Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Jehova's Shitlist - 1/28
Got to Club Underground just after they started. Be saved by Reverend Phil. Always a good time when the Shitlist is on stage. The band after them was from duluth, and all that needs to be said is that they did a cover of EMF's Unbelievable. Yeah.
Birthday Suits, Koalas, Chooglin' - 1/27
What a bill. Had a great time at this show. Chooglin' opened and completely lit up the Entry stage. Next up was the Koalas and as always a very stellar performance. The Entry was a perfect place to see this band. Its pretty much the perfect place to see any band in my opinion, but Rita seemed so at home and was in top form. One of the best shows I've seen by them. Birthday Suits, were up last and as usual kicked everyone's ass. There's so much energy in their set, they impress me more and more with each show I see.
Three show Saturday night. Started off going to Camper Van Beethoven at First Ave. I only went because I got in free, and I have discovered that I'm not a Camper fan. Oh well, lesson learned.
Next up I went to see Mr. Whirly. Power pop band that was sort of a mix between Gin Blossoms and Posies. They covered Left Of The Dial as they said they would which is a song thats always great to hear. I only stayed for their set to run over to the Nomad.
Chris Mills at the Nomad was the best of the night. His backing band the New Miserables are pretty tight and Chris has some great songwriting. I went to this not knowing much about him aside from a mix a friend made me, but I really enjoyed it.
Next up I went to see Mr. Whirly. Power pop band that was sort of a mix between Gin Blossoms and Posies. They covered Left Of The Dial as they said they would which is a song thats always great to hear. I only stayed for their set to run over to the Nomad.
Chris Mills at the Nomad was the best of the night. His backing band the New Miserables are pretty tight and Chris has some great songwriting. I went to this not knowing much about him aside from a mix a friend made me, but I really enjoyed it.
Friday, January 20, 2006
DEMO Thursdays at Acadia Cafe
Last night I volunteered for DEMO at the Acadia Cafe.
"Make Acadia your new Thursday night spot with family friendly acoustic showcases. Great music, a full menu, coffee, wine and beer, and friends. Who needs the weekend?
This week:
Thursday, January 19th, 7pm $5 (kids under 12 FREE)"
Robert Wilkinson and Terri Isachsen
Joel Schaan
Caromia
Dan Israel
Somtimes Y (featuring Dave Reiss, Sue Reiss, Dave Stanoch & Eric Thomas)
The Acadia Cafe 1931 Nicollet Ave. So. Minneapolis. 612-874-8702
I met Robert Wilkinson for the Flamin' Oh's tonight. Really happy those guys are playing again. His set with Terri Isachson was cool because it was the only one that had an electric guitar as well as acoustic and they played some old and new Oh's and some of Roberts solo stuff. Which I may end up picking up when I have more cash.
This is a weekly event and next week's line up is including:
Kate Nelson
Roger Green
Logan Heftel
Marlee McLeod
Phil Bayer
"Make Acadia your new Thursday night spot with family friendly acoustic showcases. Great music, a full menu, coffee, wine and beer, and friends. Who needs the weekend?
This week:
Thursday, January 19th, 7pm $5 (kids under 12 FREE)"
Robert Wilkinson and Terri Isachsen
Joel Schaan
Caromia
Dan Israel
Somtimes Y (featuring Dave Reiss, Sue Reiss, Dave Stanoch & Eric Thomas)
The Acadia Cafe 1931 Nicollet Ave. So. Minneapolis. 612-874-8702
I met Robert Wilkinson for the Flamin' Oh's tonight. Really happy those guys are playing again. His set with Terri Isachson was cool because it was the only one that had an electric guitar as well as acoustic and they played some old and new Oh's and some of Roberts solo stuff. Which I may end up picking up when I have more cash.
