More on the old Homegrown albums in this Matt Alice column: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2006/apr/05/ho…
And more on the earliest Homegrown Hour shows and events in this feature on DJ Jim McInnes: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/…
I'm the proud owner of a complete set of Homegrown vinyl albums - the first batch required bands to write songs ABOUT San Diego and/or with San Diego in the song title. This restriction was lifted for the last few, I'm sure to the relief of bands applying for inclusion. Still, some of the SD-centric tunes were pretty cool, like "San Diego Smiles" and the unforgettable "Black's Beach" ("Black's beach, where everyone knows, you don't need no buttons and bows...there's a bunch of crazy people there without any clothes") — June 11, 2009 9:43 p.m.
Homegrown Gooseflesh
More on the old Homegrown albums in this Matt Alice column: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2006/apr/05/ho… And more on the earliest Homegrown Hour shows and events in this feature on DJ Jim McInnes: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/… I'm the proud owner of a complete set of Homegrown vinyl albums - the first batch required bands to write songs ABOUT San Diego and/or with San Diego in the song title. This restriction was lifted for the last few, I'm sure to the relief of bands applying for inclusion. Still, some of the SD-centric tunes were pretty cool, like "San Diego Smiles" and the unforgettable "Black's Beach" ("Black's beach, where everyone knows, you don't need no buttons and bows...there's a bunch of crazy people there without any clothes")— June 11, 2009 9:43 p.m.
Chillin' with the Shins
Sorry to report Delta Spirit hit weather delays and were unable to perform at the rainy opening day of the Fest -- they were replaced by unscheduled guest Jimmy Buffett. No offense to Jimmy, but I doubt anyone expecting DS would consider him an apropos replacement ----— June 11, 2009 9:08 p.m.
San Diego kids on cel phones go silent
Great read! And an interesting random selection of interviewees - I struggle to get over my own technophobia, but I still prefer pencils over Photoshop, vinyl over digital, I've never used a DVR or TiVo, owned a cell phone, touched anyone's Blackberry, nor do I text, twitter or tweet (tho I once tawt I taw a putty tat...). Heck, I'd still be using beta videos, Poloroid cameras, and rotary phones, if not forced into alternatives. These tech savvy kids and the robotic future they portend both impress and frighten me ---— May 27, 2009 9:54 p.m.
Record Release Roundup
More June record release events and interviews at http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2009/…— May 27, 2009 8:16 p.m.
French Fries and Gravy
More on the Che Cafe underground scene in today's Rock Around the Town: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2009/…— May 27, 2009 8:02 p.m.
Karma Can Be Ironic
Even Keel appears tonight/Wednesday at 710 Beach Club -— May 20, 2009 3:09 p.m.
Ministerial Cred
Outtakes: “Our music is about growing, challenging oneself, becoming a better person, and making the world a better place,” says Brooks, formerly with the Celtic folk band the Wild Oats (1991 – 2002). “We’re trying to create music that makes people think. Obviously, we want to entertain people, and we want them to be able to enjoy a song or a show without feeling they’re being beaten over the head with a ‘message,’ but the messages are there. Our music is very lyric-driven.” FAVORITE SPINAL TAP QUOTE? “This one goes up to 11!” BEST ADVICE YOU EVER GOT? “Dr. Arne Liss continually tells me to ask myself ‘What’s the worst that could happen?’ That usually helps me find the courage to go on.”— May 20, 2009 2:55 p.m.
Twisted, Mashed, Blended
Video: The Monroes "What Do All the People Know" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2jRez9_mwE Former Monroe Tony Ortiz playing "What Do All the People Know" with the Melismatics 1-16-09 at 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis, MN - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7spVKh6oPnY Local band the Shambles covering "What Do All the People Know" at Dizzy's, recorded early April 2009 for FM 94.9's Local Pyle program - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHMEK3qIIag— April 30, 2009 12:58 a.m.
Twisted, Mashed, Blended
Detailed and lengthy feature about the entire Monroes saga on the Reader's Rock Blog - http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2008/…— April 30, 2009 12:46 a.m.
Record Release Roundup
Anyone else who - like the West Indies - have an upcoming record release, but haven't gotten around to telling the Reader yet, email me at [email protected], for inclusion in future Record Release Roundups. AS FAR IN ADVANCE AS POSSIBLE, PLEASE! Then I'll ask you some dumbass questions, request tracklist and details, etc etc etc ---- BTW, Revenge Club also have a new album about to ship (as they just told us today....)— April 22, 2009 4:51 p.m.