I Wish You Love" Is your standard that was fun I have a broken heart now but I wish you luck in your future romatical endeavors kinda song. Actually I can't think of many songs like that. Most songs seem to deal more with the loss as opposed to the acceptance of loss. Ex: every song ever written. Ok maybe not but basically most songs are either about the search for love or the loss of love. This is no exception, the main difference being the singer's acceptance of the past and the ability to not hold it against the person that they still love. Does, "It's Too Late" by Carole King kind of fit in that category? Just checked and yeah it does.
"There'll be good times again for me and you
But we just can't stay together, don't you feel it, too
Still I'm glad for what we had and how I once loved you."
These acceptance songs are kind of refreshing. Instead of wanting to burn her house down and stab any guy that gets within a 25 mile radius of her, he is like, that's cool....ouch...no really have a good time, I really do think he means it though....unlike SOME people I know, *points over shoulder at person pointing at him*....Wait...a...minute..Damn mirrors...
"My broken heart and I agree, that you and I will never be, so with my best, my very best, I set you free."
And just so you know, he isn't speaking about unlocking the cage, turning off her GPS tracking so she goes "off grid" or untieing her hands, he is talking about letting go of his hopes for reconciliation and the life that he pictured for them. At least I think so.
First up to bat is Dean Martin. You know this guy, at least I hope so. For those of you out there who don't listen to Grandpa music or are not in fact Grandpas, for shame!!
"Who the hell doesn't know who Dean Martin is? The boys at the IHOP would laugh you right outta our 11:00 AM meeting if you came in spouting some nonsense like that, "Who's Dean Martin? Why I outta...damn whippersnappers with their rappidy hop and the buttock shaking..their pony riding and wanting to make love to people, on their bended knees. I used to be able to bend my knees. Back in my day you courted you didn't freak, and a freak was something bad, not something you would embrace. Eagles were birds and butterflies were insects, when did they become burlesque show movements. These pre-pubescent children with their gyrations, it's just so tawdry. I just saw the state of Florida has a new song out, well I'll tell you something sunshine state, it's all just noise to me, noise I say!! I don't even know what an applebottom is, it used to be the bottom of an apple, but something leads me to believe it's something suspicious in this day and age. Bunch of ruckus, It's a God damn shame."
Listen to Dean's version, it's undeniably smooth. He coolly rides the rhythm. Dean never seems to exert himself, projecting a voice that just easily saunters across the melody and music that backs him. The light flourishes of strings combine for a nice airy confidence that lightly tugs on heart strings and guides you through the song. The acceptance part is prominent in this version, the unaffected vibrato of Dean's voice while slightly twinged in remorse and pain from the loss never fully emotionally bubbles to the surface. He steadfastly remains the calm crooner. When he dips to the lower registers you can feel the pain but the arrangement totters between something apt for a nice Summer day spent in a hammock and a song to be listened to while sitting alone in a parlor with a strong glass of scotch. It's playfully heartbreaking. Either way you look at it, the song is beautiful and Dean does an excellent job in his effortless translation.
Next up Sam Cooke. Ehhhhh...he's aiiiight. Nothing special...only like one of the best voices EVAR!!!! Sorry..*Puts shirt back on* Sam's choice to stretch, elongate and slow the pace of the song lends itself to a more emotional interpretation. Whereas Dean's was smoothly paced, sashaying along with the music, Sam seems to take a more laconic approach, taking his time to imbue each lyric with more bravado. His pure voice is easily able to caress each lyric and instill it with more heartbreak than Dean's. The way he uses the smoothness and purity of his voice to ride the lyrics seems to punch the song up. From the start, the first music note followed immediately by the way he dips into that first lyric is captivating. The backing music seems secondary to the prowess of Sam's voice. While Dean's is applaudable because it seems effortless, Sam's is superior because of the obvious effort that he put forth. Sam's version is just an excellent display of singing, that's a pretty song, that's a great singer, that's how you do it. The phrasing is perfect, and I can't think of a note that I would change. I love the way he stretches the words out, the perfect pitch of his voice is heart melting poppy musical goodness. So for me Sam wins, who didn't see that coming?
Way more contenders and way less words begins now.
Ever heard of this Sinatra guy? He can kind of hold his own.
Esna, Paul Dateh, and Ken Belcher take a swing at it.
Lisa Ono's take...I have no idea who she is.
Hands down winner...Rod Stewart
Nat King Cole live, Nat's always a contender in my book.
