Seattle Subsonic - October, 2008
Diplo @ Neumos - Halloween - Ticket Giveaway
The Mad Decent tour featuring Diplo comes through Seattle playing Neumos. You may have heard that this was at the Showbox, or Nectar, but rest assured, this is the final landing zone. The show also features Abe Vigoda, Telepathe & Boy 8 Bit - all upcoming names to watch out for in 2009.
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To win a pair of guest list passes, click here to send us an email with DIPLO in the subject.
(Congrats to Joshua!!)
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Mad Decent
DIPLO
ABE VIGODA
BOY 8 BIT
TELEPATHE
$15 - 8:00
I’ve been told that there is going to be a dancing pizza involved in all of this.. dancing pizza. What else can I say.
Liars Club and Safe Passage Clause @ Bit Saloon
| Thursday, October 30, 2008 | ||
| 8:00 pm |
The Bit is quickly becoming home to some great local rock acts. This line-up will only prove that point.
Tonight our favorites Liars Club and Safe Passage Clause light it up all freaky with guests Sister Hyde to get you primed for your big halloween night.
Tix are $5 21+
The Trucks B-ham FINALE @ the Night Light
| Saturday, November 8, 2008 | ||
| 8:00 pm |
Last chance!! New Never Forever EP!!
Head Like a Kite @ Neumos
| Saturday, November 22, 2008 | ||
| 8:00 pm |
HEAD LIKE A KITE
TRUCKASAURUS
MAD RAD
$8 ADV
8PM DOORS
21+
Digable Planets @ Neumos
| Wednesday, November 12, 2008 | ||
| 8:00 pm |
Ladybug, Doodltbug and Butterfly…?
Dude, I’m buggin out.
So, are you cool like dat?
Then you’ll be there.
DIGABLE PLANETS
GODSPEED
BIG WORLD BREAKS ONE FAMILY INC. HOUSE BAND & FRIENDS
DJ TOPSPIN A.K.A. BLENDIANA JONEZ
$18 ADV
8PM DOORS, 21+
Breeders @ Nuemos
| Tuesday, November 11, 2008 | ||
| 8:00 pm |
Dude.. the Breeders are coming!
Originally formed in 1988 by Kim Deal of the Pixies and Throwing Muses’ Tanya Donelly, but the current line-up consists of Kim Deal (vocals and guitar), her twin sister Kelley Deal (vocals and guitar), José Medeles (drums) and Mando Lopez (bass). Their latest album, Mountain Battles released in April and is regarded as the best work the band has done since their Last Splash debut.
They have been touring the hell out of the entire planet supporting this release and it looks like we get to catch them in their final week of shows.
Nov 11th 21+
8:00 - $25
Helio sequence and Pale Pacific @ Neumos
| Friday, November 7, 2008 | ||
| 8:00 pm |
Two True NW Pop Icons, the Helio Sequence from the City of Roses and the Pale Pacific from the City of um.. hippies..? I’m not sure what they’re calling Bellinghanm these days. The Helio are a long time favorite of mine, they were by far the most incredible show at the Sup Pop 20th this year just ahead of Fleet Foxes.
A few years back, they were on the same bill as the Pale Pacific and Minus the Bear at the Pyramid Brewery show. Best 3 hours I’ve spent snuggling under a makeshift tent with 300 of my closest friends.
$13 ADV
8PM DOORS
21+
Minus the Bear @ Showbox mkt
| Saturday, November 22, 2008 | ||
| 8:00 pm |
Seattle’s own Minus the Bear are touring in support of their latest full-length Planet of Ice, an album showing the band not so much transforming their sound as transcending it. This is the last date of their year and a half excursion and it’s bound to be a great home-coming.
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8:00
All Ages - Bar w ID
$18.50
Dusty 45s, Tiny Vipers, Kristen Ward @ Triple Door
| Friday, November 21, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm |
| GIMME SHELTER: A BENEFIT FOR THE DOWNTOWN EMERGENCY SERVICE CENTER w/ THE DUSTY 45s, TINY VIPERS, and KRISTEN WARD |
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| Jesse Fortino (Tiny Vipers) absolutely shines in this theater. Her lonesome and haunting voice fill the Triple Door as if it were build for her.
Ticket proceeds will be doubled by Safeco Insurance Foundation.
