Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Gram the Introduction
A few months back I wrote a paper on Gram Parsons. Here is the Introduction:
Gram Parsons was a pioneer of Country Rock / Alt (Alternative) Country. Like most pioneers he died at young age. On the outside it appeared he had an easy life, born into a wealthy family Gram was never in need of money, but his life was filled with tragedy and missed chances. He played in many bands during his youth, but his first break came when he started The International Submarine Band. Shorty after that he joined The Byrds, and then formed The Flying Burrito Brothers. He was a huge influence on many musicians including The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris to name a few.
Gram Parsons wrote in a letter to his baby sister Avis saying “The best thing we can do is learn from the past and live our lives the right way so, in time, when we can do something to change things, we will be real people not sick and haunted by what life has done to us. Above all – believe in yourself and other people – they’re the one thing that is real. I’ll try to write as often as I can. Until then – live your life as you see it – as best you can – give it a solid foundation for the future”. There is only one other person who Gram felt could possibly understand his childhood, and that would be his sister.
It has been said the money is the root of all evil, and the tragedy that surrounded Gram Parsons and his family as a result of money and access is further proof. Gram Parsons never achieved commercial success, but was highly influential to many success artists. He is now known at the King of country-rock, but much of his recognition came after his death. There have been a number of biographies written about him as well as tribute albums, annual tribute concerts, and even a BBC documentary. He was a storyteller, and like most raconteurs many parts of his life have three sometimes four different versions depending on who you ask, putting together the pieces of his short life can be difficult, using many different sources to try and accurately portray his life, his faith, and how his love for country music changed rock and roll.
Gram Parsons was a pioneer of Country Rock / Alt (Alternative) Country. Like most pioneers he died at young age. On the outside it appeared he had an easy life, born into a wealthy family Gram was never in need of money, but his life was filled with tragedy and missed chances. He played in many bands during his youth, but his first break came when he started The International Submarine Band. Shorty after that he joined The Byrds, and then formed The Flying Burrito Brothers. He was a huge influence on many musicians including The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris to name a few.
Gram Parsons wrote in a letter to his baby sister Avis saying “The best thing we can do is learn from the past and live our lives the right way so, in time, when we can do something to change things, we will be real people not sick and haunted by what life has done to us. Above all – believe in yourself and other people – they’re the one thing that is real. I’ll try to write as often as I can. Until then – live your life as you see it – as best you can – give it a solid foundation for the future”. There is only one other person who Gram felt could possibly understand his childhood, and that would be his sister.
It has been said the money is the root of all evil, and the tragedy that surrounded Gram Parsons and his family as a result of money and access is further proof. Gram Parsons never achieved commercial success, but was highly influential to many success artists. He is now known at the King of country-rock, but much of his recognition came after his death. There have been a number of biographies written about him as well as tribute albums, annual tribute concerts, and even a BBC documentary. He was a storyteller, and like most raconteurs many parts of his life have three sometimes four different versions depending on who you ask, putting together the pieces of his short life can be difficult, using many different sources to try and accurately portray his life, his faith, and how his love for country music changed rock and roll.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
June Playlist
In the car:
We Barbarians "There's This There's That"
John Meeks "Old Blood"
At home on the turntable:
Warren Zevon "Warren Zevon"
Linda Ronstadt "Heart Like a Wheel"
Poco "Deliverin'"
The Souther Hillman Furay Band "The Souther Hillman Furay Band"
The First Edition "Somethings Burning"
Chris Hillman "Clear Sailin'"
Tom Waits "Rain Dogs"
What about you?
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
My current day dream
I want to get an old blue VW bus, and get a couple dharma jumpsuits. One will be for Isaac (his patch will say Lapidus) and we will drive around blasting "Make your own kind of music" by Mama Cass, and a six pack of dharma beverages in the bus fridge.
When we get in the van Isaac will say "Hands and feet inside the vehicle! Let's go for a ride!", or "We are not going to Guam, are we?".