Nat's daughter, Natalie Cole.
I am a Blossom Dearie fan.
Keely Smith, who used to get down with Louis Prima. Might be the strongest female contender.
Dusty Springfield live. Not bad...
I am a fan of George's aunt, but mostly in her younger years. Unlike Nat her smokey voice does not endear her to me, it makes her sound worse in my opinion.
Chaka Khaaaan, I just wanted to say that.
Gloria Lynne
Kathy Kirby, actually pretty good. But maybe a bit too talky on some notes.
No clue who this is.
Uhh wow good job dude in his bedroom. Seriously, I really like this version.
and the Og French version.
Pick a favorite in the comments section.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Zion-I and The Grouch
A word from Zumbi, taken from here.
“What up family…We’ve been incredibly busy over the last couple of weeks and are excited to announce that we have some new music ready for you! In addition to the Zion I album which we’ve been meditating on, we’re also almost done with the new Zion I & the Grouch project. Thus, we would like to present to you the first single off the new album from Z&G entitled “Leader” and backed by “One” (which has landed in the new film Step Up 3D)! We are excited to be bringing you this new music. The studio is feeling like home these days, as we’ve been living there for the past couple months. Watch us talk about the new tracks in the video below and let us know how you’re feeling the new jams. Hit us up at facebook.com/zionicrew and leave a comment about the song, or if you’re on twitter hit us up at: twitter.com/zioni, twitter.com/zumbi808, or twitter.com/amplive. Give thanks y’all, enjoy!”
- MC Zumbi of Zion I
ZION I TOUR DATES
August 12, 2010 Boston, MA – The Western Front Get Tickets
August 13, 2010 Plainfield, VT – Rhinofest Music Festival Get Tickets
August 14, 2010 Portland, ME – Asylum Get Tickets
August 19, 2010 Reno, NV – The Beach Club at the Grand Sierra Resort Get Tickets
August 20, 2010 Bend, OR – Domino Room Get Tickets
August 21, 2010 Bellingham, WA – Wild Buffalo Get Tickets
August 22, 2010 Portland, OR – 2410 Mississippi (Tickets Are Sold at the Door)
August 27, 2010 South Lake Tahoe, CA – Bar 24
August 28, 2010 Fairfax, CA – 19 Broadway Get Tickets
August 29, 2010 Arcata, CA – Humbrew Get Tickets
September 4, 2010 Seattle, WA – Chop Suey Get Tickets
September 5, 2010 Eugene, OR – WOW Hall Get Tickets
September 9, 2010 Missoula, MT – The Palace Get Tickets
September 10, 2010 Spokane, WA – Stage 54 Get Tickets
September 11, 2010 Park City, UT – Star Bar Get Tickets
September 15, 2010 Aspen, CO – Belly Up Get Tickets
September 16, 2010 Boulder, CO – Fox Theater Get Tickets
September 17, 2010 Fort Collins, CO – Aggie Theater Get Tickets
September 18, 2010 Denver CO – Cervantes Get Tickets
September 23, 2010 San Francisco, CA – Amp Live @ The Mighty Get Tickets
September 24, 2010 Santa Barbara, CA – West Beach Festival Get Tickets
September 26, 2010 Page, AZ – Powellapolooza Get Tickets
Monday, August 30, 2010
MJ's Belated B-day
It was Michael Jackson's birthday yesterday. I hope everyone poured some Jesus juice out and grabbed their crotch to celebrate. I for one was never swept up in the MJ hysteria back in the day. He kind of scared me as a a kid, and I didn't understand why people straight up passed out when they saw him. I didn't understand it as a kid, and to this day I have no idea who would have that sort of sway over me. Who would you see and just immediately black the fuck out on? I can think of some people that might scare me into fainting, but no one that I would be so excited to see that I lose all bodily function. Busta Rhymes popping up out of nowhere all angry and growly with a weapon might make me pee myself a little bit, but that's a different sort of scenario.
I do appreciate MJ more now, I always liked him when he was black, even back when I was a kid, but now I appreciate more than just the Jackson 5 era. Dude had some hits. I still haven't embraced his entire catalog. It's not like I am bumping, "Remember the Time" but the 80's jams don't get a dismissive wank from me anymore. Obviously I don't have to make an argument for him as an icon or talk about his influence, he was kind of successful at the whole music thing and his songs speak for themselves. Thank god because interviews with him are fucking weird.
Two Free mixes to celebrate his born day behind the jump.
Leftovers
I forgot to post this in the eyecandy post with all of the other videos. Not really a dance track fan, but I thought this video was entertaining. I caught it on Distortion 2 Static, our local late night once a week hip hop show.
Dj Vinroc-"PlatFormer" from Vinroc on Vimeo.
Here is a video by one of my favorite artists, El Mac, and his partner, Retna.
"RETNA and EL MAC have teamed up for another mural, this time in Culver City. Their newest mural, titled Of Our Youth, can be seen on the side of Graphaids art supply store, on La Cienega between Jefferson and Washington."
Of Our Youth - RETNA • EL MAC from RVCA on Vimeo.
On the coming soon tip, a bunch of mixes should be headed your way in the coming days/weeks. Pretty close to completing an indie mix. Might just need a few changes here and there, but it's pretty much a wrap. I think I am closest to having the next hip hop mix done. Listened to it this weekend and thought it worked better than the last one. Admittedly, the last hip hop mix was not beginning to end stellar tracks. I support the next mix more, you'll like it. I George Zimmerman Guarantee that shit!! I will probably make a couple of changes and get that posted soon. A Yes Homo has been bubbling for awhile, practice your jam cam moves for when it arrives. Lastly there is an old person mix that has been simmering for a long ass time. I just need to put the tracks in order and give it another look before I finish it up.
Also this was deleted from the original post, let's see how long this one lasts, before it gets yanked again.
Dj Vinroc-"PlatFormer" from Vinroc on Vimeo.
Here is a video by one of my favorite artists, El Mac, and his partner, Retna.
"RETNA and EL MAC have teamed up for another mural, this time in Culver City. Their newest mural, titled Of Our Youth, can be seen on the side of Graphaids art supply store, on La Cienega between Jefferson and Washington."
Of Our Youth - RETNA • EL MAC from RVCA on Vimeo.
On the coming soon tip, a bunch of mixes should be headed your way in the coming days/weeks. Pretty close to completing an indie mix. Might just need a few changes here and there, but it's pretty much a wrap. I think I am closest to having the next hip hop mix done. Listened to it this weekend and thought it worked better than the last one. Admittedly, the last hip hop mix was not beginning to end stellar tracks. I support the next mix more, you'll like it. I George Zimmerman Guarantee that shit!! I will probably make a couple of changes and get that posted soon. A Yes Homo has been bubbling for awhile, practice your jam cam moves for when it arrives. Lastly there is an old person mix that has been simmering for a long ass time. I just need to put the tracks in order and give it another look before I finish it up.
Also this was deleted from the original post, let's see how long this one lasts, before it gets yanked again.
Cee-Lo - Fuck You from Wevie Stonder on Vimeo.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Soul Mix 7
Here is the soul mix that was previously discussed here. Tracklist and download link below.
1. Booker T. & The MG's- Hang 'Em High
2. Betty Chung- Bang Bang
3. Ros Sereysothea- Wolly Polly
4. Wanda Jackson- Funnel of Love
5. Otis Redding- Try A Little Tenderness (Live)
6. The Hot 8 Brass Band- Sexual Healing (Re-edit)
7. Perk Badger- Do Your Stuff
8. Mophono- Tighten Up (remix)
9. Marvin Gaye- Baby Don't You Do It
10. Bobo Mr. Soul- Answer To The Want Ads
11. Helene Smith- What's In The Lovin
12. Little Bob- I Got Loaded
13. Johnny Nash- Cupid
14. Patti Drew- Fever
15. Nancy Wilson- Where Does That Leave Me?
16. The Majestic Arrows- The Magic Of Your Love
17. Derrick Harriott- Bucketful of Tears
18. Lynn Williams- Don't Be Surprised
19. The Majestic Arrows- Another Day
20. Moovers- Love You Baby
21. The Majestic Arrows- Doing It For Us
22. Dandy Livingstone- I'm Your Puppet
23. The Chosen Few- I Second That Emotion
24. Aretha Franklin- Don't Play That Song (You Lied)Download link- Soul Mix 7
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Eye Candy
Music video time. Grab some popcorn and click away.
Big Phony - Girls Like You Don't Go For Guys Like Me [Music Video] from The Mighty Fifty on Vimeo.
I am not in love with this video but I do like the idea of it. It's nice to see the kind of normal Asian guy as a protagonist. I am definitely a fan of Big Phony though. He does that Mangina music that I love and he does it well.
Here is another one from him and The Mighty Fifty.
