The Raconteurs (09-23-08) @ The Greek Theater

fortunate to receive from the giver and taker of my life i was able to see The Raconteurs at The Greek Theater. an avid fan of the white stripes The Raconteurs didn't disappoint....AGAIN. Jack White an AWESOME guitarist and probably an overall good guy (if in the event the gods somehow allow me a chance meeting...BUT i think i just heard my soulmate rockin out) knows what the audience wants and he gave it to them...i can't speak for everyone in attendance but he's one to bend over for...especially it if involves a geetar.









i was fortunate to see this performance at Lolla and again at the Greek..one of my favorites:


The Raconteurs are scheduled to rock out in san diego and santa barbara (24 and 25 respectively) i would encourage you to check them out and in the event that you do DO NOT hesitate to stand up and rock out (even if the couple behind you refuses to) and stay for their encore because it won't disappoint even at the cost of thirty minutes out of the parking lot (a small price to pay for standing before greatness).

also, if The Kills are opening for the Raconteurs get there early as from a previous post they're rock n roll: The Kills


enjoy the music.

Street Scene 2008 @ San Diego, Ca

Friday:
-Justice
-Vampire Weekend
-Beck
Saturday:
-The Hives
-Tegan and Sara
-Ghostland Observatory
-Does It Offend You, Yeah?
-Devo

so LADPS hits the road and it only took five hours (sarcasm) but like in life it's not the destination but the journey...and in the case of the life of a rockin roller its truly about the twenty minutes of conversation, the amuse-gueule of hot dog bites from costco, watermelon squares and an eclectic itunes playlist (which includes and not limited to selections from The Enchanted Soundtrack)

the following are the greatest hits from Street Scene 2008:
-JUSTICE-




-VAMPIRE WEEKEND-




-GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY




-DOES IT OFFEND YOU, YEAH?-




the second outing for LADPS and so far i haven't been disappointed. granted i didn't see ALL the bands that i wanted to see merely because of circumstances out of my control: traffic on the five and the laws of physics. when i was about five years old i had dreamed of a time of flying cars and hoverboards but now i can only wish of accurate estimated times of arrival..in LA the invention of flying cars seems a little more probable..here's to going green!
in any event i still enjoyed good music with good people which always equals a good time (despite having only eating one carne asada burrito). gray hairs, gold coins, breakfast at cafe 222 and the tractor room (which i may add has a great soundtrack for sunday brunch)

enjoy the music.

SAN DIEGO, CA

street scene 2008! wah whoo!

tv music

i'm getting tired hearing my favorite tunes of now on todays primetime dramadies...i don't know what it is...i'm not angry at the artists cause they're doing their thing (makin more money than I am) but I just feel dirty to their mainstream success...indifference!

Devotchka (09-16-08) @ The El Rey

Devotchka brought much of the soundtrack and score to the not so small indie film called Little Miss Sunshine equals great. Devotchka at Lollapolooza in Grant Park equals great. Devotchka at the El Rey equals well i have to think about this one. on the eve of the concert i was stricken with bad karma in the form of a terrible stomach sadness. so during the concert i think my mind was on something else mainly cause of a childhood fear of public restrooms...which has carried throughout my young adult life...which is probably something freudian in which i cannot explain or even understand.



most of my favorite devotchka tunes comes from the little miss sunshine soundtrack probably because i had already a visual (i've already decided on a future post about movie soundtracks - "the winner is" from little miss sunshine is one of my favorites)



i could see myself on an edge somewhere that looks beyond into a vast land or city while listening to devotchka and all the problems and or worries are set aside and i'm allowed to enjoy life...


there were some great-like moments like the illuminated tuba, accordian, string quartet, trumpet, x and cirque du soliel performer. but overall the evening went to rupa and the april fishes. most of their songs, however, were in french so for all i know she sang of killing her dog and the infamous ninja cat. but it was still good music



i first heard of Rupa & the April Fishes at the skirball before a trip. i took the couple of songs that i had of rupa and i found myself at cafe du monde as the rain was pouring the coffee was enticing and the beignets frying and played this song multiple times...



