Lady Lazarus – “The Eye in the Eye of the Storm”
November 28, 2011
Lady Lazarus‘ Mantic came out in early 2011 – a spare, haunting album available as a free digital download. For those who missed Melissa Ann Sweat’s singer-songwriter moniker at the Uptown last week, there’s another chance this week: she’ll be at the Hemlock tomorrow night, 11/29/11 (9:00 pm, $6, joined by Pregnant and Jib Kidder).
“What It’s Like” by Lady Lazarus [Official Music Video] from LADY LAZARUS on Vimeo.
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Ian Fays, Strand of Oaks and Crooked Fingers at Bottom of the Hill 11/23/11
November 28, 2011
It’s the always eerie night before Thanksgiving and I’m already seeing double. This time we cannot blame the Wild Turkey. San Francisco’s Ian Fays include twins Lizz and Sara, older sister Lena (on triangle, tambourine and more!), Lizz’s husband on drums plus “a friend” on bass. It is, as they announce, “a family affair”. Lizz and Sara don’t appear to be identical twins, but in their matching outfits it’s still quite a spectacle. There is something incredibly powerful about sibling bands. From the Jackson 5 to the Strange Boys, The Brothers Johnson to the Sadies and Meat Puppets!!, you can imagine these kids growing up together listening to music, playing music and understanding the mission completely.
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Recommended, 11/28-12/4: The Bay Brewed, The SHE’S, Cass McCombs, Wax Idols/Manatee
November 28, 2011
Every Monday, we’ll be offering you early picks for some of the week’s best concerts. Do you think we omitted something worthwhile? Let us know in the comments! Be sure to visit our Local Concert Calendar for an expanded set of daily listings.
Saturday: The Bay Bridged Presents The Bay Brewed Rock and Roll Beer Festival
Saturday, December 3rd, from 2-7pm at the Verdi Club, we’re pleased to be throwing The Bay Brewed, San Francisco’s first ever rock and roll beer festival. Your ticket guarantees you an afternoon of unlimited craft local beer tastings and performances by Weekend, Sleepy Sun, Extra Classic and Terry Malts. It’s going to be one hell of a party, so buy your tickets now!
Weekend – Hazel by Slumberland Records
Extra Classic – “Give Them the Same”
Terry Malts – Something About You
The SHE’S release Then it Starts to Feel Like Summer
The SHE’S have plenty of reason to celebrate this week, with the local beach-pop band’s debut album, Then it Starts to Feel Like Summer, out on November 29th. They’ll be performing on December 3rd at Bottom of the Hill, with Tijuana Panthers and Melted Toys (10pm, $10).
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Video: White Fence – “Sticky Fruitman Has Faith”
November 23, 2011
Here’s a new video from the acclaimed album …Is Growing Faith from White Fence, “Sticky Fruitman Has Faith.” By far, one of our favorite developments this year is the live show put on by White Fence, as seen at CMJ, Woodsist Festival and a handful of other places. Along those lines, this video by Micheal Shifflett captures a live performance from August 2011 in Whittier, CA.
White Fence returns to San Francisco on New Year’s Eve, playing with the Fresh & Onlys (plus one more band TBD) at the Brick & Mortar Music Hall.
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Manatee – ‘Single Payer Class War’ single out on 7″ flexi
November 23, 2011
Manatee will be releasing a new pair of songs on the Single Payer Class War single. The 7″ flexi will be available in December, but Slumberland will take your preorder today; the record includes the songs “Mr Super” (above) and “Chased By Anderson Cooper.”
“Mr. Super” is a hard, fast punk classic from a band that checks themselves with the right amount of humor. My memory of Manatee will forever be the comment made by their singer during a set at the Uptown in Oakland: “this song my son and I wrote about Obama.”
UPDATED: The release show will take place at Vitus on December 3rd, with Wax Idols.
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The Dodos – “So Cold”
November 23, 2011
“So Cold” is a previously-unreleased song from The Dodos, who will be performing on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on November 29th. Word is that Neko Case will be joining them to perform “Don’t Try And Hide It” on the show. Listen to both of the aforementioned songs above and download “So Cold” for free after the jump.
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Video: Boyz IV Men – “Rocky IV”
November 23, 2011
While “Rocky IV” has not yet been released, the video form of this new Boyz IV Men song is available now. “Rocky IV” comes from a set of four new songs recorded back in the spring with Phil Manley, with some unmastered versions available via Soundcloud. Hat tip: Night Fog Reader.
Up Girl, Thru be Some Dance by Boyz IV Men
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Video: WATERS – “Back To You”
November 22, 2011
Van Pierszalowski and WATERS are on the road in the band’s new video for “Back To You.” WATERS are back on tour later this month, traversing the Midwest and East Coast with Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.