Big Phony - Short Intermission *Official Music Video* from The Mighty Fifty on Vimeo.
Here is an Esna video also done by The Mighty Fifty. The Mighty Fifty does good work, just nice high quality looking film. Put a good musician in front of a camera, what else do you need?
Check out the Bangerz and San Jose Taiko performing "Robot Remains" live. I am pretty sure these dudes used to be called the Finger Bangerz and I saw them for free at hip hop in the park back in the day. I guess they are all grown up and have dropped the, Finger, part of their crew name, it's probably better that way. I doubt San Jose Taiko returns your phone calls if your name is The Finger Bangerz. Finger what? *Click* Enjoy an awesome culture clash; Japan vs. Hip Hop.
Last but not least the simple awesomeness of the new Cee-Lo video. New as in it's been tearing across the interwebs for a couple of weeks now. Late or not, it's a solid track.
Big Phony - Girls Like You Don't Go For Guys Like Me [Music Video] from The Mighty Fifty on Vimeo.
I am not in love with this video but I do like the idea of it. It's nice to see the kind of normal Asian guy as a protagonist. I am definitely a fan of Big Phony though. He does that Mangina music that I love and he does it well.
Here is another one from him and The Mighty Fifty.
Big Phony - Short Intermission *Official Music Video* from The Mighty Fifty on Vimeo.
Here is an Esna video also done by The Mighty Fifty. The Mighty Fifty does good work, just nice high quality looking film. Put a good musician in front of a camera, what else do you need?
Esna Yoon - Deepest Scar [Live Performance] from The Mighty Fifty on Vimeo.
Check out the Bangerz and San Jose Taiko performing "Robot Remains" live. I am pretty sure these dudes used to be called the Finger Bangerz and I saw them for free at hip hop in the park back in the day. I guess they are all grown up and have dropped the, Finger, part of their crew name, it's probably better that way. I doubt San Jose Taiko returns your phone calls if your name is The Finger Bangerz. Finger what? *Click* Enjoy an awesome culture clash; Japan vs. Hip Hop.
Last but not least the simple awesomeness of the new Cee-Lo video. New as in it's been tearing across the interwebs for a couple of weeks now. Late or not, it's a solid track.
Cee-Lo Green - Fuck You from GeOrGe Leoshko on Vimeo.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
PostDoc Jams
After a two month hiatus during which yours truly finished his doctorate, I'm back with an assortment of indie rock tunes I've been enjoying as I put the finishing touches on my academic opus. I've been checking out a lot of this new California surf/garage-pop, e.g. Best Coast, Dum Dum Girls, & Wavves. It's very low-fi and noisy, but the melodies are classic 60s pop. I've also thrown in a couple songs from the new albums from Arcade Fire and The Walkmen. I really did not like the last Arcade Fire LP, but this one is pretty solid (though they still get a little too Bruce Springsteen at times). You'll also find a few songs from The National, who have provided the soundtrack to my summer thus far. The rest of the stuff is more randomly selected: Ariel Pink (his latest album is really good, though I heard his recent show in SF was a disaster), The Morning Benders (cuz they rule, and they're playing at the Fillmore 10/16), Leonard Cohen (nuff said), The Shins (hard to find Squeeze cover), and Girls (this whole album is pretty solid, and the lead singer's whole ex-cult-member back story is nuts). Anyway, I hope to be posting more regularly from this point on, so feel free to suggest stuff you'd like to hear more/less of.
Enjoy.
PostDoc Mix
Enjoy.
PostDoc Mix
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Daniel Johnston: Crazy or Genius?
Hey there! Boy things have been busy. Thank god Greybush has been holding down the fort! Hopefully you downloaded his Soul Mix 6. On the mix is Mayer Hawthorne covering Daniel Johnston's Held the Hand. I had never heard of Daniel Johnston but after doing a little bit of research I have come to realize that he is one of the greatest American singer/songwriters in the last 30 years. Seriously.
Aside from being completely crazy (ok, bi-polar) Daniel's voice sucks. His instruments are junk. His recordings were made in his bedroom. Yet, you can still tell that you're listening to something magical. This is why so many artists have covered his work. Here are some covers and some originals. Leave a comment and tell me whether you like his songs or the covers more.
First up is Walking the Cow. I've got a version by Teenage Fan Club, Kathy McCarty and Daniel. I purposely left off versions by Pearl Jam, A Side and fIREHOSE because they just aren't as good.
