Tuesday, April 28
Wednesday, April 15
The Hold Steady in Tahoe
Tahoe, you are a weird town.
Hold Steady, you are a good time.
Full set of photos on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/biggaydragon/sets/72157616726422211/
Friday, March 6
Peaches in Reno!!!!!!!!!!
Holy hell, there is only one Peach with the hole in the middle and she's coming to Reno! I Feel Cream will be released May 4th in conjunction with a tour of North America. Peaches will be playing June 4th at 210 North. Sweet Machine will be her support on this tour. Ticket on-sale info through the big bastard; Ticketmaster.
May 15th: Theater of the Living Arts (Philadelphia, PA)
May 16th: Webster Hall (New York, NY)
May 17th: Paradise Theater (Boston, MA)
May 18th: Club Soda (Montreal, CN)
May 20th: Phoenix (Toronto, CN)
May 21st: Majestic Theater (Detroit, MI)
May 22nd: Metro (Chicago, IL)
May 23rd: Majestic Theater (Madison, WI)
May 25th: Gothic Theater (Denver, CO)
May 26th: In the Venue (Salt Lake City, UT)
May 27th: Knitting Factory (Boise, ID)
May 29th: Starlight (Edmonton, CN)
May 30th: Ballroom (Calgary, CN)
May 31st: Commodore (Vancouver, CN)
June 1st: Showbox (Seattle, WA)
June 2nd: Wonder Ballroom (Portland, OR)
June 4th: 211 North (Reno, NV)
June 5th: Regency Ballroom (San Francisco, CA)
June 6th: Henry Fonda Music Box (Los Angeles, CA)
June 7th: Henry Fonda Music Box (Los Angeles, CA)
June 8th: Pappy's (Joshua Tree, CA)
June 11th: Emo's (Austin, TX)
June 12th: Granada (Dallas, TX)
June 13th: House of Blues (New Orleans, LA)
June 15th: Masquerade (Atlanta, GA)
June 16th: Cat's Cradle (Chapel Hill, NC)
June 17th: 9:30 (Washington, DC)
Wednesday, March 4
The album title we won't mention ... because we loathe it.
I pre-ordered the vinyl (red!) and cannot wait until it arrives.
Thursday, February 26
Antony's Noise Pop Setlist
Where Is My Power
Her Eyes Are Underneath The Ground
Epilepsy Is Dancing
For Today I Am A Boy
Kiss My Name *
Everglade
Another World *
Shake That Devil *
The Crying Light
Crazy In Love *
Fist Full Of Love
You Are My Sister
Twilight
Aeon
Cripple and the Starfish
Hope There's Someone *
* = my personal faves
Her Eyes Are Underneath The Ground
Epilepsy Is Dancing
For Today I Am A Boy
Kiss My Name *
Everglade
Another World *
Shake That Devil *
The Crying Light
Crazy In Love *
Fist Full Of Love
You Are My Sister
Twilight
Aeon
Cripple and the Starfish
Hope There's Someone *
* = my personal faves
Wednesday, February 11
Wednesday, February 4
My Top 10 Shows from 2008
10 ~ X in Sacramento, CA., at Harlow’s, 10/29/08.
I finally got to see X! It did not disappoint. Seeing them when they were younger and full of piss and vinegar would have been awesome too, but they are still kickin’ ass these days. Billy Zoom is a lady kissing, grinning freak. John Doe is a blue-eyed mad man on the bass and very charming. Exene is the original crazy bird and still sounds lovely. Bonebreak is a drum-bashing machine. I will definitely go see them again should they come around. The only bad thing about this show was the crowd.
9 ~ Lucinda Williams in Sacramento, CA., 9/4/08.
