I spent most of my day at the Art Walk in Little Italy. The weather was absolutely beautiful and I even got a slight tan from being out, walking around. For some reason, I thought there were less booths and people this time around compared to last year. I saw some really cool art that I would have loved to buy, but I don't think I could afford the $2000 price tag! I just can't justify spending that much money on a painting, at least not on my salary! hahaha
I had to go home and take a nap because I was tired as hell and I was going to the Padres game that night. We won 3-2. It was a fun game. My roomie had tickets and she invited me. The Dodger fans outnumbered the Padres fans by a lot, but there weren't many fights going on as far as I can see. I was a little upset though. You know how they throw t-shirts and rubber balls to fans in the stands? Well, I almost caught two of those rubber balls, but missed! I had a beer in one hand and well, I was always told to NEVER LET GO OF YOUR BEER! hahaha So it was rubber Padres balls vs. beer and well, you know what won. hahahaha
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Astra & Society! at Ken Club - Friday Night
After consulting SD: Dialed In, we decided to go to the Ken Club to see Society! and Astra. We also wanted to go to the Casbah to check out Transfer, and had even thought about going to both, but the cover charges to both places made our decision for us. $5 at the Ken Club, $10 at The Casbah and the Ken Club is close to home base, so it made the decision that much easier.
I went onto myspace to check out Astra because I hadn't heard of them, and I wasn't too impressed. It was very mellow and I wasn't in the mood for mellow as I was tired from my long week of very little sleep, but we went anyway. We had to give them a chance, right?
We hung out in the bar, drinking and listening to the music before Astra came on. Once on, we headed over to the other side and found us a nice little booth - big mistake. Combine the booth with the mellow music and I was ready to go to sleep by their third song. It was too mellow for my mood that night and they were more instrumental than anything. They used their vocals here and there, but not enough. I dug the sounds they created and used, but it just wasn't the right time for me.
We headed back over to the bar to grab a couple more drinks and then outside to get fresh air to wake up a bit before Society! started and I'm glad we did. It made a difference.
Found another booth up close and stayed for most of the set. They were having some sound issues that the band wasn't happy with and I think they eventually fixed, but they sounded good and loud. I can't believe how many people they had onstage! It was packed up there. There was a good turn out and people were dancing around, having a great time. There was even this little drunk boy, who eventually got kicked out, dancing with a neon green skull - very interesting. As we were leaving, we saw him stumbling around out front of the Ken Club. I'm glad we stuck around for Society! - it was good times.
I went onto myspace to check out Astra because I hadn't heard of them, and I wasn't too impressed. It was very mellow and I wasn't in the mood for mellow as I was tired from my long week of very little sleep, but we went anyway. We had to give them a chance, right?
We hung out in the bar, drinking and listening to the music before Astra came on. Once on, we headed over to the other side and found us a nice little booth - big mistake. Combine the booth with the mellow music and I was ready to go to sleep by their third song. It was too mellow for my mood that night and they were more instrumental than anything. They used their vocals here and there, but not enough. I dug the sounds they created and used, but it just wasn't the right time for me.
We headed back over to the bar to grab a couple more drinks and then outside to get fresh air to wake up a bit before Society! started and I'm glad we did. It made a difference.
Found another booth up close and stayed for most of the set. They were having some sound issues that the band wasn't happy with and I think they eventually fixed, but they sounded good and loud. I can't believe how many people they had onstage! It was packed up there. There was a good turn out and people were dancing around, having a great time. There was even this little drunk boy, who eventually got kicked out, dancing with a neon green skull - very interesting. As we were leaving, we saw him stumbling around out front of the Ken Club. I'm glad we stuck around for Society! - it was good times.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Heaven and Hell Tour 04-26-07 Review
Wayne's World!
This was my first Metal concert ever. And what did I do? I spent most of it in the parking lot chugging CHEAP beer with the boys.
We arrived a bit late, so we missed Machinehead, but while chugging said cheap beer, and discussing the futility of living in San Diego without an ID, Megadeath came and went.
We booked it into the Coors Ampitheater so that we wouldn't miss Heaven and Hell. Our seats were in the 300 section, so they weren't the best in the house, but we were in the center, so that had to count for something. Coors wasn't sold out, but it was packed - standing room only except for the last 6 rows. They even shut down the grass area!
The crowd was a great mix of young and old - fathers with their sons, girlfriends, boyfriends, families, people who showed up alone (got lost), groups of guys so drunk it made you laugh - you name it, you got it. I kept thinking of a scene out of Wayne's World.
After paying a measly $39 for 3 beers (THE BEST BEER I EVER HAD!), we went to our seats. Yes, you read that right, $39 for 3 beers!
