Kristen’s SXSW ’12 Mix – Part 6

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Kristen

One of the things I love most about SXSW is the opportunity it provides every year to discover great new artists. The following mix reflects some of the bands and musicians I’ve added to my “watch list” as a result of SXSW 2012. Enjoy!

20. Said The Whale – “Heavy Ceiling”

Vancouver’s Said The Whale may not have won me over with their name, but every time this songs comes up, I find myself doing the head bob and wondering who the band is.

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21. The Balconies – “Kill Count”

If only every time I punched or kicked something, it would turn to glitter…would save on so many stubbed toes…

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22. We Are The Ocean – “The Waiting Room”

I first heard of We Are the Ocean from the SXSW band list. Then I saw them open for Twin Atlantic and You Me at Six…twice. Their CD, Go Now and Live, lived in my car stereo for a while. I can sing along to every song. I love this band. They were supposed to be at SXSW, but I’m not sure that they made it…regardless, I could not leave them off this list.

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23. Hope Atlantic – “Lost at Sea”

Another Canadian band makes my list. I think Canada takes a close second to the UK for countries supplying my SXSW-fueled new musical inspirations.

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Listen! Learn! Love!

~ Kristen

Kristen’s SXSW ’12 Mix – Part 5

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Kristen

16. Cheyenne Marie Mize – “Wishing Well”

So apparently Cheyenne was one of NPR’s SXSW Discoveries of 2011…I may be a year behind, but I’m glad I happened upon Cheyenne and this song.

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17. Kiernan McMullan – “Alright Was Never Good Enough”

Another promising singer-songwriter from Nashville…with so many of my fave guys with guitars leaving LA, it seems like I may have to make another pilgrimage to the Music City to get my fix. Kiernan needs to book a gig at 3^rd & Lindsley the day after Bonnaroo (just putting that request out into the universe)

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18. Nic Cowan – “Hard Headed”

I feel like this would be a good theme song in certain circumstances. “I’m just hard headed and I ain’t gonna quit”

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19. Sugar & The Hi-Lows – “See It For Yourself”

I’m already a fan of both Trent Dabbs and Amy Stroup and I fully approve of any Ten out of Tenn collaboration so the fact that Sugar & The Hi-Lows exceeded my expectations is really saying something.

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Listen! Learn! Love!

~ Kristen

Kristen’s SXSW ’12 Mix – Part 4

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Kristen

9. Ben Howard – “Keep Your Head Up”

The fact that The Troubadour added another Ben Howard date in June after the first one sold out makes me downright giddy. This guy’s voice is addictive.

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10. Anais Mitchell– “Shepherd”

This song. This voice. I am sold. Anais is playing in Santa Monica at The Broad Stage, Edye Theater April 7^th…if anyone is looking to get me a belated birthday present… http://thebroadstage.com/show_info.php?show_id=118

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11. Marcus Foster– “Shadows of the City”

I saw Marcus Foster play Maggie Mae’s Rooftop. It was one of the highlights of my week in Austin. This guy comes to your town, don’t miss him!

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Listen! Learn! Love!

~ Kristen

Kristen’s SXSW ’12 Mix – Part 3

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Kristen

12. Defining Times– “Rite”

I hear potential in this band from Oklahoma City, OK…I like potential.

13. New Cassettes – “Silent Guns”

Okay, so I did see this band a year ago…but I had kind of forgotten about them until they popped up on my SXSW radar. I thought they deserved a second mention.

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14. Morning Parade– “Headlights”

After listening to my mega SXSW mix en route to Austin, it was decided that Morning Parade was going to be one of our must-sees. We caught them one early afternoon at The British Embassy and they did not disappoint.

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15. Brother & Bones – “Hold Me Like the Sun”

Is it just me or can you are you also craving a line-up of Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights, Brother & Bones, and The Silent Comedy after listening to this song? Just me? huh…

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Listen! Learn! Love!

~ Kristen

Kristen’s SXSW ’12 Mix – Part 2

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Kristen

5. The Dunwells- “If I Could Be King”

There is no band I’m more upset about missing at SXSW than The Dunwells (Yes, I also missed Jack White, Eminem, and Bruce Springsteen). To add to the so close yet so far theme, these Brits have several CA dates on the books, but none of them in Los Angeles.

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6. Lonsdale Boys Club – “Sista Shake”

For those of you that have guilty pleasures, this song might fall under that category. As for me, I feel no shame in blasting this song full volume and dancing around the room. “we’re burning up the disco…”

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7. Chappo– “Come Home”

“…badadadadada…badadadadadada…” you know you love it…

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8. The Kingston Springs – “Weight of This World”

This band from Nashville, was one of the many bands that hit up LA post SXSW…unfortunately right when I befell my SXSW-induced illness so sadly they remain on my “one day I will see” list…

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Listen! Learn! Love!