This is a weekly event and next week's line up is including:
Kate Nelson
Roger Green
Logan Heftel
Marlee McLeod
Phil Bayer
Best New Bands of 2005 1/18
So I caught a few bands at the Best New Bands of 2005 show at First Ave. I got there for the end of the set by Digitata. This is a somewhat electronic band with a synth, and no guitar. So yeah, didn't score high on my list. But I would think of them as a good band to have playing in a dance club instead of half the shit out there.
Next up, Birthday Suits. They were a wall of punk rock fury. So much energy in their set. I'm not big on their vocals as they are a little high pitch for my taste and you can easily tell this band is English as a Second Language (they're Japanese). But the set is so much fun. I highly recommend this band.
Next up Chooglin'. I have posted how I love the Chooglin. And another great set from the boys tonight. Really looking forward to their show next Friday with Birthday Suits and Koalas at the Entry.
Next up, Birthday Suits. They were a wall of punk rock fury. So much energy in their set. I'm not big on their vocals as they are a little high pitch for my taste and you can easily tell this band is English as a Second Language (they're Japanese). But the set is so much fun. I highly recommend this band.
Next up Chooglin'. I have posted how I love the Chooglin. And another great set from the boys tonight. Really looking forward to their show next Friday with Birthday Suits and Koalas at the Entry.
Friday the 13th
All American Cheapshots, Six Six Crush, Build or Burn, Living Daylights.
Post work, it started like this. I went to see a friend do a performance art thing she does. She's retiring after this event, which got A-Listed in the city pages.
Rosy Simas Guthrie wraps herself up in the stars and stripes--literally--in a work that challenges the complicated issues surrounding patriotism, power, and duty in an era marked by an unpopular war and a dishonest government. Accompanied by a cast of seven dancers including Kellie Brandt, Kristina Graber, Leslie O'Neill, Anna Resele, Dawn Strom, and Galen Treuer, Simas Guthrie combines elements of contact improvisation, theater, and modern dance to explore both the personal and societal implications of being soldier, citizen, and/or artist. It's a protest dance of sorts, but subtle enough to transcend the limitations of current events and political ideology. $10/$12 at the door. 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:00 p.m. Sunday. --Caroline PalmerJAN 13-15, 2006
Because of this we missed the Living Daylights last show. Never saw them but from what I hear they are probably not something I was into anyway. Next up was Build or Burn. Didn't like it at all. They were having some sound issues but they would more fit into a 93X local show than say a Radio K or KFAI show. Not my taste.
Six Six Crush rocked everything in that place. The stage, your cup, the pin on your jacket, they rocked it all. One of the best performance I've seen the guys do. The All American Cheapshots were fun as usual but we didn't get to stay for the whole set cause my ride wanted to leave.
Post work, it started like this. I went to see a friend do a performance art thing she does. She's retiring after this event, which got A-Listed in the city pages.
Rosy Simas Guthrie wraps herself up in the stars and stripes--literally--in a work that challenges the complicated issues surrounding patriotism, power, and duty in an era marked by an unpopular war and a dishonest government. Accompanied by a cast of seven dancers including Kellie Brandt, Kristina Graber, Leslie O'Neill, Anna Resele, Dawn Strom, and Galen Treuer, Simas Guthrie combines elements of contact improvisation, theater, and modern dance to explore both the personal and societal implications of being soldier, citizen, and/or artist. It's a protest dance of sorts, but subtle enough to transcend the limitations of current events and political ideology. $10/$12 at the door. 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:00 p.m. Sunday. --Caroline PalmerJAN 13-15, 2006
Because of this we missed the Living Daylights last show. Never saw them but from what I hear they are probably not something I was into anyway. Next up was Build or Burn. Didn't like it at all. They were having some sound issues but they would more fit into a 93X local show than say a Radio K or KFAI show. Not my taste.
Six Six Crush rocked everything in that place. The stage, your cup, the pin on your jacket, they rocked it all. One of the best performance I've seen the guys do. The All American Cheapshots were fun as usual but we didn't get to stay for the whole set cause my ride wanted to leave.