We didn't wait long for Sabbath, I mean Heaven and Hell to appear. And when they did, they made a scene. I was completely enthralled with the set. It looked like an old house with gates on each side with walls of speakers behind them. The drummer's throne was in the center and it was up high. They had a screen behind them that changed depending on the set and the songs. It went from an old castle like thing, to angels in the background, to plain bricks, to the Star Trek flying through space intro looking thing. The band played their own material, but they also played a lot of Classic Black Sabbath, according to the boys I was with. They played for nearly 2 hours, which was a surprise because nowadays, you don't get to see people on stage for that long and actually do a good job. I think they would've played longer if they were allowed to.
The drummer (Vinny Appice) sometimes looked like he had wings when the light hit him at certain angles. I think it was because of the drum set-up. I've never seen a drum set like that - EVER! He had towers set up, full of cymbals and a bunch of things I don't know the names of and he even had a kick drum behind him - which he played, with sticks, standing up! What?! Yeah - his drum solo lasted like half an hour, well, not really, more like 3 minutes, but it was good.
The guitar player (Tony Iommi) was beyond great. He did a solo as well and I never once got bored. I mean he kept going and going and he was bending those strings like if they were unbreakable. I can't believe the skill this guy has. Granted, he's been playing for years, but damn...
The bass player (Geezer Butler) was good, but his sound was kind of mushy. You couldn't really hear the bass all that well. Like Adam said, "you could feel the bass, but you couldn't necessarily hear it." But he even had a solo going on, shorter than the others, but it was in there.
The vocalist was also fun to check out. Ronnie James Dio was something to see. I kept thinking "old man body in tight clothes". hahaha Don't do it! Don't do it! He was rocking in his old age and he was doing a great job. I really like his voice with the band, probably because you could still make out with he was singing!
Heaven and Hell is made up of 3 of the original Black Sabbath members -Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice. Dio took over vocals when Ozzy Osbourne had to go into rehab to deal with his addictions.
I'm posting the rest of their tour dates. Go check them out if you're in those cities. It's definitely money well spent.
MAY 2007
1 San Antonio, TX --- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
2 Houston, TX --- Cynthia Woods Pavillion
3 Dallas, TX --- Nokia Theater
5 Chicago, IL --- All State Arena
6 Minneapolis, MN --- Theatre @ Target Center
8 Cincinnati, OH --- US Bank Arena
10 Philadelphia, PA --- Wachovia Arena
11 Cleveland, OH --- Tower City Amphitheatre
12 Detroit, MI --- Cobo Hall
14 Albany, NY --- Times Union Center
15 Uncasville, CT --- Mohegan Sun Arena
17 Lowell, MA --- Tsongas Arena
18 Baltimore, MD --- Merriweather Pavilion
19 Holmdell, NJ --- PNC Arts Center
This was my first Metal concert ever. And what did I do? I spent most of it in the parking lot chugging CHEAP beer with the boys.
We arrived a bit late, so we missed Machinehead, but while chugging said cheap beer, and discussing the futility of living in San Diego without an ID, Megadeath came and went.
We booked it into the Coors Ampitheater so that we wouldn't miss Heaven and Hell. Our seats were in the 300 section, so they weren't the best in the house, but we were in the center, so that had to count for something. Coors wasn't sold out, but it was packed - standing room only except for the last 6 rows. They even shut down the grass area!
The crowd was a great mix of young and old - fathers with their sons, girlfriends, boyfriends, families, people who showed up alone (got lost), groups of guys so drunk it made you laugh - you name it, you got it. I kept thinking of a scene out of Wayne's World.
After paying a measly $39 for 3 beers (THE BEST BEER I EVER HAD!), we went to our seats. Yes, you read that right, $39 for 3 beers!
We didn't wait long for Sabbath, I mean Heaven and Hell to appear. And when they did, they made a scene. I was completely enthralled with the set. It looked like an old house with gates on each side with walls of speakers behind them. The drummer's throne was in the center and it was up high. They had a screen behind them that changed depending on the set and the songs. It went from an old castle like thing, to angels in the background, to plain bricks, to the Star Trek flying through space intro looking thing. The band played their own material, but they also played a lot of Classic Black Sabbath, according to the boys I was with. They played for nearly 2 hours, which was a surprise because nowadays, you don't get to see people on stage for that long and actually do a good job. I think they would've played longer if they were allowed to.
The drummer (Vinny Appice) sometimes looked like he had wings when the light hit him at certain angles. I think it was because of the drum set-up. I've never seen a drum set like that - EVER! He had towers set up, full of cymbals and a bunch of things I don't know the names of and he even had a kick drum behind him - which he played, with sticks, standing up! What?! Yeah - his drum solo lasted like half an hour, well, not really, more like 3 minutes, but it was good.
