And then there was Saturday: ‣ Two bands with highly anticipated albums on the way – Magic Wands (pictured) and Gliss – team up with Sabrosa Purr and Harper Blynn at the benefit show for the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society’s SXSW efforts at the Satellite. Magic Wands’ “Aloha Moon” is en route April 24, and […]
Fine fare for your Wednesday: ‣ Portland sextet Blitzen Trapper visits the Troubadour behind their 2011 album “American Goldwing” – that’s director Brian Adrian Koch’s video for “Taking It Easy Too Long,” above. Opening are the Parson Red Heads, the former L.A. residents whose recent turn on “Portlandia” had everybody buzzing. ‣ Two influential rockers […]
Welcome to Flannel Fest 2011. Thrift-store plaid, you’re over here in Line 1. Everybody in the long-sleeved Henleys, weathered denim and Urban Outfitters ruffles, you’re there in Line 2. You in your dad’s vintage C.P.O., you’re up front with me. Oh, and are those a few Old Navy flannel hoodies I spot? You must be […]
OK, this qualifies as an insanely busy night on the show circuit: ‣ Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds do the first of two nights at UCLA’s Royce Hall behind their big-selling debut album. That’s the video for “AKA… What a Life!,” above, featuring Russell Brand and (at the 4:16 mark) a Low Flying Owls T-shirt. […]
[Birthday greetings to Phantom Planet bassist Sam Farrar. Meanwhile …] Top 5 reasons to brave the environs tonight: ‣ Portland sextet Blitzen Trapper hits the El Rey Theatre behind the release of its fifth album “Detroyer of the Void.” ‣ Australian sensations-in-the-making Tame Impala play two sold-out shows at the Silverlake Lounge the night after […]
[A huge week ahead – and not just because of Wednesday’s Buzz Bands Anniversary Show. After all, it’s National Chimney Week. And it’s Joseph Arthur’s birthday today. Celebrate accordingly with the show of your choice …] Portland six-piece Blitzen Trapper headline the El Rey Theatre behind the release last month of its new “Black River […]
