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Saturday, February 28, 2009
Your Greatest Mistake, Madore, Fareview and Turncoat @ Harmony Sweet, March 7
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Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Nothing More, "The Few Not Fleeting"
Mark Vollelunga, guitarist for Nothing More, was so kind as to send not just one copy of Nothing More's CD, "The Few Not Fleeting", but TWO copies as the first got lost in the mail.
(You're awesome thank you!)
Let me also introduce Johnny Hawkins, Lead Vox, Drums, Programming and String Arrangements.
Daniel Oliver, Bass/Vox and Mark Vollelunga, Guitar and String Arrangements.
Before I looked really hard at their MySpace page, I listened to the first four tracks in my car (that's always so cool with a good band!), and was instantly taken by the intros and effects on the songs, song titles, punchiness; things I wasn't expecting, and I'm honestly glad to hear more of this ambient/rock sound lately in our region's original bands.
Mark describes "The Few Not Fleeting" as a work centered around hope and persistence.
Ambient yet thrashy, the ups and downs are delivered without any awkwardness.
Nothing More seems to have a sound of old school but new pop alternative rock, and the production of The Few Not Fleeting is nothing less than flawless! The entire product, artwork, etc.
When you see players descriptions as things like 'Groove, Breakdowns, Stick Bass, Programming, Guitfiddle and Harmony', there's no way you're in for the realm of pointless growling and lack of lyrical depth (no offense to growler fans!)
Speaking of LIVE shows, check out this video from their MySpace page:
Nothing More Promo
(Jack's Patio, San Antonio - I wish I could have seen that show!)
The Few Not Fleeting is the band's fourth release, with it's first being a compilation album spanning from 2003-2006, and the band's efforts have paid off very well with numerous awards including:
2007 Featured on FOX's reality tv show "The Next Great American Band"
2007 Warped Tour Battle Of The Bands Winner (out of 13,000 bands
2006 Winner “Best Alternative Rock Band” Clear Channel’s Texas Buzz Awards
Anyway I'm back to my car, just a quick ride, and GONE kicks on.
Kick is a good word...
This ambient intro (and fast at that!) quickly had me reaching for the volume button. (We've also got some serious double bass from drummer, Johnny Hawkins, and no absence of a thoughtful guitar solo which I must have in most songs...)
Beautifully diverse, chord changes, harmonies.
Nothing More has the punchiness reminisent of Linkin Park, but at the same time I'm not able to label them like that:)
SALEM is an interesting song. A modern day Rush 'Witch Hunt' and a damn good song as well, with 'Waiting on Rain' having every aspect of an 'anthem' tune (and the guitar is fucking amazing)
As their biography on MySpace says (very well written and thoughtful page by the way), I imagine Nothing More being the entertaining, energetic and eclectic band live I'm listening to now.
I also think they're super awesome for supporting a worthy cause as they do for http://feedjustone.com/, and the link section on their page is vast.
Interestingly enough the band went to three different studios to record, the cd is mastered by Ambient Digital, to pull off this obvious work from the heart...
None of the songs are too short, too fast - these guys knows how to keep you listening.
Nothing More is booked all the way out through September, with their next show in SA on MARCH 28 @ Scout Bar.
Their lives on the road look like they've been both exciting and tedious as their photos show.
This picture says a thousand words outside in the parking lot before their set at the Warped Tour, 2008. Just play! Get people moving!
If you haven't already, check out their website. They've got this cool RV flash site that I thoroughly enjoy:)
http://www.nothingmore.net
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Soho's Hope 4 Heroes, Feb. 28
Many thanks to .08 for providing me the flyer and information!
http://www.myspace.com/point08sanantonio
http://www.hope4heroes.org
http://www.myspace.com/point08sanantonio
http://www.hope4heroes.org
RIP Craig
Photo courtesy of friends who were at his show:
Craig Steven Whitaker, 55, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2009, while celebrating his daughter, Kayla's twenty-first birthday. He was born on October 7, 1953, in Lewiston, ME, to Earnest L. Whitaker and Doris (Bailey) Whitaker from Turner, ME. He is survived by his wife Lisa of 25 years and a beloved daughter, Kayla, of San Antonio, TX. He is also survived by his mother, Doris Whitaker of Lewiston, ME, a brother, Brad and his wife, Pam, of Winslow, ME, several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews from Alabama, Maine, and Texas, and his loving church family at Bethel United Methodist Church. Craig was dedicated to music from early teen years throughout his life. He started playing bass guitar in a high school band and his love of music grew to include classic rock, blues, country, gospel, and his passion, jazz. Kayla says, "Music was like oxygen for daddy!" He was an amazing person who always put others before himself. He was the "best daddy" and role model a girl could ever have, and a devoted, loving husband. He touched so many people with his generosity, wisdom, and talent. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at 11:00 AM at the Bethel United Methodist Church , 227 S. Acme Road, San Antonio, Texas. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been established for the family of Craig Whitaker, donations can be made to: Bethel United Methodist Church, 227 S. Acme Rd., San Antonio, TX 78227.
Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary 601 N. Center Street San Antonio, Texas 210-227-7311
http://www.legacy.com/sanantonio/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=124724777
Please use the above link to share any photos or condolences you wish to leave for Craig's family and friends...
Craig Steven Whitaker, 55, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2009, while celebrating his daughter, Kayla's twenty-first birthday. He was born on October 7, 1953, in Lewiston, ME, to Earnest L. Whitaker and Doris (Bailey) Whitaker from Turner, ME. He is survived by his wife Lisa of 25 years and a beloved daughter, Kayla, of San Antonio, TX. He is also survived by his mother, Doris Whitaker of Lewiston, ME, a brother, Brad and his wife, Pam, of Winslow, ME, several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews from Alabama, Maine, and Texas, and his loving church family at Bethel United Methodist Church. Craig was dedicated to music from early teen years throughout his life. He started playing bass guitar in a high school band and his love of music grew to include classic rock, blues, country, gospel, and his passion, jazz. Kayla says, "Music was like oxygen for daddy!" He was an amazing person who always put others before himself. He was the "best daddy" and role model a girl could ever have, and a devoted, loving husband. He touched so many people with his generosity, wisdom, and talent. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at 11:00 AM at the Bethel United Methodist Church , 227 S. Acme Road, San Antonio, Texas. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been established for the family of Craig Whitaker, donations can be made to: Bethel United Methodist Church, 227 S. Acme Rd., San Antonio, TX 78227.
Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary 601 N. Center Street San Antonio, Texas 210-227-7311
http://www.legacy.com/sanantonio/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=124724777
Please use the above link to share any photos or condolences you wish to leave for Craig's family and friends...
Monday, February 23, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Ian Moore / Cory Branan @ Sam's Burger Joint - Fri. 3/13
Rowan and I were asked to introduce the opening act for Ian Moore @ Sam's on March 13, Cory Branan. (From Austin)
The skinny - Cory has an underground, cult-like fan base. The folks do know him know that he's one of the best songwriters and solo performers around. They also know that he can write and record a country song as easy as he can a folk/Americana song or a punk rock song…a ethereal sex beat song…basically he is not loyal to any aesthetic.
The rest of the short background – Cory was once on Letterman and plastered all over the mainstream music press (see below), but with no real help and no real desire to be a star, he disappeared for awhile, 'disappearing' meaning that while he has not found or desired the mainstream, he plays 75-85 shows a year to a loyal fan base and on occasion, and to prove the versatility of his live act (and recorded work), we've successfully opened for acts as diverse as Frank Black, Against Me!, Lucero, The Avett Brothers, Todd Snider, Alejandro Escovedo, Richard Buckner and Steve Earle, to name a few. I think he's closer to anything like a younger Tom Waits or a John Prine and perhaps he's a fusion of the two with some Jerry Lee thrown in for good measure.
(In lieu of my postings mp3's, here's his ReverbNation link)
http://www.reverbnation.com/corybranan
http://www.myspace.com/corybranan
*Ian Moore and His Lossy Coils with Special Guest Cory Branan (Rock):
*Doors @ 8pm, all ages. Advance tix $15.00, $20.00 at the show and $50 for VIP Table Admission NOT included.
Available through Frontgate Tickets.
http://samsburgerjoint.frontgatetickets.com
http://www.ianmoore.com
Los Rokmantix @ Gallista Art, Feb. 27
http://www.myspace.com/losrokmantix
We're honored to be playing for LA David and crew at the Gallista Art Gallery--it's where we played our first show back in the Fall of 07!
Check it out this friday at 1913 S FLORES ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204 We should go on at 8pm!
[alfonso]
ps
words cannot express our gratitude to Andy Who? of Mindrame for his friendship and support for this band; he recorded 8 of our songs in Seguin last Saturday!!!
We're honored to be playing for LA David and crew at the Gallista Art Gallery--it's where we played our first show back in the Fall of 07!
Check it out this friday at 1913 S FLORES ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204 We should go on at 8pm!
[alfonso]
ps
words cannot express our gratitude to Andy Who? of Mindrame for his friendship and support for this band; he recorded 8 of our songs in Seguin last Saturday!!!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Slipknot, Freeman Coliseum, Mar 1
OLD fucking vid:
Before I Forget / 2005
Slipknot with Coheed, Cambria and Trivium
"All Hope Is Gone World Tour"
US $34.00 - US $44.00
Ticketmaster
Before I Forget / 2005
Slipknot with Coheed, Cambria and Trivium
"All Hope Is Gone World Tour"
US $34.00 - US $44.00
Ticketmaster
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