~ Kristen

Kristen’s SXSW ’12 Mix – Part 1

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Kristen

1. Of Monsters and Men – “Little Talks”

There is a reason why this group from Iceland is selling out venues around the country. I mean, how catchy is this song?

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2. The Good Natured – “Skeleton”

Actually caught this band at SXSW last year, but I don’t think I remembered that until I was going through this year’s artist list and I recalled how much I enjoyed this group and this song

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3. Avalanche City – “Love love love”

Everytime I hear this song, I smile

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4. The Apache Relay– “Home is Not Places”

“Home is not places, it is love” what more needs to be said?

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Listen! Learn! Love!

~ Kristen

Amanda’s SD Concert Calendar 3/26-4/1

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Amanda

I’m not sure what happened to by body clock but post SXSW is making it do some funky things. The first few days were fine. But now I’m sleepy around 10, go to bed around 12 am and am awake again somewhere between 4-6 am. Awesome. Not really. But, San Diego has some awesome shows this week!

Monday: Imagine Dragons @ 710 Beach Club
AND: American Royalty @ Soda Bar @9 $10
AND: Kathleen Edwards @ Belly Up @8 $19

Tuesday: Lee Coulter, Michael Tiernan, and Gayle Skidmore @Belly Up @8 $9/$11

Wednesday: Chris Pierce @ Lestats @8
AND: Galactic feat. Corey Glover and Corey Henry @ Belly Up @9 $27
AND: The New Kinetics @ Whistlestop Bar @9
AND: River City @ Riviera Supper Club @9

Thursday: Kevin Martin @ Bar Pink @9
AND: Mr. Gnome, Sister Speak, and Kelsea Rae Little @ Ruby Room @9 $5
AND: White Rabbits @ Casbah @9 $12/$14
AND: The Flowerthief @ Lestats @8

Friday: Hills Like Elephants, The Heavy Guilt, The Black Sand and Sundrop Electric @ Soda Bar @9 $8
AND: The Silent Comedy @ HOB Anaheim

Saturday: The Burning of Rome @ Soda Bar @9 $5
AND: The Nervous Wreckords, Maren Parusel, and Low Volts @ Casbah @9 $10
AND: Henry Rollins @ SD Women’s Club $27.50

Sunday: Aaron Bowen @ Lestats @8
Keep in Mind:
April 2nd- Heartless Bastards @ Belly Up
April 4th- Hunter Hayes @ House of Blues
April 5th- The Howls and Low Volts @ El Dorado @930
April 7th- Transfer and The Blackout Party @ Belly Up
April 7th- CityBeat Street Fest w/Nico Vega, Hyena, and Heavy Guilt
April 13th- Coachella Weekend 1
April 14th- The Rapture @ The Irenic
April 15th- Rise Against @ Viejas Arena
April 16th- Elvis Costello @ Humphreys
April 17th- The Hives @ Belly Up
April 17th- Yuck and The Makeup Sex @ Casbah
April 20th- Coachella Weekend 2
April 28th- Little hurricane @ Casbah
May 2nd- Say Anything @ House of Blues
May 4th- Thrice @ House of Blues
May 4th- Deer Tick @ Casbah
May 5th- Portugal. The Man @ 4th and B
May 12th- Delta Spirit @ Belly Up
May 30th- Horse Feathers @ Casbah @9 $12/$14
June 3rd- Mogwai @ Belly Up

Local Music Nation

Local Music. Local Love.

Kristen’s SXSW ’12 Mix – Part 6

20. Said The Whale – “Heavy Ceiling”

21. The Balconies – “Kill Count”

22. We Are The Ocean – “The Waiting Room”

23. Hope Atlantic – “Lost at Sea”

Kristen’s SXSW ’12 Mix – Part 5

16. Cheyenne Marie Mize – “Wishing Well”

17. Kiernan McMullan – “Alright Was Never Good Enough”

18. Nic Cowan – “Hard Headed”

19. Sugar & The Hi-Lows – “See It For Yourself”

Kristen’s SXSW ’12 Mix – Part 4

9. Ben Howard – “Keep Your Head Up”

10. Anais Mitchell– “Shepherd”

11. Marcus Foster– “Shadows of the City”

Kristen’s SXSW ’12 Mix – Part 3

12. Defining Times– “Rite”

13. New Cassettes – “Silent Guns”

14. Morning Parade– “Headlights”

15. Brother & Bones – “Hold Me Like the Sun”

Kristen’s SXSW ’12 Mix – Part 2

5. The Dunwells- “If I Could Be King”

6. Lonsdale Boys Club – “Sista Shake”

7. Chappo– “Come Home”

8. The Kingston Springs – “Weight of This World”

Kristen’s SXSW ’12 Mix – Part 1

1. Of Monsters and Men – “Little Talks”

2. The Good Natured – “Skeleton”

3. Avalanche City – “Love love love”

4. The Apache Relay– “Home is Not Places”

Amanda’s SD Concert Calendar 3/26-4/1