We aim to cover nearly every story that’s of interest to our readers, but sometimes our real jobs prevent us from posting the latest news items. This week was no
The wait for American fans of the Scottish-born singer-songwriter KTTunstall to perform stateside is finally over as the multi-platinum artist launchesher first full U.S. tour in support of her latest
Dan Bejar and friends return on March 18th 2008 with his 8th studio album asDestroyer. In support of the fantastic Trouble In Dreams, Destroyer will be touringNorth America this spring.
Yonder Mountain String Band is known for its high-energy,improvisational live shows, never playing the same set twice. This release, on theband’s own Frog Pad Records, marks the 5th volume in
The Weinstein Co. has optioned rights to "No Woman No Cry: My Life With Bob Marley," by the reggae star’s widow Rita Marley, with plans to develop and produce a
Daft Punk has always been on the forefront of incorporating emerging technologies with their art, as recalled eight year’s ago with the D.A.F.T. DVD release which included a bonus disc
he discovery of an abandoned boom box on a city street would be expected to spew the visceral beats that Rafter creates, his low-fi in approach oddly animated in presence, but infectious none-the-less.
If there's a word for the Dumpstaphunk experience-and articulating what gives great funk bands their mojo is a futile exercise-it's "full." Politics, passion, punch, and professionalism-and you're dancing your face off all the while.
Old 97’s, one of the most acclaimed and beloved bands to spring from the 90s indie rock scene, will release their seventh studio album, Blame It On Gravity, May 13th
Three years after playing their last shows together, the OM Trio reformed for a three-night run in its adopted hometown of San Francisco. Drummer Ilya Stemkovsky was kind enough to write down his thoughts about getting together with his old bandmates for a two-part edition of Tour Diary:
Friday, February 16th, 2008 9 PM
Fillmore Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
All photos by Larry Mills
Dust Up opened the second show. We love playing this tune because, simply, it’s badass and dispells any rumor that we’re “jazz.” Maybe a collection of our most epic tunes graced this night. Anew —- Bulbous>Mesh>Bulbous —– Phobophobe with Jake from Umphrey’s on guitar (something that worked well back in the day). We felt even more comfortable the second night. We didn’t want it to end. Read on for more of Tour Diary…
