SFBG is getting the Frisco fools all hyped up for the big Tuesday night show at Bottom Of The Hill. Read their take on the situation here.
Showing posts with label San Francisco. Show all posts
Showing posts with label San Francisco. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
San Francisco Bay Guardian Offers Props To Best Coast
SFBG is getting the Frisco fools all hyped up for the big Tuesday night show at Bottom Of The Hill. Read their take on the situation here.
Monday, July 20, 2009
San Francisco's Grass Widow Has Released A Ten Out Of Ten LP
So I order records for a store in San Diego. Today I was totally pumped to recieve this thousand dollar order from Revolver Distribution. It was like Christmas. I ordered a copy of everything for myself, and I went kinda nuts haha. Anyway, the highlight of my day was listening to the new Grass Widow lp. Mother of god. It is the most perfect 'album listen' I've had in a long time. Seriously, my listen went like this: side A, side B, side A, side B, side A, and then I ran out of time and went home. I know there's good and great songs on tons of records but the way these songs all fit and flow on this record is rare. Wow. Sorry I'm trippin'.
San Francisco's Make A Mess Records, which put this out is on a roll with records recently released by Brilliant Colors and Nodzzz. I can't wait to hear what's next from them. And I most definitely can't wait to see Grass Widow live. SHIT. The California goldrush continues...
Oh and here are some dates they have in the next few:
AUG 21 2009
HEMLOCK TAVERN W/PSYCHIC REALITY SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
AUG 28 2009
TBA W/PURPLE RHINESTONE EAGLE SF, CALIFORNIA
SEP 3 2009
TBA W/STUPID PARTY SAM’S CLAM DISCO, CALIFORNIA
OCT 18 2009
TBA W/GAROTAS SUECAS (BRAZIL) SAN FRANCISCO
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The Strange Boys Take California September 9 'N' 11
Oh shit. One of my favorite bands is coming to the west coast. Strange Boys. Last time these young chaps came to California it was a riot. A racket even. And this time their on tour with Touch & Go's latest signing, Crystal Antlers. I think this tour is going to be massive for them. So the fliers above are for the San Francisco and San Diego shows.
And here's a lil' god damned taste of The Strange Boys filmed in March at Austin's Psych Fest:
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
San Francisco Day 1.
We left at 7:30 in the goddamn morning. Oddly enough, we left in an organized and timely fashion. Very rare. Me and Brandon picked up Dimitri (Booty Bassment) and we were off to pick up Andrew and then Megan in LA. We had a small group and a light load due to Brian (The Prayers' drummer) not being able to make the trip. Who cares about the drive, right? The only thing I'll add is that "Cowschwitz" fucking stinks in central California. Poor things. All cooped up.
The Knockout was the venue for the Friday show/club. I really like it there. It's a perfect size, small yet big enough. It also has a lot of character. I don't want to say dingy, because it sounds bad...but it's worn in you know? Also the staff there is really nice and generous. Free drinks all night and no questions or limits. Considering the price a bar pays for alcohol, isn't that the way it should be? I played records by myself for the first hour or so, and then The Vultures arrived. Totally late, mind you, due to a tire blowout. So it was a kind of a stressful vibe for a while. But they went on and they shredded. I know I've said this before, but they are getting better EVERY time they play. Since the crowd had very little knowledge of The Vultures, they were a bit stand offish, which I know bugs Chuck, but they did dig it and applauded loudly after each song. I think next time will be even better for them, now that the single is out and they've played up there.
After they played, I played more records while Ye Olde Prayers set up. They set up with a stand up drum set and each one of them played drums while the other two played guiter, bass and/or sang. I think it sounded great. Honestly, I think they should try this set up more often. It could use some more practice and maybe some changes but I loved it, and I think anybody who had seen them in the traditional set up liked it too. Considering the time they had to figure out what they would do without Brian, I commend them. (Look at my fuggin' dogs..all able and stuff.) The crowd were a little closer for The Prayers and they were recieved well. Really well. The only reasons I think the crowd got a little closer and offered a warmer reception were that they were drunker, and the place was filling and there was less room.
After The Prayers, Dimitri and Ryan (Booty Bassment) started their thing. The place was all full and shit and the dancefloor was packed. Dimitri and Ryan are amongst my favorite djs by the way. So good at what they do and far more original than the cookie cutter djs you find in most dance clubs. They played a ton of soul, oldies and hip hop. Rap and junk. I want to work with them in the future. Oh shit. BOOTY KONTROL @ THE CASBAH SAN DIEGO TOMORROW NIGHT WITH THE PRAYERS, ROMAN SPRING AND BOOTY/SKULL DJS. HA.