Teenage Fan Club - Walking the Cow (2004)
Kathy McCarty - Walking the Cow (1994)
Daniel Johnston - Walking the Cow (1983)
Next up is the song Go covered by Sparklehorse and the Flaming Lips. Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse was actually a big fan of Daniel Johnston's. He worked on a few projects with Johnston; trying to make old Johnston recordings sound more mainstream.
Sparklehorse and the Flaming Lips - Go (2004)
Daniel Johnston - Go (1985)
And finally, the song that introduced me to Daniel Johnston's work; Mayer Hawthorne's Cover of Held the Hand.
Mayer Hawthorne - Held the Hand (2010)
Daniel Johnston - Held the Hand (1990)
So what do you think, genius, or crazy?
Jeffro
Monday, August 16, 2010
Mayer Goodness
Damn you Stones Throw, you really know how to hype a beast up don't you? Behold the etched 12 inch collectible vinyl with a new Mayer track. Brought to you courtesy of Stones Throw and Mayer Hawthorne. Produced by Nottz and illustrated by Freegums. One side of the vinyl has Mayer's cover of Otis Leavill's, "I Need You." Mmmm...Mayeeeer..vinyl...etched...collectible...
Mayer on how the song came to be. "The song is a cover of a cat named Otis Leavill which is one of my all time fav soul sides, but relatively unknown 45. I don't think Nottz even knew it. I actually even made up some of the words because no one could make out what he said in the original. ha!
When Nottz sent me that batch - that particular beat stood out. It had the same chord progression as the Otis Leville, so I just went with it.”
Purchase it in the Stones Throw store here and have a listen below.
Mayer Hawthorne- I Need You
The generosity of Mayer does not stop there. Here is some more free music from him. He just dropped a reggae version of, "Maybe So, Maybe No." Perfect, since I have been on a reggae kick lately. Now everyone in unison, "Thaaank yooou Misterr Mayerrr."
Mayer Hawthorne- Maybe So, Maybe No (Reggae remix)
Mayer on how the song came to be. "The song is a cover of a cat named Otis Leavill which is one of my all time fav soul sides, but relatively unknown 45. I don't think Nottz even knew it. I actually even made up some of the words because no one could make out what he said in the original. ha!
When Nottz sent me that batch - that particular beat stood out. It had the same chord progression as the Otis Leville, so I just went with it.”
Purchase it in the Stones Throw store here and have a listen below.
Mayer Hawthorne- I Need You
The generosity of Mayer does not stop there. Here is some more free music from him. He just dropped a reggae version of, "Maybe So, Maybe No." Perfect, since I have been on a reggae kick lately. Now everyone in unison, "Thaaank yooou Misterr Mayerrr."
Mayer Hawthorne- Maybe So, Maybe No (Reggae remix)
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Upcoming Shows
Upcoming shows time. I arranged them differently this time. Whereas before they were by venue, now they are by date. I just like to switch it up, I do the same thing with my workout routine. Sometimes I bench press cars, sometimes Municipal buildings. It just depends on the mood I am in.
September
Vetiver will be performing with The Fresh & Onlys as their openers. They will be Vetivering all over your ear canals at.The Independent on Sunday, September 5. Doors: 7:30 PM / Show: 8:00 PM. $15 tickets can be found here.
On Friday, September 17, there will be a Johnny Cash tribute band named Cash'd Out at the Shattuck Down Low. The Moonshine Bandits will be opening for them, doors open at 8:30 and tickets are $10 with a $1.54 service charge. Grab them here. I guess this is for the hardcore Cash fans who never got to see him live.
Saturday, September 25, Vampire Weekend with guests: Beach House and The Very Best will be at the Greek Theater in Berkeley. I am a big fan of Beach House, who's coming with me? The show starts at 7:00PM and general admission tickets are $37.50 plus service charges. Tickets are online here or go to the box office in Berkeley or the Fox to avoid service charges.
Perfume Genius and two yet to be named acts will be making The Bottom of the Hill smell fancy on September 27. The show starts at 9:00, Doors open at 8:30. $10 advance tickets with a booking fee of $2.01 means the $12 at the door tickets are pretty much the same damn thing. If you would like to lock down your place and buy tickets now though, have at it.
October
Fri, October 01, The Duckdown crew will be rolling into Slim's. This is a pretty quality group of performersrepping that real hip hop of days gone by. Sean P is my dude, he still gets an automatic listen when he is featured. Pharoahe is a solid lyricist, while Buck is hit or miss for me. A guaranteed quality show though.
