Evangelista - Drunken Unicorn Atlanta 08.23.08

Evangelista put on a great set last night here in the atl. Drunken Unicorn was the venue, they were the middle band on the bill with Xiu Xiu headlining. Honestly I really haven't listened much to Evangelista. My good friend has been raving bout them for a while now. Last time we were in NYC they were playing and we missed their set by an hour. I always forget how early things seem to start in up there. Anyway, we arrived about 10 minutes before their set at Drunken Unicorn. Just the right amount to get drink in hand and head over the side stage. For some reason I hate standing directly in front of the stage. Not sure why but i tend to gravitate over to the sides.
So as usual most of the photos are from this angle. On to the show, Carla Bozulich has one of the strongest most confident voices I have ever heard. She is not shy and puts it out there. She definitely has the talent to pull it off. I thought the whole band was great. The whole set had a cohesiveness, accomplished by the gradual highs and lows of the emotions of the songs. The set was intense yet beautiful. I was VERY impressed. So below I have a few photos I took at the show.

Helios Creed is coming to Atlanta

Helios Creed/Chrome is coming to Atlanta!! Oct 6 2008 at the Drunken Unicorn Tiks only $8, what a deal.

Snowman My New Favorite Band

So I have been turned on to a GREAT band out of Perth Australia called Snowman. They are a 4 piece lineup with 4 releases to their name. From what I understand they have quite a buzz going round Australia and with a recent review of their new album "The Horse, the Rat and the Swan" in Pitchfork Magazine I believe they are well on their way to opening up the eyes of many.
The new album is an awesome listen from start to finish. The elements of angry intense vocals, fragmented at times helps mesh the driving percussion with all other layers. I feel each track stands alone yet is needed to complete the whole listening experience from beginning to end. For me, Snowman brings elements of Nick Cave and other dark geniuses together into one place. From what I have listened to I definitely like their newest effort the best. Very different from older releases and much angrier.



here is a video off the new album

Deerhunter FREE Show TONIGHT AUG 15 2008

As reported all round ATL.... FREE Deerhunter show tonight @ Vacation Gallery ***674A N. HIGHLAND AVE.** (next to SanFran Coffee) 7pm get there early!!

Atlanta Music Scene 90's

So I have a few mp3's to post today. Unfortunately the quality isn't great as these are ripped from 7" vinyl records. Atlanta Music Scene RIP.


Suzy Beat was my friend Harvey LaRue's band. A three piece that belted out great distorted heavy riffs. Add a bit of vocals which always were overpowered bu the music and you have Suzy Beat. Jim Prible, who has played with lots of Atlanta bands over the years and Mike sorry don't remember Mike's last name) rounded out the trio.
Enjoy a few mp3s from Suzy Beat

Suzy Beat - 31 Chair Caboose
Suzy Beat - Cherry Bomb


King Kill 33 is the next band I have a track from. King Kill 33 was formed around 1990 in Atlanta. Very hard to describe band that used visuals along with the music. They have some good tracks up on their myspace site. Mitchell Foy sang for King Kill/33 before the creation of Pineal Ventana. Along with Keith Lee on guitar, Donna Smith on Bass and a revolving door of drummers. Myspace has all the details!

King Kill/33 - Ditch Digger


Clobber did really great straight forward punk/indie/whatever rock. Another three piece formed in Atlanta in the early 90's. Jim Pribble pops up again in this band with Allan Ross and Tim Campion. Their early bassist was Shannon Mulvaney. Again check out their Myspace.
Hey Allan let me know if I need to remove the mp3.

Clobber - Get Smart


Next up is Tweezer! I loved this band and all the peeps in it. Pineal Ventana played so many local shows with Tweezer and even did a short little tour with both them and another Atlanta band Bob. Always fun live and loud, just like I want it. They put out two cd's I believe. One was a split with another great band from Nashville called Spider Virus. Here are a few Tweezer mp3's for your enjoyment. All tracks from 7" vinyl.

Tweezer - Piehole
Tweezer - Deep Inside
Tweezer - Smegmatic Overdrive
Tweezer - Firebug


Pineal Ventana (the band I was in) was close with Tweezer, Bob and Suzy Beat. We all had relations with Half Baked Records and did a split 7" with 4 bands. Unfortunately right now I have no BOB to post. Hopefully soon, as they were a treat to the Atlanta scene.

Pineal Ventana - Let Them ... (from 12" vinyl pic disc)
Pineal Ventana - Alimentary School
Pineal Ventana - Attack 50ft Cannibal Clownz
Pineal Ventana - 15 minutes (live)
Pineal Ventana - Philosopher's Stone
Pineal Ventana - Cheese of the Month



Enjoy!!!!!!!

Tenth to the Moon

One of the more interesting bands out of Atlanta right now is Tenth to the Moon. Sounds of old, sounds of new, synths, drums and lots of imagination. Mitchell Foy (King Kill 33, Pineal Ventana, Terminal IF among other projects) is at the helm with a revolving door of members and contributors. Doug Hughes is the other constant. New cd is due out on Aug 7 2008 with a FREE show in Atlanta at the Star Bar. Stickfigure is releasing the cd. Definitely something different to check out!

Myspace here

Recent Interview Here

Stickfigure

Tenth to the Moon Video

No Age - Atlanta 07.03.08

I was a bit drunk and didn't feel like making my way to the front. So for your enjoyment I give you my lazy pictures from the Atlanta No Age show at Eyedrum.

Gamelan & Indonesia

I have traveled to Indonesia a few times now and am always anxious to return again. I am always blown away by the amazing music that is heard all over the country. Although it varies a bit from the Eastern islands back to the West the root seems to stay the same. I find the Balinese style of Gamelan the most interesting. To me at least, it seems more frantic and urgent than the Javanese styles.
Usually when i travel I get turned on to at least one local "pop" band that has made a name for themselves. On my last trip to Indonesia it was Peterpan. I actually like their stuff but I am sure it has a lot to do with where my mind is at when I heard them for the first time. I was traveling with a local named Adrian across Flores island in Eastern Indonesia on our way to the town of Moni. The drive lasted for a few hours winding around mountain passes with only room for one car most of the time. Smells of sulfur from the active volcanoes and moisture from the dense foliage with the occasional person selling local liquor "arak" on the sides of the road.
so for your enjoyment:


Indonesian Kecak Mp3

PeterPan - TakBisaKah Mp3

Javanese Gamelan - Pladrang SriKondur Mp3

Teenage Jesus & the Jerks Reunion

Went up to NYC to see the reunion show for Teenage Jesus & the Jerks. Friday June 13 at the knitting factory. I really thought I would never see these songs performed live and wow did I enjoy it!
Jim Sclavunos was on drums, Thurston Moore on bass and of course Lydia. The banter between the audience and Lydia was exactly what I expected. Loved every minute of it.
Below is a few minutes of video I took. enjoy....

Pineal Ventana Goodies

Here a two tracks from my old band, Pineal Ventana, first full length Living Soil realeased in 1995 I think. (Bad Memory) Give them a listen. More PV stuff to follow as I have time.
Mp3's
Negate of Want
Indica



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