Hello to my San Diegans!
I am still getting back to the ground after this crazy weekend I had. I’ll post an update about it soon enough. Until then, I don’t have much news for you. But should you be free tonight, go check out Metrofique at The Casbah opening for Field Music. They are a fun band live and I’ve heard this is the first show with the violin addition. Worth checking out!
I’ll have a full week schedule for you later tonight!
~Amanda
It’s been more years than I care to think since I last saw them, but Something Corporate is back and I still love them. I’m still not entirely back down to Earth as I write this. I also don’t know how I’m going to get any sleep tonight…I’m way too excited. Between San Diego Indie Music Fest and Bamboozled, we saw over 20 bands this weekend, most of them for the first time…I’m a bit overwhelmed with new music. Clear standouts (for me) were Far, After Midnight Project, and, of course, Something Corporate. I’m sure I’ll be detailing more of this at some point in the blog (links below), so keep checking ;). Amanda will have her take too!
As a result of my jam-packed schedule this weekend, this week’s list might not be all inclusive. But it’s still got some amazing shows. If you can only make one this week, please please PLEASE come out to The Bootleg on Weds to check out The Silent Comedy. It will be a lovely way to break up your week!
Here’s what I’ve got going on this week:
Monday: Paris Carney at Room 5, followed by Songwriters in the Round featuring Joel Eckles, Dawn Thomas, Jay Nash, and Laura Meyer (8pm)…my new favorite way to spend Monday evenings…!!
ALSO: Warpaint at Spaceland (8:30)
Tuesday: Haiti Benefit Show featuring Jonah Matranga of Far and Gratitude (10pm)
ALSO: Northstar Session at The Hotel Cafe (10pm)…EP Release Show
Weds: The Silent Comedy at The Bootleg (9:30)
ALSO: Brooke White, Nina Storey, and Tommy King at The Hotel Cafe (8,9,10)
ALSO: Beachwood Rockers’ Society at Crane’s
Thursday: Jonathan Taylor and the Northern Lights at The Viper Room (11pm)
ALSO: Justin Nozuka and HoneyHoney at The Hotel Cafe (9,10)
ALSO: Puddle of Mudd at Grove of Anaheim (8pm)
ALSO: Viza at The Troubadour (10:45)
Friday: Alkaline Trio and Cursive at The House of Blues (9pm)
ALSO: Andy Clockwise at The Echoplex (8:30)
ALSO: Mozella at The Hotel Cafe (9pm)
ALSO: The Silent Comedy at The Casbah in San Diego (copies of their new CD will be available at this show!)
Saturday: Amie Miriello and the so and sos at Molly Malone’s (10pm)
ALSO: Nonpoint and Cold at The Roxy (8pm)
ALSO: Bad Religion at The House of Blues (8:30)
ALSO: JR Richards at The Hotel Cafe (10:30)
Sunday: HAPPY EASTER!!
To Keep in Mind:
April 6th: Paper Tongues at The Troubadour
April 9th: Lights and Owl City at Club Nokia
April 9th: Cary Brothers CD Release with Joey Ryan AND Truth & Salvage Co. at The Hotel Cafe
April 12th: Butch Walker at El Rey
April 16th: George Stanford CD release at The Hotel Café
April 16th-19th: Coachella
April 21st and 22nd: The Glee Tour at Gibson
May 15th: Carney at The El Rey
May 15th: 30 Seconds to Mars at The Greek Theater
May 22nd: Frightened Rabbit at The Casbah (in SD)
June 6th: Mumford & Sons with The Silent Comedy at BellyUp (in SD)
June 10-13th: BONNAROO (in Tennessee)
~ Kristen
It’s been more years than I care to think since I last saw them, but Something Corporate is back and I still love them. I’m still not entirely back down to Earth as I write this. I also don’t know how I’m going to get any sleep tonight…I’m way too excited. Between San Diego Indie Music Fest and Bamboozled, we saw over 20 bands this weekend, most of them for the first time…I’m a bit overwhelmed with new music. Clear standouts (for me) were Far, After Midnight Project, and, of course, Something Corporate. I’m sure I’ll be detailing more of this at some point in the blog (links below), so keep checking ;). Amanda will have her take too!
As a result of my jam-packed schedule this weekend, this week’s list might not be all inclusive. But it’s still got some amazing shows. If you can only make one this week, please please PLEASE come out to The Bootleg on Weds to check out The Silent Comedy. It will be a lovely way to break up your week!
Here’s what I’ve got going on this week:
Monday: Paris Carney at Room 5, followed by Songwriters in the Round featuring Joel Eckles, Dawn Thomas, Jay Nash, and Laura Meyer (8pm)…my new favorite way to spend Monday evenings…!!