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Bob Dylan
I have not had much time lately for this blog, but I do think about it, and I've been listening to alot of Bob Dylan lately so... I thought I would blog about him.
It was his Birthday last week, and they were playing some of his stuff on the radio on my Monday morning drive from San Diego to Long Beach. Then on the way home they played the entire Side 1 of Highway 61 Revisited. I went home and listened to some Blonde on Blonde (Mono) and Nashville Skyline.
I remember my first Bob Dylan record, Highway 61 Revisited, it was a Christmas gift from a previous roommate. Even tho I rarely talk to that fellow anymore, it reminds me of him every time I hear it, and how he really made my Christmas that year, not just for the record, but for being a friend. Going though my other roommates record collections a few days later I find that all three of us own Highway 61 Revisited, kind of a funny bond.
This picture I choose is of Dylan and The Byrds. Recently I saw Chris Hillman talk about his days in The Byrds, doing a residency at Ciro's (now The Comedy Store), and Dylan coming on stage and singing Mr. Tambourine Man with them.
I have to go, I'll try and check in again soon! Thanks for letting me ramble.
Update 13 hours later...
Right after I left work I realized that I did not tie Bob Dylan into any form of Long Beach, and if you read my post, I do that quite often, so...
Check out this cool poster of Dylan playing Wilson High:
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Chris Hillman, John Meeks, Pappy and Harriets
What a busy couple days. Thursday night I went to the Grammy Museum to see Chris Hillman. I highly suggest seeing anyone at the Grammy Museum, they have great sound and there is not a bad seat in the house. The easiest way to describe the event is it was like "In the Actors Studio" with songs. The Museum curator interviewed Chris, then he did a Q&A, followed by a few songs. He talked mostly about his early bluegrass days, mentioning a band he was in with the Gosdin Brothers called The Golden State Boys who use to play in Long Beach! Highlight for me was the music, he played a new song off his upcoming record on Rounder that sounded great. Looking forward to hearing the record.
After Chris played I booked it down to The Prospector to catch John Meeks. I really enjoyed his set, and look forward to seeing him again in the future. They had a very good Violin / Lap Steel player who I'm pretty sure also plays with The Album Leaf and The Black Heart Procession. I got a copy of his new CD which features Jimmy Lavelle from The Album Leaf, and Paul Jenkins from Three Mile Pilot / The Black Heart Procession. Parts remind me of Calexico, but it has its own vibe.
Last night I decided to go out to Pappy and Harriets in Pioneertown, and ran into friends celebrating a birthday! Ended up staying out there for the night, woke up to a beautiful desert morning, a cup of coffee, and a mix featuring Jessica Lee Mayfield, The Avett Brothers, AA Bondy and more.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Happy Anniversary to Poco's "Pickin' Up The Pieces"
Today, May 19, 41 years ago Poco released "Pickin' Up The Pieces". While I will admit that I have not heard every Poco record, but from the 10 or so records I have heard of theirs, this one is my favorite. I purchased it at a used record store in Philadelphia back in February of 2009. Just a few months later I saw them at Stagecoach, which was quite a rare show because original members, Richie Furay and Jim Messina, played in the reunited Poco. Some fun facts about this album are:
1) It was the first debut album every to get a perfect score in Rolling Stone magazine.
2)Every song was written or co-written by Richie Furay.
3)These songs were formed out of the breaking up of Buffalo Springfield, which both Richie Furay and Jim Messina were members of.
3b)Buffalo Springfield performed their last show at the Long Beach Arena as a farewell to their hometown.
4)Steel Guitar Player, Rusty Young, was born in Long Beach.
5)Bass Player, Randy Meiser, left the band before the album was released, and they replaced his image on the album cover with a dog, don't worry Randy turned out ok, he ended up forming another band that did quite well called The Eagles.