The guitar player (Tony Iommi) was beyond great. He did a solo as well and I never once got bored. I mean he kept going and going and he was bending those strings like if they were unbreakable. I can't believe the skill this guy has. Granted, he's been playing for years, but damn...
The bass player (Geezer Butler) was good, but his sound was kind of mushy. You couldn't really hear the bass all that well. Like Adam said, "you could feel the bass, but you couldn't necessarily hear it." But he even had a solo going on, shorter than the others, but it was in there.
The vocalist was also fun to check out. Ronnie James Dio was something to see. I kept thinking "old man body in tight clothes". hahaha Don't do it! Don't do it! He was rocking in his old age and he was doing a great job. I really like his voice with the band, probably because you could still make out with he was singing!
Heaven and Hell is made up of 3 of the original Black Sabbath members -Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice. Dio took over vocals when Ozzy Osbourne had to go into rehab to deal with his addictions.
I'm posting the rest of their tour dates. Go check them out if you're in those cities. It's definitely money well spent.
MAY 2007
1 San Antonio, TX --- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
2 Houston, TX --- Cynthia Woods Pavillion
3 Dallas, TX --- Nokia Theater
5 Chicago, IL --- All State Arena
6 Minneapolis, MN --- Theatre @ Target Center
8 Cincinnati, OH --- US Bank Arena
10 Philadelphia, PA --- Wachovia Arena
11 Cleveland, OH --- Tower City Amphitheatre
12 Detroit, MI --- Cobo Hall
14 Albany, NY --- Times Union Center
15 Uncasville, CT --- Mohegan Sun Arena
17 Lowell, MA --- Tsongas Arena
18 Baltimore, MD --- Merriweather Pavilion
19 Holmdell, NJ --- PNC Arts Center
Virgin Festival Line Up - Aug 4th and 5th
This may be old news. I'm not sure. But I just found out about it, so here it is.
Tickets go on sale on May 5th through Ticketmaster.
Ticket prices are: Two Day: $175 General Admission, $450 VIP
One Day: $97.50 General Admission, $250 VIP
Maryland huh? I like the line-up and the tickets are reasonable. I'll have to check out the airfare and the hotels and if it seems feasable, I just might do it. Damn.
Line Up:
Saturday:
* The Police
* Beastie Boys
* Modest Mouse
* Incubus
* TV On The Radio
* LCD Soundsystem
* Fountains Of Wayne
* Peter Bjorn and John
* Sasha and John Digweed
* The Fratellis
* Danny Tenaglia
* Amy Winehouse
* Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals
* Sander Van Doorn
* Shout Out Out Out Out
* Cheap Trick
* Felix Da Housecat
* Paolo Nutini
* Booka Shade
* Miguel Migs
* Fiction Plane
Virgin Festival By Virgin Mobile (Baltimore) Day 2
* The Smashing Pumpkins
* 311
* Interpol
* Yeah Yeah Yeahs
* Velvet Revolver
* Chris Cornell
* The Crystal Method
* Wu Tang Clan
* Matisyahu
* Girl Talk
* Bad Brains
* Deep Dish
* Regina Spektor
* Spoon
* Dieselboy and Andy C
* M.I.A.
* Infected Mushroom
* CSS
* James Zabiela
Tickets go on sale on May 5th through Ticketmaster.
Ticket prices are: Two Day: $175 General Admission, $450 VIP
One Day: $97.50 General Admission, $250 VIP
Maryland huh? I like the line-up and the tickets are reasonable. I'll have to check out the airfare and the hotels and if it seems feasable, I just might do it. Damn.
Line Up:
Saturday:
* The Police
* Beastie Boys
* Modest Mouse
* Incubus
* TV On The Radio
* LCD Soundsystem
* Fountains Of Wayne
* Peter Bjorn and John
* Sasha and John Digweed
* The Fratellis
* Danny Tenaglia
* Amy Winehouse
* Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals
* Sander Van Doorn
* Shout Out Out Out Out
* Cheap Trick
* Felix Da Housecat
* Paolo Nutini
* Booka Shade
* Miguel Migs
* Fiction Plane
Virgin Festival By Virgin Mobile (Baltimore) Day 2
* The Smashing Pumpkins
* 311
* Interpol
* Yeah Yeah Yeahs
* Velvet Revolver
* Chris Cornell
* The Crystal Method
* Wu Tang Clan
* Matisyahu
* Girl Talk
* Bad Brains
* Deep Dish
* Regina Spektor
* Spoon
* Dieselboy and Andy C
* M.I.A.
* Infected Mushroom
* CSS
* James Zabiela
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Pioneer Park aka Calvary Cemetery
I was reading this weeks CityBeat and I came upon an article about Pioneer Park, which used to be Calvary Cemetery.