The Unstuck 1-7
The Unstuck at Big V's. Fun band featuring Mike from the Quincy Punx. Punk sound with a hint of pop and street, but nothing of the image. They do a punk version of the National American University song that whenever I hear them play it, it gets stuck in my head for ages. I was sad to hear the guys will be taking a bit of a hiatus, should have made it out to more of their shows this fall. Will definitely be looking forward to their return.
Maps Of Norway, Lonely Assassins Club, The Deaf at The Entry - 1/6
All the bands are a little arty but I'm a fan of pretty much everyone of them. I got there a bit late and missed Lazer Forever but have heard some really good things about that band. I don't think I've seen them. I'll have to check.
First up for me was The Deaf. I'm going to go ahead and say that I'm a fan of The Deaf. Haven't seen them since their show with Six Six Crush and Rent Money Big in March. A show no one was at but I absolutely adored. Anyway, I like the combination of mail and female vocals of this band. They don't sing at the same time but I would consider both very talented. I would consider this band, kind of art rock with a bit of noise and a bit of black flag style punk. I like them.
Next up was the Lonely Assassains Club featuring a new drummer who did fairly well for only having practiced four times with them. I've said it before, I'll say it again, I really like Marty's deeper vocals. And her bass playing is stellar as well. Always a rockin sound with these guys. I hope they record something soon.
Closing the show was Maps of Norway. I dare say that I raise my like of Maps to my love of Maps of Norway. This band has yet to disappoint me and has such a great rock/punk with a bit of new wave sound. Rebecca has beautifully rockin vocals, and Matt is an amazing bass player. He inspires me to play more. The whole band is really tight and I'm looking forward to the recording they are currently working on.
First up for me was The Deaf. I'm going to go ahead and say that I'm a fan of The Deaf. Haven't seen them since their show with Six Six Crush and Rent Money Big in March. A show no one was at but I absolutely adored. Anyway, I like the combination of mail and female vocals of this band. They don't sing at the same time but I would consider both very talented. I would consider this band, kind of art rock with a bit of noise and a bit of black flag style punk. I like them.
Next up was the Lonely Assassains Club featuring a new drummer who did fairly well for only having practiced four times with them. I've said it before, I'll say it again, I really like Marty's deeper vocals. And her bass playing is stellar as well. Always a rockin sound with these guys. I hope they record something soon.
Closing the show was Maps of Norway. I dare say that I raise my like of Maps to my love of Maps of Norway. This band has yet to disappoint me and has such a great rock/punk with a bit of new wave sound. Rebecca has beautifully rockin vocals, and Matt is an amazing bass player. He inspires me to play more. The whole band is really tight and I'm looking forward to the recording they are currently working on.
New Years Eve
Went to a warehouse party that Six Six Crush played at. It go to a slow start so a couple of guys did acoustic sets. The first doing a very throaty rendition of Wreck of the Edmond Fitgerald among a couple of more covers. The second guy, who looks like George Harrison on the cover of All Things Must Pass, I'll admit was pretty good. Played about 4 or 5 songs that did actually consist of originals. Next up was his band Bloodshot. The band wasn't that band, but these guys played for what seemed like eternity. For the first act on the bill they played their stoner rock for over an hour. At midnight they could barely get them to stop for the countdown. They were given the minute warning and the guy started playing a song and you know there's no way they had a one minute song. After a few more songs the singer said "ha, have we gone over our scheduled time?" And proceeded to play not just one or two more songs but six more songs.
So thankfully, Six Six Crush went on next. And of course, rocked the place hard. Blew the first guy away with half the set time. The sound was better than I expected and it was a very cool setting to see these guys in. Someone actually made Seth sing into the microphone too, which was nice. So the party was ok but you had to walk to a separate building to use a bathroom with no toilet paper and no light so we didn't stay long after six six crush.