This album feels good and puts a smile on my face. I'm gonna go home and listen to it, around nine, come over if you want to join me.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Country Rock
I've been listening to more Country Rock lately, and when you think about it, it's actually quite a small genre of music. Defined mostly in the late 60's through the 70's. To me Gram Parsons will always be the icon for Country Rock. I remember hearing Gram once say in an interview that he did not like the term Country Rock, he said "I dream of Soul, Country, of Cosmic... what I call Cosmic American Music" to describe the style of music he was playing. So what started out as being curious about a musician I had never heard of, and taking the recommendation of someone I barely knew, has turned into an obsession.
It all started at Club Spaceland about six years ago, I went to see Arabella Harrison, and when buying her CD at the merch booth, I heard her talking about Gram Parsons. She talked about all the amazing music he made before dying at such a young age. That next week I went down to Fingerprints at purchased "Sacred Hearts & Fallen Angels: The Gram Parsons Anthology". Every word spoke to me, and the music, even without the words made a personal connection, I wanted twang in everything, I wanted more pedal steel!
Somehow I lost that CD and I thought about re-buying it, but I decided to just go back and start buying his actual albums. I started with "Live in 1973" and "Sleepless Nights". About a year later I got "GP" and The International Submarine band. Slowly finding more of his records as I would shop picking up "Gilded Palace of Sin", and the the Byrds "Sweetheart of the Rodeo". I went to see Chris Hillman, who co-founded the Flying Burrito Brothers with Gram. I went to Gram Parsons tribute shows at SXSW, Pappy and Harriet's, and Amoeba (Where Chris Etheridge, another original Burrito Brother, performed live). I saw James Burton, who was an original studio musician for Gram, perform with Jim Lauderdale, trying to find any connection I could.
It took a good four years of being a Gram-only fan, to finally looking for other bands. I picked up a copy of Poco's first record "Pickin' up the Pieces". I then went to a Poco reunion show, with Richie Furay, Jim Messina and Timothy B Schmit. I saw Pure Prairie League, The Eagles, John Forgety and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. In the last couple months I started buying more Country Rock records, I've picked up "American Beauty" by The Grateful Dead, Manassas, and New Riders of the Purple Sage.
The genre is still new to me. Next week I'm going to see Chris Hillman again at the Grammy Museum. He will be doing an interview with the museum curator, a q&a, and performing songs. This time he is more then that guy that was in a band with Gram, this time I want to hear about his time in the Byrds, in Manassas, in the Southern Hillman Furay Band, his many other projects that on Sugar Hill and Rounder. Come explore with me as I delve more into this fascinating scene.
It all started at Club Spaceland about six years ago, I went to see Arabella Harrison, and when buying her CD at the merch booth, I heard her talking about Gram Parsons. She talked about all the amazing music he made before dying at such a young age. That next week I went down to Fingerprints at purchased "Sacred Hearts & Fallen Angels: The Gram Parsons Anthology". Every word spoke to me, and the music, even without the words made a personal connection, I wanted twang in everything, I wanted more pedal steel!
Somehow I lost that CD and I thought about re-buying it, but I decided to just go back and start buying his actual albums. I started with "Live in 1973" and "Sleepless Nights". About a year later I got "GP" and The International Submarine band. Slowly finding more of his records as I would shop picking up "Gilded Palace of Sin", and the the Byrds "Sweetheart of the Rodeo". I went to see Chris Hillman, who co-founded the Flying Burrito Brothers with Gram. I went to Gram Parsons tribute shows at SXSW, Pappy and Harriet's, and Amoeba (Where Chris Etheridge, another original Burrito Brother, performed live). I saw James Burton, who was an original studio musician for Gram, perform with Jim Lauderdale, trying to find any connection I could.
It took a good four years of being a Gram-only fan, to finally looking for other bands. I picked up a copy of Poco's first record "Pickin' up the Pieces". I then went to a Poco reunion show, with Richie Furay, Jim Messina and Timothy B Schmit. I saw Pure Prairie League, The Eagles, John Forgety and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. In the last couple months I started buying more Country Rock records, I've picked up "American Beauty" by The Grateful Dead, Manassas, and New Riders of the Purple Sage.
