The Definite Articles performs as a 14-piece for two record release shows
November 19, 2010
The Definite Articles is a band of appreciable size and aspiration; they spent three years putting together King Merriweather, which they will perform in its entirety tonight and tomorrow at the found venue of a Presbyterian church (32 Ocean at Mission). Each night includes a different Sacramento-based folk rock supporting act — understandable, for the headliners transplanted from that area down to the Bay Area just a few years ago. Friday’s will be DoomBIRD and Saturday’s is Sea of Bees. And if you show up Saturday, you’ll be surprised with a guest performance (my lips are sealed).
The Definite Articles – “Bumbershoot”
The Bay Area-based orchestral rock band recorded the album this past summer at Tiny Telephone, with the help of many more musicians to fill out the compositions. Some of those musicians will join the performances this weekend, bulking up the band to a 14-piece. About the record:
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Video: Exray’s – “You Forgot”
November 19, 2010
From Exray’s‘ self-titled full length, out 1/25/11, and available for pre-order now from Howells Transmitter.
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Mixtape: The Many Sides of Tim Cohen (Podcast #238)
November 18, 2010
Mixtape: The Many Sides of Tim Cohen (Podcast #238)
Our latest mixtape showcases the many sides of one of San Francisco’s best and most prolific musicians, Tim Cohen. Cohen’s latest band, The Fresh & Onlys, have been seemingly unstoppable as of late, with a series of terrific singles culminating in the acclaimed Play It Strange. As prolific as The F&Os are, it’s insane that the band’s released so many great records. This mix reveals that the same principle–quality and quantity–extends to Cohen’s other work as well. No matter what sound he’s tackled in recent years, from the experimental collage-pop of Window Twins to Cohen’s solo psych-folk, he’s able to create a multitude of compelling, offbeat tracks. Here’s a sampling of Cohen’s diverse musical output over the last half-decade.
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Video: Tennis, Eulogies at Hotel Utah 11/14
November 18, 2010
That many people walked out of the Hotel Utah Sunday night without warm fuzzies, a Tennis 7″ or two in hand, or the conclusion that he or she had just discovered their new “band to watch,” is highly doubtful. It was packed to the brim with people excited to see Tennis’ first San Francisco show, just as I had expected. For me, this meant finding a spot to sit on the floor down in front, limited to bobbing my head and no chance of cutting a rug. But behind me, I saw those little sardines swaying back and forth.
Tennis trudges their surf-pop on to the Midwest through December, wrapping up tour in the UK in January (all dates on MySpace).
More photos and videos of Tennis and Eulogies after the jump!
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Download: True Panther releases “Finally Champions” comp featuring new music from a ton of Bay Area bands
November 18, 2010
The folks at True Panther have just released a remarkable compilation of new and unreleased music from Bay Area bands, with the dual purposes of celebrating the Giants’ recent World Series victory and benefiting the SF Coalition on Homelessness. It’s only $1, and it’s full of songs from SF’s best, including previously unreleased tracks from Ty Segall, Nodzzz, Sonny and the Sunsets and many, many more. Head to True Panther for more details.
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Ticket Giveaway Wednesday: Bear Hands, Clinic, Rykarda Parasol, The Sadies
November 17, 2010
To enter any contest submit an email to contest@thebaybridged.com with your full name in the body and the concert you’re entering the contest for in the subject line. You may only submit your name to one contest. Winners for each show will be decided using the guidelines listed below.
Thursday, November 18th
Bear Hands, LoveLikeFire, SAFE @ Rickshaw Stop
To win a pair of tickets to the show be the SECOND person to enter!
The show starts at 8pm, $8, 21+. Purchase advance tickets here.
Friday, November 19th
Clinic, The Fresh & Onlys, The Loons @ Independent
To win a pair of tickets to the show AND a copy of Clinic’s latest album be the FOURTH person to enter! Your mailing address is also required for the CD to be shipped to you.
The show starts at 9pm, $17, 21+. Purchase advance tickets here.
Rykarda Parasol, Tamaryn, The Hot Toddies @ Slim’s
To win a pair of tickets to the show be the THIRD person to enter!
The show starts at 8:30, $13, 6+. Purchase advance tickets here.
The Sadies, Possum & Lester @ Great American Music Hall
To win a pair of tickets to the show be the THIRD person to enter!
The show starts at 9pm, $16, 6+. Purchase advance tickets here.
LoveLikeFire – From a Tower
The Fresh & Onlys – “Second One to Know”
Rykarda Parasol – “Covenant”
The Sadies – “Another Year Again”
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Listen to The Velvet Teen’s brand new EP, “No Star”
November 17, 2010
Sonoma County’s The Velvet Teen have just digitally put out their first release in about four years, a four-song EP called No Star. The band’s now a quartet — Judah Nagler, Casey Deitz, Matthew Izen and Josh Staples — and the new songs feel louder than their past stuff, but still plenty catchy.
It’s difficult for me to even try to think about this band in any critical capacity, so clouded is my perspective by nostalgia for one of the first local acts I ever truly adored. Instead, here’s the new EP in its entirety:
The band’s No Star release show is at Bottom of the Hill on January 7th (10pm, $10, All Ages).
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Video: Zach Hill – “Second Life”
November 17, 2010
Here’s Zach Hill‘s latest video for the song “Second Life” from his new album, Face Tat. The song features vocals from Devendra Banhart and the video was directed by Christian “Megazord” Oldham. The clip makes me want to watch The Lawnmower Man again. I’m sure it hasn’t aged well, but I’ve always had a soft spot for the underrated Jeff Fahey.
Stream the new album in its entirety below:
