Archive for November, 2006

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A Few Things

November 29, 2006

Here are a few things I’ve been enjoying on YouTube recently.

I just discovered this gem, the video for “Pump Up the Volume” by MARRS:

If you’re one of those people who have always been curious to see The Wizard of Oz with Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of The Moon playing, but have never had the chance or initiative to actually take the time to put the two together, here’s a 10-minute clip someone put together just for people like you:

Finally and randomly, I might add, here is the video for Wolf Parade’s “Modern World”:

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Bouncing Souls

November 29, 2006

I know it’s pretty last-minute of me to remind you that Bouncing Souls are playing tonight at the Gargoyle with Street Dogs, Whole Wheat Bread, and Left Alone, but that’s exactly what I’m doing. Bouncing Souls are one punk band that I continue to listen to throughout the years, even as my music tastes change, morph, and broaden. Their knack for a brain-drilling melody and their street sense help them transcend any allegations of trendiness or bandwagon hopping.

MP3’s:
Bouncing Souls - Gold Song
Bouncing Souls - Sing Along Forever
Bouncing Souls - Punks in Vegas
Bouncing Souls - True Believers
Bouncing Souls - Code Blue (TSOL cover)
Bouncing Souls - Night on Earth
Bouncing Souls - Kate Is Great

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MMJ Live @ The Pageant

November 29, 2006

You can dowload My Morning Jacket’s recent stellar performance at The Pageant HERE in mp3, ogg, and flac format.

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Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin

November 28, 2006


Would Boris Yeltsin ever poison an ex-KGB spy? I think not. And the members of Springfield, MO-based Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin probably don’t think so, either…. but I don’t know for sure. Don’t worry, though — you can ask them yourself when they perform at the Creepy Crawl on Tuesday, December 12, with The Changes. You know you want to.

MP3’s:
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin - Oregon Girl
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin - House Fire
The Changes - When I Wake

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Mississippi Nights

November 28, 2006

Well, the rumor mill’s at it again; this time, it’s another rumor predicting the closing of Mississippi Nights. It apparently has to do with the new Casino being built on the Landing. Is this true? Are they planning on moving to a new location? Please comment if you know anything more. Hopefully, it’s only a rumor.

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The Oranges Band

November 27, 2006

The Oranges Band are playing at Off Broadway this Tuesday, November 28th, with local bizarre-pop band Shed Shot. I’m a big fan of The Oranges Band’s jangly take on pop-punk and power pop. A definite point of reference is Ted Leo, but listen to the mp3’s provided below to make up your own mind. I am definitely looking forward to the show.

The Oranges Band - If These Stars Are Struck
The ORanges Band - All The Ghosts In Your House
The Oranges Band - Stars Are Ours (Stuck)

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Silversun Pickups

November 26, 2006

As Annie Zaleski has astutely noted on the Riverfront Times Blog, Silversun Pickups have canceled their show with Wolfmother tonight and their in-store performance at Vintage Vinyl due to their being booked to perform on David Letterman tomorrow.

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The Conformists

November 25, 2006

One last thing for this evening - The Conformists’ 10th Anniversary show is tonight at the Ground Floor in Belleville. If you have never seen The Conformists live, they are somehting to behold. A band has to be tight to play music that so sounds like it’s about to derail at any given moment, and The Conformists are one of the tightest bands around.

The band’s newest album, Three Hundred, was produced by Steve Albini and is coming out soon on 54º40′ or Fight! Records.

MP3’s:
The Conformists - Tax Deduction
The Conformists - Are These Flowers?
The Conformists - These Are Not Flowers

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Southside Rocks Off!

November 22, 2006


The Bandwitth Collective presents Southside Rocks Off! 2 on Saturday, November 25, 2006.

Southside Rocks Off 2 is a benefit “show of shows” in support of your community radio station 88.1 FM KDHX. The fundraiser is also to promote an up and coming nonprofit organization called Band With Collective that will represent local artists and musicians finding new and creative ways to promote St. Louis Culture.

