Happy Easter! These eggs are filled with confetti, a tradition in the Hispanic population. This particular dozen was imported from south Texas. The idea is, you smash one over someone’s head, and little bits of paper get all over the place.
I am going to see Silversun Pickups at the Glass House tonight, apparently a sold-out show. Should I take these eggs? Probably a bad idea. Indie Mom is sick and says she won’t go, and I bought two tickets. If you want to buy my extra ticket, get there early and find me in line before the show. Face price plus Ticketmaster’s outrageous fees, that’s all I ask. You can’t miss me–I’m the oldest person there.
Back to the subject of Coachella 2009–If you are into rap and house, Sunday is a jackpot; however I don’t see a lot that interests me. I have never bought a full album of anyone on the bill. Still, there are a few I’ll talk about. At some point during the day, Shepard Fairey, the poster artist who provided the famous three-color portrait of Obama, is doing some kind of presentation, so if you’re going, save a place in the schedule for that.
Of the entire Sunday bill, Okkervil River is the band I would most want to see, the one that I have collected the most songs over the years.
Okkervil River: Pop Lie from The Stand-Ins (2008)
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Apparently Antony’s side project, Hercules and Love Affair, is off Saturday’s lineup, but his main act is still in place. I like the latest album, and I would definitely enjoy watching Antony sing these songs.
Antony and the Johnsons: Another World from The Crying Light (2009)
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I would see Devendra Banhart more because I think he’s an interesting person than because I like his style of music, although I admire his guitar work and I like his Spanish-language songs. But I know I wouldn’t be able to drag Indie Mom to it. I can’t even get her to see Of Montreal again. This song is often listed as “Cripple Crow.”
Devendra Banhart: When They Come from Cripple Crow (2005)
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Old Los Angeles punk warriors X probably put on a damn good show. I have liked John Doe’s solo things too.
X: Burning House of Love from Live at the Whiskey A-Go-Go (1988)
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I don’t know anything about Late of the Pier except they’re Brits, but this techno-glam thing sounds fun. He Might Be Giant says he likes it. “It’s different.”
Late of the Pier: The Bears Are Coming from Fantasy Black Channel (2008)
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It’s one of the holes in my musical background that I don’t know much about this band that obviously influenced a lot of other bands that I like a lot.
Brian Jonestown Massacre: Going To Hell from Strung Out In Heaven (1998)
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Also on the Sunday bill but I don’t listen to much and can’t get up a heck of a lot of enthusiasm for (flame away):
The Cure — I love all the old stuff, but I heard their previous appearance at Coachella was mediocre.
Paolo Nutini — Yes, he’s Scottish, but he seems way too mainstream for me.
My Bloody Valentine — Yes, they’re shoegaze, but, I dunno, mostly meh.
Perry Farrell — I liked some Porno for Pyros and Jane’s Addiction, but I haven’t kept up with PF lately.
Peter Bjorn and John — The lack of punctuation in their name has always turned me off.
So there ya go. Enjoy your Easter candy, and don’t eat the grass.
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Oh, that’s a bummer Hercules and Love Affair won’t be there! And Linda, how can you not love MBV?? One of my favorite bands, ever. Oh, and The Kills are playing, and I can testify to their live prowess (though it’s probably better experienced in a more intimate setting).
I saw the Cure during Curiosa in 04 (w/Interpol, The Rapture and Mogwai - couldn’t have asked for a better lineup) and they were outstanding. Played nearly a 2 1/2 hour set that included material from every period. The group I was with were literally exhausted afterward, like we’d gone on a roller coaster tour of our childhood.
You should def look into Late of the Pier and BJM. BJM kind of sticks to the same schtick but it’s good schtick.
April 12th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Hey, thanks, Sean, for taking the time to write this. I am often sorry that I can’t take the time to listen to everything! Some bands I should like just slip by me. I appreciate, and I hope others do too, your recommendations. I am glad to hear that the Cure have recovered from their earlier Coachella slump!
April 12th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
What year did they play Coachella, Linda? I can’t remember. I wonder if it was after that Curiosa tour? If they’re developing a bad live reputation, I’m glad I was able to see them in top form when I did.
I think if you enjoy BRMC, The Dandy Warhols or The Warlocks, BJM might be up your alley.
April 12th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
I THINK it was 2004 because we have gone only that year and 2008. You know, I like BRMC, Dandy Warhols, and Warlocks sometimes, just not everything they do. Maybe I just haven’t found the BJM songs I’d like yet.
April 12th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
They have a great single called ‘It Girl’ that’s not a bad starting point. You used to be able to download all their material for free in OGG format, but I don’t know if you still can.
What’s interesting about BJM is how many former members have gone on to be in really big acts (most of which are actually bigger and better known). Like BRMC and The Warlocks, they both have former BJM members in them. Sune Rose Wagner from The Raveonettes was in BJM at one point. Miranda Lee Richards, Matt Tow, Will Carruthers…tons of people.
April 12th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
i would definitely see antony. i wonder if his voice sounds as glorious live as it does on the record. it’s a beautiful cd.
about being the oldest person at the show–so, were you?
my husband and i always try to find people who are older than us whenever we go to a show. so far, so good!
April 13th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
LOL, I’m always feeling like the old person at a show, and I was sure I’d be when I saw Beth Orton. NOPE! (Or, at least, I didn’t LOOK the oldest!)
X!! I’d have LOVED that one! John Doe’s solos are excellent, even The Knitters.
April 13th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
There have been shows I’ve been to in the past 15 years where I was not the oldest person there, but the others were obviously with their kids. The SSPU show was a pretty mixed crowd, but mostly young kids. The girl standing in front of me was DOING HER HOMEWORK at the show! For reals–I asked her what she was doing.
But I also talked to a really nice couple who have a teenaged son (The son was not at the show. He is into classic rock, lol). I sold my extra ticket on craigslist to a really nice lady. I don’t think I can accurately guess her age, but she isn’t in high school.
April 13th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
oh the irony of the teen-aged children of 40-somethings who are into classic rock! too funny.
April 14th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
My daughter’s husband is hard-core classic rock. Our only mutual area is Led Zeppelin!
April 14th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
My 11 year old niece is a fan of classic rock (CCR, Zeppelin) and that is definitely thanks to my brother-in-law!
April 16th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
There’s nothing wrong with classic rock - I like it too. Mostly because it was played OFTEN in my house and in the car while growing up.
To his credit, Spouse has an extremely varied taste in music. On one CD, he has songs by NWA, Greatful Dead, AC/DC, Metallica, James Taylor, and the theme from The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly. Go figure.
April 20th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Paul took the cake. Leonard Cohen was poetically killer, but a little slow. Check more observations here:
http://carlsbadcrawl.com/?p=1384
April 21st, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Would you mind re-upping “Going to Hell”? I’d really appreciate it!
September 4th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
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March 17th, 2010 at 8:07 am