What weirded me out is the fact that the bodies are all still there! They just removed the headstones, which they threw over a ravine behind Mount Hope Cemetery, which are/were visible to passengers taking the trolley! It is a total scene from a movie! hahaha Taking the trolley home, you look to the left or right and what do you see - a bunch of headstones! I guess this all came to light in the 80s, so they took some of the headstones back to the "park", but didn't put them in the proper places, just off to the side and they built a memorial and what not to give the cemetery and the people buried there some recognition.
I know that there may be other cemetery's that were built over - like Old Town's, but for some reason, this freaked me out. I guess the thought of having a picnic over someone's loved one is not my sort of thing.
It was an interesting article though - check it out in this weeks CityBeat.
What weirded me out is the fact that the bodies are all still there! They just removed the headstones, which they threw over a ravine behind Mount Hope Cemetery, which are/were visible to passengers taking the trolley! It is a total scene from a movie! hahaha Taking the trolley home, you look to the left or right and what do you see - a bunch of headstones! I guess this all came to light in the 80s, so they took some of the headstones back to the "park", but didn't put them in the proper places, just off to the side and they built a memorial and what not to give the cemetery and the people buried there some recognition.
I know that there may be other cemetery's that were built over - like Old Town's, but for some reason, this freaked me out. I guess the thought of having a picnic over someone's loved one is not my sort of thing.
It was an interesting article though - check it out in this weeks CityBeat.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Allen Toussaint with A.J. Croce at Birch North Park Theater
I got my tickets!
May 15th, 2007
Doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm
Ticket Prices: $38/35, Day of Show $41/$38
If you have the extra cash, go check this concert out. It's taking place at Birch North Park Theater. I've heard it's a cool place to check out talent, so I'm looking forward to going there. I love new venues!
You will be amazed by the talents of legendardy Allen Toussaint. He is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, a wonderful musican, and is a 2007 Grammy nominee. He hails from New Orleans, so you know it's going to be soulful!
Opening for Allen Toussaint will be A.J. Croce . He is a local musician with his own record company - Seedling Records. He currently has Dirty Sweet, Gregory Page, and Gilbert Castellanos, all local favorites. A.J. Croce is the son of Jim Croce - singer-songwriter from the 60's & early 70's that died tragically in a plane crash in 1973. A.J. has his own voice and is a very talented musician. He's at home on the piano, but is a great guitar player.
So go check it out!
May 15th, 2007
Doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm
Ticket Prices: $38/35, Day of Show $41/$38
If you have the extra cash, go check this concert out. It's taking place at Birch North Park Theater. I've heard it's a cool place to check out talent, so I'm looking forward to going there. I love new venues!
You will be amazed by the talents of legendardy Allen Toussaint. He is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, a wonderful musican, and is a 2007 Grammy nominee. He hails from New Orleans, so you know it's going to be soulful!
Opening for Allen Toussaint will be A.J. Croce . He is a local musician with his own record company - Seedling Records. He currently has Dirty Sweet, Gregory Page, and Gilbert Castellanos, all local favorites. A.J. Croce is the son of Jim Croce - singer-songwriter from the 60's & early 70's that died tragically in a plane crash in 1973. A.J. has his own voice and is a very talented musician. He's at home on the piano, but is a great guitar player.
So go check it out!
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Coachella Set Times announced
I'm upset all over again that I won't be going this year. Damn.
Coachella Set Times
Have fun whomever is going. I want a full report. I took a look at the list and this time around it seems like it is very possible to see all the bands I would have wanted to see had I gone.
And if anyone has any free extra tickets, I'm still available to go.
Coachella Set Times
Have fun whomever is going. I want a full report. I took a look at the list and this time around it seems like it is very possible to see all the bands I would have wanted to see had I gone.
And if anyone has any free extra tickets, I'm still available to go.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Arctic Monkeys playing at the Troubador (LA) on Sunday, April 29th!
This just in, Arctic Monkeys will be playing a surprise Los Angeles Show at the Troubador. All tickets can be purchased through The Troubador directly by fax or in person. There is a two limit ticket. They'll also be at Coachella this Friday.
Here's the actual article. Artic Monkeys Article
I may or may not go. I really, really want to. It'll all depend on how much the tickets are. I'm looking into it and will let you know when I find out.
Here's the actual article. Artic Monkeys Article
I may or may not go. I really, really want to. It'll all depend on how much the tickets are. I'm looking into it and will let you know when I find out.
Ricky Martin still has a nice ass!!
