Did you know: Jared Allen was a roadie for Motorhead?
And he is damn serious about the mullet, but that’s not really news. I had to share this – I have seriously watched it five times this morning. Comedy gold, for sure.
Concert Announcement: WILCO!
Friday, October 2nd at The Legendary Roy Wilkins in St. Paul
Details forthcoming. So, for all of us who couldn’t make the trek up to the Ranch for 10KLF, we’ve got October. Which admittedly, I prefer.
(p.s. I don’t think those wee Wilco guys from UNKL are available for sale anymore. But, HOW CUTE IS THAT?!)
One Day in July – This Saturday (7/25)
All I can say is that looks like a great show, Brother Ali alone is enough for me. Oh my, aren’t you glad it’s Friday? I know I am.
From The Inbox: The Meat Puppets on ABC Amplified
The Meat Puppets were back-of-my-mind players in my Jr High to High School Alt-Rock of the 90’s upbringing. Back in the days when I would lock myself in my Grandma’s room and listen to 93.7 The Edge when we would visit Minneapolis I can distinctly remember the band’s signature track. It jarred my memory a bit when they were in town a couple weeks ago… and it took me watching even the first couple minutes fo the bit for me to remember that they were a whole lot more before I heard their radio tracks as a teenager. Here is a feature that’s on ABC News’ “Amplified,” which I had no idea about and will be watching obsessively for the rest of the day.
For those of us who love anything even close to a “Behind the Music,” this is for you.
Part One:
Part Two:
Bullets: Year Two at Pitchfork
This year, my trip to Chicago was more of a vacation than JUST a trip to the Pitchfork Music Festival. So I can safely say that I didn’t run around from stage to stage from beginning to end all day. I chilled out, I drank some Goose Island IPA, I enjoyed myself…
For the most part I don’t have a whole lot to say about it, except this bulleted list below that details what I saw and learned…
- My first Flaming Lips show… wasn’t that great. For something that I was genuinely looking forward to – it fizzled right from out the gate, which is a damn shame. Another thing I thought was kind of ridiculous… was Wayne Coyne coming out on stage while Grizzly Bear was still on. That and, couldn’t the confetti cannons have been tested at an earlier time? There was a certain showboat-y rudeness in those actions that really got to me, and that combined with the Lips focusing mainly on spectacle – left me of the opinion that they totally phoned it in.
- The Pains of Being Pure at Heart = dumb, long band name. HOWEVER! Their set was a fantastic standout and I am totally on their bandwagon now.
- Despite The Thermals irritating, high school talent show cover choice of Green Day’s “Basket Case,” and despite the fact that a lot of their songs musically blend into each other, they put on a high energy, fun show that had everyone smiling.
- Beirut killed it. Totally killed it. I got teary eyed, agreed with the girls behind me wholeheartedly on the topic of Zach Congdon’s cuteness, etc. It was beautiful. Exquisite. All I’ve got are adjectives.
- I’m pissed that I missed Grizzly Bear singing “Two Weeks” while I was waiting in line for the gosh darn bathroom.
That’s what I got for this year. Chicago’s a fun town to visit, but I missed Minneapolis and was glad as hell to be back home.
Michael Jackson: Icon – 1958 – 2009
Right now, writers and bloggers and newspeople are writing about Michael Jackson’s passing today. With the exception of his scandals of recent years, Michael Jackson was an icon for over half of his life. From the sweet and sublime vocals that brought him his initial fame with his Gary, Indiana bred brothers in the Jackson 5 he later established himself with a highly successful career as a solo artist, notably breaking MTV’s color barrier as the first African American to have a video on the network with “Billie Jean,” all of course which led to his eventual crowning as the “King of Pop.”
His groundbreaking record, “Thriller,” remains the highest selling record of all time.
My ongoing Runaways Biopic Rant
I was reminded that I care about this after seeing Kristen Stewart’s new haircut somewhere this week. Intensity in ten cities.
