Seattle's Throw Me The Statue threw down some of my favorite tunes at The Cavern in Dallas. As always, it was dark in there.
"Waving at the Shore"
"About To Walk"
Throw Me The Statue is out on tour in support of their latest record, Creaturesque, out now on Secretly Canadian, so go get you some.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Burger King Drive Thru Screen 082609
This was on the screen when i pulled up to the drive thru at the Burger King in Euless, TX.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Mike Judge screens "Extract" at the Angelika Film Center in Dallas
The Dallas Film Society & The Lone Star Film Society hosted a screening of Mike Judge's latest film, Extract at The Angelika Film Center in Dallas on August 19, 2009.
The film stars Jason Bateman as Joel, an everyman in anytown whose life spirals out of control over the course of a few days, thanks to a confluence of his poor decisions, bad advice and the actions of some very flawed people that inhabit his world. Here's a trailer:
BTW, the music you hear during the first 30 seconds of the trailer is "Whatever Gets You By," track 1 from The Features' 2009 album, Some Kind of Salvation, which i can't recommend highly enough. That tune is not in the movie, though. :-(
Back to the film...Bateman is supported by an excellent cast that includes Kristin Wiig, J.K. Simmons, Mila Kunis and Ben Affleck. David Koechner and Gene Simmons add to the chaos as two more pains in Joel's ass.
As a big fan of Mike Judge's past film work, i came to the screening trying to temper my expectations. i knew in my head that Extract probably wouldn't attain the zeitgeist-skewering genius of Office Space, or the social insight of the criminally under-appreciated Idiocracy. The fact that the film stars three of my favorite actors in Bateman, Wiig and Simmons also makes it difficult to not judge this film on a generous curve. Having said that, i'd say that Extract made the grade. As comedies go, it doesn't lean heavily on juvenile jokes, nor does it insult the audience's intelligence with gross-out gags. Instead, most of the humor plays on the audience's empathy for Joel. As the events unfold, we are wincing and thinking, "What else could go wrong for this poor guy?" and laughing the whole time.
Writer/Director Mike Judge stuck around for a 20-minute Q&A after the screening to talk about the origins of Extract, Beavis & Butthead, casting Gene Simmons, drug use in the movies, and more:
Part One:
Part 1.1.
Part Two.
Part Three.
Part Four.
Awesomeometer Rating: 98 units (out of a possible 113).
Extract is in theaters on September 9, 2009. Go see it!
The film stars Jason Bateman as Joel, an everyman in anytown whose life spirals out of control over the course of a few days, thanks to a confluence of his poor decisions, bad advice and the actions of some very flawed people that inhabit his world. Here's a trailer:
BTW, the music you hear during the first 30 seconds of the trailer is "Whatever Gets You By," track 1 from The Features' 2009 album, Some Kind of Salvation, which i can't recommend highly enough. That tune is not in the movie, though. :-(
Back to the film...Bateman is supported by an excellent cast that includes Kristin Wiig, J.K. Simmons, Mila Kunis and Ben Affleck. David Koechner and Gene Simmons add to the chaos as two more pains in Joel's ass.
As a big fan of Mike Judge's past film work, i came to the screening trying to temper my expectations. i knew in my head that Extract probably wouldn't attain the zeitgeist-skewering genius of Office Space, or the social insight of the criminally under-appreciated Idiocracy. The fact that the film stars three of my favorite actors in Bateman, Wiig and Simmons also makes it difficult to not judge this film on a generous curve. Having said that, i'd say that Extract made the grade. As comedies go, it doesn't lean heavily on juvenile jokes, nor does it insult the audience's intelligence with gross-out gags. Instead, most of the humor plays on the audience's empathy for Joel. As the events unfold, we are wincing and thinking, "What else could go wrong for this poor guy?" and laughing the whole time.
Writer/Director Mike Judge stuck around for a 20-minute Q&A after the screening to talk about the origins of Extract, Beavis & Butthead, casting Gene Simmons, drug use in the movies, and more:
Part One:
Part 1.1.
