feb. 13th: Papa Roach at Club Nokia
Feb. 13th: Dear Boy at The Troubadour
Feb. 17th: Ed Sheeran at Nokia Theatre LA Live
Feb. 21st: twenty one pilots at The Troubadour
Feb. 26th: Anberlin at The House of Blues Sunset
Feb. 28th: Matthew Perryman Jones at Bootleg Bar
Feb. 28th: Jukebox the Ghost at The Echo
March 5th: Marcus Foster at The Troubadour
March 13th: Frightened Rabbit at The Music Box
March 20th: Nico Vega, Atlas Genius, and Imagine Dragons at The Wiltern
April 20th: Wakey!Wakey! at The Troubadour
August 19th/20th: Ed Sheeran at The Staples Center

 

~ Kristen

 

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