So thankfully, Six Six Crush went on next. And of course, rocked the place hard. Blew the first guy away with half the set time. The sound was better than I expected and it was a very cool setting to see these guys in. Someone actually made Seth sing into the microphone too, which was nice. So the party was ok but you had to walk to a separate building to use a bathroom with no toilet paper and no light so we didn't stay long after six six crush.
Monday, January 02, 2006
The show I've been waiting for
Six Six Crush, Chooglin' and the TC Howlers at Big V's 12/30/05. What a bill!
Holy mother! Seriously a night of pure unadulerated rock at Big V's. It held up to my every expectation of what a rockin evening it was going to be.
The TC Howlers, I've loved since the first time I saw them at the Terminal Bar but damn were they on tonight. Very tight sounding guitars, all over the stage and just flat out rocked. If this first band is an indicator of how the night would be, it would definitely be a memorable one.
Chooglin'. Well what can I say, Chooglin is amazing on that small stage. So much better than their performance at First Ave last Friday. SO MUCH BETTER. And they really rocked that show. They were more in synch tonight and just really made that floor shake. Can't thank the guys enough for that.
Obviously, if you check out this page, you know I like Six Six Crush. And by like I mean love and go to just about every show of theirs. These guys never let me down. Their worst night is ten times better than a lot of bands great nights. I hope someday, they get the recognition they deserve.
Holy mother! Seriously a night of pure unadulerated rock at Big V's. It held up to my every expectation of what a rockin evening it was going to be.
The TC Howlers, I've loved since the first time I saw them at the Terminal Bar but damn were they on tonight. Very tight sounding guitars, all over the stage and just flat out rocked. If this first band is an indicator of how the night would be, it would definitely be a memorable one.
Chooglin'. Well what can I say, Chooglin is amazing on that small stage. So much better than their performance at First Ave last Friday. SO MUCH BETTER. And they really rocked that show. They were more in synch tonight and just really made that floor shake. Can't thank the guys enough for that.
Obviously, if you check out this page, you know I like Six Six Crush. And by like I mean love and go to just about every show of theirs. These guys never let me down. Their worst night is ten times better than a lot of bands great nights. I hope someday, they get the recognition they deserve.
Soul Asylum and Chooglin' -12/23
Its always nice to a sold out show for a band like Soul Asylum.
I got there just after the first guy played to make sure to catch Chooglin'. This was my second time seeing the band and it keeps getting better. I could tell they had impressed the crowd as there was some movers and shakers in a crowd that normally consists of standstills. I really think Brian's vocals fit this band very well with the bit of soul he adds to his rock. But the combo of him and Jesse on guitar is always fun to watch. I was pretty much there to see these guys and they didn't disappoint.
Soul Asylum was pretty good but its hard to top the show in October. The guys just didn't seem as relaxed as that show. There was one point, a few beers in, where I had a zen moment. No I'm not a hippy and I said beers not joints but, I was standing in my favorite venue, looking at it packed for a somewhat local act and look up to see the edge of a wreath with lights that was bordering my view of Tommy Stinson on stage and thought, this is a damn fine way to bring in Christmas.
I got there just after the first guy played to make sure to catch Chooglin'. This was my second time seeing the band and it keeps getting better. I could tell they had impressed the crowd as there was some movers and shakers in a crowd that normally consists of standstills. I really think Brian's vocals fit this band very well with the bit of soul he adds to his rock. But the combo of him and Jesse on guitar is always fun to watch. I was pretty much there to see these guys and they didn't disappoint.
Soul Asylum was pretty good but its hard to top the show in October. The guys just didn't seem as relaxed as that show. There was one point, a few beers in, where I had a zen moment. No I'm not a hippy and I said beers not joints but, I was standing in my favorite venue, looking at it packed for a somewhat local act and look up to see the edge of a wreath with lights that was bordering my view of Tommy Stinson on stage and thought, this is a damn fine way to bring in Christmas.
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