Ok, I am on my Runaways biopic train of ambivalence again. I have no clue how its going to turn out and my recent discovery on the casting (yeah, I’m behind on such news): Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie? What? Huh? Hey, I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt for now, because she is still just SO likeable, but that is relatively mind-boggling. It is so weird it might work. And I won’t lie, I can’t wait.
I dunno – I have a feeling you can just sense my overwhelmed and confused head-shaking regarding this. Can you?
HOWEVER: from the IMDB.com rumor alert – Michael Shannon may be cast as that genius, exploitive bastard Kim Fowley. Possibly not a step up from that Oscar worthy performance of his in Revolutionary Road, but sign me up. I love that guy. Love, love, love him.
Care to weigh in?
That Song: Tracks I’ve listened to every day for over a month.
Cheap Trick – Southern Girls
I can’t stop. I listen to this song every day, at least once. It’s closer to three times a day, like taking my medicine. Something about it is all-encompassing, and possesses a general feeling of Rock and Roll awe that I have been searching for. And I didn’t think that feeling could be elevated. Until I saw this video of the band performing it on Don Kirschner’s Rock Concert. One year, six months and one day before I was born.
How obnoxiously cool is Rick Nielson in this video? And Robin Zander? Oh yeah – white pantsuit dreaminess. Also – I always forget that Tom Petersson was actually hot. And there aren’t a whole lot of words you can use to describe Bun E. Carlos’ except ‘Milton-from-Office-Space’ mixed in with DRUM KING.
That reminds me, I have to find out what this Tinted Windows grouping is all about. Enjoy!
A Biopic About The Runaways…
Ok, I am in total agreement that a movie about The Runaways is going to be awesome, but today’s announcement that Miss Twilight herself, Kristen Stewart is going to be playing Joan has me a little miffed. Personally, I would prefer to see Kristen as Cherie Currie… Can’t you see it? Bleach and shag that hair, she’d be perfection. Frankly, I think that Katherine Moenning (Shane on The L Word) would be a cooler fit as Joan. But the Sally Hershberger haircut would need some softening up. I’m not sure about who could play Sandy West or Jackie Fox.
But the real question for me is: WHO IS GONNA PLAY LITA FORD? Or, for that matter – Who’s going to play Kim Fowley? I simply cannot wait for the casting to really take shape.
The movie will be directed by Floria Sigismondi, most well known for her work on Marilyn Manson’s music videos.
Playlist: Real Life Tomfoolery
By now you realize that there really is no rhyme and reason to these. But in my own mind, maybe there is. But really, it’s just song to song what I want to hear. And a weird shout-out to anyone who might want to listen along on Rhapsody. (And no, they are NOT paying me.)
My Rhapsody PlaylistThe Duke Spirit – The Step and the Walk
Sebastien Grainger – Who Do We Care For?
Ike Reilly – Hip Hop Thighs #17
Whole Wide World – Wreckless Eric
Age of Consent – New Order
International Espionage! – Dead Drop
This video is super fun, and the song pretty much rocks too.
Bubblegum Video Round-up
One of my prized possessions in my small record collection is a Best of Buddah compilation that I picked up at a Half Priced Books for a dollar.
I am super backlogged on episodes of Sound Opinions these days, so I went back and started to catch up and saw that there was an entire episode dedicated to Bubblegum Pop. Granted, my ADHD hit and I got sidetracked watching videos on YouTube. Here are without a doubt, some of my personal Bubblegum favorites for your viewing pleasure…
1910 Fruitgum Company – 1-2-3 Red Light
More videos after the jump…
Foo Fighters – You’re So Vain
I gotta say, this is a completely enjoyable cover of the Foo Fighters doing the Carly Simon classic on last night’s weird Grammy Nomination special. And hey, look. There’s Jessy Greene playing the violin. (The video quality is not so good, but it sounds great.)
