Dubious Ranger play “farewell” show @ Red Devil Friday
January 22, 2010
Dubious Ranger, we hardly knew ye. The band is scheduled to play their “farewell show” this Friday, January 22nd (8 pm, Â $8/advance, $10/door, 21+) at the Red Devil Lounge:
It is with a tear in our eye and a gryphon on our left shoulder that we announce that Dubious Ranger will be going on indefinite hiatus after this month. It’s been a great run, and we are forever thankful for the support and love you’ve given us over the last three years.
Friday’s bill will also include fellow Bay Area bands As a People and Mass Fiction. Advanced tickets for the show can be purchased here.
As a goodbye gift, Dubious Ranger are giving away most (if not all) of their Magnetic Fields/Jens Lekman-inspired music, at the convenient price of “pay-what-you-want.” Listen and download as much as you’d like via Bandcamp.
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Dubious Ranger – “Here Comes Alice”
Additional commentary by Jake Butler after the jump.
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Mark David Ashworth: Bright is the Ring of Words
January 22, 2010
San Francisco-by-way-of-Austin musician Mark David Ashworth will release his second album, Bright is the Ring of Words, February 23rd on Autobus Records. According to the label:
Coming together over the span of a year and a half, the album was recorded in Ashworth’s tiny room in San Francisco’s Mission District and in a middle school orchestra room north of the Golden Gate, where his multi-instrumentalist collaborator, Tristan Arnold, teaches.
“Clean Slate” showcases Ashworth’s engaging baritone and an ambitious orchestral palette.
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Mark David Ashworth – “Clean Slate”
Ashworth will be performing at Mama Buzz Cafe in Oakland on Saturday, January 23rd, with Eliot Rose and Hanalei.
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Port O’Brien tour with Portugal. The Man, Haiti benefit EP
January 21, 2010
Yesterday Port O’Brien released the Pan American Sessions EP, recorded with Jason Quever (Papercuts) in his Pan American Recording Studio. All sales will be donated to Doctors Without Borders for their efforts in Haiti earthquake relief, and the EP is for sale on their website and MySpace for $4. The EP includes alternate versions of four Threadbare songs.
Port O’Brien’s US tour dates with the soul-psych Alaskans Portugal. The Man are after the jump: [More...]
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Rogue Wave – Permalight details and upcoming tour
January 21, 2010
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Rogue Wave – “Good Morning”
Rogue Wave recently announced many of the pertinent details surrounding Permalight, the group’s upcoming album, out March 2nd. The album emerged following Zach Rogue’s severe slipped discs injury in September 2008, an injury which steadily worsened until Rogue lost feeling in his right hand. In 2009, as he began to recover, Rogue envisioned writing a “total dance album.” Says Zach in a recent press release, “I decided when I picked up the guitar again I didn’t want to play anything I knew. Even if that meant yelling into the microphone or detuning a guitar, I wanted to record all those ideas.”
We actually witnessed a little of this firsthand when we recorded Rogue Wave’s contribution for The Bay Bridged, Volume 2 shortly after Zach sustained the injury that September. At the time, it wasn’t clear how bad things would get, but it was apparent that Zach was in a lot of pain, as he spent most of the session laying on his back (where he played the keyboard) and applying a neverending series of hot pads. We’re truly grateful to Zach and Pat for their contribution to the record, both on its own merit and as a testament to the group’s support of Bay Area music.
Rogue Wave’s upcoming Permalight tour is bookended by local dates. On February 24th, they’ll be at a Noise Pop show at Bottom of the Hill (with Princeton and excellent locals Man/Miracle and Two Sheds). On the back end, they’ll be at The Fillmore on April 30th. Full tour dates below.
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Ticket Giveaway Wednesday: Dizzy Balloon, The Cribs
January 20, 2010
Saturday, January 23rd – Dizzy Balloon, Forrest Day, Ghost and the City, A B & the Sea @ Slim’s
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A B & the Sea – “Suzie”
To enter send an E-mail to contest@thebaybridged.com with your full name and the phrase “I want to see Dizzy Balloon!” in the subject line. The FOURTH person to enter will win a pair of tickets to the show.