There are 2 shows, 1 at 7:00 that’s all ages, and the second is a 21+ starting at 10:00 $20 |
Halloween Music 101…Part 2
Okay, the season is in full swing. Haunted houses and spooky attractions are scaring the pants out of thousands every weekend this month. You’ve already picked your pumpkin and placed it near your front door. You’ve RSVP’d for that Halloween party next week. It’s the best time of year for fun and mayhem. My last post, “Halloween Music 101…Part 1” talked about good sources for Halloween music and what my favorite songs are for this time of year. This post is all about making your next Halloween party a killer with great tunes to create a spooky atmosphere.
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In my opinion, you need some music to keep the people dancing at your party. You could add songs like Sheb Wooley’s “Purple People Eater” and Warren Zevon’s “Werewolves of London,” but they just don’t have the throbbing, oozing, bloody heart to make your party pulse with creepy fun. These songs are found on many store-bought Halloween mixes with myriad cover artists doing instrumental renditions or near-perfect replicas of the origina songs, but the soul to make a ghoul rock ‘n roll has been lost. True, these are classics in some regard, but they are old classics. Most of the songs on Halloween party mix CDs are 25+ years old. I think it’s time to make a new Halloween mix to get pulses running.
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Here’s a suggested list of songs to throw into your Halloween party mix. In fairness, I’ll post the old classics your Uncle Mort used to Watusi to, but check out the “New Halloween Party Classics” I’ve listed below. Having done this many times, I’ve learned from past mistakes. Nobody wants to hear a Cannibal Corpse throat shredder or a really moody Christian Death song when most people just want to dance after a few drinks. I recommend mixing great Halloween songs with really good danceable songs that are current or at least in the general taste of your party audience.
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New Halloween Party Classics:
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1. “Party Time” by .45 Grave (from the Return of the Living Dead Soundtrack)
2. “Boogie Man” by White Zombie
3. “Everyday Is Halloween” by TRS-80
4. “This Is Halloween” by Marilyn Manson
5. “Pet Sematary” by The Groovie Ghoulies
6. “I Was A Teenage Ghoul Scout” by Frankenstein Drag Queens From Planet 13
7. “Monster Mash” by Misfits
8. “Now I’m Feeling Zombified” by Alien Sex Fiend
9. “Halloween Theme (Boogieman Hip-Hop Mix)” by Boogie Heights
10. “Surrounded By Werewolves” by DJ Throatslice
11. “Living Dead Girl (Subliminal Seduction Mix)” by Rob Zombie
12. “Satan.Omen.Death” by DJ Schmolli
13. “Bela Lugosi’s Dead” by Godhead
14. “Wicked Insane Evil Dub” by Tino
15. “Munster Beat!” by Martinibomb & The Coconut Monkeyrocket
16. “Spider Baby” by Fantomas
17. “The Grim Reaper” by The Trojans
18. “Don’t Laugh” by Josh Wink
19. “Diabolik Boogie” by Messer Chups
20. “Halloween” by Girls Under Glass
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Old Halloween Party Classics:
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1. “Thriller” by Michael Jackson
2. “Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Cryptkickers
3. “Witch Doctor” by Sha Na Na
4. “The Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley
5. “I Put A Spell On You” by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
6. “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker, Jr.
7. “A Nightmare On My Street” by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
8. “Haunted House” by Jumpin’ Gene Simmons
9. “Doin’ The Zombie” by Chubby Checker
10. “Dead Man’s Party” by Oingo Boingo
11. “Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
12. “Teenage Frankenstein” by Alice Cooper
13. “Werewolves Of Londong” by Warren Zevon
14. “Frankenstein” by Edgar Winter Group
15. “I’m Your Boogie Man” by KC & The Sunshine Band
16. “The Time Warp” by Little Nell
17. “She’s My Witch” by Kip Tyler
18. “Don’t Fear The Reaper” by Blue Oyster Cult
19. “Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell
20. “Super Freak” by Rick James
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If these above playlists don’t take you to that special Halloween place, then maybe try downloading some original spooky Halloween records from the 60’s and 70’s. There are various blogs out there that solely dedicate themselves to all things Halloween. I’ve found these to be great resources to fill my Halloween music collection with everything past and present. Keep an eye out for such Halloween classics as “Halloween Starring Fat Albert & The Cosby Kids,” “Monster Mash: Sounds Of Terror,” “Mad Monster Party” and the recently remastered release of Walt Disney’s classic “Chilling, Thrilling Sounds Of The Haunted House ” exclusively on iTunes.