It was a year of firsts for me. I have been a Lucinda fan for a long time but had never gone to see her live. She’s come through Reno a couple of times, but it was always bad timing for me. I am glad I finally went. She sounds amazing live. That voice just does it for me, and of course I am a fan of her use of language and lovely lyrics. There is a lot of scuttlebutt on the Internets about how Lucinda shows can be really bad due to her temper, but I think I would enjoy it no matter what. She did lose it a bit towards the end of this show due to some mistakes made by the band, but whatever. Rock stars are supposed to have temper tantrums, right?
8 ~ The Breeders in S.F. CA., at Slim’s, 4/30/08.
Let me just start off by saying Kim deal is God! I was completely smitten with her the entire show. They sounded great, the venue was great, and those Deal sisters are funny. I was happy that the photography Nazi’s were not in full effect at Slim’s on this particular evening. My car window got broken out while I was inside enjoying this show, and it did spoil the mood and the whole next day in the bay area. Looking back with a little perspective, the show was still stellar and I’m glad we went.
7 ~ British Sea Power at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn N.Y., 5/11/08.
British Sea Power is a powerful live band. They have a very full loud sound that pleasantly assaults the body on all levels. Not to mention it was my first trip to NYC! We got to meet the very drunk guitar player at the merch booth after the show. He was a nice chap. Lara snapped photos like a champ from the balcony. Good times were had by all.
6 ~ The Gutter Twins at Bimbo’s, S.F. CA., 3/1/08.
I am pretty sure I say this on every year end list, but I’ll say it again because it’s true … Bimbo’s is my favorite place to see a live shows. Dulli and Lanegan sounded hot, the GT songs translate very well live. I think Lanegan’s vocals could have been a bit louder, but that’s just my opinion, man. We sat in the back for about half of the set but then had to move up and were very happy when we did. The sound was much more crisp up front, and I could hear Lanegan’s growl much better. Dulli never disappoints with his live show charisma.
5 ~ Lucero, Glossary, & Jessica Lea Mayfield at Bottom of the Hill, S.F. CA., 7/26 & 7/27/08.
Back to back nights of Lucero at the very small Bottom of the Hill, what a treat. My liver and eardrums hated me for weeks after these shows, but my rock and roll soul was filled with the sweet sweet sounds of Ben & the boys. I fucking love Lucero, there isn’t much more to say about it. We met some crazy boys from Chico, “there’s always a Scott.” I heard Jessica Lea Mayfield for the first time on these evenings and have been hooked ever since. I can’t wait for the new Lucero record and the spring west coast dates to be announced. I’ll be there!
4 ~ Neko Case at Hawkins Amphitheatre in Reno, NV., 8/27/08.
I have been waiting years to see Neko Case live. What a voice! She was so worth the wait! The outdoor theatre at Hawkins on a cool summer evening was the perfect setting for Neko & her band. I fell in love with the voice and bust line of Miss Kelley Hogan that evening as well. She and Neko sound divine when they harmonize together.
3 ~ Ani DiFranco at the Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa, CA., 4/12/08.
I hadn’t seen Ani perform live for over a year! What a crime. I have seen her at least once a year for the past 10 years. So not seeing her for almost a year and a half was a big drought for me. I saw her in Reno the night previous, but the venue and the crowd did not make for a great show that evening. Everything came together right the next night in Santa Rosa. I think Ani really enjoys playing that particular venue. The crowd was so much more respectful than in Reno. It made me really grateful that we went to both nights. As evidenced by the fact that I have seen 15 Ani shows over the course of 10 years, there is nothing like the lil’ folksinger live.
2 ~ Gogol Bordello at the Grand Sierra In Reno, NV., 3/14/08.
I didn’t know a lot about Gogol Bordello before going to this show, but after the show I was hooked! What a spectacle! They are so fun to see live, their enthusiasm is completely infectious. My words would be insufficient in trying to describe how great they are, you have to experience it for yourself.
1 ~ Tom Waits at the Orpheum in Phoenix, AZ., 6/18/08.