6+, $15, 8pm. Purchase advance tickets here.
Wednesday, January 27th – The Cribs plus Jemina Pearl @ Bimbos 365
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Jemina Pearl – “After Hours”
To enter send an E-mail to contest@thebaybridged.com with your full name and the phrase “I want to see The Cribs!” in the subject line. The NINTH person to enter will win a pair of tickets to the show.
$20, 18+, 8pm Doors. Purchase advance tickets here.
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Buy My First Earthquake’s album, support Haiti earthquake relief efforts
January 20, 2010
From now until the end of January, My First Earthquake will be taking advantage of their (coincidental) name in order to aid victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
Purchase the band’s 2009 album, Downstairs, and My First Earthquake will donate all proceeds to Haitian relief efforts. You can either pay $7 for the album through the band’s website, or name your own price by purchasing the album through Bandcamp. [via Mission Mission]
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My First Earthquake – “Cool in the Cool Way”
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Thursday: Flux Summit 002 tackles “What’s Shaking Down SF Music Venues?”
January 20, 2010
The Flux Summit is billed as “San Francisco’s Premier Electronic Music Industry Event,” but Thursday’s free summit event has a topic of interest to fans of all genres.
Discussion Topic for Flux Summit 002: What’s Shaking Down SF Music Venues?
What does the future hold for San Francisco’s nightlife? The venues, artists and musicians who spend their lives dedicated to music and the fans who enjoy it are being threatened by the actions of the California Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC). Hear about the issues first hand from top representatives in SF’s music nightlife including club owners and city representatives and get involved in a group discussion. Learn about the challenges facing our community and find out how you can get involved.
Moderator: Michael Winger (Advocacy Committee Co-Chair, SF Chapter of Recording Academy)
Panelists:
Terrance Alan (Founding President, SF Entertainment Commission)
Mark Rennie (Entertainment Law Specialist)
Tim Benetti (SF Nightclub Co-owner, Bottom of the Hill)
Debra Walker (Entertainment Political Figure, Candidate for San Francisco District 6 Supervisor)
As we’ve documented repeatedly, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s “War on Fun” continues to jeopardize the existence of many of the City’s longstanding venues. Add to that an economic climate where venues are closing with disturbing regularity (recently: Annie’s Social Club closed, House of Shields sold, and The Eagle looking for a purchaser), and you have a pretty negative state of affairs for local live music.
The Flux Summit takes place this Thursday, January 21st at Pyramind. Doors open at 6pm, with a mixer and listening session to follow the discussion. The summit is free, but you need to RSVP in advance.
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That Ghost (Podcast #197)
January 19, 2010
Stream the episode:
This week, we’re pleased to bring you a podcast featuring That Ghost, the solo project of Sonoma County’s Ryan Schmale. 2008′s Young Fridays introduced many to then-eighteen-year-old Schmale’s lo-fi approach to singer-songwriter pop, but it was actually the fourth That Ghost release after three self-distributed efforts. As you might suspect, Schmale’s a prolific writer and home recorder, which allows him the luxury of continued experimentation with new sounds and songs, including his most recent release, the Get It and Get Out EP. The impression one gets from speaking with Ryan is that his creative process is a relatively isolated experience, but it befits music that’s raw, intimate and highly engaging.
We sat down with Ryan in December, discussing his early experiments in recording and where he hopes to take his music in the future. We’ve also included four great songs from his discography in the episode (“Never Have Fun”, “Going Out When It’s Warm At Night”, “The Red Bow” and “Your Backs”).
Upcoming Shows:
That Ghost doesn’t have any upcoming dates listed, but we’ll keep you posted. You can always check That Ghost’s MySpace page for any upcoming shows.
Links:
- Visit That Ghost on MySpace and Facebook.
- Purchase Young Fridays and Get It and Get Out EP from iTunes. Young Fridays and the I Crossed Out the Options 7″ are available from twosyllable records, while the Never Have Fun 7″ is out on Transparent Records.
- Check out videos for “The Red Bow” and “Open Windows” on YouTube.
