Countdown to Epicenter Twenty Ten: 2 days!

Ok. With only two days to go, the excitement is really starting to build for our trip out to Fontana, CA to attend the Epicenter Twenty Ten festival.

30 Seconds to Mars seems to be a tad controversial at the moment. But honestly, I could care less about what Jared Leto’s hair looks like…or if he’s a nice or nasty person…the music moves me and I am a fan. Plus, the band puts on a killer show. You can count on me sneaking my way up front for this one.

As Amanda pointed out recently, 30 Seconds to Mars puts together some pretty awesome music videos. Here are a couple for your enjoyment…and to get you pumped up for the big event this weekend!

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~ Kristen

Countdown to Epicenter Twenty Ten: 3 days!

Amanda and I have traveled the country to see her fave band, The Academy Is…. Seeing that we’ve flown to Chicago and NYC, driving an hour to Fontana for Epicenter Twenty Ten, is kind of a no brainer. The band is currently on tour with Kiss (yeah, I questioned that one too) and both acts make a stop at the festival this weekend.

Word on the steet is that TAI is working on some new stuff for a forthcoming album. Personally, my fingers are crossed that they’ll want to test out some of their new material when they play on Sunday. If not, I’ll be happy enough to hear all my old favorites, like the tunes featured below…

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~ Kristen

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Countdown to Epicenter Twenty Ten: 4 days!

One of the bands playing Epicenter Twenty Ten is Against Me!  If gotten raised eyebrows when I’ve told people I love this band, but honesly I feel like their album New Wave is one of the greatest in my collection…every single song = genius!

 I’ve been listening to their new CD, White Crosses, quite a bit lately and although I don’t feel it is quite on par with New Wave (would be v. difficult to do), it is growing on me more and more with each listen. I’ve seen this band a couple times and am excited to see what kind of set they put on for us next weekend.

Video for their first single off White Crosses:

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and a video for one of my favorite Against Me! songs:

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~ Kristen

Amanda’s Show Calendar 9/20-9/26

Hey look at that… I’m on time! Whew. Thankfully I have a bit of down time today within all my running around. Plus, you folks deserve something nice since it’s Monday after all.

In case you haven’t noticed, Kristen and I are heading off to Epicenter this weekend! Should be tons of fun 🙂 Also, keep a look out for Kristen’s Countdown to Epicenter.

Anyways, let’s see what this week has in store…

Monday: Echo Revolution @ The Casbah @9:30 $6
AND: Endoxi @ Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge @8 $FREE
AND: Calexico @ The Belly Up @8 $22

Tuesday: Phoenix @ SDSU Open Air Theater
AND: Blockhead @ The Casbah @10 $15

Wednesday: Muse @ Viejas Arena
AND: Dungen @ The Casbah @10 $12 adv/$14 day of
AND: Inspired Flight @ The Belly Up  @9 $20 adv/$22 day of

Thursday: Molly Jensen @ Lestats @9 $?
AND: Jamuel Saxon @ Soda Bar @9 $7
AND: Illuminauts @ Tin Can Alehouse @9:30 $5

Friday: Blowoff @ The Casbah @10 $12 adv/$14 day of

Saturday: The Black Keys @ Soma
AND: Republic of Letters @ HOB SD Voodoo Stage @7
AND: The Loons @ Soda Bar @9 $10
AND: Adams Ave. Street Fair @11-9

Sunday: Adams Ave. Street Fair @11-9

Keep in Mind:
September 30th- Fountains of Wayne @ The Casbah (Yeah, I said it!)
October 1st- O.A.R. @ SDSU Open Air Theater
October 1st- Spoon @ Soma @7 $28
October 14th- Frightened Rabbit @ House of Blues San Diego
October 14th- Motion City Soundtrack @ Soma @6 $20
October 16th- One Republic @ Viejas
October 21st- Interpol @Soma @7 $25
October 22nd- Flyleaf @ House of Blues San Diego
October 29th- Portugal. The Man @ House of Blues San Diego
November 14th-Blonde Redhead- House of Blues San Diego
November 16th- Mayday Parade @ House of Blues SD\
December 2nd-The Dead Kennedys- House of Blues San Diego