Sunday, February 24, 2019

Cherry Glazerr Stuffed & Ready & at The Independent in SF March 10th!

The last time LA's garage, indie rock group Cherry Galzerr was in SF they played at The Swedish American Hall and this time around they're playing at The Independent

Their 3rd album, Stuffed & Ready was released on February 1st vocally giving fans a softer side of their grungy sound. And, they've kept up with fun song titles like, "Wasted Nun",  "Juicy Socks", and "Stupid Fish"

The Independent's dim, punk-ish aesthetic is a great spot to witness the antics Clementine Creevy and Co. are known to bring to the stage and it wouldn't be surprising if a mosh pit broke out during their set at the 500 person capacity venue.  

Tickets to their show with Palehound in two weeks on Sunday March 10th in SF are only $20! 
Get them before they're gone and get prepared to rock with Cherry Glazerr. 

Saturday, February 16, 2019

Lords of Acid: Pretty in Kink Tour






The ironically erotic electronic metal band Lords of Acid are back and they're going on tour with Orgy. The band released, Pink in Kink last year, their first album in six years and the tour has the same appropriately, colorful name.  


 Things get swingin' on February 22nd at  The Regent Theater in LA. If you thought that Lords of Acid album titles, cover art, track titles and lyrics that they've given us over the years got your blood pumping, seeing them live will be very satisfying. 









Pretty in Kink 2019 tour dates: 
February 22nd @ The Regent Theater - Los Angeles, CA
February 23rd @ Brick By Brick - San Diego, CA 
February 26th @ Dante's - Portland, OR 
February 27th @ Showbox SoDo - Seattle, WA 
March 1st @ The Complex - Salt Lake City, UT 
March 2nd @ Gothic Theater - Englewood , CO
March 3rd  @ Granada Theater - Lawernce, KA
March 5th @ Cabooze - Minneapolis, MN 
March 6th @ Miramar Theater - Milwauke, WI 
March 7th @ Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL 
March 8th @ Agora Theater & Ballroom - Cleveland, OH 
March 9th @ Buick City Event Center - Flint, MI 
March 10th @ Rex Theater - Pittsburgh, PA 
March 11th @ Theater of the Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
March 12th @ Gramercy Theater - New York, NY 
March 13th @ Brighton Music Hall - Allston, MA
March 15th @ Baltimore Soundstage - Baltimore, MD 
March 16th @ The Underground - Charlotte, NC
March 18th @ Culture Room - Fort Lauderdale, FL 
March 19th @ Orpheum - Ybor City, FL 
March 21st @ House of Blues - New Orleans, LA
March 22nd @ Scout Bar - Houston, TX
March 23rd @ Trees - Dallas, TX
March 24th @ Come and Take It Live - Austin, TX
March 27th - Hard Rock Live Las Vegas, NV 

Friday, February 15, 2019

One Good Thing About Music

Bob Marley is the king of reggae, there's really no question about that. The Jamaican singer/songwriter started blending reggae, ska and rocksteady with The Wailers in 1963, developing a distinctive singing and songwriting style which became and still is severely popular worldwide. Bob Marley and The Wailers parted ways in 1974 before he took off on his solo career which saw him sell more than 75 million records, making him one of the world's best selling artists of all time. Before that though, in 1973 they released a compilation album, African Herbsmen and on it is "Trenchtown Rock"

The song about Bob Marley's hometown opens with: 
one good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain 
one good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain 
So hit me with music, hit me with music 
Hit me with music, hit me with music now



A few years back, when I was in extremely agonizing heartbreak, it hit me that these lyrics are not 100% true.  I love music, I love listening to it and seeing it live. When I was captive of a heart that was breaking terribly, not able to sleep, eat, live my waking life without feeling like I'd shatter into a billion pieces at any given moment, when tears filled my eyes all day and I felt a pain so deep it paralyzed me, I found I also couldn't listen to music. And it wasn't just one song I couldn't bear to hear, or one artist I had to steer clear of, it was all music.
 When music hit me then, it hurt. 
And, it hurt that it hurt. 

From Mumford & Sons to Florence and The Machine, Adele, Lana Del Rey, No Doubt, The Rolling Stones, Ellie Goulding, Of Monsters and Men, Sleigh Bells, The Dead Weather, Crystal Castles, Liz Phair and so many more would make my stomach cartwheel into my throat, nearly knocking the wind out of me and my face would contort as I fought to suppress the waves of hot tears that would inevitably blanket my face no matter where I was: driving, at work, on the bus, in the shower, cooking, at the gym...
The emptiness I felt inside was amplified by music.
Anywhere and everywhere, a song would hit me and I'd crumble to pieces.
How embarrassing, I thought. I can't even listen to music because it hurts so much all because I let my heart get broken. 

After a while I was slowly able to introduce music back in my life without breaking down. To this day some songs still trigger an undesirable emotional response. Some days for instance, I can listen and rock out to "Dog Days Are Over" and other days I simply can not.  
I had a heartfelt talk with a friend going through her own heartache. Our stories are very different but at one point she apologized because she had to change the song that came on, she couldn't listen to it at the moment, it was too much for her.
I told her she needn't apologize, there had been months I couldn't listen to anything. Anything
You can feel pain when music hits you. 
You can feel pain when music hits you, and it's ok. 
My friend is a musician and explained that the music she had been making lately was all very sad and blue. A lot of creative genius stems from heartbreak. Some of your favorite songs might be from someone else's darkest days and lowest lows. 


I often think about Trenchtown Rock and it's opening lyrics around this time of year because, well Valentine's Day and love, lovers, dates, hearts,  flowers, all of that.
I think one good thing thing about music, the best thing about music is how it involuntarily brings strangers together in a happy unison and that unison comes in so many forms. It's a beautiful thing really. Last weekend, for example, I worked the One Love Cali Reggae Festival in Long Beach California. The three day, outdoor festival was completely sold-out and despite the spitting rain, whipping wind and cold temperatures fans still came out to the show. Appropriately named, "One Love" which of course another Bob Marley song. Released in 1977 on what was Bob Marley and The Wailers' ninth studio album, "One Love" opens with: one love, one heart
let's get together and feel alright. 




That's what music festivals are all about, getting together and feeling alright. 
When he passed away in 1981 at the ripe, young age of 36, Bob Marley left a legacy behind: kids today not only know who Bob Marley is but they know his music, they listen to his music. 
People's love for Bob Marley lives on. 
 If you don't consider yourself a fan of reggae, I bet you know a Bob Marley song when you hear one. 

Galentine's Day and/or Vaelntine's Day, falling in or out of love happens everyday. It's a tricky thing, that crazy little thing called love. 
Just know that if music hits you and you do feel pain, it's ok, you're not alone. 

Monday, February 4, 2019

LPX & MØ

As of last year Lizzy Plapinger, formerly of MS MR has gone solo as LPX. The co-owner of the boutique record label, Neon Gold Records has one EP out, 2018's Bolt in the Blue and has since toured with HAIM and RAC. Just last week this firecracker of a performer with locks to match, announced that she's hitting the road with  





The tour in support MØ's sophomore album, Forver Neverland, is bringing the ladies to The Fox Theater in Oakland this Saturday night. February 9th, that's less than a week away! 

Both of these vivacious, pop starlets bring an unparalleled energy to their shows, so seeing them share a stage will surely leave you buzzing. Don't get FOMO. Get your tickets to see  LPX with  MØ today