Title seemed appropriate.
By the Eagles of Death Metal
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Friday, September 30, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
9.28.11 update
Still staying crazy busy with school...and trying to figure out what direction I want to take the blog. It may just be a collection of reviews (concerts / movies / music ) and whatever I'm up to right now. Between school and two internships it's somewhat on the back burner.
I've become aware of several friends doing a song/video of the day....going to give it a shot. Most likely will be an artist I've been listening to a lot or recently become aware of. I also figure that daily reminder might help get me back in the steady groove of blogging. I also figure that this can serve several purposes: share music I love, possibly turn someone on to a song/artist they didn't previously know, and keep a timeline of what I'm listening to.
Also, I'll be guest blogging for Next Big Sound. Check out my debut entry regarding R.E.M.'s breakup and how it affected social media trends
So to kick things off...
Red Hot Chili Peppers. "Brendan's Death Song" Still LOVING their new album I'm With You ... they went in some diverse directions as far as sound and influences. I'd been disappointed at the departure of guitarist John Frusciante, but Josh Klingenhoffer seems to be filling the void nicely. They seem to have matured which is apparent in their songwriting and stage presence. Very impressed.
I've become aware of several friends doing a song/video of the day....going to give it a shot. Most likely will be an artist I've been listening to a lot or recently become aware of. I also figure that daily reminder might help get me back in the steady groove of blogging. I also figure that this can serve several purposes: share music I love, possibly turn someone on to a song/artist they didn't previously know, and keep a timeline of what I'm listening to.
Also, I'll be guest blogging for Next Big Sound. Check out my debut entry regarding R.E.M.'s breakup and how it affected social media trends
So to kick things off...
Red Hot Chili Peppers. "Brendan's Death Song" Still LOVING their new album I'm With You ... they went in some diverse directions as far as sound and influences. I'd been disappointed at the departure of guitarist John Frusciante, but Josh Klingenhoffer seems to be filling the void nicely. They seem to have matured which is apparent in their songwriting and stage presence. Very impressed.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
9.10.11 Update
I've been m.i.a. from the blogosphere for close to 6 months now....during which time I've been crazy busy (mainly with school). In May, I moved back to Boulder, Colorado to finish up my marketing degree at CU. I was in summer school classes and had a chance to run home to spend some time with the fam. I'll be trying to go back and update the blog on a lot of events. I enjoyed writing on it, but found it got to be very time intensive. Moving forward, I don't entirely know what it will become. I'll keep the same site link since I plan to be back in LA fairly soon. For the time being (once I've updated the last 6 months) I'll probably just post about shows I've been to around Denver and reviews/music news I think is interesting. Who knows....no set gameplan. We'll see what it turns into :)
Recommended viewing...
A blog started by my friend Yvette (who I met at the internship). It will also feature Joby and Melody (other friends from Cali). I think I'm a guest author there as well (will probably post show reviews here and there)
midwestrunaways.blogspot.com
Upcoming entries... (subject to change)
Fitz & the Tantrums in Santa Barbara
Coachella
Big 4
Weenie Roast
Sanibel vacation
4th of July in CO
Foo Fighters in Memphis
Athens reunion
Bassnectar @ Red Rocks
Avett Bros. @ Red Rocks
Flaming Lips @ Red Rocks
Deadmau5 @ Red Rocks
Spotify / TurntableFM
Recommended viewing...
A blog started by my friend Yvette (who I met at the internship). It will also feature Joby and Melody (other friends from Cali). I think I'm a guest author there as well (will probably post show reviews here and there)
midwestrunaways.blogspot.com
Upcoming entries... (subject to change)
Fitz & the Tantrums in Santa Barbara
Coachella
Big 4
Weenie Roast
Sanibel vacation
4th of July in CO
Foo Fighters in Memphis
Athens reunion
Bassnectar @ Red Rocks
Avett Bros. @ Red Rocks
Flaming Lips @ Red Rocks
Deadmau5 @ Red Rocks
Spotify / TurntableFM
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Eric Clapton 3.9.2011
A friend of mine had offered to help get me into the sold out Eric Clapton show at the Gibson Amphitheatre (capacity - 6,000) I invited a friend of mine who moved to L.A. recently from Lexington (and taught me guitar...so I thought it would be cool to invite him)
All I knew was that I was to park backstage. I had no proof of tickets so was a bit nervous. Parked backstage no problem. We went to check in at hospitality and were given VIP wristbands as well as tickets. The backstage area was set up outdoors and had a variety of snacks and open bar. We went in for the opening band at 7:30 which was Los Lobos and were seated seventh row. Instead of having people stand backstage on the sides, the first 10 rows were reserved. I was amazed -- ticket prices for this show ranged from $100-350!! There's no way I probably would have gone to this show on my intern budget so this was a really neat experience. I had never really heard Los Lobos' music, but they were quite good!! In between bands we went out to reload on drinks. I ran into a security guy I knew from the Foo shows.