Thanks to my wonderful sister, I got to see Ricky Martin at the IPayOne Center last night. He is currently on his Black and White Tour. He is considering this like his "greatest hits" tour. He does have a new cd out - it's the Ricky Martin: MTV Unplugged Album version with a couple of new tracks, but mostly old stuff. It was nice to see him singing all his old stuff and not just the new stuff.
Let me backtrack a bit. You might be wondering why I'm writing about Ricky Martin. Well, to be honest, I like him. I've liked him from way back in his Menudo days. I think he is very talented and he puts on an awesome show. I have never missed a concert whenever he decides to roll into San Diego. It has become a sort of tradition for my sister and I. We even had my grandmother, aunts and cousins come with us as well. He's my musical act that I don't talk about, but secretly love. I mean people always look at me funny when I tell them I went to a Ricky Martin concert.
I like that his music appeals to all generations. The crowd last night was very diverse. San Diego and Tijuana were definitely in the house. You had your groups of girlfriends, boyfriends, boys scoping out the chics, grandmothers with their granddaughters, etc. IT was fun and funny at the same time. And yummy caramel apple slices and churros. hahahahaha
Ricky Martin took the stage at around 8:40 pm and ended around 10:15ish or so. He had that same sort of screen that dropped down like Justin Timberlake used on his tour, but I think Ricky Martin used it better. He had two parts of the stage that came out into the audience and it had a sort of treadmill on it that he would use.
I really enjoyed the concert. He did a great job working the audience. I do have to admit that at certain times, I became bored. In my opinion, I think it was in the way he presented some of his faster, more upbeat dance songs. I've seen him play his hits in so many different ways that it's interesting to see that evolution, but there's nothing like the originals.
And this time, he only had 5 costume changes. Last time I saw him, it was way more than that. And I only counted them as costume changes when he changed his bottoms, not just his shirts. I do have to admit that I liked most of his costume changes, they definitely accentuated his finer qualities. hehehe I don't care what you say, tha boy has a body, but ugly feet. hahaha
There was a short piece playing during one of his costume changes that was basically him butt-naked, but not really and he had tattoos all over his body that had specific messages in both english and spanish. He considers himself a huge humanitarian, so he uses his concerts to spread the word. This time around, partial proceeds from each ticket of the Black & White Tour was donated to support The Ricky Martin Foundation - which advocates for the well being of children around the globe in critical areas such as social justice, education and health. Learn more at The Ricky Martin Foundation
The audience oohed and awed everytime they showed a pec or an arm or a leg or an almost crotch shot, but when they showed his feet, not much noise. IT was great.
I also enjoyed watching the girls/women run by security to get closer to Ricky. The poor security could not stop this crowd. IT was funny to see. And boy was I glad it wasn't my job to have to stop them. I'm sure they would have drawn blood if it came down to it.
He played a lot of my favorite songs. I don't have a set list for you all as I was too busy looking around and laughing and talking to my sister. I'm sure it'll turn up somewhere. The sound at the IPayOne Center sucked, but that was to be expected. IT's never been any good. Ricky's dancers did a great job. They were totally high energy and working it. You saw them sweating their butts off.
I'm including his remaining tour dates.
Enjoy!
North American Dates For Ricky Martin's Black & White Tour Are:
4/25/07 - ROSEMONT, IL - ALLSTATE ARENA (Tickets on-sale 3/10)
4/28/07 - UNCASVILLE, CT - MOHEGAN SUN ARENA (Tickets on-sale 3/10)
4/30/07 - TORONTO, ON - AIR CANADA CENTRE (Tickets on-sale 3/9)
05/01/07 - MONTREAL, QC - BELL CENTRE (Tickets on-sale 3/10)
05/04/07 - DULUTH, GA - GWINNETT CENTER (Tickets on-sale 3/17)
05/07/07 - HIDALGO, TX - DODGE ARENA (Tickets on-sale 3/23)
05/10/07 - CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - AMERICAN BANK CENTER (Tickets on-sale 3/17)
05/11/07 - LAREDO, TX - LAREDO ENTERTAINMENT CENTER (Tickets on-sale 3/23)
05/14/07 - El PASO, TX - EL PASO COUNTY COLISEUM (Tickets on-sale 3/23)
05/15/07 - GLENDALE, AZ - JOBING.COM ARENA (Tickets on-sale 3/16)
05/19/07 - MIAMI, FL - AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA (Tickets on-sale 3/17)
05/20/07 - ORLANDO, FL - AMWAY ARENA (Tickets on-sale 3/17)
Let me backtrack a bit. You might be wondering why I'm writing about Ricky Martin. Well, to be honest, I like him. I've liked him from way back in his Menudo days. I think he is very talented and he puts on an awesome show. I have never missed a concert whenever he decides to roll into San Diego. It has become a sort of tradition for my sister and I. We even had my grandmother, aunts and cousins come with us as well. He's my musical act that I don't talk about, but secretly love. I mean people always look at me funny when I tell them I went to a Ricky Martin concert.