After the bar closed we hung out and drank and I got a chance to chat with the owner. I'm was real pleased with his appreciation of the night. He asked if we'd be interested in coming back in any capacity. So I think I'm going to try and set up a night once a month. I'm telling you, this place rules. They pay really well too. And give free drinks? Maybe I was in heaven and NOT The Knockout.
The Knockout was the venue for the Friday show/club. I really like it there. It's a perfect size, small yet big enough. It also has a lot of character. I don't want to say dingy, because it sounds bad...but it's worn in you know? Also the staff there is really nice and generous. Free drinks all night and no questions or limits. Considering the price a bar pays for alcohol, isn't that the way it should be? I played records by myself for the first hour or so, and then The Vultures arrived. Totally late, mind you, due to a tire blowout. So it was a kind of a stressful vibe for a while. But they went on and they shredded. I know I've said this before, but they are getting better EVERY time they play. Since the crowd had very little knowledge of The Vultures, they were a bit stand offish, which I know bugs Chuck, but they did dig it and applauded loudly after each song. I think next time will be even better for them, now that the single is out and they've played up there.
After they played, I played more records while Ye Olde Prayers set up. They set up with a stand up drum set and each one of them played drums while the other two played guiter, bass and/or sang. I think it sounded great. Honestly, I think they should try this set up more often. It could use some more practice and maybe some changes but I loved it, and I think anybody who had seen them in the traditional set up liked it too. Considering the time they had to figure out what they would do without Brian, I commend them. (Look at my fuggin' dogs..all able and stuff.) The crowd were a little closer for The Prayers and they were recieved well. Really well. The only reasons I think the crowd got a little closer and offered a warmer reception were that they were drunker, and the place was filling and there was less room.
After The Prayers, Dimitri and Ryan (Booty Bassment) started their thing. The place was all full and shit and the dancefloor was packed. Dimitri and Ryan are amongst my favorite djs by the way. So good at what they do and far more original than the cookie cutter djs you find in most dance clubs. They played a ton of soul, oldies and hip hop. Rap and junk. I want to work with them in the future. Oh shit. BOOTY KONTROL @ THE CASBAH SAN DIEGO TOMORROW NIGHT WITH THE PRAYERS, ROMAN SPRING AND BOOTY/SKULL DJS. HA.
After the bar closed we hung out and drank and I got a chance to chat with the owner. I'm was real pleased with his appreciation of the night. He asked if we'd be interested in coming back in any capacity. So I think I'm going to try and set up a night once a month. I'm telling you, this place rules. They pay really well too. And give free drinks? Maybe I was in heaven and NOT The Knockout.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
The Golden State schedule.
Hair raising schedule? Or hair-brained schemes. Sometimes we skullz bite off a litle more than we can chew. Then again, we can chew quite a lot. So listen here for the next week's bullcrap and hundreds of miles travelled.
Friday 7/13
Booty Kontrol San Francisco - The Prayers, The Vultures LIVE, Skullz djing before and between bands, then Booty Bassment djs Dimitri Dickinsen and Ryan Poulsen takeover for dancing N rap N shit. @ The Knockout. $3. 3223 Mission , San Francisco CA
Saturday 7/14
The Muslims join The Prayers and The Vultures for a noisy night at Edinburgh Castle. Not sure if we're playing records or not. No big anyway.
@ Edinburgh Castle. $5. 950 Geary Street San Francisco CA
Tuesday 7/17
Oh dear the skullz return to our beloved San Diego. Tuesday are a favorite of ours @ Live Wire. They're fun yet not crazy and they give us a chance to do a night with a theme. Different genre ideas. We're not sure what we're doing on Tuesday, but show up and fuck it. It's free. And if any of you wise apples have an idea, let's hear it. @ Live Wire FREEEE. Oh and Pat is the best bartender.
Thursday 7/19
Booty Kontrol San Diego - The Prayers and The Roman Spring LIVE. All the skullz playing before and after bands and then Dimitri Dickinsen of Booty Bassment does the rump thing. Like rap N shit. Kinda like what we're doing in San Francisco...but a little different. $5. @ The Casbah in San Diego, CA.
fUnfUn plus more.
Friday 7/13
Booty Kontrol San Francisco - The Prayers, The Vultures LIVE, Skullz djing before and between bands, then Booty Bassment djs Dimitri Dickinsen and Ryan Poulsen takeover for dancing N rap N shit. @ The Knockout. $3. 3223 Mission , San Francisco CA
Saturday 7/14
The Muslims join The Prayers and The Vultures for a noisy night at Edinburgh Castle. Not sure if we're playing records or not. No big anyway.
