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SXSW Braindump 2013

November 18, 2013 · Leave a Comment

SXSW2013

I should have posted a recap awhile ago, but I just booked flight and hotel for the next SXSW so it’s still top of mind! Keep reading for a quick braindump on SXSW 2013.

So here we go:

Day 1-Bastille at the British Music Club

Bastille

Day 2-Band Of Bitches-these dudes are crazy fun.

bandofbitches Bandofbitches2

Day 3-Day-Little Green Cars, Wind-Up 15th Anniversary Party-Civil Twilight  Night-Daptone Soul Review

LittleGreencars

CivilTwillightIce cream sandwiches are always a good idea!

IceCream

I have seen Sharon Jones before-always puts on a great show with so much energy! This show was at the legendary Austin City Limits venue, which was a WALK from where I was earlier but well worth it! Not crowded smoky or smelly either!

SharonJones

Day 4-Day Bacon and The Robert Glasper Experiment, Night-Soul Rebels

BaconBecause you gotta eat and bacon + cookies is a great idea!

Robert Glasper with Erykah Badu, beautiful and mellow show!

RobertGlasperExperience

ErykahBadu

Soul Rebels-almost did not make it  inside the venue it was completely packed by the time I got there! I stuck it out and watched the last part of the set inside! Great energy and a lot of fun!

Hot8

It always nice to come back home!

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Backaches & Toad The Wet Sprocket

January 21, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Toad

I have a general rule about concerts..if someone invites me to a show and I don’t really know the music I should seriously consider going just for the experience. Toad The Wet Sprocket is one of my BF’s fave bands. Of course I heard of the song “Walk On The Ocean,” but hadn’t obsessed about Toad like people in the 90’s. I had no expectations about this show only that I new that they were playing their hit album “Fear” in it’s entirety.

As I have gotten older the whole concert experience has gotten a bit tiring. You Know, all the STANDING and waiting in lines. So I was quite relived as I waited in line for the upstairs section of the Great American Music Hall to open and there was GASP.. SEATS and tasty food available. The major draw back to enjoying a show from the upstairs balcony in the seats are the following: frozen butt (wood chair plus butt =frozen butt), the fact you had to lean over the balcony to see which resulted in back strain, and the corresponding neck strain to actually see the stage.

So besides the strain the show was enjoyable even though I only knew a few songs. The venue was not packed but noticed that there was a older gentleman in the front of the stage the entire show singing along for 2 hours straight and as we were leaving caught up with him. He exclaimed “I got the set list!” Nice to see even after many years of shows what I saw that night was representative to the band in their hey-day and to their core fans.

Filed Under: Bands, Concert Reviews, Concerts

Paloma Faith & The Unfortunate Smell At Her Show

December 3, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Paloma Faith is not a a well know name in the US, but in the UK
(where she is from) she can not walk down a street in London without being stopped by adorning fans. Her new album “Fall From Grace” comes out Tuesday but you can check out her new album now via the early stream on the NY Times.

In September I got to check out her show at the Rickshaw Stop in SF. I love having the opportunity to check out artists at intimate venues such as the Rickshaw. Paloma was darling, dressed in funky futuristic space outfit. She was backed by a small band and sounded poised even though her flight into SF was delayed and her luggage was lost.

This evening would have been perfect except for one thing… or person. Halfway through Paloma’s set something happened that is hard to explain unless you were there. A smell hit me and almost whipped me out cold. Someone had the nerve to fart in a very small enclosed space. I first noticed concert goers ahead of me starting to wave their hands in front of their noises. Then the odor traveled back to me and I was taken aback. Holy Cow! I immediately went into my purse to retrieve my hand sanitizer spray which happens to be lavender scented. That helped to dissipate the odor a bit but it still lingered and perfect strangers were asking to borrow my spray. Being in a small venue and fart really, really don’t mix. Especially if it was a epic fart like the one we experienced.

If you don’t believe me check out the conversation I had via Twitter with a few other concert goers:

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What has the been the worst smell you have experienced at a show?

 

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged: Concerts

Music To Run To…

October 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment

In order to keep my behind in tip top shape (from sitting in front of a computer for 9-10 hours a day) I starting running in April. I have done a few 5Ks and now I’m preparing for a the Mermaid 10k (in SF) in a few weeks!

Music is a huge tool to keep going in a race and a perfect way to tune out your body screaming at you. I usually put together a playlists in Rhapsody or Rdio. Below is one I have been using for my previous 5K’s. Do you have any suggestions on songs to add? If you are a Rdio user the playlist is open to collaboration and if not below is a form. Would love to hear what motivates you to keep going!

http://rd.io/x/QFTIL1GknA

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Thank you for your response. ✨

Filed Under: Health/Fitness, New Music

Scenes From Outside Lands 2012

September 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The Outside Lands Sign 2012

Choco Lands Where I spent the most time 🙂
Tastiest Vender In Choco Lands
Geographer!
Metallica!
Allen Stone, best show of the festival!

 

 

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