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
Anyone who has talked to me in the last 6 months knows that I am OBSESSED with Biffy Clyro. When I first saw them, I couldn’t decide what I was listening to. Their tunes can be poppy (“Bubbles”), but they play them like a metal band. The music can be so unpredictable, yet it’s still unbelievable catchy. The song “Mountains” moves me every single time. Biffy Clyro plays arenas overseas (they’re Scottish), but in LA they headlined at The Bootleg (tiny theater). There was no show I felt more privileged to be a part of. I love a lot of bands, but with Biffy Clyro, I’m head over heels. Do yourself a favor and get their CD, Only Revolutions…do it now!
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