The Barenaked Ladies have some really good songs, from a song-writing standpoint. Lots of puns/plays on words. They aren't going to rock the house down, but lots of good songs/folksy sound.
Agreed. I saw them at a smallish venue in 2017 (Hard Rock Casino) and they put on a great show. No difference in their live sound compared to the album, and they run through a LOT of songs in a set (no wasted time).
Bach! Humbug!
Hey, can’t fault the guy for going for baroque.Bach! Humbug!
You could write a hot Czech, but that would Suk.
But we’re grateful. Grateful Bloch heads.
Your wife has good taste. I know your not the biggest Grohl fan. How about his daughter.Every bay area 'punk' musician has been in the Gimme Gimmes at one time or another
I didn't place the name at first, but had you said, "of No Use for a Name" I would have jumped in.
Well, after several tries We finally saw Foo FIghters last night, this time in a DC homecoming. As I've said before, I'm not particularly fond of their music but my wife loves them and I love live music so there we were with 49,998 of our closest sweaty friends. My wife LOVED the show. I enjoyed it, they're good at what they do, but a stadium lacks the personal feel of a club or other small stage and it felt kind of like a circus. My favorite part of the show was when they played a bit of a song from a band each band member had been in prior to Foo Fighters. That means the No Use for a Name (Chris Shiflett, see above) and Germs (Pat Smear) covers made the show more than worth my time.
I appreciated the irony of the faded "AARP" logo on the 3rd base line.
Nauga,
whose irony is also faded
If I heard that without knowing who it was I'd've guessed post-Distillers Brody Dalle.
I couldn't put my finger on the sound. But Brody Dalle is it. One of the comments said Sheryl crowe with Queens of the Stone age. Brody Dalle was married to Josh Homme of QOTSAIf I heard that without knowing who it was I'd've guessed post-Distillers Brody Dalle.
I went to a long-running open-stage night at a jazz club early in the week - we used to be regulars but have since moved. We still attend when in the area (which is semi-often) and this week's was particularly good. The club encourages local yutes to come play with experienced and well-traveled musicians, and a couple of local high schools (and of course the colleges) have vibrant music programs. We never fail to be impressed at the young talent that shines during these sessions, and the experienced musicians that come are outstanding. It makes me feel like jazz has a future.
All of this served to save my soul just a little before seeing Dijits play live last night. I learned about them when Offspring covered "Killboy Powerhead" back in 94. They were done and gone by the time I learned of them so I figured there was no chance of seeing them live. About month ago I was looking at the lineup for a local music festival and saw their name on the card. Sure enough, they're* touring again, so last night I got to see a band I never thought I'd get to see. Small mostly chill crowd but the band's performance was better than I hoped for, and their rowdy and confrontational reputation stands. Another check on the list, and I'll go again when I get the chance.
*one original member, anyway
Nauga,
and his Hornet Piñata
I thought baroque was when you run out of Monet?
When I'm baroque and out of Monet, I just withdraw a few Bartóks* from the Banksy.
So baroque and Hungary?
A pan-Handeling harpsichordist? I wouldn't know what to Telemann with those career prospects. BTW, I agree with MaulSkinner: the cardboard sign should read "Baroque and Hungary."
Maybe ska is rallying for another comeback, or maybe Tim Armstrong is just really busy - DOOM REGULATOR (including the same half of Operation Ivy that's in The Family Business LTD) is touring with The Interrupters in the spring and I have blocked my calendar for a (nearly) local date.
Interesting mash up of ska/reggae there.
Oooh, father and son.
Operation ivy was before my time. I caught on to Tim Armstrong from Rancid and The transplants. He worked with Jimmy Cliff on an album that won a Grammy for best reggae album. Jimmy Cliff passed away last year. So this release makes sense when you know his work/influences.
I really like their stuff as well. They seem pretty entertaining for a 2-man show. Just good modern rock. I want to try and catch them live when they have a US-tour again.
I saw him live at a very cool small club in downtown Oakland CA in 2016. I was not prepared for the energy of both the crowd and the band, a definitive example of a power trio that night. My wife walked in never having heard of him outside of Miserlou, but walked out a fan.