The Duckdown 15th Anniversary Tour will feature:
Pharoahe Monch
Boot Camp Clik featuring Buckshot, Sean Price & Smif N Wessun
Kidz in the Hall
Skyzoo
DJ Evil Dee
Showtime: 9:00 PM (Doors: 8:00 PM)
Ticket price: $21
Tickets available on-line at: slimstickets.com
Sunday, October 3, First Aid Kit and Ferraby Lionheart will be at The Bottom of the Hill. 9pm (doors at 8:30pm) • $12 in advance / $14 at the door. Tickets here.
Monday, October 25, Seabear will be performing at The Independent, Doors: 7:30 PM / Show: 8:00 PM
$15 tickets here.
November
Thu, November 11, at Slim's, Ghostface Killah will be making nonsensical rhymes about Wally's and cocaine.
Showtime: 9:00 PM (Doors: 8:00 PM)
Ticket price: $22
Tickets available on-line at: slimstickets.com
Fri, November 12, 2010, at Slim's, Doomtree featuring P.O.S. and Dessa bring their smart abstract rapper style stuff to town.
Showtime: 9:00 PM (Doors: 8:00 PM)
Ticket price: $15
Tickets available on-line at: slimstickets.com
All Ages 6 and Over
Sat, November 20, Slim's is at it again. This night local legends and room rockers, Zion I bring the ruckus. I highly recommend anyone who has not seen these guys live, attend this. I have lost count of how many times I have seen them but they have never done a bad show while I have been there. Even rocking for a crowd of five people for Black Family Day, in Davis, these guys get down no matter the situation. They can make non hip hop fans stans in the matter of a set. Beleedat.
Showtime: 9:00 PM (Doors: 8:00 PM)
Ticket price: $20/$23
Tickets available on-line at: slimstickets.com
All Ages 6 and Over
September
Vetiver will be performing with The Fresh & Onlys as their openers. They will be Vetivering all over your ear canals at.The Independent on Sunday, September 5. Doors: 7:30 PM / Show: 8:00 PM. $15 tickets can be found here.
On Friday, September 17, there will be a Johnny Cash tribute band named Cash'd Out at the Shattuck Down Low. The Moonshine Bandits will be opening for them, doors open at 8:30 and tickets are $10 with a $1.54 service charge. Grab them here. I guess this is for the hardcore Cash fans who never got to see him live.
Saturday, September 25, Vampire Weekend with guests: Beach House and The Very Best will be at the Greek Theater in Berkeley. I am a big fan of Beach House, who's coming with me? The show starts at 7:00PM and general admission tickets are $37.50 plus service charges. Tickets are online here or go to the box office in Berkeley or the Fox to avoid service charges.
Perfume Genius and two yet to be named acts will be making The Bottom of the Hill smell fancy on September 27. The show starts at 9:00, Doors open at 8:30. $10 advance tickets with a booking fee of $2.01 means the $12 at the door tickets are pretty much the same damn thing. If you would like to lock down your place and buy tickets now though, have at it.
October
Fri, October 01, The Duckdown crew will be rolling into Slim's. This is a pretty quality group of performersrepping that real hip hop of days gone by. Sean P is my dude, he still gets an automatic listen when he is featured. Pharoahe is a solid lyricist, while Buck is hit or miss for me. A guaranteed quality show though.
The Duckdown 15th Anniversary Tour will feature:
Pharoahe Monch
Boot Camp Clik featuring Buckshot, Sean Price & Smif N Wessun
Kidz in the Hall
Skyzoo
DJ Evil Dee
Showtime: 9:00 PM (Doors: 8:00 PM)
Ticket price: $21
Tickets available on-line at: slimstickets.com
Sunday, October 3, First Aid Kit and Ferraby Lionheart will be at The Bottom of the Hill. 9pm (doors at 8:30pm) • $12 in advance / $14 at the door. Tickets here.
Monday, October 25, Seabear will be performing at The Independent, Doors: 7:30 PM / Show: 8:00 PM
$15 tickets here.
November
Thu, November 11, at Slim's, Ghostface Killah will be making nonsensical rhymes about Wally's and cocaine.
Showtime: 9:00 PM (Doors: 8:00 PM)
Ticket price: $22
Tickets available on-line at: slimstickets.com
Fri, November 12, 2010, at Slim's, Doomtree featuring P.O.S. and Dessa bring their smart abstract rapper style stuff to town.