Of course this was the show of the year for me. I wouldn’t have shelled out the money for plane tickets if I was expecting anything else. It is still fresh and beautiful in my mind. We should have gone to both nights!
I finally got to see X! It did not disappoint. Seeing them when they were younger and full of piss and vinegar would have been awesome too, but they are still kickin’ ass these days. Billy Zoom is a lady kissing, grinning freak. John Doe is a blue-eyed mad man on the bass and very charming. Exene is the original crazy bird and still sounds lovely. Bonebreak is a drum-bashing machine. I will definitely go see them again should they come around. The only bad thing about this show was the crowd.
9 ~ Lucinda Williams in Sacramento, CA., 9/4/08.
It was a year of firsts for me. I have been a Lucinda fan for a long time but had never gone to see her live. She’s come through Reno a couple of times, but it was always bad timing for me. I am glad I finally went. She sounds amazing live. That voice just does it for me, and of course I am a fan of her use of language and lovely lyrics. There is a lot of scuttlebutt on the Internets about how Lucinda shows can be really bad due to her temper, but I think I would enjoy it no matter what. She did lose it a bit towards the end of this show due to some mistakes made by the band, but whatever. Rock stars are supposed to have temper tantrums, right?
8 ~ The Breeders in S.F. CA., at Slim’s, 4/30/08.
Let me just start off by saying Kim deal is God! I was completely smitten with her the entire show. They sounded great, the venue was great, and those Deal sisters are funny. I was happy that the photography Nazi’s were not in full effect at Slim’s on this particular evening. My car window got broken out while I was inside enjoying this show, and it did spoil the mood and the whole next day in the bay area. Looking back with a little perspective, the show was still stellar and I’m glad we went.
7 ~ British Sea Power at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn N.Y., 5/11/08.
British Sea Power is a powerful live band. They have a very full loud sound that pleasantly assaults the body on all levels. Not to mention it was my first trip to NYC! We got to meet the very drunk guitar player at the merch booth after the show. He was a nice chap. Lara snapped photos like a champ from the balcony. Good times were had by all.
6 ~ The Gutter Twins at Bimbo’s, S.F. CA., 3/1/08.
I am pretty sure I say this on every year end list, but I’ll say it again because it’s true … Bimbo’s is my favorite place to see a live shows. Dulli and Lanegan sounded hot, the GT songs translate very well live. I think Lanegan’s vocals could have been a bit louder, but that’s just my opinion, man. We sat in the back for about half of the set but then had to move up and were very happy when we did. The sound was much more crisp up front, and I could hear Lanegan’s growl much better. Dulli never disappoints with his live show charisma.
5 ~ Lucero, Glossary, & Jessica Lea Mayfield at Bottom of the Hill, S.F. CA., 7/26 & 7/27/08.
Back to back nights of Lucero at the very small Bottom of the Hill, what a treat. My liver and eardrums hated me for weeks after these shows, but my rock and roll soul was filled with the sweet sweet sounds of Ben & the boys. I fucking love Lucero, there isn’t much more to say about it. We met some crazy boys from Chico, “there’s always a Scott.” I heard Jessica Lea Mayfield for the first time on these evenings and have been hooked ever since. I can’t wait for the new Lucero record and the spring west coast dates to be announced. I’ll be there!
4 ~ Neko Case at Hawkins Amphitheatre in Reno, NV., 8/27/08.
I have been waiting years to see Neko Case live. What a voice! She was so worth the wait! The outdoor theatre at Hawkins on a cool summer evening was the perfect setting for Neko & her band. I fell in love with the voice and bust line of Miss Kelley Hogan that evening as well. She and Neko sound divine when they harmonize together.
3 ~ Ani DiFranco at the Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa, CA., 4/12/08.