Part Two.
Part Three.
Part Four.
Awesomeometer Rating: 98 units (out of a possible 113).
Extract is in theaters on September 9, 2009. Go see it!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Bowerbirds at Hailey's Club in Denton - August 12, 2009
Caught Bowerbirds in Denton last Wednesday night, and it was lovely.
Bowerbirds' blog. Catch 'em if you can.
Bowerbirds' blog. Catch 'em if you can.
Sunday, August 09, 2009
Bobby Bare Jr - Longhorn Saloon, Ft. Worth, TX August 7, 2009
Dude, i saw one of my favorite artists of all times rock out at Longhorn Saloon in Fort Worth. He busted out some new ones, including a cover of America's "I Need You" which is available on his new EP "American Bread." It's a collaborative effort between Bobby and David Vandervelde, available on Village Records on August 11, or at one of Bobby's shows. You should get it. And go see him. Or both. There's a bunch more pics up at my flickr here.
Here's some vids i shot from that night:
"You Blew Me Off"
"Borrow Your Cape"
"Snuggling World Championships"
i think this one's called, "I Got Busted" or something...
"Rock 'n' Roll Halloween" - this one was new to me.
www.bobbybarejr.com
www.myspace.com/bobbybarejr
Here's some vids i shot from that night:
"You Blew Me Off"
"Borrow Your Cape"
"Snuggling World Championships"
i think this one's called, "I Got Busted" or something...
"Rock 'n' Roll Halloween" - this one was new to me.
www.bobbybarejr.com
www.myspace.com/bobbybarejr
Fort Worth Stockyards Slow Shutter Aug 09
From the balcony atop The Love Shack on Exchange Street in the Fort Worth Stockyards. August 7, 2009.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Magnolia Electric Co. @ Rubber Gloves, Denton, TX, July 24, 2009
Jason Molina and his mates in Magnolia Electric Co. played an emotional set at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios in Denton, TX on July 24, 2009. Everyone in attendance was treated to an especially powerful mix of old favorites from the band's catalog and several new songs from "Josephine," M.E.Co.'s latest record that was released on July 21. This night's set was the first weekend show since the release of the album and coincided with what would have been former bassist and good friend Evan Farrell's 35th birthday. Farrell, who also was a member of Japonize Elephants and Rogue Wave died in a house fire on December 23, 2007. Farrell left behind a wife and two sons.
"Molina's concept album["Josephine"] is an honest-to-God effort on the part of Magnolia Electric Co. to pay tribute to the life and spirit of fallen bassist Evan Farrell (R.I.P. December 2007), as the ideas for Josephine were being pieced together. Molina said each tune is a good faith attempt to make real Evan's hopes for the record. And in doing so, Evan's spirit becomes part of the concept. The loss of Josephine becomes the loss of Evan. Molina's familiar lyrical allegories are still in tact. But here, in what is no doubt the strongest set of songs Molina has written since the inception of Magnolia Electric Co., those classic themes take on new meanings. Molina has approached the universal loneliness before, but never in such a focused, directed manner as found on Josephine." - Secretly Canadian
Sculpture Donated to City in Remembrance of Local Musician - City of Bloomington, IN
More pics from the Denton show here.
"Molina's concept album["Josephine"] is an honest-to-God effort on the part of Magnolia Electric Co. to pay tribute to the life and spirit of fallen bassist Evan Farrell (R.I.P. December 2007), as the ideas for Josephine were being pieced together. Molina said each tune is a good faith attempt to make real Evan's hopes for the record. And in doing so, Evan's spirit becomes part of the concept. The loss of Josephine becomes the loss of Evan. Molina's familiar lyrical allegories are still in tact. But here, in what is no doubt the strongest set of songs Molina has written since the inception of Magnolia Electric Co., those classic themes take on new meanings. Molina has approached the universal loneliness before, but never in such a focused, directed manner as found on Josephine." - Secretly Canadian
Sculpture Donated to City in Remembrance of Local Musician - City of Bloomington, IN
More pics from the Denton show here.