@ Edinburgh Castle. $5. 950 Geary Street San Francisco CA
Tuesday 7/17
Oh dear the skullz return to our beloved San Diego. Tuesday are a favorite of ours @ Live Wire. They're fun yet not crazy and they give us a chance to do a night with a theme. Different genre ideas. We're not sure what we're doing on Tuesday, but show up and fuck it. It's free. And if any of you wise apples have an idea, let's hear it. @ Live Wire FREEEE. Oh and Pat is the best bartender.
Thursday 7/19
Booty Kontrol San Diego - The Prayers and The Roman Spring LIVE. All the skullz playing before and after bands and then Dimitri Dickinsen of Booty Bassment does the rump thing. Like rap N shit. Kinda like what we're doing in San Francisco...but a little different. $5. @ The Casbah in San Diego, CA.
fUnfUn plus more.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Art Fag update and shit.
So things are pleasantly busy at Art Fag HQ. The Prayers records are getting fine reviews and orders are coming in. Thanks to those who ordered Art Fag stuff, tell a friend!! The Vultures record is done and sounds great. I think everyone will be pleased. Check two songs out on Myspace (ms/officialvultures). If you missed The Vultures perform at Beauty Bar the other night, you truly missed out. They sound better than ever. There are three more chances in the California area this week. Don't miss!!
Wednesday, July 11th @ The Casbah (San Diego) w/ The Muslims, Roman Spring and The Skullz "djing" $7
Friday, July 13th @ The Knockout (San Francisco) w/ The Prayers and me playing records between bands and the Booty Bassment djs close the night with rump shakers. $3
Saturday, July 14th @ Edinburgh Castle (San Francisco) w/ The Prayers, The Muslims $?
Ok.
Wednesday, July 11th @ The Casbah (San Diego) w/ The Muslims, Roman Spring and The Skullz "djing" $7
Friday, July 13th @ The Knockout (San Francisco) w/ The Prayers and me playing records between bands and the Booty Bassment djs close the night with rump shakers. $3
Saturday, July 14th @ Edinburgh Castle (San Francisco) w/ The Prayers, The Muslims $?
Ok.
Friday, July 6, 2007
45 rpm heaven
Next weekend the Skullz are going to San Francisco. We're putting on a show at The Knockout on Friday and Edinburgh Castle on Saturday. Blah blah blah, details later.
Anyway. What I'm most excited about is visiting Rooky Ricardo's. Holy f'n shit. This place is amazing. It's on Lower Haight, and is the best record store I've ever been to. Mind you, it's a specialty store. It specializes in 60s & 70s soul, northern soul and oldies 45s and lps. Original American vinyl lps and 45s ONLY. It is a dream come true. The last time me and Andrew were there we must have spent an hour just listening to 45s. The owner (whose name escapes me) is a vault of information. Totally friendly too. Maybe too friendly. He asked me what song was on my mind, and not only got me that song, but a stack of 45s that are similar. I spent 120 dollars!! But every record I got is such a gem. Oh man, one of those goddamn record was 40 dollars alone..."Big Bad World" by Cathy Saint. It rules.
So I already sent my wish list, so the rest of these guys can suck it. Maybe I'll even sneak away from these fools so I won't have any competition anyway. I could totally see Brandon hogging all the good stuff. You should SEE this guy. And Chuck? FORGET it.
After next weekend I'll write a list of what I bought. And maybe I can post pictures of the amazing amount of records in stock.
Rooky Ricardo's
448 haight st. (bet. fillmore & webster)
san francisco
1-6 mon-fri
12-5 sat-sun
www.rookyricardos.com
Anyway. What I'm most excited about is visiting Rooky Ricardo's. Holy f'n shit. This place is amazing. It's on Lower Haight, and is the best record store I've ever been to. Mind you, it's a specialty store. It specializes in 60s & 70s soul, northern soul and oldies 45s and lps. Original American vinyl lps and 45s ONLY. It is a dream come true. The last time me and Andrew were there we must have spent an hour just listening to 45s. The owner (whose name escapes me) is a vault of information. Totally friendly too. Maybe too friendly. He asked me what song was on my mind, and not only got me that song, but a stack of 45s that are similar. I spent 120 dollars!! But every record I got is such a gem. Oh man, one of those goddamn record was 40 dollars alone..."Big Bad World" by Cathy Saint. It rules.
So I already sent my wish list, so the rest of these guys can suck it. Maybe I'll even sneak away from these fools so I won't have any competition anyway. I could totally see Brandon hogging all the good stuff. You should SEE this guy. And Chuck? FORGET it.
After next weekend I'll write a list of what I bought. And maybe I can post pictures of the amazing amount of records in stock.
Rooky Ricardo's
448 haight st. (bet. fillmore & webster)
san francisco
1-6 mon-fri
12-5 sat-sun
www.rookyricardos.com
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