une américaine à paris by rupa marya
il y avait quelque jours en silence
j’ai pas dit un mot
et puis je t’ai rencontré ici à paris
assis près de moi dans un bistro
tu viens d’algiers
et moi je viens de san Francisco
un monde entre nous
tu m’as demandé
t’as pas peur être américaine
ici à paris
avec tous ces arabs fâchés
j’ai dit non, je ne suis pas américaine
tu n’es past arab et nous ne sommes pas à paris
un monde fou entre nous
qu’est que tu pense de tout cela?
de tous ces histories?
les histories nous rendent foux
t’as voulu prendre ton photo avec moi
j’ai dit non merci, pas de photo
je préfère la vie
je ne suis pas américaine
tu n’es past arab et nous ne sommes pas à paris
nous sommes dans la vie
un monde fou entre nous

an american in paris by rupa marya (english version)
there were a few silent days
i didn’t say a word
and then i met you here in paris
sitting next to me in a bistro
you come from Algiers
i come from san francisco
a world between us
you asked me
aren’t you afraid to be an american in paris
with all these angry arabs?
i said no. i’m not an american
you are not an arab and we are not in paris
a crazy world between us
what do you think of all of this?
what do you think of these stories?
these stories make us crazy
you asked me if you could a photo with me
i said no thank you, no photo, i prefer life
i’m not an american, you are not an arab
we are not in paris, we are in life
a crazy world between us



enjoy the music.

Make A Wish Foundation Night @ Safari Sam's

Turning Toward The Sun
An Evening of Music and Entertainment
Entertainment:
jugglers, balloon artists, a silent auction, and a top shelf bar.

Music:

Brandon Schott w/ String Quartet
Just Off Turner
Moving Picture Show





The Moving Picture Show:


the highlight of their performance: the marching band p-e-r-i-o-d.



i even won a bid for an ink piece called, "Owls."

in Los Angeles one wish is granted everyday through the make a wish foundation. take a moment make a wish and a year from the date of this post it should be accomplished..you have no other reason but your own fears which you can conquer.

enjoy the music.

Music Search Engines...illegal?.

as you can see i've been a fan of the seeqpod.com music search engine...one could easily search and embed audio and video files onto their blog....here's a list of search engines:

1. Seeqpod
2. Jogli *a new fave
3. Playlist
4. Songza
5. Pandora
6. Mixwit Create a Mix Tape!

i'm not too sure of the laws...as in most cases the laws are too confusing and vague that i have no idea if it pertains to me or not..they use such big words...only until i'm in trouble do find out what the law is...ask me no questions and i'll tell you no lies...

enjoy the music.

N.E.R.D. (09-02-08) @ Courtyard of the Building

a free performance brought to me by the company once called "movie time" free drinks, food, and music...who could ask for anything more? well, a working car audio system for one..but enough about me and more about N.E.R.D., please.

suppose to be this summer's thong song but i haven't been hittin the discothèque as much so i wouldn't know but it is catchy and i don't mind catching it live. at one point girls were brought up to the stage shakin their moneymakers as i went to the bathroom...it was weird...i had fun and who knew you can macgyver your way to a good time in other words all you need is green paper, a green highlighter, some tape and you're good to go. see you next year!

enjoy the music.

Estelle @ The Key Club (09-05-08)

Estelle has become a popular radio favorite especially with this "American Boy." i'm not sure the key club was a perfect fit for ms. estelle...her agent must have not known the reach of estelle because she made the venue seem very small...i left my group for a moment and before i knew i was stuck in the back by the bar with no drink in my hand..i couldn't even reach for my credit card so i can buy my own darn drink...it was that crowded..however i'd say for being an elbow to elbow situation angelino's know how to have a good time...or at least laugh about it.



labels for this post include british hip hop, r&b, reggae, soul...



i'm not so poo-litical but i thought this was kinda funny:


enjoy the music.