Aw, Memories: Bonde Do Role
My review of their Triple Rock show well over a year ago
Admittedly, this isn’t my best review. I think I had entirely too much to drink that night. And Marina left the band a couple months later. Bonde Do Role is still around, but without the Marina dynamic – I sort of lost interest.
Must Watch…
It’s just one of those situations. Click on the video. C’mon, just do it.
Jones BIG ASS Truck Rental & Storage
I really can’t tell you if this is actually legit, though. But I DO know that I laughed my ass off.
No Coast Craft-o-Rama This Weekend
I am definitely not crafty, but this is always a good time – with interesting and wonderful (and often affordable) finds during this (semi-difficult) holiday shopping season…
Hellz Yes.
Blitzen Trapper – Saturday Nite
A delightfully bizarre fan video for Blitzen Trapper’s song “Saturday Nite,” which also reminds me just how much I used to love Alf.
Cotton Jones – Blood Red Sentimental Blues
I have liked this Cotton Jones stuff I have heard to a certain extent, but it is no Page France. I just needed to get that off my chest.
A lovely snippet of “Hat and Rabbit” by Page France
Music Movies I Am Totally Looking Forward To:
Cadillac Records (Out Today)
Notorious (1/16/09)
Bad Brains Tour Dates & HR Interview
Totally amazing.
Watch more The DL videos on AOL Video
Sorry Minneapolis:
Dec. 06 – Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CA
Dec. 07 – House Of Blues, San Diego, CA
Dec. 08 – House Of Blues, Anaheim, CA
Dec. 11 – Hard Rock Café, Maui, HI
Dec. 13 – Pipeline, Honolulu, HI
New Videos: The Constantines – Credit River
Off of their record Kensington Heights, released this past April.
Cute Overload Makes My Day, Every Day:
I especially love the very last moment.
As seen on Cute Overload.
SNL Last Night… The Link Might Be Gone In The Morning
Personally, I find this hilarious. Even if it is totally stupid, I still laughed.
Mostly NSFW.
The High Decibels
My good friend Kyle and I were rocking out to these guys today over gchat and it blew my freakin mind. I would suggest visiting their site… you can listen to some of their awesome Hip-Hop that’s deeply steeped in the blues and old-school stylings.
Buy, Buy, Buy: These Socks
Click the photo for more sock action by AshiDashi. I can’t think of a more amazing combination than the 3 pairs on the left. Sigh.
Playlist: Take Me Back to The Gun Range
I swear that I am not deranged.
It’s a short set today, because this is about how long it would take me to get there…
Run – Gnarls Barkley
You Got Another Thing Comin’ – Judas Priest
Cherry Bomb – The Runaways
Walking With Thee – Clinic
Ain’t Nuthin’ But a G Thang – Dr. Dre & Snoop
The Gaslight Anthem on Conan
The ‘59 Sound
Damn, still love this song. I cannot help but get a distinct Jesse Malin feel from these guys, but especially on this song…
Guess Who?
Somewhere out there on the road, there is a crabby, rich Brit freezing his ass off while being cranky. But damn if he doesn’t play a mean guitar…
Hint, hint: Show tonight!
Denver was cold, man! Fuckin’ freezing. Minus something or other. Left and went to bed in a snowstorm. Woke up somewhere else. 12 hours away.
Think we’re in Minnesota. Bob Dylan country. It’s cold, flat, grey and bleak. No wonder he fucked off to NYC. Even the cattle look miserable.
Just had breakfast at Trumps’ Truck Stop. It was full of fat men in baseball caps in sleeveless t-shirts!! Sleeveless!? It’s fuckin’ freezing!!!
We’re on the way to Minneapolis. I’m expecting endless boredom. It’s a long way from California.
In a bit.
GD.
DAMN, I wish I had been at that truck stop.
(thanks for the tip, Solace)
UPDATE: Chris Reimenschneider has the answer at the Strib Pop Life blog
Flight of the Conchords Lip Dub Contest!