The genre is still new to me. Next week I'm going to see Chris Hillman again at the Grammy Museum. He will be doing an interview with the museum curator, a q&a, and performing songs. This time he is more then that guy that was in a band with Gram, this time I want to hear about his time in the Byrds, in Manassas, in the Southern Hillman Furay Band, his many other projects that on Sugar Hill and Rounder. Come explore with me as I delve more into this fascinating scene.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
The Hag back in Long Beach
Merle Haggard is playing the Queen Mary in June at the Ink N Iron festival. It's been quite a few years since Merle playing in the LBC, I think before I was even born. But I'm excited!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Update from yesterday
So I didn't quite make it out to fingerprints yesterday, but I did find this guy selling records for a dollar a piece down by the canals. I picked up Willy Nelson and Merle Haggard's duet album Pancho and Lefty as well as a album by country rock supergroup The Souther, Hillman, Furay band... so yeah... come over sometime... we can listen to them... that would be fun... and nice.
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Sunday, November 29, 2009
Seven Inch, EP, or LP... that is the question.
As the year comes to a close, I think to myself what good music has been released in 2009. My natural thought is to think back to what albums I have purchased this year, and I find myself thinking of quite a few seven inches. So I make a quick tally:
Seven Inches:
Tom Waits "Glitter and Doom"
Leonard Cohen "Live in London"
The Fling "Wanderingfoot"
The Parson Red Heads "Orangufang"
Tape Deck Mountain "Scantrons"
Three Mile Pilot "Planets"
EP's
Deep Sea Diver "New Caves"
Cold War Kids "Live from Fingerprints"
The Romany Rye "Highway 1, Looking Back Carefully"
LP's
Two Guns "Two Guns"
David Serby "Honkytonk and Vine"
First thing I realize, is it's pretty pathetic that I've only bought 11 releases this year (four of which were purchased on record store day), and second is that, wow more then half were seven inches. It reminds me something read once in a Rocket From the Crypt bio, here is the excerpt:
"They had so much music that they started putting out tons of seven-inch singles. Almost at the rate of one a month. It was through these seven inches that their notoriety began to spread. You see, the economy was in shambles back then (1992), and kids just didn't have enough money to buy full albums of new bands they didn't know much about."
As we all know it's 2009, and our economy is now once again back in shambles. I for one can relate to spending less money, just this week while in the record store, I had to choose between the new Three Mile Pilot seven-inch or the new Old Canes record, If you were paying attention to my above tally you will know which one I purchased. Oh I wish I could just buy all the records I want, or at least more than 11. I'm gonna try and swing by fingerprints, I hear the new live Tom Waits record is pretty good.
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Seven Inches:
Tom Waits "Glitter and Doom"
Leonard Cohen "Live in London"
The Fling "Wanderingfoot"
The Parson Red Heads "Orangufang"
Tape Deck Mountain "Scantrons"
Three Mile Pilot "Planets"
EP's
Deep Sea Diver "New Caves"
Cold War Kids "Live from Fingerprints"
The Romany Rye "Highway 1, Looking Back Carefully"
LP's
Two Guns "Two Guns"
David Serby "Honkytonk and Vine"
First thing I realize, is it's pretty pathetic that I've only bought 11 releases this year (four of which were purchased on record store day), and second is that, wow more then half were seven inches. It reminds me something read once in a Rocket From the Crypt bio, here is the excerpt:
"They had so much music that they started putting out tons of seven-inch singles. Almost at the rate of one a month. It was through these seven inches that their notoriety began to spread. You see, the economy was in shambles back then (1992), and kids just didn't have enough money to buy full albums of new bands they didn't know much about."
As we all know it's 2009, and our economy is now once again back in shambles. I for one can relate to spending less money, just this week while in the record store, I had to choose between the new Three Mile Pilot seven-inch or the new Old Canes record, If you were paying attention to my above tally you will know which one I purchased. Oh I wish I could just buy all the records I want, or at least more than 11. I'm gonna try and swing by fingerprints, I hear the new live Tom Waits record is pretty good.