The Donkeys @ Rubber Gloves, Denton, TX, July 24, 2009
The Donkeys impressed the crowd during their fourth trip to Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios in Denton, TX on July 24, 2009.
More pics here.
More pics here.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Whiskey Folk Ramblers at The Moon Bar, Ft Worth, July 18, 2009
Fort Worth locals Whiskey Folk Ramblers took a break from recording their second record and played to a full Moon Bar on July 18, 2009.
More pics at my flickr here.
For your viewing pleasure, i provide you highlights from that show:
Intro/Ramblin' Man:
Moanin' Rag:
As We Drive By:
More pics at my flickr here.
For your viewing pleasure, i provide you highlights from that show:
Intro/Ramblin' Man:
Moanin' Rag:
As We Drive By:
Saturday, July 11, 2009
The Strange Boys at The Lounge, Dallas, TX, July 10, 2009
Austin's The Strange Boys at The Lounge in Dallas, TX on July 10, 2009.
More pics here.
UPDATE: ...a vid posted by TheWeijiaofdeath:
Thanks, Weijiiaofdeath!
More pics here.
UPDATE: ...a vid posted by TheWeijiaofdeath:
Thanks, Weijiiaofdeath!
The Coathangers at The Lounge, Dallas, TX, July 10, 2009
The Coathangers from Atlanta at The Lounge in Dallas, TX on July 10, 2009. They made me smile a lot.
See more pics by clicking here.
The Coathangers' MySpace page.
UPDATE: ...vid posted by TheWeijiaofdeath:
...and a couple more:
"Toomer Head"
"Gettin' Mad and Pumpin' Iron"
Thanks, TheWeijiaofdeath!
Now you know why they make me smile so much.
See more pics by clicking here.
The Coathangers' MySpace page.
UPDATE: ...vid posted by TheWeijiaofdeath:
...and a couple more:
"Toomer Head"
"Gettin' Mad and Pumpin' Iron"
Thanks, TheWeijiaofdeath!
Now you know why they make me smile so much.
Bad Sports at The Lounge, Dallas, TX, July 10, 2009
Monday, July 06, 2009
Teenage Cool Kids record release party July 3, 2009 Denton, TX
Teenage Cool Kids perform at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios in Denton, TX on July 3, 2009.
More pics at my flickr.
These Denton rockers plowed through a heart-felt, blistering set to celebrate the release of their second album, Foreign Lands, much to the delight of their pumped, dedicated followers. Here's some vids featuring crowd surfing with a cigarette (don't try this at home):
...and two more:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrO02Ma84CU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaWWYqI86Ow
Next month, they embark on a tour of the US and Canada to showcase their tunesmithing and implant earbugs into the heads of the masses. Tour deets at their MySpace.
More pics at my flickr.
These Denton rockers plowed through a heart-felt, blistering set to celebrate the release of their second album, Foreign Lands, much to the delight of their pumped, dedicated followers. Here's some vids featuring crowd surfing with a cigarette (don't try this at home):
...and two more:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrO02Ma84CU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaWWYqI86Ow
Next month, they embark on a tour of the US and Canada to showcase their tunesmithing and implant earbugs into the heads of the masses. Tour deets at their MySpace.
Video at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios July 3, 2009
Video debuted their homegrown brand of punk rock at Denton's Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios on July 3, 2009. Here they are performing "In Control" to a (dark) room full of enthused fans:
Dallas Observer music blog DC9 At Night has more details on the band and an mp3 of "In Control" here.
And here's another vid, in case you don't get it yet:
Keep your eye out for these youngsters, they got something sweet going on.
Dallas Observer music blog DC9 At Night has more details on the band and an mp3 of "In Control" here.
And here's another vid, in case you don't get it yet:
Keep your eye out for these youngsters, they got something sweet going on.
Sunday, July 05, 2009
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