Watch and Learn:
And anyone – PLEASE e-mail me if you want a partner in crime on this. I AM SO IN!!!
oh yeah – p.s. Official Site
2009 Golden Globe Nominees Here
Yep, I am a sucker for awards shows – especially when they involve movies.
Of course I had to include the full link to the Yahoo site – which is very pink and obnoxious…
Dance Dance Party Party: Tonight
I wrote a story for TC Daily Planet about this that came out yesterday. Honestly, I am in DDPP Love.
Some helpful hints about Dance Dance Party Party:
1. Wear what you would wear to the gym. On my first visit, I wore jeans and a long sleeved shirt. Bad idea.
2. The first five minutes is seriously going to be the most awkward five minutes of your life. But after that, it’s just you and the dance floor.
3. Go ahead, practice your sweet moves in front of the mirror. Your reflection is not going to ridicule you. And honestly, no one is watching. Or, it helps to at least think that no one is watching you. So go ahead and pretend you’re on “So You Think You Can Dance,” It’s ok.
So – come out tonight!!
I Think I’m In Love:
Get Money + Get Paid
If it’s new to me, it’s postable. Man, there is a lot of thought behind this man’s game. No doubt. (NSFW)
Employed Again With Nothing To Blog About
To the guy in my WFHM training class today, who in his introduction to the class actually said something along the lines of –
“There hasn’t been anything decent on TV since Firefly was cancelled”
Yup.
Lenka Tour Dates
Yeah, it’s the truth. Lenka, that Aussie pop songstress is just plain precious. And I am quite excited that she’s coming to visit us here in Minneapolis… I think that the Varsity will be a good place for it too…
Lenka – The Game on Leno
Tour Dates:
01/10/09 Spokane, Washington @ The Blvd
01/11/09 Vancouver, British Columbia @ Media Club
01/12/09 Seattle, Washington @ The Triple Door
01/13/09 Portland, Oregon @ Doug Fir Lounge
01/15/09 San Francisco, California @ The Independent
01/16/09 Modesto, California @ Modesto Virtual
01/17/09 Santa Barbara, California @ SoHo
01/22/09 Salt Lake City, Utah @ Kilby Court
01/24/09 Denver, Colorado @ Soiled Dove
01/27/09 Kansas City, Missouri @ The Record Bar
01/29/09 Minneapolis, Minnesota @ Varsity Theater
01/31/09 Chicago, Illinois @ Schubas Tavern
02/04/09 Allston, Massachusetts @ Great Scott
02/05/09 College Park, Maryland @ University of Maryland
Tour Stops: L’il Wayne
Here, here, here!!!
January 19th, 2009 – Target Center
with (YES!!!) T-Pain, Keyshia Cole, Gym Class Heroes & Keri Hilson
Happy Holidays
I know I have been avoiding the site since I got a J-O-B… so here is one of my fave xmas songs… however unoriginal it might be.
I will be posting hardcore in the New Year.
My Year In Lists (or lack thereof)
I’ve gone back and forth on whether or not to put together year-end lists for the whole of December now. Basically I have decided that my New Year’s resolution is to do the year end list thing NEXT YEAR.
…In hopes that tigerbeatpoet will still be here.
I seriously cannot believe that today is the very last day of 2008. But I can say that I am glad to see it go. It’s been a rough year, for me and plenty of you, I’m sure. But in the face of trials and tribulations, I wouldn’t trade the things I have learned, seen and heard this year for anything. I have seen what I am made of, which I believe is fabulous – considering I’ll be parting ways with my twenties in eight months. Enough personal babble from me today. Let’s go get our drink on… (p.s. take cabs, buses, etc & use your designated drivers) Have a magically delicious New Year’s Eve, do you hear me?!?!?
Stick with me in 2009, I’m hopeful I’ll have some cool shit for you to check out.
Of Montreal Sing Zeppelin.