I like that his music appeals to all generations. The crowd last night was very diverse. San Diego and Tijuana were definitely in the house. You had your groups of girlfriends, boyfriends, boys scoping out the chics, grandmothers with their granddaughters, etc. IT was fun and funny at the same time. And yummy caramel apple slices and churros. hahahahaha
Ricky Martin took the stage at around 8:40 pm and ended around 10:15ish or so. He had that same sort of screen that dropped down like Justin Timberlake used on his tour, but I think Ricky Martin used it better. He had two parts of the stage that came out into the audience and it had a sort of treadmill on it that he would use.
I really enjoyed the concert. He did a great job working the audience. I do have to admit that at certain times, I became bored. In my opinion, I think it was in the way he presented some of his faster, more upbeat dance songs. I've seen him play his hits in so many different ways that it's interesting to see that evolution, but there's nothing like the originals.
And this time, he only had 5 costume changes. Last time I saw him, it was way more than that. And I only counted them as costume changes when he changed his bottoms, not just his shirts. I do have to admit that I liked most of his costume changes, they definitely accentuated his finer qualities. hehehe I don't care what you say, tha boy has a body, but ugly feet. hahaha
There was a short piece playing during one of his costume changes that was basically him butt-naked, but not really and he had tattoos all over his body that had specific messages in both english and spanish. He considers himself a huge humanitarian, so he uses his concerts to spread the word. This time around, partial proceeds from each ticket of the Black & White Tour was donated to support The Ricky Martin Foundation - which advocates for the well being of children around the globe in critical areas such as social justice, education and health. Learn more at The Ricky Martin Foundation
The audience oohed and awed everytime they showed a pec or an arm or a leg or an almost crotch shot, but when they showed his feet, not much noise. IT was great.
I also enjoyed watching the girls/women run by security to get closer to Ricky. The poor security could not stop this crowd. IT was funny to see. And boy was I glad it wasn't my job to have to stop them. I'm sure they would have drawn blood if it came down to it.
He played a lot of my favorite songs. I don't have a set list for you all as I was too busy looking around and laughing and talking to my sister. I'm sure it'll turn up somewhere. The sound at the IPayOne Center sucked, but that was to be expected. IT's never been any good. Ricky's dancers did a great job. They were totally high energy and working it. You saw them sweating their butts off.
I'm including his remaining tour dates.
Enjoy!
North American Dates For Ricky Martin's Black & White Tour Are:
4/25/07 - ROSEMONT, IL - ALLSTATE ARENA (Tickets on-sale 3/10)
4/28/07 - UNCASVILLE, CT - MOHEGAN SUN ARENA (Tickets on-sale 3/10)
4/30/07 - TORONTO, ON - AIR CANADA CENTRE (Tickets on-sale 3/9)
05/01/07 - MONTREAL, QC - BELL CENTRE (Tickets on-sale 3/10)
05/04/07 - DULUTH, GA - GWINNETT CENTER (Tickets on-sale 3/17)
05/07/07 - HIDALGO, TX - DODGE ARENA (Tickets on-sale 3/23)
05/10/07 - CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - AMERICAN BANK CENTER (Tickets on-sale 3/17)
05/11/07 - LAREDO, TX - LAREDO ENTERTAINMENT CENTER (Tickets on-sale 3/23)
05/14/07 - El PASO, TX - EL PASO COUNTY COLISEUM (Tickets on-sale 3/23)
05/15/07 - GLENDALE, AZ - JOBING.COM ARENA (Tickets on-sale 3/16)
05/19/07 - MIAMI, FL - AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA (Tickets on-sale 3/17)
05/20/07 - ORLANDO, FL - AMWAY ARENA (Tickets on-sale 3/17)
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Kinda Review - Playground Slap
Well, we went to the Triple Crown Pub, but we showed up late. We had to have that last bit of beer before we got there and well, you know how parking can be insane. We walked in and they were saying good bye. I was pretty bummed as this may have been their last live show - so the rumour goes. But who knows. I'm all for another show. I've seen them before and they were great to listen to and dammit, I want to hear them AGAIN! Come on Playground Slap - one more time?
I haven't been to the Triple Crown Pub in forever and I completely forgot how loud it can get in there. The second band (closer?) came on and man was it loud. The room is small, so you don't need a lot of power in there to get your point of cross. At times it was too muddy because it was so loud, you coudn't distinguish what was going on and in my opinion, it drowned out the lead singers vocals. I left after the thrid or fourth song. My poor ears couldn't handle it.
