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Happy Friday The 13th! Aww - I didn't forget this special day. *faking tears of joy*
If you are feeling oppressed by this dry, sunny, gorgeous unholiday weather like me and are stuck indoors (due to the allergy known as cedar fever), I recommend renting a movie like "Freaky Friday" (both versions) and "Friday The 13th" - the first one. And listen to a cool radio show online from 8:30 to 9:30 PM (cst), hosted by a MySpace friend of mine, Marinho. He plays a great mix of indie rock, experimental and popular music in English and Spanish. Here's Marinho's blog: SONIDOS EN EL AIRE, and the show link: http://www.edomexico.gob.mx/portalgem/tvmex/
If you aren't a severe allergy sufferer and love good local music, check out Ivison tonight - they open for Dexter Freebish at Momo's in Austin, TX. If you live outside the live music capital and are able to enjoy the weather wherever you are, support your favorite local musician. And if you don't have one, adopt one - or an entire band!
That is all.
~ diy-danna
Friday, January 13, 2006
For Those Who Know of Austin, TX and Get Him Eat Him from Providence, RI and More! Beerland - Saturday, January 14, 2006. PREVIEW: Before I begin, let me apologize for not having a cute flier posted advertising the show. Instead, gaze at pictures of the bands below.
OK... This blogger/columnist was fortunate enough to interview For Those Who Know for a legitimate magazine based here in Austin (INsite, November 2005). I'm not accusing the publisher of diy revolution of not being professional before the first issue, because that would be a poor reflection of me. If forced to describe this music in terms of genre/sub genre I would categorize it as indie rock/shoegazing. They describe themselves as "psychedelic/indie/shoegaze". (Wow, I almost nailed that one to the wall!) The Austin Chronicle, another legitimate publication compares shoegaze to "sex music". So are they trying to say these musicians are trying to get laid, or that they are getting laid? (I get the feeling one day I may wish to delete that last sentence, but it is implied...) Regardless of this corrupting influence (;-), I love these guys. (Not that way, but you, know...) Don't be fooled by their proper shirts and ties and professional demeanor when you see them. For Those Who Know is down to earth, funny, and not afraid to be as dorky or transcendental as Death Cab For Cutie - But with less vocal dominance. They've been compared to Jesus Mary Chain, and rightly so, but the younger crowd may not identify with this music. Although it is a fairly weak vocal comparison, Death Cab has a lush sound that FTWK listeners may find similar. The low-key vocalist Stephen Hablinski will charm you with that soft morning after voice that is woven in a flag of almost overpowering sound. So I guess the critics are right on this one. Damn. I also highly recommend buying their eponymous ep/lp/whatever FTWK wants to call it today, which I will formally and finally review this Sunday for the March issue of diy revolution.
Now as for Get Him Eat Him, I will admit even more bias. I am interviewing them and have already heard them live once, with the band that headlines tomorrow night. I will confess to everyone that I am starting a campaign to convince these Rhode Island rockers to move to Austin, TX, and be my Valentine. I think our polyamorous, groupie/fan, may/december relationship could work, but not long distance. That should give you an idea of how good I think this band of young ones is. They aren't afraid of sounding pop radio friendly or completely offbeat, and the complex compositions and quirky sogwriting just work. Very rare among their generation of musicians trying so hard to look hardcore. My favorite track from their first full-length album Geography Cone is "Mumble Mumble". If you, lucky you, are at Beerland tomorrow night, you will hear some crazy woman shouting after every song "Play Mumble Mumble!" - unless they have already played it. They describe their music on MySpace as Indie/Rock/Alternative". I also love the way they poke fun at themselves. A little self-deprecating humor will take you far in a business where some bands take themselves too seriously, and should stop - playing music, that is. *Ouch* (The truth hurts, but it can set you free.) Get Him Eat Him, or "Get Hi Meat Him" can actually get away with these crude jokes because they are talented young musicians. And they are fortunate to be affiliated with a large indie label that appears to have a good track record, Kosher Records. But this blog is about a live performance preview - so listen for yourself online and make a kosher music choice to see them live for one night only.
Other bands playing tomorrow night that I am once again too lazy to research at this time are The Interest Kills, and Ink.
See you at Beerland!