Of Montreal – Immigrant Song
The combination of hearing this at what would end up being a heartbreaking Vikings game and this bullshit continuing news that Led Zeppelin is STILL continuing its search for someone to replace Robert Plant on tour (and apparently in the studio too)… take solace in this ridiculous, yet absolute perfect cover.
Soulja Cartoon Style.
I can’t help it. I think this pretty much rules (even if it IS a bit difficult to watch the whole thing in its entirety.)
…plus Carlton Banks is involved.
p.s. will someone please create a cartoon version of me?
Upcoming Shows: Hip Hop Against Homophobia
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Hip Hop Against Homophobia w/ Maria Isa, Kredentials, El Guante & See More Perspective, Toki Wright, Alicia Leafgreen & DeeJay Blowtorch; hosted by Tish Jones.
Friday, January 23 at the Nomad World Pub | doors at 9pm. 21+ $5
Dang, I Love This Poster!
If you missed this week’s installment – the poster clearly states that there will be others… even if I sized it to the point where you can barely read it.
Springsteen News:
Per Billboard:
The Washington Post is reporting that Bruce Springsteen will perform at Washington D.C.’s National Mall on Jan. 18 as part of the Barack Obama inauguration festivities. The performance will be free and open to the public.
…and on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
Ron Asheton 1948 – 2009
I’m a couple days late with this, I know. But I just have not had the time to properly process.
I first heard The Stooges, undoubtedly in a movie somewhere here or there, and filed it in my brain until I worked at a little used CD shop years ago, where I would scorch the brains of the 5-10 shoppers that would come in every day. The more I got into the history of Rock and Roll, and fell head over heels in love with that dirty, heavy Detroit sound and its influence on the music of the time – you realise just how important that Asheton guitar is.
Okkervil River on Letterman
I’m gonna mention Laura Leebove’s 2008 mix again, because “Pop Lie” by Okkervil River was on it… and it reminded me how much I LOVE this song. The band was on Letterman, they played said track. So, if you missed it – here you freakin’ go! Happy Friday!
“…and you’re lying when you sing alooooonng”
Because I wish I could post every Dude Weather on here…
(As I make “Pow! Pow!” punching noises with my fists in the air)
Things I learned about Harry Nilsson Today:
That he wrote this song, made popular by Three Dog Night.
2. That Mama Cass died in his London flat
3. That Keith Moon died in that same flat four years later.
Yeah. I’m a little overwhelmed.
Sharing Pep-Talks.
Personally, there have been some dark days in my mind for the past couple weeks. Winter is never easy, and I am always sort of in denial that I let it affect me. But really, I do – and it hits me like a ton of bricks, right about this time, every year. And it doesn’t make it any easier that I am a member of this HUGE club I like to call the “Broke-Ass Masses.”
And there are a lot of us.
But a very dear friend and confidante of mine gave me some brilliant advice for the doldrums that I would like to share with my fellow friends of the web and music lovers that read my little blog…
“You just need to find a way to find your inner peace, then hold onto it for a moment. When you rock out you are in a state of bliss, Jen. Just stay in that zone for a little longer after rocking out. Extend it each time. Let that good mood flow.”
It might sound a little cheesy, but its a hell of a piece of advice, not to mention – a great moment in life coaching. I personally shall cherish it always.
So, if you need to – find your rock-out zen moment. And hold onto it. I’m not trying to draw any sort of attention to any sad-sack winter behavior I have been exhibiting, but hey – shit is hard, and chances are, the shit you are going through now, you’ve been through before, and you’ve made it out virtually unscathed.
You can do this. And I can’t promise anything, but I have a good feeling about one thing:
I think everything is going to be okay.
Super Huge Concert Announcement Today!
You heard it here first guys… Elvis is NOT dead. And to add to that – he will be playing a “2nd comeback” show at the XCel…
You can stop refreshing the internet now…
(yeah… p.s. I will update when I find out who it actually is)
How to cope with a broken heart when you can’t embed YouTube videos
You just deal and follow the link:
If that doesn’t get you there, I don’t know what will.
