Maybe "backlash" was the incorrect word to use, but it was the only one we could think of at the time. Just as reader willdowdy is giving us some tough love, we choose to do the same for We Shot JR (and other online/print publications). Yes, willdowdy, JR has written about some of the bands listed. However, the site used to write a lot more about them. Now, the site appears to be steering toward the indie-elite waters, and that is the primary reason this site was started. We do love JR; what we don't love is indie-snobbery. So, forget "backlash," and think "tough love."
Our ideal is to always place song over style, substance over show. And just like JR and other personal blogs, the opinions expressed are ours. If you have a constructive argument as to why we might be incorrect with an opinion, we'll listen. However, if all you can manage is "your taste in music sucks," please report back to first grade and start life over again. Thank you.
Some Nighttime Activities
Ever since Dirty Cha Cha took over booking, the DoubleWide tends to play host to either hard(er) rock or country-ish shows. And tonight is no different, with Lubbock's Thrift Store Cowboys and Athens, Ga.-based Sleepy Horses stopping by to lull you to drink more with their lingering country-tinged compositions. There's a $5 cover, and as always, $1 PBRs and $2 Lone Star. There's also Motley Crue in the jukebox if you need a picker-upper.
What Made Milwaukee Famous / Stock Market Crash / The Lord Henry / Organ Thief will all perform at the Gypsy Tea Room. The last time we saw WMMF, we were driven to the upstairs part of the Cavern. Maybe it was the live show, but their recorded songs have much more spark and carry just enough candy coating to make them bearable. Could they be Texas' version of The Knack? Get there early to catch Memphis' Organ Thief, who clearly should book a tour with Pegasus Now.
Ghostcar / The Ebb & Flow / Chao / Linea Triste all at The Cavern. All we'll say on this is if Chao performs behind a white sheet again, we're going to shit in our hands and throw it at it. If you don't want people to see you while you play, then don't play live; just put your CD on and stand around talk about how cool you are and how white belts are so last year. The other bands are cool and will appeal to your inner child.
Freddie Jones is performing at the Brooklyn Jazz Cafe. He's a little too smooth jazz for our jazz tastes, but some of you may like that. Don't worry, we still have you down for that Dave Koz CD for Christmas.
Bend Studio may or may not be doing their open mic night from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. As most open mic nights go, it can be a hit or miss, but Tania R. is a great host who most of the time knows when to tell the bad performers it's time to get off the stage ("Ummm...you actually don't have time for another song...we need to move on.")
Our ideal is to always place song over style, substance over show. And just like JR and other personal blogs, the opinions expressed are ours. If you have a constructive argument as to why we might be incorrect with an opinion, we'll listen. However, if all you can manage is "your taste in music sucks," please report back to first grade and start life over again. Thank you.
Some Nighttime Activities
Ever since Dirty Cha Cha took over booking, the DoubleWide tends to play host to either hard(er) rock or country-ish shows. And tonight is no different, with Lubbock's Thrift Store Cowboys and Athens, Ga.-based Sleepy Horses stopping by to lull you to drink more with their lingering country-tinged compositions. There's a $5 cover, and as always, $1 PBRs and $2 Lone Star. There's also Motley Crue in the jukebox if you need a picker-upper.
What Made Milwaukee Famous / Stock Market Crash / The Lord Henry / Organ Thief will all perform at the Gypsy Tea Room. The last time we saw WMMF, we were driven to the upstairs part of the Cavern. Maybe it was the live show, but their recorded songs have much more spark and carry just enough candy coating to make them bearable. Could they be Texas' version of The Knack? Get there early to catch Memphis' Organ Thief, who clearly should book a tour with Pegasus Now.
Ghostcar / The Ebb & Flow / Chao / Linea Triste all at The Cavern. All we'll say on this is if Chao performs behind a white sheet again, we're going to shit in our hands and throw it at it. If you don't want people to see you while you play, then don't play live; just put your CD on and stand around talk about how cool you are and how white belts are so last year. The other bands are cool and will appeal to your inner child.
Freddie Jones is performing at the Brooklyn Jazz Cafe. He's a little too smooth jazz for our jazz tastes, but some of you may like that. Don't worry, we still have you down for that Dave Koz CD for Christmas.
Bend Studio may or may not be doing their open mic night from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. As most open mic nights go, it can be a hit or miss, but Tania R. is a great host who most of the time knows when to tell the bad performers it's time to get off the stage ("Ummm...you actually don't have time for another song...we need to move on.")
posted by Bobby Ewing Dreams at
1:43 PM
3 Comments:
"All we'll say on this is if Chao performs behind a white sheet again, we're going to shit in our hands and throw it at it. If you don't want people to see you while you play, then don't play live; just put your CD on and stand around talk about how cool you are and how white belts are so last year."
Wow, I didn't think I'd ever hear of someone ripping off Yoko Ono.
will, we were hoping you could cover the Potbelly's beat. There might be some free sandwiches in it for you.
mistershit, thank you for the help with the title thing. We'll now have titles. What a beautiful world!
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