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Solid Halloween blogs:
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• Mostly Ghostly Music Sharing Blaaahhhggg!
• Monster Shindig
• Horrophile’s Jukebox
• From The Negative Zone
• CreativeTechs Tips: Classic Halloween Vinyl Records on MP3s
• Scar Stuff
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Have fun this Halloween and happy trick-or-treating! Now go work on that Halloween mix so your friends and guests are chilled and thrilled by your new Halloween music.
Year of the Rat? Nope, Year of the Jerk
If you haven’t latched onto PartMan PartHorse, than you just haven’t been paying attention. For all you mythology nerds, I’m (unfortunately) not referring to the Centaur, one of the most beautiful beasts ever devised, just behind the Unicorn and just ahead of the Griffin. I’m referring to the incendiary and fractured sex-punk from the band known for its provocative, half-naked frontman, its quirky bassist-cum-keyboardist, and its delicious guitar licks that, IMHO, really has yet to transcend the people’s tastes in this town. And it’s not for lack of effort; I write about these guys all the time. Shows you how little clout I have. The phrase “ad nauseum” comes to mind: winter shows, spring shows, my Top 12 list last year, and countless live recommendations. Hell, I’ve even written an “exposé” on the band’s anti-smoking stance that we here at Seattle Subsonic feel so strongly about (note to smokers: we are Pro-Choice).
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Well, I’m at it again. Why? Because I care. In fact, I cared so much that I showed up at the Comet one night to accept a free copy of their sophomore record, Year of the Jerk. What a nice guy I am. I even managed to give it a spin or 50. If the first track doesn’t grab you, I don’t know what will. “Disappear” is an eruptive merger of metal and funk loaded with carnal innuendo, front-dude Gary Smith pleading with some poor soul, “Let’s get it on!” For all you suburban kids, “At the Mall” paints a nostalgic, slow-burning picture, complete with references to Orange Julius and jet black Swatches. “Magik” is a rapid-fire punk tune with spooky undertones and glam overtones. “Gimme what you got / and you won’t get hurt,” Smith seethes in one of his best lines on the record.
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The rest of the band—comprised of guitarist Marshall Nall, drummer Lisa Smith, and bassist Rachel Ratner—thoroughly make their mark on standout song “Significant Bummer”, a steady drumbeat leading the charge for a flashy metal guitar and a sine-wave electro backdrop. Just don’t tell Smith how choice it is; he’s got a gloomy outlook, a significant bummer. Other tracks, like “I’m A Book” and “Shit Hot”, continue the same sort of genre-bending, dance-party atmosphere that should be requisite for all forward-thinking music fans.
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The band prides itself on not taking its product too seriously, the first clue being they named themselves after a porno. If you’re satisfied with “deep” or “profound” music, PMPH probably won’t float your boat. But when was being serious considered fun?
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Catch their wild antics at a CD release show on October 31st (that’s Halloween, folks) at the High Dive with local faves the Lights and the Coconut Coolouts, who’ll probably be eating a ton of pizza. Sample some of the PMPH awesomeness after the jump.
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Celebrity Orphans and Trombone Cake @ Skylark - FREE
| Friday, November 7, 2008 | ||
| 7:30 pm |
Wanna know what’s awesome.. 2 great bands hitting the same stage on the same night. Wanna know what’s better? It’s FREE!
The Celebrity Orphans’ release was one of the best I heard out of Seattle in 2007. I’ve classified them as Alt-Bluesploashathon but even nonsense cannot touch their greatness. The music is rich, like a thick cut of red meat dripping with the saucy vocals and guitar from BC Campbell. A local genuis for lack of better words. The best I can do for you right now is post up a link to their music
and let you figure out for yourselves. (See the 3 free downloads on the right).
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You can hit the myspace here too
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Also on the bill are Trombone Cake who came onto my radar when they played the Reverb Fest in Ballard this year. I only wish it had happened much much earlier.
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Here’s a little taste of what Trombone Cake can do for you, but do yourself a favor and check out their MySpace for a deeper cut into this beefy juicy band.
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