The Big-Deal Concert Announcement that Merited a Press Luncheon
Yep -
Xcel Energy Center
May 5th, 2009
$179, $99, $59
Tickets Onsale on January 24th
(I am not saying that I don’t legitmately love Sir Elton and The Piano Man (TM) but I was hoping for something BIG)
An Open Letter* to Ryan Adams:
1/15/09
1 tigerbeatpoet place
minneapolis, mn 55408
Dear Ryan,
In response to the news a couple days ago, which, obviously has evoked a certain amount of concern and equal parts of snark in the music media, let me just say the following. You do what you’ve got to do. You certainly don’t have to stop forever. But give yourself a nice break, but not for too long, ok? Because if you do that, pretty soon you could turn into Peter Green after he left Fleetwood Mac. And the last thing I want to hear about is how you’ve become a hermit and are inadvertently competing for the Guinness Book of World Records title for Longest Fingernails. That’s just gross.
So, take it easy – travel and do all the things you want to do and haven’t had the chance. Relax. Watch cable all day a couple days a week, just hang out and listen to records. Make cocoa at night and curl up with Telenovellas that you’ve Tivoed, even if you don’t know Spanish. Run off to a small town where no one knows you and go for long walks every day to clear that pretty head of yours. The internet will probably keep writing about you, and I’ll wait for your return.
And there is always an open couch at the tigerbeatpoet nerd lair if you want to just swing up for a weekend of funny movies on dvd and take out and record shopping. I won’t even try to mack on you. And also – if you’re interested, I will attempt to sneak you into local shows as incognito as possible – we have a grip of awesome bands in Minneapolis. Anyways, the offer will be longstanding.
Take care,
Jen xo
*In which I might come off as mildly creepy. But I’m really not.
Another Heartbreakingly Unembeddable* Video.
For Your Morning Viewing Pleasure, if you enjoy Elvis.
This transfer rules.
* I’m acknowledging that I don’t think this is a word
Rest in Peace, Ricardo Montalban
Tribute:
And I couldn’t resist:
I would have completely included some Wrath of Khan clips here, but I couldn’t bring myself to do so, considering Khan’s fate and all.
Sunshine, Lollipops & Rainbows
This is a maniacally cheerful song, one of my absolute favorites of course.
Lesley Gore circa 1965
Officer
That’s Right, Dolly…
From her first performance on the Porter Waggoner show…
For serious, though – it’s fantastic, and she is just plain gorgeous in it.
Dumb Blonde:
Could Be Stupid/Could Be Awesome
Fanboys comes out February 6th… Amber Carter’s B-Day, aka a National Holiday
Neko Case on Middle Cyclone
One of my favorite voices in the world belongs to this woman. This is a great insight into the upcoming record. DREAMY!!!!
Indeed.
Pete Seeger, his grandson who sings loud (and well, yes) and Bruce Springsteen.
(and if you notice… George Lucas dancing.)
I <3 Delta Spirit SO MUCH right now.
Ode to Sunshine is one of my faaaaaaaaavorite records right now. Now check this out.
Trashcan (Tour Video)
THIS SONG RULES
People C’mon
IRRESISTABLE
House Built For Two –
SO PRETTY
Yeah, something like that –
Some girl with marginal knowledge of Star Wars explains it all…
If you haven’t seen this (1. you’re nuts) there are spoilers ahead.
I find this hilariously charming. Moreso the graphics than anything.
Vulture Whale – Sugar
These guys are like, fruit/vegetable/human mutants – I wonder how their live shows are. I mean, can you even see them? But damn, the song IS very southern and catchy. I like it.
Can’t deny that this video reminds me of this old stand by –
Neglect
I’m not neglecting the site on purpose, really. I’ve just been pretty busy. Busy being a worker bee, but that is no excuse for neglecting a blog. I mean, REALLY.
