Tuesday, May 10, 2005

hmm, let's get back to basics-

better than ezra are made for clubs, check'em out live.  you'll have a fun time.  kevin griffin, the lead singer, has a cocky sense of charisma.  their latest, "before the robots" is out at the end of the month and was a surprising hit to listen to. 

aimee mann's latest, "the forgotten arm", just reminds you of how underappreciated she is.  you hear a lot about male indie singer-songwriters, and a fair share of women as well, but none who really has that ability she does to make something so depressing go together with such lushful upbeat (might not be the best word choice) sounds.  like the equivalent of an elliott smith. 

Others that are spinning and worth giving a turn: Bruce Springsteen, Ben Folds, Ryan Adams, New Order.  All new albums, of course. 

Glen Phillips gives a humbling interview and song on Acoustic Cafe.  You can here it here.  Interviews + Songs: True, All I Want, Thankful, and Duck & Cover.

Happenings:  The 25th annual San Jose Metro Blues Festival happens this Saturday, the 14th.  Free and at the San Jose State University campus, they've got a huge lineup this year.  Grammy winner (just last year!) Etta James, Tommy Castro, Cris Cain, and a bunch others.  I'll be volunteering, so maybe you'll see me somewhere around if you go. 

KFOG Kaboom! is the 21st of May on the Piers of San Francisco.  Free w/ Kathleen Edwards, John Butler Trio, and the Wallflowers.  Best fireworks show period from what I've read/heard/saw through shots. 

Umm.... That's enough music for now :)


2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Is there a way to get "Better than Ezra" to come to Florida? Central Florida is hurting for some decent bands to visit.

Anonymous said...

Hey... can it be serendipity? They're coming to the House of Blues in Lake Buena Vista at Disney on July 22nd. Gotta see if I can make it out there although it is a 5 hour drive for me.