BALKAN BEAT BOX @ The El Rey

i couldn't tell you when the first time i heard of this Brooklyn group but i could never forget their music:

their "unique sound by fusing the musical styles of Jewish klezmer, Mediterranean and Balkan traditions with hip-hop and dancehall beats" gets you jumping, screaming, clapping, just right uber excited about life....


before the show i had to explain myself to a few peeps, "what's a balkan beat box?" and before my initial response of anger and confusion and little frustration (what kind of music are you listening to) i was quick to mention Gogol Bordello (deer in a headlight moment continues). I would have included a link of the LADPS' post of the Gogol Bordello show but to my disbelief no entry exists. Gogol Bordello is one of the reasons for The LA Dog and Pony Show blogspot...you take Gogol Bordello mix it with some Jim Bianco add a dash of Ingrid Michaelson and a splash of Airborne Toxic Event reduce and simmer...drain and add to a processor. Transfer paste to a bowl season with Alex & Sam and Cat Power. Yields: generous life servings. i've seen gogol bordello live twice now and each show is different and amazing full of life and unexpected surprises i urge you to go...but enough about them and back to BBB. anyway upon my research about BBB i read this news to me little tidbit: "Balkan Beat Box is a world music group founded by ex-Gogol Bordello member Ori Kaplan" i wouldn't say their music is identical but i just get a fuzzy warm feeling when i think of these two. in any event i enjoyed the show mainly because of Tome Yosef (mc and lyricist) and Ori Kaplan (saxophonist)...




Balkan Beat Box will be heading up to san fran and seattle and from there to the midwest and then to europe...you only live once find them go to a show and rock out! actually Gogol Bordello will be at LA Weekly Detour Music Festival in Downtown LA Oct. 4..check it before you wreck it (just so the next time someone says gypsy punk you'll remember a time in your life when the troubles didn't really matter and you were just rockin and rollin...)




enjoy the mucic.

NewTunes

over the weekend i learned of the existence of new bands in this known universe:

-Ida Maria
-The Charade
-Ra Ra Riot
-Throw Me The Statue

I probably don't have to see the next set live in concert but i still enjoy they're music in the privacy of my own thoughts or while i blog:

-Tu Fawninig

i don't know if these bands will ever make their way to the LA area but let's hope they do!

Radiohead

I promised myself i wouldn't write about my Radiohead experience at lolla because i didn't want to sound redundant to what you already might have imagined a Radiohead show being (because i know what you're thinking...even before you know)...BUT i just heard this song again (post-lolla) and i can't help it so i will post one song just so i can relax just a little:



Radiohead = you can't imagine...actually let me rephrase that...imagine everything that's good in your life, everything that you had experienced and hoped for, in this time and in this place your standard of perfection...remember what you just imagined (make a list if need be) and at the end of a hectic day when you're running on fumes from yesterday's lunch or when sitting in traffic on highland because of a sold out 'Tchaikovsky Spectacular w/ Fireworks' at the Hollywood Bowl or when people just piss you off...take a moment recall your list and smile. that's what Radiohead is to me.

The end.

Good night and **enjoy the music.

**this is going to be my LeVar Burton's "I'll see you next time" from Reading Rainbow..i've copyrighted the phrase any use in any medium is subjected to fee which will be donated to your local charity.

The Kills

one of more than a handful of bands i had no idea pre-lolla...but they were scheduled to open for The Raconteurs in september (September 22 they'll open for Raconteurs at the Greek Theater) so i gave them a listen. this american/british duo began in 2003 and have released three albums since then their latest is called Midnight Boom.


something you can rock out to when you wanna feel like a rockstar driving even if you don't know the lyrics.



here's an interview from lolla 2008:

my favorite is at the 2:39 mark. they are not a well rehearsed band quite the opposite..but they still play great live music....and this is why you gotta love them:


enjoy!