I hadn’t seen Ani perform live for over a year! What a crime. I have seen her at least once a year for the past 10 years. So not seeing her for almost a year and a half was a big drought for me. I saw her in Reno the night previous, but the venue and the crowd did not make for a great show that evening. Everything came together right the next night in Santa Rosa. I think Ani really enjoys playing that particular venue. The crowd was so much more respectful than in Reno. It made me really grateful that we went to both nights. As evidenced by the fact that I have seen 15 Ani shows over the course of 10 years, there is nothing like the lil’ folksinger live.
2 ~ Gogol Bordello at the Grand Sierra In Reno, NV., 3/14/08.
I didn’t know a lot about Gogol Bordello before going to this show, but after the show I was hooked! What a spectacle! They are so fun to see live, their enthusiasm is completely infectious. My words would be insufficient in trying to describe how great they are, you have to experience it for yourself.
1 ~ Tom Waits at the Orpheum in Phoenix, AZ., 6/18/08.
Of course this was the show of the year for me. I wouldn’t have shelled out the money for plane tickets if I was expecting anything else. It is still fresh and beautiful in my mind. We should have gone to both nights!
Friday, January 30
Currently Obsessing Over
These two bands are new to me.
If I would have gotten their cds last year they could have easily made my top 20.
Look 'em up, you won't be sorry.
The Gaslight Anthem are playing a very small bar in Sacramento in April. Tickets secured!
Thursday, January 29
Thursday, January 22
Noble Beast / Useless Creatures
The first great release of 2009 has arrived! Andrew Bird delivers another masterpiece, this time as a beautiful two cd set. Noble Beast is just what you would hope it to be, a layered and lush set of 14 new tracks.
Bird is the word!
The illustration artwork on this two cd set is done by Diana Sudyka and it really makes for a handsome package. If you are an Andrew fan don't skimp on this one, splurge for the two disc set, you won't be disappointed. I was just going to buy the regular cd, not being much for instrumental numbers. I am VERY glad I went big. Useless Creatures is a lovely cd that really fleshes out this release from Bird nicely. Not to mention that Glen Kotche is behind the kit on Useless Creatures, that man is king of the kit!
The track "Hot Math" is a barn burner! It is my favorite song on the set after about 3 spins. How is it possible that a self professed lyrics freak like myself is choosing an instrumental song as a favorite? Go pick this set up and you will find out!
The Bird mans got an all new web site too, peep it.
Thursday, January 15
Band of Horses tickets secured!
Friday, April 17th in Oakland, yeah!
Thanks to Hippies are Dead for the presale info!
I can't wait to see them, both of their albums are excellent!
2009 is shaping up to be a good year for live music!
Monday, January 12
Giveaway # 3: Saddle Creek Records!
In order to win these 2 promo CDs released by Saddle Creek in 2008, 5 stickers and 1 SC magnet all you have to do is tell me your favorite Saddle Creek band in the comments section. All entries will go into a hat and a winner will be drawn this Thursday.
Good luck and thanks to C.J. at Saddle Creek for sending this package of goodies!
Thursday, January 8
Giveaway # 2 - Lucinda & Ryan / Lost Highway
For giveaway # 2 I have vinyl!
Two 2008 releases from our friends at Lost Highway (thank you Skye!)
To win these records all you have to do is leave a comment, pick a number between 1 and 100. The person closest to the number I have already picked wins!
Tuesday, January 6
Monday, January 5
Happy New Year!
I have been away from the blog for 2 weeks. It so happens that those two weeks are usually when I run my holiday giveaways. :(
Well, I'm back! This year we'll call 'em the 2009 is gonna be fine giveaways!
For my first giveaway I'm giving away a brand new Ani bootleg cd (see more on the cd here: http://www.righteousbabe.com/ani/bootleg/boston.asp)
and an orange chunky RBR magnet. All you have to do to win is tell me your favorite Ani song in the comments. You also must leave an email where I can contact you if you are the winner. All entries that include an Ani song and a working email will be eligible to win. I will throw all the names into a hat and pick the winner on Thursday January 8th.
Good luck and of course, Happy 2009!
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