9/11/08

They hate us for our rock

It's September 11 again today, an innocent date hi-jacked by the lunatic fringe. While not looking past the tragic deaths on this date 7 years ago, we're paying tribute in our own special way tonight. We're playing some rock n' roll. And if there is a better, more cathartic way to stand up to some crazy groups' ideal of the way the world should be, well tell us now. Because that's what we've got planned. Any ideas are welcome. Hey, we're not just puttin' lipstick on a pig here friends.

And it's not too early to urge you to vote in a couple of months. I'm not telling you WHO to vote for, but this guy is.

9/4/08

September - music month

Anyone notice that September is always the month really cool music seems to be released? You'd think it would be Rocktober, but no. Of course, this is based purely on personal musical tastes. I remember when the Led Zeppelin box set came out - on my birthday no less. Yes, September.

The intention of this little blog is certainly not to plug other bands, but...there are no rules friends. And we turn you onto cool stuff, you turn us onto cool stuff. So this month, we'll see some new music from the Cold War Kids, Brian Wilson (c'mon, you gotta root for him), Kings of Leon, Calexico, the Pretenders (you never know), remastered Replacements, TV on the Radio, Mogwai, Brightblack Morning Light, Blitzen Trapper, James (they're back!) and Oasis (but that's just for George). Oh and the New Kids on the Block. But you knew that.

So there. You know what to get me for my birthday this year.

On a side note, check out this FREE Conet Project 4-disc set, some of the creepiest spy-era recordings you'll ever hear. You can read about them here.

Enjoy. And hope to see you September 11 at the Red Devil Lounge.