Showtime: 9:00 PM (Doors: 8:00 PM)
Ticket price: $15
Tickets available on-line at: slimstickets.com
All Ages 6 and Over
Sat, November 20, Slim's is at it again. This night local legends and room rockers, Zion I bring the ruckus. I highly recommend anyone who has not seen these guys live, attend this. I have lost count of how many times I have seen them but they have never done a bad show while I have been there. Even rocking for a crowd of five people for Black Family Day, in Davis, these guys get down no matter the situation. They can make non hip hop fans stans in the matter of a set. Beleedat.
Showtime: 9:00 PM (Doors: 8:00 PM)
Ticket price: $20/$23
Tickets available on-line at: slimstickets.com
All Ages 6 and Over
Monday, August 9, 2010
Coming Soon
The next soul mix is ready to go. But I should probably let the current one marinate for awhile. The sudden deluge of content may frighten some. In the meantime here is some stuff that will be on the mix.
I listened to the coverville podcast today. Which featured Oliver Wang of Soul Sides. Coverville has an awesome site to accompany their great podcast so I recommend taking a look if you don't already frequent their site. You will learn things over there, plus it's free. Who doesn't like cover songs?
This episode was especially awesome because it was with Oliver Wang, the man who's life and musical knowledge I envy with such great intensity I have a court ordered 25 foot rule. He can still hear me though so it's ok, I just miss our hugs sometimes. Anyway here are two of the tracks that he played that I threw on this mix.
First up, Dandy Livingstone with his reggae massaged cover of the song made most famous by James and Bobby Purify, "I'm Your Puppet."
Dandy Livingstone- I'm Your Puppet
I thought this song was amazing when I heard it on the podcast. It's Betty Chung with her cover of Sonny and Cher's, "Bang Bang." Perhaps most recognizable as the song from Kill Bill that Nancy Sinatra sang. The backing track on this is so good. It also happens to be in Mandarin, but was recorded in HK. Who knew there were bands getting down like that in HK?
Betty Chung- Bang Bang
There happen to be a lot of covers on this mix. A Johnny Nash version of Sam Cooke's, "Cupid." A reggae take on, Smokey and the Miracle's, "I Second That Emotion." A Cambodian version of "Wooly Bully" called "Wooly Polly." The Hot 8 Brass Band's cover of Marvin's, "Sexual Healing."
The Hot 8 Brass Band- Sexual Healing (Re-edit)
The Majestic Arrows, off of the Bandit label are also featured. The story of Bandit records is such a crazy story, it's almost unbelievable. Here is a small snippet about the label and founder, Arrow Brown.
"Founder and force behind the Bandit label, the mysterious, vaguely criminal Brown spent a decade running his entertainment empire from a ghetto commune he shared with a harem of lovers whose welfare checks funded his showbiz aspirations. Equally odd was Bandit's roster: a collection of friends and family like seven-year-old son Altyrone Deno Brown, daughter Tridia Brown's Majestic Arrows, and crooner Johnny Davis - the latter eventually thrown off a building to his death."
I highly recommend you read the entirety of the article which can be found here. I first heard the Majestic Arrows as a sample on a Mixtape Talib Kweli had done with Madlib, called Liberation. I had no idea who they were and just randomly got this album and was surprised that this was on there. Here is the Talib sample song and the original.
Talib Kweli- The Show (produced by Madlib)
The Majestic Arrows- The Magic Of Your Love
Expect the whole mix soon.
I listened to the coverville podcast today. Which featured Oliver Wang of Soul Sides. Coverville has an awesome site to accompany their great podcast so I recommend taking a look if you don't already frequent their site. You will learn things over there, plus it's free. Who doesn't like cover songs?
This episode was especially awesome because it was with Oliver Wang, the man who's life and musical knowledge I envy with such great intensity I have a court ordered 25 foot rule. He can still hear me though so it's ok, I just miss our hugs sometimes. Anyway here are two of the tracks that he played that I threw on this mix.
First up, Dandy Livingstone with his reggae massaged cover of the song made most famous by James and Bobby Purify, "I'm Your Puppet."
Dandy Livingstone- I'm Your Puppet
I thought this song was amazing when I heard it on the podcast. It's Betty Chung with her cover of Sonny and Cher's, "Bang Bang." Perhaps most recognizable as the song from Kill Bill that Nancy Sinatra sang. The backing track on this is so good. It also happens to be in Mandarin, but was recorded in HK. Who knew there were bands getting down like that in HK?