♥ sayanythingrrrl
Preview rating: 9 (out of 10)
(Pairs of Sexy? Shoes)
OK... This blogger/columnist was fortunate enough to interview For Those Who Know for a legitimate magazine based here in Austin (INsite, November 2005). I'm not accusing the publisher of diy revolution of not being professional before the first issue, because that would be a poor reflection of me. If forced to describe this music in terms of genre/sub genre I would categorize it as indie rock/shoegazing. They describe themselves as "psychedelic/indie/shoegaze". (Wow, I almost nailed that one to the wall!) The Austin Chronicle, another legitimate publication compares shoegaze to "sex music". So are they trying to say these musicians are trying to get laid, or that they are getting laid? (I get the feeling one day I may wish to delete that last sentence, but it is implied...) Regardless of this corrupting influence (;-), I love these guys. (Not that way, but you, know...) Don't be fooled by their proper shirts and ties and professional demeanor when you see them. For Those Who Know is down to earth, funny, and not afraid to be as dorky or transcendental as Death Cab For Cutie - But with less vocal dominance. They've been compared to Jesus Mary Chain, and rightly so, but the younger crowd may not identify with this music. Although it is a fairly weak vocal comparison, Death Cab has a lush sound that FTWK listeners may find similar. The low-key vocalist Stephen Hablinski will charm you with that soft morning after voice that is woven in a flag of almost overpowering sound. So I guess the critics are right on this one. Damn. I also highly recommend buying their eponymous ep/lp/whatever FTWK wants to call it today, which I will formally and finally review this Sunday for the March issue of diy revolution.
Now as for Get Him Eat Him, I will admit even more bias. I am interviewing them and have already heard them live once, with the band that headlines tomorrow night. I will confess to everyone that I am starting a campaign to convince these Rhode Island rockers to move to Austin, TX, and be my Valentine. I think our polyamorous, groupie/fan, may/december relationship could work, but not long distance. That should give you an idea of how good I think this band of young ones is. They aren't afraid of sounding pop radio friendly or completely offbeat, and the complex compositions and quirky sogwriting just work. Very rare among their generation of musicians trying so hard to look hardcore. My favorite track from their first full-length album Geography Cone is "Mumble Mumble". If you, lucky you, are at Beerland tomorrow night, you will hear some crazy woman shouting after every song "Play Mumble Mumble!" - unless they have already played it. They describe their music on MySpace as Indie/Rock/Alternative". I also love the way they poke fun at themselves. A little self-deprecating humor will take you far in a business where some bands take themselves too seriously, and should stop - playing music, that is. *Ouch* (The truth hurts, but it can set you free.) Get Him Eat Him, or "Get Hi Meat Him" can actually get away with these crude jokes because they are talented young musicians. And they are fortunate to be affiliated with a large indie label that appears to have a good track record, Kosher Records. But this blog is about a live performance preview - so listen for yourself online and make a kosher music choice to see them live for one night only.
Other bands playing tomorrow night that I am once again too lazy to research at this time are The Interest Kills, and Ink.
See you at Beerland!
♥ sayanythingrrrl
Preview rating: 9 (out of 10)
(Pairs of Sexy? Shoes)
Thursday, January 12, 2006
JOE JITSU SHOW - SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2006 - YOUR LUCKY DAY.
Wow, I can't belive it's been 4 months since my last toast - or roast.
Now it's time to get back to the business of being a blog critic disguised as a deconstructive musical genius. Ha-ha...
WARNING THAT'S NOT REALLY A WARNING BUT A CLEVER INTRO: This is a re-review of a band I dissed nearly 2 years ago in my very first live show review (Awww!) - Joe Jitsu. They can tell you their side of the story, about how I kissed "you know what" in remorse after listening to one of their CDs. Yes, it's true - I have already apologized to the band. I'd also like to apologize to Green Day. (Or is it Greenday? Whatever.)I'm still not a fan and will probably never own one of your CDs. (Not even if it was a freebie for review *you gasp in shock*) But I will admit that your last album wasn't bad. I just adore The Clash too much to ever like you. But why am I apologizing now? Green Day will never read this trivial blog. ANYWAY...
Click on the flier above for a closer look.
I joke about my hometown of Boremont, I mean Beaumont, TX a lot. ;-)
But it's still one of the best places to hear indie rock bands that are better than most of the bands you will hear in the live music capital.