What I have been up to instead of blogging –
1. Learning about the glory of television in Torrent form since me and Comcast broke up
2. Spending lots of time on buses and trains
3. Distracting myself from the dreaded “financial woes”
4. Listening to Feed the Animals by Girl Talk a ridiculous amount of times
5. Getting ready to move out of my beloved apartment
Regular reporting on nonsense shall resume very soon.
Past Tense:
Filed into the category of – It’s not as relevant if the event in question already occurred, but it’s a Lil Wayne clip so who cares…
Absolutely charming. #6: In your face, Madonna!
Simply, xoxo – <3
Digital Love – Daft Punk
Valentine’s Day is Tomorrow – as if you need to be reminded.
It’s Been Awhile: Jen Buys New Headphones and Reads A Book
Something has happened in the past couple months that has made me vehemently opposed to writing. Not because I dislike it, or because I really don’t want to do it – essentially it’s hard to describe why. But this chart should help:
A: I’m generally lazy
B: Being in front of my computer makes me feel slightly uncomfortable (probably because the more I don’t write, the more unproductive shame I feel, and the more likely I would be to avoid going near any word processing program altogether)
C: I haven’t been especially stimulated by anything new I’ve read or listened to in months (disclaimer: see reason A – aka: I’m not really trying either)
D. I have moved, and I don’t chain smoke cigarettes in my new digs. (What is it about smoking that can make you spend hours and hours in front of a computer screen?)
So, the distraction of that list and pie chart aside – the deal is – I finally picked up a book to read – so I’m slowly but surely working on a return to the internet. Or, writing on it, and waxing obsessively about this and that. This step is surely accelerated by my weekend purchase of a pair of magical Sony v600 headphones. Truthfully, they aren’t in the best cosmetic shape, but they a) came with their original screw-off adapter and b) they sound magical, so the fact that there is shiny black mylar-esque material shredding off is perfectly acceptable.
And you can’t disagree with me if you’ve ever had a pair of these – PLUS even if a pair of these babies makes me look like a giant awkward nerd girl, the perfectly nuanced pleasure that my ears get to experience is one-hundred percent worth it. Even today on the way home from work, as the light rail sped through the Hiawatha city limits and the 21 chugged down Lake Street, I was transported to a completely different place that was blissful and made my one-hour-plus commute seem like a span of time that encompasses the blink of an eye.
And then I sigh dreamily.
Let’s go sing.
Get Huffy: Fine then, Art Brut – Guess I Will Have To Come To You
For shame, I wish Art Brut would have spread this out, but here are their non-Minnesota friendly tour dates (Ok, ok – Chicago isn’t THAT far):
US June Tour
June 1 New York, Mercury Lounge
June 2 New York, Mercury Lounge
June 3 New York, Mercury Lounge
June 4 New York, Mercury Lounge
June 5 New York, Mercury Lounge
June 6 Philadelphia. Johnny Brendas
June 8 Chicago, Schubas Tavern
June 9 Chicago, Schubas Tavern
June 10 Chicago, Schubas Tavern
June 11 Chicago, Schubas Tavern
June 12 Chicago, Schubas Tavern
June 13 Seattle, Neumos
June 15 San Francisco, Independent
June 16 LA, Spaceland
June 17 LA, Spaceland
June 18 LA, Spaceland
June 19 LA, The Echo
Trailer: Where the Wild Things Are
Looks like the trailer for the Spike Jonze-directed film version of the Maurice Sendak masterpiece hit the internet!
October 16th can’t come soon enough. But I’ll wait it out, because contrary to what the thermostat outside says… winter is almost over.
Time to Reunite!
As I read on the Star Tribune Pop Life blog The Jayhawks will be reuniting for a couple shows – one being the Basilica Block Party this summer (July 10th) and Barcelona (May 30th). That is incredibly exciting – even if Mark Olson and Gary Louris have been playing shows together and doing Jayhawks songs – the set will be ALL JAYHAWKS SONGS… ALL THE TIME.
No official word on what the full band lineup will be though. Only time can tell.