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Dr. Ralph Stanley and Cherryholmes
Last night I went to the Poway Center for performing Arts to see Ralph Stanley. Ralph Stanley's new book, 'Man of Constant Sorrow: The Life and Times of a Music Legend', was released on October 15th, and he is on tour promoting the book as well as his many hit releases.
The opening band was Cherryholmes, consisting of Mom, Dad, Two Sister, and Two Brothers. All of them had so much talent, it was quite amazing. The only thing that was distracting me was their odd choice of wardrobe for the set. It looked as if they all were given clothes by the same company earlier that day and decided to wear whatever they were given. It was very glittery, and did not seem to fit their personality at all, but they did a cover of The Flying Burrito Brothers "Christine's Tune (Devil in Disguise)", which more than made up for their cheesy clothes.
Ralph Stanley opened his set with "Man of Constant Sorrow". This is the third time I've seen Ralph Stanley, and his shows are always fun. Now that he is 82, he does not play the banjo or sing as much, he leaves most of it up to his backing band, The Clinch Mountain Boys. The highlights for me were his a capella version of "O' Death", and his duet with Ralph Stanley II of "Katy Daley". He ended the night by calling Cherryholmes back out on stage for a heartwarming cover of the Carter Family Classic "Will The Circle Be Unbroken", ahh what a great way to end the night.
Here is some classic Dr. Stanley for you listening and viewing pleasure:
The opening band was Cherryholmes, consisting of Mom, Dad, Two Sister, and Two Brothers. All of them had so much talent, it was quite amazing. The only thing that was distracting me was their odd choice of wardrobe for the set. It looked as if they all were given clothes by the same company earlier that day and decided to wear whatever they were given. It was very glittery, and did not seem to fit their personality at all, but they did a cover of The Flying Burrito Brothers "Christine's Tune (Devil in Disguise)", which more than made up for their cheesy clothes.
Ralph Stanley opened his set with "Man of Constant Sorrow". This is the third time I've seen Ralph Stanley, and his shows are always fun. Now that he is 82, he does not play the banjo or sing as much, he leaves most of it up to his backing band, The Clinch Mountain Boys. The highlights for me were his a capella version of "O' Death", and his duet with Ralph Stanley II of "Katy Daley". He ended the night by calling Cherryholmes back out on stage for a heartwarming cover of the Carter Family Classic "Will The Circle Be Unbroken", ahh what a great way to end the night.
Here is some classic Dr. Stanley for you listening and viewing pleasure:
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
This looks fun
I'm not familiar with Glen Hansard, but I guess he played at fingerprints not to long ago, and before the in-store he played a song to the crowd in line. I have waited in that line many a times waiting for in-stores, so I found this pretty cool, and the song is really good too. I love Long Beach.
Free time
Taking this free time I have to update my blog.
So, you wanna hear about my week? good.
Monday was the third installment of The Fling's residency at the Detroit Bar. I walked into the bar during the first song of Sam Outlaw and The Country Band. They were doing one of my favorite Louvin Brothers songs, "The Christian Life". I've had the privledge of seeing Charlie Louvin live a couple times, even got my picture taken with him once.
Not quite sure how to put this, but for me to go up and ask you if I can get a picture with you, you have to be pretty important to me, and so far Charlie Louvin is the only person I can think of that I've ever done that to.
But to continue on with the set, Sam Outlaw continued to play hit after hit of his original songs, ending the set with another cover, Merle Haggard this time with "The Bottle Let Me Down".
We Barbarians were awesome, Quon's stage presence was on true form, and it was good to see Derrick and Nathan as always.
The Fling was up next, and this was by far the most packed of their three residency's. It is great to see they are bringing back both the fans from the first two shows along with new fans eager to hear the jams. This was one of the best shows I've ever seen at the Detroit Bar. After their set they invited Sam Outlaw and Luke from The Romany Rye up to play a few covers by The Byrds, Bob Dylan, and Gillian Welsh. What a way to end the night.