One great example - Joe Jitsu. The first time I heard them I'll be honest - I wasn't impressed and wrote so in a review on the extinct web site Southeast Texas Music & Arts Review (SETMAAR.com). But I'll mention they did have a handicap - the acoustics at the also extinct Graffiti's on College Street in Beaumont were horrible, and I was on an anti-pop/punk crusade at the time. This happens, and this "critic" is now making amends. I believe in second chances, and Joe Jitsu proved themselves worthy of praise with a stellar cd. Not bad for a band that has been around over 8 years and still manages to reveal something new and refreshing. I'd also like to thank them for not bailing out on Boremont after Hurricane Rita like La Snacks or Small Town Massacre. Sell outs! (I'm joking - welcome to Austin ;-)
I won't be attending because I'll be getting tipsy at another show in Austin, TX, but FYI: The show includes a Houston Press Award Winner 2005 - Best Pop Punk, O'Doyle Rules (Remember Billy Madison anyone?) By the way, according to another HPA 2005 winner (who shall remain anonymous) the award makes a great paperweight. Ha-ha... There are two other bands playing (see above flier) I haven't researched yet that may actually be worth listening to this Saturday.
Did I forget to mention I love the headlining band's name? Joe Jitsu just rolls off the tongue, doesn't it?
Wow - I will need one powerful breath mint after that much ass kissing. Kidding...
Already Puckering Up For Count Dracula's Weed Smuggling Jam Engine's Show Next Week ;-),
♥ sayanythingrrrl
For Anal Retentive Review Junkies:
This Show Receives A Preview Rating Of: 8 (out of 10) Cool Points, with a one point deduction for being in Boremont, and another point deducted for listing Green Day as an influence on MySpace. Duh.
DIY REVOLUTION PREMIERS ONLINE DURING SxSW MARCH 2006. IN THE MEANTIME, JOIN THE REVOLUTION @ MYSPACE!
Please post comments and idle death threats here so we know that you really care.
Wow, I can't belive it's been 4 months since my last toast - or roast.
Now it's time to get back to the business of being a blog critic disguised as a deconstructive musical genius. Ha-ha...
WARNING THAT'S NOT REALLY A WARNING BUT A CLEVER INTRO: This is a re-review of a band I dissed nearly 2 years ago in my very first live show review (Awww!) - Joe Jitsu. They can tell you their side of the story, about how I kissed "you know what" in remorse after listening to one of their CDs. Yes, it's true - I have already apologized to the band. I'd also like to apologize to Green Day. (Or is it Greenday? Whatever.)I'm still not a fan and will probably never own one of your CDs. (Not even if it was a freebie for review *you gasp in shock*) But I will admit that your last album wasn't bad. I just adore The Clash too much to ever like you. But why am I apologizing now? Green Day will never read this trivial blog. ANYWAY...
Click on the flier above for a closer look.
I joke about my hometown of Boremont, I mean Beaumont, TX a lot. ;-)
But it's still one of the best places to hear indie rock bands that are better than most of the bands you will hear in the live music capital.
One great example - Joe Jitsu. The first time I heard them I'll be honest - I wasn't impressed and wrote so in a review on the extinct web site Southeast Texas Music & Arts Review (SETMAAR.com). But I'll mention they did have a handicap - the acoustics at the also extinct Graffiti's on College Street in Beaumont were horrible, and I was on an anti-pop/punk crusade at the time. This happens, and this "critic" is now making amends. I believe in second chances, and Joe Jitsu proved themselves worthy of praise with a stellar cd. Not bad for a band that has been around over 8 years and still manages to reveal something new and refreshing. I'd also like to thank them for not bailing out on Boremont after Hurricane Rita like La Snacks or Small Town Massacre. Sell outs! (I'm joking - welcome to Austin ;-)
I won't be attending because I'll be getting tipsy at another show in Austin, TX, but FYI: The show includes a Houston Press Award Winner 2005 - Best Pop Punk, O'Doyle Rules (Remember Billy Madison anyone?) By the way, according to another HPA 2005 winner (who shall remain anonymous) the award makes a great paperweight. Ha-ha... There are two other bands playing (see above flier) I haven't researched yet that may actually be worth listening to this Saturday.
Did I forget to mention I love the headlining band's name? Joe Jitsu just rolls off the tongue, doesn't it?
Wow - I will need one powerful breath mint after that much ass kissing. Kidding...
Already Puckering Up For Count Dracula's Weed Smuggling Jam Engine's Show Next Week ;-),
♥ sayanythingrrrl
For Anal Retentive Review Junkies:
This Show Receives A Preview Rating Of: 8 (out of 10) Cool Points, with a one point deduction for being in Boremont, and another point deducted for listing Green Day as an influence on MySpace. Duh.
DIY REVOLUTION PREMIERS ONLINE DURING SxSW MARCH 2006. IN THE MEANTIME, JOIN THE REVOLUTION @ MYSPACE!
Please post comments and idle death threats here so we know that you really care.
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