I haven't been to the Triple Crown Pub in forever and I completely forgot how loud it can get in there. The second band (closer?) came on and man was it loud. The room is small, so you don't need a lot of power in there to get your point of cross. At times it was too muddy because it was so loud, you coudn't distinguish what was going on and in my opinion, it drowned out the lead singers vocals. I left after the thrid or fourth song. My poor ears couldn't handle it.
Friday, April 20, 2007
Dirty Frank - San Diego County Fair 2007
Another tidbit about the fair.
Dirty Frank will be performing at the San Diego County Fair aka Del Mar Fairgrounds.
They are a Pearl Jam tribute band. I've never heard of them or seen them, but I think I may do so this summer.
I'm still laughing at their name. hahaha Hmmm, dirty sanchez...
Dirty Frank will be performing at the San Diego County Fair aka Del Mar Fairgrounds.
They are a Pearl Jam tribute band. I've never heard of them or seen them, but I think I may do so this summer.
I'm still laughing at their name. hahaha Hmmm, dirty sanchez...
Thursday, April 19, 2007
The Iron Maidens - San Diego County Fair 2007
This just in...
The Iron Maidens will be playing at the 2007 San Diego County Fair aka Del Mar Fair.
They are an all female Iron Maiden tribute band recognized worldwide.
I've heard good things about them. They may be a lot of fun to watch.
The Iron Maidens will be playing at the 2007 San Diego County Fair aka Del Mar Fair.
They are an all female Iron Maiden tribute band recognized worldwide.
I've heard good things about them. They may be a lot of fun to watch.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
LA Peeps: Arcade Fire Pre-Sale
If you want to get your tickets early, here's the information.
They're playing at the Greek Theater on May 29th and May 30th.
KROQ Pre-sale starts tomorrow, April 19th at 10am.
Password: BIBLE
Tickets are $33.50
There is a 4 ticket limit for the pre sale.
It's through Ticketmaster.
Enjoy!!
They're playing at the Greek Theater on May 29th and May 30th.
KROQ Pre-sale starts tomorrow, April 19th at 10am.
Password: BIBLE
Tickets are $33.50
There is a 4 ticket limit for the pre sale.
It's through Ticketmaster.
Enjoy!!
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Playground Slap at Triple Crown Pub
If you've missed them the last couple of times they've performed, go see them on Saturday, April 21st. Playground Slap will be playing at the Triple Crown Pub located at 3221 Adams Ave, SD, 92116. Their Myspace says the show starts at 10pm. I'll be there. I mean, after all it is walking distance from my house.
Their special guest for the night will be Mike Keneally!
Link
Their special guest for the night will be Mike Keneally!
Link
Free Ice Cream Cone Day!
I forgot to post this. My co-worker had to remind me. But I now sit here and eat my ice cream cone. Yummy.
Go to your local Ben & Jerry's. There may be a small line, but it's worth it!
Go to your local Ben & Jerry's. There may be a small line, but it's worth it!
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Fono/Swandive: Beauty Bar 04/13/07
We headed over to the Beauty Bar last night to catch both Fono and Swandive. It's been a long time since I've seen either one and I was excited to check them out, especially since our friend Ivan Hurtado joined Swandive and I kept promising I'd go see their band.
We arrived a bit late, but we got to see the last song and a half of Fono's set. I really enjoyed their sound. If I remember correctly, their sound has changed a little. They had the classic equipment onstage and that definitely made a difference soundwise. It was LOUD! It was so loud, my ear drums were about to burst! hahaha But it was clear. It wasn't muddled like most loud music tends to be. I definitely need to check out their full set next time they play. But being on time is always hard for me. hahaha
Check them out kids.. You'll love them.
::Intermission::
So after a few drinks Swandive came on stage.. Their sound, though reminiscent of their old stuff, has a little different tweak to it. It's a little more upbeat than when I last saw them, which I loved. The musicianship on stage was great. They were all having fun and swaying around to their music - just like the crowd. I found it interesting that they incorporated a little snippet of Don't Stand So Close To Me by the Police into one of their songs. It's one of my favorite songs, so it was a nice surprise. They played a song titled Push, Pull, Choke, which I think was dedicated to their Bass player, Ivan Hurtado, but he said something about Shake and Bake, whatever that means. It was funny. It made Ivan laugh. I can definitely hear Swandive on the Big Sonic Chill. Is that still around? I need to listen to the radio a little more. hehehe
There was a $5 dollar cover and they made a killing. It was a nicely packed house. It wasn't too much so it turned you off, but it was comfortable. And the scene was reminded me of when Beauty Bar first opened. It was refreshing.