Today I stayed home from work because I had a Doctors Appointment. I woke up, chatted on the phone for a bit, went online, where my friend Jared posted about an artist named Bob Martin, and his album "Midwest Farm Disaster", I listened to a couple tracks, and was in love. You can hear the tracks here.
I got dressed and walked down to Bagatelle's (one of my favorite record shops), unfortunately they did not have any Bob Martin, but I did pick up a Merle Haggard double LP.
I can spend hours in record shops, today I was able to chat with the owner of Bagatelle's for a good 30 minutes about music. He can be a difficult guy to crack, but once you've done it he will tell you story after story, and I love me some stories.
Went home, listened to the first two sides of my new Merle Haggard, who BTW I'm seeing in April, and you should come too. Then I took the bus to the Medical Center, where the doctor told me "I have nothing wrong with me", well that's good I guess. I think I'm done with Doctors, they don't do anything, but tell you that you should see another Doctor. But this blog is not a Health Care rant, so I will stop now.
When I came home, I put on the final two sides of my new Merle Haggard, went online, where I found that Sam Outlaw has his own Blog check it out: It Might Kill Me.
I also found one of those "Hitler reacts" videos, I should be tired of these by now, but I still laugh at everyone, if you think this one is funny also check out how he reacts to Oasis breaking up, or not being able to log onto a Paramore chat on absolutepunk.
Upcoming Events:
Looking forward to possibly seeing "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" on Monday November 2nd, I'm trying to get a ticket to the US premier. If you have not seen the preview check it out here:
Then on November 5th, The Romany Rye is having their CD release show at the Detroit Bar. You will not want to miss this, I've heard the new CD and it's so refreshing and catchy I was singing along to every song, after just a couple listens. You can stream tracks on Myspace. I look forward to actually owning a physical copy, and this show will be our first chance. I hope to see ya there, and look at this artwork!
So Good, So Long, Goodbye, Adios,
+Wyatt (like the cowboy)
So, you wanna hear about my week? good.
Monday was the third installment of The Fling's residency at the Detroit Bar. I walked into the bar during the first song of Sam Outlaw and The Country Band. They were doing one of my favorite Louvin Brothers songs, "The Christian Life". I've had the privledge of seeing Charlie Louvin live a couple times, even got my picture taken with him once.
Not quite sure how to put this, but for me to go up and ask you if I can get a picture with you, you have to be pretty important to me, and so far Charlie Louvin is the only person I can think of that I've ever done that to.
But to continue on with the set, Sam Outlaw continued to play hit after hit of his original songs, ending the set with another cover, Merle Haggard this time with "The Bottle Let Me Down".
We Barbarians were awesome, Quon's stage presence was on true form, and it was good to see Derrick and Nathan as always.
The Fling was up next, and this was by far the most packed of their three residency's. It is great to see they are bringing back both the fans from the first two shows along with new fans eager to hear the jams. This was one of the best shows I've ever seen at the Detroit Bar. After their set they invited Sam Outlaw and Luke from The Romany Rye up to play a few covers by The Byrds, Bob Dylan, and Gillian Welsh. What a way to end the night.
Today I stayed home from work because I had a Doctors Appointment. I woke up, chatted on the phone for a bit, went online, where my friend Jared posted about an artist named Bob Martin, and his album "Midwest Farm Disaster", I listened to a couple tracks, and was in love. You can hear the tracks here.
I got dressed and walked down to Bagatelle's (one of my favorite record shops), unfortunately they did not have any Bob Martin, but I did pick up a Merle Haggard double LP.
I can spend hours in record shops, today I was able to chat with the owner of Bagatelle's for a good 30 minutes about music. He can be a difficult guy to crack, but once you've done it he will tell you story after story, and I love me some stories.
