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I will have more on the Rentals show coming soon, but as you can tell from my excitement, it was an awesome show that was a long time in the making and it did not disappoint. I also could not be out done by JB's celebrity encounter down under, though you might find these other encounters with rockstars entertaining. More awesome photos from the show coming soon.
| July 28, 2006 by | comments (0) |
The Counting Crows Are BIG!
There comes a point in the career of a mega-musician when no stadium can hope to contain his or her ego. That is usually the point they self distruct on a leathal crack-cocaine-heroine-methanphamine mixture. That was the fate I feared for the Counting Crows as I entered the gargantuan Clark County Fairgrounds just outside of Vancouver, Washington.
I was surprised to see that the Counting Crows would play such a big venue when they seem like such nice people. Especially since nasty Ticketma$ter is picking your pocket at the gates. Despite the unfortunate circumstances, I laid my money down for the Crows, whom quickly become one of my favorite bands over the last two years. Read more...
| June 24, 2006 by | comments (0) |
Rainer Maria: Catastrophe Keeps Us Coming Back
Rainer Maria are one of those bands that you keep going back to. The band had three incredible, down-to-earth records to their credit that reflected their grass-roots formation. In 2003 they made a push to go big-time with "Long Knives Drawn", a "cross-over" to the mainstream with the single "Ears Ring". I never got into it. Lucky for us it failed. Read more...
| June 14, 2006 by | comments (2) |
Seven More... Years
In keeping with being "behind the times", I just found out that the Rentals (yes, those Rentals) are returning, as prophesied in the title of their first album. I don't know if I should be excited or if I should just let out a groan... Matt Sharp's solo career left me in shock as to how bad a song writer he really was. I hope the "Return" offers some better fair than the solo effort. And let's try to forget about that whole 7 More Minutes album too. [groan]
| April 13, 2006 by | comments (2) |
Rick Emerson Returns!
Finally something to get excited about! We've been waiting, and waiting, and waiting, and suddenly it appears. Rick Emerson returns to radio on 970 AM March 13 at high noon. Check out the video announcement.
| March 9, 2006 by | comments (4) |
The Fin is In
Tivo for radio? Yep, the radioSHARK is here. "But carobert, radio sucks!" I hear you say. Right you are, but this thing changes the game, and finally gives us the power back! Well, not all the power. It can't fix the crappy music they play, but at least we can skip the worst of the crap. No longer are we confined to listen to annoying DJs playing Nirvana on heavy rotation, screaming advertisements, or the new Ashley Simpson single. My friends, radio has returned! Read more...
| February 15, 2006 by | comments (0) |
(The Long Awaited) 2005 Albums of the Year
Here it is, February 4th and alas, no albums of the year posted. Well take heart my friends, the wait is over. After over a month of reclusive behavior, I'm back with my annual album countdown. After all, it ain't 2006 until carobert's top albums are in. And why should we be in such a hurry to get rid of 2005? It was a fine year for music indeed... so let's hop into the way-back machine and revisit the finest 2005 had to offer. Read more...
| February 4, 2006 by | comments (3) |
Open Directories for the New Year!
Check out these open directories for some fine (legal) tunage:
Climber MP3's : Portland-base Radiohead fiends
Chris Walla (guitarist for Death Cab for Cutie and fellow Portlander! ): Many, many MP3's
Elliott Smith: Demos, covers, live, and Heatmeiser (his original band).
John Vanderslice: MP3 Index | Bonus: Exodus Damage Video (.mov)
MK Ultra (John Vanderslice's former band): The Dream is Over | Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Songs from "MK Ultra"
Many thanks to the keen eye of JB the Broke. Albums of the year coming soon!
| December 30, 2005 by | comments (6) |
You Want the Indie Rock?
You want it... we got it. Some fresh tunes from the PDX/metro/Pacific-Northwest... whereever. The crap has been filtered, so listen with confidence.
- Systems Officer - Frontman from Pinback with some awesome solo material. Check out Forever This Cyanide (my apologies, this track fades out mid-way through. arrrg!)
- eL KuBRio - New tunes from the king of Smashing Pumpkins-ish lofi. Everyone's Favorite Playground
- Empty Set - Kind of slow, but give it some time. These folks are from Eugene... Paperwork Crazy
- EXTRA: John Vanderslice entire concert in San Fran (122 MB, zip format) for a limited time, or download individual tracks on his website. thanks jb for the heads up.
| December 14, 2005 by | comments (2) |
Weezer visits the Rose City
I have stated for a long time that if Weezer came to my current home town, I probably would not go see them. That bold statement has been put to the test as Weezer makes their way to Portland on October 25th. While my mind hasn't been made up yet, here's my top five reasons NOT to go: Read more...
| September 15, 2005 by | comments (1) |