Wristbands are $10, but you don’t need one to enter the venues. All proceeds from the wristbands will be donated to KDHX, who helped make this event possible. Show your wristband and you will get deals on food, drinks and all sorts of other things at participating venues. 40 bands are playing for free to help keep community radio on the air. Please come out and buy a wristband to show your support. Also, Southside Rocks Off t-shirts will be available for purchases at the locations the wrist bands are sold. Come out and support your local artists!

Here’s a partial lineup, see the full lineup at the Southside Rocks Off! website:

Café Natasha Kabob International
7:00-7:45 p.m. Ryan Powers
8:00-8:45 p.m. Geoff Koch
9:00-10:15 p.m. Megan Rooney
10:30 -11:45 p.m. Swing Set
12:00-1:00 a.m. Red Eyed Driver

City Diner
9:00-9:45 p.m. The Hibernauts
10:00-10:45 p.m. Tin Whiskey
11:00-11:45 p.m. The Bureau
12:00-1:00 a.m. Miles of Wire

Sameem
7:00-7:45 p.m. Brian Vaccaro
8:00-8:45 p.m. Joe Eisenbraum
9:00-9:45 p.m. Kevin Buckley
10:00 -10:45 p.m. Red Ass Jones and the Gold Bondsmen
11:00-11:45 a.m. Shed Shot
12:00-1:00 a.m. The Monads

Mangia Italiano
10:30-11:15 p.m. The Ottomen
11:30-12:45 p.m. The Rats and People
1:00-2:00 a.m. Thee Dirty South

Erato
9:00-1:00 a.m. Bill Chott’s Film/Improv

Botanicals Design Studio (Get Wristbands Here!)
7:00-7:45 p.m. Superfun Yeah Yeah Rocketship
8:00-9:00 p.m. 7 Shot Screamers

CBGB
8:00-8:45 p.m. Fertilizer Bomb
9:00-10:00 p.m. Discount Firearm
10:15-11:00 p.m. Spiders and Cowboys
11:15-12:00 a.m. Jetpack
12:15-1:00 a.m. The Sex Robots

King & I Restaurant
7:00-7:45 p.m. The Mound City Benders
8:00-8:45 p.m. The Zodiac Lounge show
9:00-10:00 p.m. John Bonham and Friends

Coffee on Grand (Get Wristbands Here!)
7:00-7:45 p.m. Candy Razor (Winners of the St. Louis Band Scramble)
8:00-8:45 p.m. Ded Bugs
9:00-9:45 p.m. The Pubes
10:00-10:45 p.m. Hipsterphonic
11:00-11:45 p.m. Bug
12:00-1:00 a.m. Low Cycle Hum

Mokabe’s
7:00-11:45 p.m. Chippwea Chappel Open Mic



Tight Pants Syndrome

In other local music news, Tom from the Tight Pants Syndrome informed me that they are looking for a new female vocalist. So, if you are a female, can sing, and play the keyboard… and live in St. Louis, contact the band via their myspace page. But, I suppose you should know the songs before you tryout, so here’s an mp3 for you:

Tight Pants Syndrome - Your Buzz Is Safe With Me ( via yousendit)

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The Rock ‘n’ Roll Craft Show

November 21, 2006


The Third Rock ‘n’ Roll Craft Show is taking place this weekend at the Mad Art Gallery in Soulard. There will be tons of local artists and crafts(wo)men selling their wares in time for the holiday season. On top of that, there will be live music from some great local bands. Here’s the music lineup:

Saturday, 11/25
1 pm – The Hibernauts
2 pm – Virginia Reel
3 pm – Red Eyed Driver
4 pm – The Joobs
5 pm – Ryne
6 pm – The Bearded Babies
7 pm – Devil Baby Freak Show
8 pm – TBA

Sunday, 11/26
1 pm – Ho Chi Minh Quartet Offensive
2 pm – Madahoochi Acoustic
3 pm – Gentlemen Auction House
4 pm – Fire Dog