Betty Chung- Bang Bang
There happen to be a lot of covers on this mix. A Johnny Nash version of Sam Cooke's, "Cupid." A reggae take on, Smokey and the Miracle's, "I Second That Emotion." A Cambodian version of "Wooly Bully" called "Wooly Polly." The Hot 8 Brass Band's cover of Marvin's, "Sexual Healing."
The Hot 8 Brass Band- Sexual Healing (Re-edit)
The Majestic Arrows, off of the Bandit label are also featured. The story of Bandit records is such a crazy story, it's almost unbelievable. Here is a small snippet about the label and founder, Arrow Brown.
"Founder and force behind the Bandit label, the mysterious, vaguely criminal Brown spent a decade running his entertainment empire from a ghetto commune he shared with a harem of lovers whose welfare checks funded his showbiz aspirations. Equally odd was Bandit's roster: a collection of friends and family like seven-year-old son Altyrone Deno Brown, daughter Tridia Brown's Majestic Arrows, and crooner Johnny Davis - the latter eventually thrown off a building to his death."
I highly recommend you read the entirety of the article which can be found here. I first heard the Majestic Arrows as a sample on a Mixtape Talib Kweli had done with Madlib, called Liberation. I had no idea who they were and just randomly got this album and was surprised that this was on there. Here is the Talib sample song and the original.
Talib Kweli- The Show (produced by Madlib)
The Majestic Arrows- The Magic Of Your Love
Expect the whole mix soon.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Soul Mix 6
Well, glad things here have been taken care of while I was on vacation. I just got back from a two week trip to Costa Rica. I was out stomping through the jungle and not partaking in their legal prostitution...I swear.
While there I had my ipod for the lengthy bus trips from one city to another. The problem was my ipod was originally my Mom's and I had loaded it with all old person music. Old person music also happens to be depressing music. A lot of the songs didn't vibe with my mood or what I was actually doing. Beautiful jungle scenery through windy mountain towns, just wasn't meshing with Dean Martin crying about lost love. I needed more jungly, more islandy, more happy stuff to listen to.
We heard a wide range of music while there. In the tourist traps we heard legendary acts like; Huey Lewis, Phil Collins, and Foreigner. They get down to some easy listening, or they think that we like to. Wilson Phillips anyone? There was also the local Spanish music, Spanish language hip hop, and a lot of reggae, Costa Rica being close to the Caribbean this makes a lot of sense.
This latest soul mix starts off with that island feel, the reggae tinged soul, this is stuff I should have had on my ipod but didn't. The songs aren't actually that happy but they have the right feel for chilling on the beach. There is a mix of the reggae/funk and then some more classic soul stuff thrown in there. A couple of them are songs that came on my ipod while I was on the bus, that didn't make me hit skip.
Sample from the Reggae section.
Download the whole mix here. If you want to keep it in it's original order in itunes, I think you have to make a new playlist and throw them in there.
Also if anyone would like to contribute to the blog, make mixes, post news, show off their daily hairstyle, send me an email at stereofattenings@gmail.com
While there I had my ipod for the lengthy bus trips from one city to another. The problem was my ipod was originally my Mom's and I had loaded it with all old person music. Old person music also happens to be depressing music. A lot of the songs didn't vibe with my mood or what I was actually doing. Beautiful jungle scenery through windy mountain towns, just wasn't meshing with Dean Martin crying about lost love. I needed more jungly, more islandy, more happy stuff to listen to.
We heard a wide range of music while there. In the tourist traps we heard legendary acts like; Huey Lewis, Phil Collins, and Foreigner. They get down to some easy listening, or they think that we like to. Wilson Phillips anyone? There was also the local Spanish music, Spanish language hip hop, and a lot of reggae, Costa Rica being close to the Caribbean this makes a lot of sense.
This latest soul mix starts off with that island feel, the reggae tinged soul, this is stuff I should have had on my ipod but didn't. The songs aren't actually that happy but they have the right feel for chilling on the beach. There is a mix of the reggae/funk and then some more classic soul stuff thrown in there. A couple of them are songs that came on my ipod while I was on the bus, that didn't make me hit skip.
Sample from the Reggae section.
Download the whole mix here. If you want to keep it in it's original order in itunes, I think you have to make a new playlist and throw them in there.
Also if anyone would like to contribute to the blog, make mixes, post news, show off their daily hairstyle, send me an email at stereofattenings@gmail.com
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