Went home, listened to the first two sides of my new Merle Haggard, who BTW I'm seeing in April, and you should come too. Then I took the bus to the Medical Center, where the doctor told me "I have nothing wrong with me", well that's good I guess. I think I'm done with Doctors, they don't do anything, but tell you that you should see another Doctor. But this blog is not a Health Care rant, so I will stop now.
When I came home, I put on the final two sides of my new Merle Haggard, went online, where I found that Sam Outlaw has his own Blog check it out: It Might Kill Me.
I also found one of those "Hitler reacts" videos, I should be tired of these by now, but I still laugh at everyone, if you think this one is funny also check out how he reacts to Oasis breaking up, or not being able to log onto a Paramore chat on absolutepunk.
Upcoming Events:
Looking forward to possibly seeing "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" on Monday November 2nd, I'm trying to get a ticket to the US premier. If you have not seen the preview check it out here:
Then on November 5th, The Romany Rye is having their CD release show at the Detroit Bar. You will not want to miss this, I've heard the new CD and it's so refreshing and catchy I was singing along to every song, after just a couple listens. You can stream tracks on Myspace. I look forward to actually owning a physical copy, and this show will be our first chance. I hope to see ya there, and look at this artwork!
So Good, So Long, Goodbye, Adios,
+Wyatt (like the cowboy)
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Upcoming shows
So, in my attempt to not totally fail at this blog. I will tell you about shows I will be going to.
Tomorrow - Pearl Jam - yep, I use to own Ten and Vs, and I like the new song on the radio. I've never seen them, so why not, who knows maybe I will even do a little bit of stage diving... Note to self "Do NOT forget to wear your flannel to work tomorrow".
Saturday - Brooks and Dunn - yep, I like country it's no secret, and this is their final tour, so why not. I can jam to "Red Dirt Road", "Cowgirls Don't Cry", and "Boot Scootin' Boogie"... Note to self "Do NOT forget to bring your cowboy boots down to San Diego this weekend".
EVERY MONDAY IN OCTOBER - The Fling (free at the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa) - yep, These shows are going to be awesome. Have you heard The Fling recently? The new stuff is amazing, and the openers are great too.
On the 12th there is Tape Deck Mountain and Deep Sea Diver, who both put out two of my favorite records this year. Tape Deck Mountain tore it up last time I saw them at Bar Pink. Listen for yourself:
Tomorrow - Pearl Jam - yep, I use to own Ten and Vs, and I like the new song on the radio. I've never seen them, so why not, who knows maybe I will even do a little bit of stage diving... Note to self "Do NOT forget to wear your flannel to work tomorrow".
Saturday - Brooks and Dunn - yep, I like country it's no secret, and this is their final tour, so why not. I can jam to "Red Dirt Road", "Cowgirls Don't Cry", and "Boot Scootin' Boogie"... Note to self "Do NOT forget to bring your cowboy boots down to San Diego this weekend".
EVERY MONDAY IN OCTOBER - The Fling (free at the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa) - yep, These shows are going to be awesome. Have you heard The Fling recently? The new stuff is amazing, and the openers are great too.
On the 12th there is Tape Deck Mountain and Deep Sea Diver, who both put out two of my favorite records this year. Tape Deck Mountain tore it up last time I saw them at Bar Pink. Listen for yourself:
"In The Dirt" Jamuel Saxon Remix (click to download)
"Ghost Colony" (click to download)
Deep Sea Diver's EP "New Caves" has been a constant in my CD player this year, and I'm really looking forward to seeing them live. I believe this will be their first show back since their Singer/Guitarist Jessica Dobson is currently on tour playing guitar for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
The following Monday the openers will be Sam Outlaw and We Barbarians, who both put on great shows... Note to self "These shows are free, so no excuses!".
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Guilty Pleasure
When I'm not listening to Tom Waits or Gram Parsons, I'll sneak in a little synth-pop. I kinda love this:
"Saviour" Music Video
Lights, New album in October, and playing The Troubadour in November.
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"Saviour" Music Video
Lights, New album in October, and playing The Troubadour in November.
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