This was my first time seeing Clapton perform and the show was great. He was the only guitarist on stage, but had a great variety of supporting musicians/performers. He played some well-known songs (Layla, Wonderful Tonight, Cocaine, Crossroads) in addition to some more rare and bluesy numbers. During the middle of the set he played several songs unplugged (including Layla which I would have preferred the electric version...but was still very excited to hear it live at all!)
After the show we lingered out back where many people were hanging out. The members of Los Lobos and the other performers were all hanging out. We decided to stay in hopes that Clapton might come out. We spoke to the keyboard player for quite some time who has performed with Clapton for thirteen years. He was explaining that tonight the sound was good and they were really happy with the performance, but the previous night the sound was totally off, Clapton was almost shouting to sing, and they were all fairly frustrated after it. Definitely sounds like we came to the right night! He mentioned that he lives locally and plays fairly frequently at a jazz club down the street from where I live and invited us to come out sometime. We chilled a bit longer, but the crowd was starting to disperse so we joined them.
Coming soon...
-Motorhead @ Club Nokia
-Shepard Fairey gallery opening
All I knew was that I was to park backstage. I had no proof of tickets so was a bit nervous. Parked backstage no problem. We went to check in at hospitality and were given VIP wristbands as well as tickets. The backstage area was set up outdoors and had a variety of snacks and open bar. We went in for the opening band at 7:30 which was Los Lobos and were seated seventh row. Instead of having people stand backstage on the sides, the first 10 rows were reserved. I was amazed -- ticket prices for this show ranged from $100-350!! There's no way I probably would have gone to this show on my intern budget so this was a really neat experience. I had never really heard Los Lobos' music, but they were quite good!! In between bands we went out to reload on drinks. I ran into a security guy I knew from the Foo shows.
This was my first time seeing Clapton perform and the show was great. He was the only guitarist on stage, but had a great variety of supporting musicians/performers. He played some well-known songs (Layla, Wonderful Tonight, Cocaine, Crossroads) in addition to some more rare and bluesy numbers. During the middle of the set he played several songs unplugged (including Layla which I would have preferred the electric version...but was still very excited to hear it live at all!)
After the show we lingered out back where many people were hanging out. The members of Los Lobos and the other performers were all hanging out. We decided to stay in hopes that Clapton might come out. We spoke to the keyboard player for quite some time who has performed with Clapton for thirteen years. He was explaining that tonight the sound was good and they were really happy with the performance, but the previous night the sound was totally off, Clapton was almost shouting to sing, and they were all fairly frustrated after it. Definitely sounds like we came to the right night! He mentioned that he lives locally and plays fairly frequently at a jazz club down the street from where I live and invited us to come out sometime. We chilled a bit longer, but the crowd was starting to disperse so we joined them.
Coming soon...
-Motorhead @ Club Nokia
-Shepard Fairey gallery opening
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Foo Fighters Back & Forth trailer released
Can't wait for this next month!!! They're going to play it for one night only in 80 theaters across the country followed by a live broadcast concert
Monday, March 7, 2011
3.5.2011
After several weeks of cooler temperatures and some occasional rain, the weather finally hit 80 again. I took advantage (and luckily had the day off!) by going to run at Runyon Canyon. Many other people had the same idea...and it was gorgeous out.
Girls Day Out 2.28.2011
There are three other interns I've hit it off with at Rhino. Two are from Ohio and one is from Arizona. We've started going out in Hollywood together and had girls day out last Monday. We got tickets for Chelsea Lately -- a talk show which Chelsea Handler hosts on E!
After the taping, we went out for dinner and happy hour to the Cabo Cantina.
We hung out at one of their apartments before going to see Steel Panther at the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip.
Steel Panther is an 80s cover band with a huge following. Lots of people go, dress up in 80s attire, and lots of girls end up onstage. It was definitely an experience. They got Bam Margera (from the MTV show Jackass) up onstage to singalong to Van Halen's "Jump"
After the show we hung out in the Foundation Room which is the VIP area upstairs. It's really interesting architecturally -- lots of secluded nooks and interesting decorations. The ceiling in particular has famous blues and rock musicians. Lots of interesting rocker types hanging out up there
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