The Bay Bridged Presents: The Return of The Mommyheads
August 26, 2008
Asking an independent music fan about The Mommyheads seems to provoke either frenzied enthusiasm or a blank stare. Such is the blessing and burden of being one of the great cult acts of the 1990s and a band that has been credited with pioneering an eclectic indie pop sound now heard in acts like Death Cab for Cutie and Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin (the latter of whom are devout Mommyheads fans).
While The Mommyheads began in New York, in 1990 leader Adam Elk and the group relocated to San Francisco, where they produced a series of strong works including 1995’s Bingham’s Hole, considered by some one of the decade’s best albums. After label difficulties accompanied the release of their self-titled major label debut in 1997, the band soon folded, and while several members went on to well-received solo and collaborative musical projects, that was it for The Mommyheads. Until recently, at least. [More...]
Interview: Goh Nakamura
August 25, 2008
Because we were so excited about Goh Nakamura’s CD release show at Café du Nord last Wednesday we slacked-off a bit. We neglected our dishes and lost focus on our work. We also failed to notice the blue/green mold growing on the leftovers we microwaved for lunch. Consequently we spent Wednesday night shivering beneath a blanket, Rubbermaid “sick” bin close at hand. Indeed, food poisoning is probably the closest a living person can get to death, which, in most cases, would be preferred. Luckily we were able to pick Nakamura’s brain via email the day before, the results of which we reprint here: [More...]
Photos: Wallpaper, Hottub @ The Independent - August 8, 2008
August 22, 2008
Photos by: Reid Williams
Local Guitarist Becomes National World Air Guitar Champion
August 22, 2008
We just learned a few hours after posting this article that our very own Hot Lixx Hulahan has won the title of World Air Guitar Champion after crushing his opponents in the World Championship in Finland! Congrats Hot Lixx - you make us all proud to be from the Bay Area!!
For any of us who grew up listening to rock and roll, air guitar was an integral part of the experience. “Air guitar is inherent to anyone who listens to rock music,” says Craig Billmeir of Alameda, while noting that his old roommate’s two-year-old begins the air guitar motions whenever a Ramones record is put on. “No one taught her that.” [More...]
SUNDAY: The Rock Make Street Festival!!!
August 19, 2008
The countdown to this Sunday’s Rock Make Street Festival has begun! If the idea of a San Francisco street fair conjures up tired images of funnel cakes, hemp necklaces, and didgeridoos, prepare to be blown away by the FIFTY amazing independent local designers, artists and craftspeople and TWELVE great indie rock bands at this year’s inaugural Rock Make event, which will be held on Treat Street between 17th Street and 18th Street. It’s a great chance to get some sweet bargains on high-end pieces from nationally reknowned artisans while enjoying some great local music. It’s a free, all ages, totally DIY event and an excellent way to spend a warm Sunday afternoon in the heart of the Mission District!
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Photos: Darker My Love @ The Independent - August 5, 2008
August 15, 2008
Photos by: Muhammad Asranur
Review: Chantelle Tibbs at El Rio, Aug. 5
August 15, 2008
“Your relationship failed / and nobody cares,” reminded Chantelle Tibbs on Tuesday, August 5. Damn, lady. Couldn’t have said it better myself.
The first time I had the pleasure of watching Chantelle perform, it was also at El Rio, also free, also a Tuesday. The six or seven months that intervened between los Martes served her well, I must say. I witnessed unmistakable development in Tibbs this time around, as chanteuse du folk, of course, but also, more specifically, as songwriter and all-around performer. [More...]
The Bay Bridged Presents: Geographer’s CD Release Party
August 11, 2008
Our latest Bay Bridged Presents show celebrates the release of Innocent Ghosts, the debut album from San Francisco indie pop-rock trio Geographer. Formerly known as both Parasol and The Rooftop Vigil, these guys have been winning fans around the Bay at their acclaimed live shows, and the album’s addictive, layered melodies are sure to see the band reach now reach an even bigger audience. [More...]
