Aug
31
Rilo Kiley - Under The Black Light
August 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment
 Rilo Kiley has reworked their fashion -err I mean sound and are just about ready to release their long awaited major label debut Under The Black Light. I got a hold of a copy a week or so ago and have given it a few spins (is it spinning if its MP3?) . Out […]
Jul
16
Stephen Stills - Live in Santa Barbara
July 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Last night I was fortunate enough to find myself in front of Stephen Stills and his band at the Marjory Luke Theater in Santa Barbara. Stephen is rock royalty. His carreer is so filled with “whose and wheres” that he is among a few folks who are int he Rock and Rock Hall of […]
Jun
28
Sea Wolf
June 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Almost as soon as I discover CriticalMetrics.com I discover a new gem. Sea Wolf is a small side project band coming out of LA. The silky and inviting style of Alex Church pulls you into the songs as fast and comforting as a warm bed after a long night. […]
Jun
24
M. Ward - Live at the Santa Barbara Bowl
June 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Friday night marked the season opener for the Santa Barbara Bowl. Opening the summer was M. Ward who was opening for Norah Jones and her “handsome band“. I was first turned onto M. (Matt) Ward sometime early last year. His Post War album came highly recommended via Bob Boilen’s All Songs Considered on NPR. […]
Jun
20
Wilco - Sky Blue Sky
June 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment
 It took a few weeks but I have finally digested enough of Wilco’s Sky Blue Sky to fully understand and appreciate the album. I first have to say that this has grown into one of my favorite albums, ever.  The delicate songwriting and voicing of Jeff Tweedy with the newly acquired guitar playing mastery […]
Jun
12
Shout Out Louds
June 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment
 One of my Favorite albums of 2005 was Shout Out Louds Howl Howl Gaff Gaff. A true sleeper album that never quite broke through. The Scottish band is filled with such youthful vigor and explosive enthusiasm that the songs jump out of the speakers.  They apparently are finished with their follow up album but […]
May
31
Austin City Limits Festival
May 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I have always wanted to head to Austin for the ACL festival and this years line-up may just be enough for me to go. From the big acts like The White Stripes, Wilco, Bjork and My Morning Jacket to the smaller up and coming acts like Ben Kweller or the Sippy Cups this year looks […]
May
6
Bright Eyes - Arlington Theater Santa Barbara
May 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Bright Eyes graced the Arlington’s theater stage last night along with about a dozen band mates all dressed in white for a BIG performance. The last time I saw Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes) play was at The Santa Barbara Bowl. He whether due to his sudden Indie fame or his youth was […]
May
3
Wilco’s Sky Blue Sky, Wow.
May 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Wilco’s Sky Blue Sky is a stunning masterpiece. I have been trying to absorb the immenseness of it and just now it is just starting to settle. An album of this caliber is only produced once in a career. Well into my 20th listen I am only now beginning to […]
May
3
Neil Young live at Massey Hall
May 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Neil Young’s recent release of Live at Massey Hall his stellar performance in Toronto some 35 years ago is utterly fantastic. There are two people in the music world. Those who love Neil and those who don’t. While I wont get into the finer details of why you SHOULD love Neil I […]
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