ALSO: Warpaint at Spaceland (8:30)
Tuesday: Haiti Benefit Show featuring Jonah Matranga of Far and Gratitude (10pm)
ALSO: Northstar Session at The Hotel Cafe (10pm)…EP Release Show
Weds: The Silent Comedy at The Bootleg (9:30)
ALSO: Brooke White, Nina Storey, and Tommy King at The Hotel Cafe (8,9,10)
ALSO: Beachwood Rockers’ Society at Crane’s
Thursday: Jonathan Taylor and the Northern Lights at The Viper Room (11pm)
ALSO: Justin Nozuka and HoneyHoney at The Hotel Cafe (9,10)
ALSO: Puddle of Mudd at Grove of Anaheim (8pm)
ALSO: Viza at The Troubadour (10:45)
Friday: Alkaline Trio and Cursive at The House of Blues (9pm)
ALSO: Andy Clockwise at The Echoplex (8:30)
ALSO: Mozella at The Hotel Cafe (9pm)
ALSO: The Silent Comedy at The Casbah in San Diego (copies of their new CD will be available at this show!)
Saturday: Amie Miriello and the so and sos at Molly Malone’s (10pm)
ALSO: Nonpoint and Cold at The Roxy (8pm)
ALSO: Bad Religion at The House of Blues (8:30)
ALSO: JR Richards at The Hotel Cafe (10:30)
Sunday: HAPPY EASTER!!
To Keep in Mind:
April 6th: Paper Tongues at The Troubadour
April 9th: Lights and Owl City at Club Nokia
April 9th: Cary Brothers CD Release with Joey Ryan AND Truth & Salvage Co. at The Hotel Cafe
April 12th: Butch Walker at El Rey
April 16th: George Stanford CD release at The Hotel Café
April 16th-19th: Coachella
April 21st and 22nd: The Glee Tour at Gibson
May 15th: Carney at The El Rey
May 15th: 30 Seconds to Mars at The Greek Theater
May 22nd: Frightened Rabbit at The Casbah (in SD)
June 6th: Mumford & Sons with The Silent Comedy at BellyUp (in SD)
June 10-13th: BONNAROO (in Tennessee)
~ Kristen
Well that was nothing short of a glorious music filled day! Please excuse us while our brains process all the music we heard today. Expect an update from one or both of us soon. All you need to know is that if you weren’t there, you really missed out.
Love,
~Amanda
Joey and Kenneth were great (as anticipated), but the big surprise of the evening was The Paper Raincoat, a band from Brooklyn featuring SXSW ’09 fave Amber Rubarth. The Paper Raincoat is on my SXSW ’10 list and proved worthy of such a spot with their highly entertaining live set. My favorite bit being this acoustic version of “Rewind”. Watch the video…such a treat!
~ Kristen
The City of Angels own Joey Ryan is coming down to visit us San Diego folk for a night at Lestats West with the great Gregory Page. This show is definitely worth coming out to see. Besides, who can resist the musical stylings of Gregory Page? Be sure to get there early as the venue has a habit of getting packed when Mr. Page comes to play!
It should also be noted that Gregory Page is also playing on the acoustic stage at Indie Fest tomorrow. Also, look to Kristen’s weekly show blog to know when Joey Ryan is playing L.A. (because I know I’m not the only one who travels up there on occasion).
However, if you come on out to Lestats tonight to say hi and see these guys play you won’t have to catch them on a later date. Besides, its a nice night to fall in love with a new musician or two!
It’s official. One of my favorite venues…ever…is re-opening. The Grape Room (formally Grape Street Pub) is back in its original location on Grape Street in Manayunk, PA (outside Philadelphia). I’ve been hearing about this for awhile now, but it was just officially announced today on local Philly radio station, WMMR 93.3, by Jaxon and one of my very fave local Philly bands, Automatic Fire.
Grape Street was my favorite venue to see all my local bands when I lived around Philly. Every Thursday, Jaxon used to host his Local Shots, an evening of fantastic local music. This is also the place where I discovered so many amazing bands including The Kin, Alright Junior, Mr. North, and Ludo
Too many amazing memories to even begin to recount!
I believe the place opens up April 1st, but the inaugural show on April 6th is NOT to be missed and features three of the best bands this town has every produced; IKE, Automatic Fire, and Jealousy Curve. If you’re anywhere near the area, you need to go and please report back.
And if you’re ever passing through Philadelphia on your travels, stop by The Grape Room and see some amazing music.
Sorry…no time for links and such (just google it)…busy weekend of music…I’m just so excited I needed to get this out immediately! Such a great thing for local music!!
~ Kristen