We arrived a bit late, but we got to see the last song and a half of Fono's set. I really enjoyed their sound. If I remember correctly, their sound has changed a little. They had the classic equipment onstage and that definitely made a difference soundwise. It was LOUD! It was so loud, my ear drums were about to burst! hahaha But it was clear. It wasn't muddled like most loud music tends to be. I definitely need to check out their full set next time they play. But being on time is always hard for me. hahaha
Check them out kids.. You'll love them.
::Intermission::
So after a few drinks Swandive came on stage.. Their sound, though reminiscent of their old stuff, has a little different tweak to it. It's a little more upbeat than when I last saw them, which I loved. The musicianship on stage was great. They were all having fun and swaying around to their music - just like the crowd. I found it interesting that they incorporated a little snippet of Don't Stand So Close To Me by the Police into one of their songs. It's one of my favorite songs, so it was a nice surprise. They played a song titled Push, Pull, Choke, which I think was dedicated to their Bass player, Ivan Hurtado, but he said something about Shake and Bake, whatever that means. It was funny. It made Ivan laugh. I can definitely hear Swandive on the Big Sonic Chill. Is that still around? I need to listen to the radio a little more. hehehe
There was a $5 dollar cover and they made a killing. It was a nicely packed house. It wasn't too much so it turned you off, but it was comfortable. And the scene was reminded me of when Beauty Bar first opened. It was refreshing.
Friday, April 13, 2007
The Animals - San Diego County Fair
This just in...
The Animals will be at the San Diego County Fair aka Del Mar Fairgrounds.
How cool is that??? I will be there!
I'm not sure on the date, but I'll post it once I know.
Link to The Animals Website
Link
The Animals will be at the San Diego County Fair aka Del Mar Fairgrounds.
How cool is that??? I will be there!
I'm not sure on the date, but I'll post it once I know.
Link to The Animals Website
Link
iTunes going subscription mode?
I read this article on Cnnmoney.com and found it very interesting. I am a mac owner and I use iTunes all the time. I'm on the fence about this. I don't know if I would want to pay a flat fee in order to use iTunes. I download music through iTunes, but I don't know if it's enough to subscribe and pay every month. I really hope they don't do this. CEO Steve Jobs has gone on the record stating that he didn't like the concept behind the monthly subscription fee, but who knows. If the price is right, I'm sure they'd be willng to change their policy.
If you want to read the article, click on the link. Here's a little preview.
Les Ottolenghi, CEO of INTENT MediaWorks, a digital distribution system that works with peer-to-peer networks, said he’s had meetings with people from Apple and he believes the company will announce a subscription service for iTunes within the next six months. “I think Apple is seriously considering a subscription offering right now even though they will probably tell you otherwise,” he said. Spokespeople for Apple were not immediately available for comment.
Link
If you want to read the article, click on the link. Here's a little preview.
Les Ottolenghi, CEO of INTENT MediaWorks, a digital distribution system that works with peer-to-peer networks, said he’s had meetings with people from Apple and he believes the company will announce a subscription service for iTunes within the next six months. “I think Apple is seriously considering a subscription offering right now even though they will probably tell you otherwise,” he said. Spokespeople for Apple were not immediately available for comment.
Link
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Costco Busted!
Hahahahaha. Do they not have some sort of legal team that checks this stuff out. I mean a fake autographed guitar!
Pitchfork just busted Costco for selling fake autographed guitars on their website. From Pitchfork:
We're as flummoxed as you are, but yeah, Costco is apparently selling these things for a cool $899.99 (shipping and handling included!). The "Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes Signed Acoustic Guitar" features such eye- and ear-catching attributes as "rich, full tone," a "natural spruce top," a "rosewood bridge," and "cream binding on the body and neck [that] adds crisp style." It also features a scribble of a signature allegedly from Conor himself on its face.
Conor's PR people denied that anyone had signed anything for Costco and the guitars were swiftly pulled from the website. Apparently, Conor Oberst is some kind of music-making person. He seems very well regarded among his own kind. —MEGHANN MARCO
source: www.consumerist.com
Pitchfork just busted Costco for selling fake autographed guitars on their website. From Pitchfork:
We're as flummoxed as you are, but yeah, Costco is apparently selling these things for a cool $899.99 (shipping and handling included!). The "Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes Signed Acoustic Guitar" features such eye- and ear-catching attributes as "rich, full tone," a "natural spruce top," a "rosewood bridge," and "cream binding on the body and neck [that] adds crisp style." It also features a scribble of a signature allegedly from Conor himself on its face.
Conor's PR people denied that anyone had signed anything for Costco and the guitars were swiftly pulled from the website. Apparently, Conor Oberst is some kind of music-making person. He seems very well regarded among his own kind. —MEGHANN MARCO
source: www.consumerist.com
Bratz: The Movie Soundtrack - Calling all musicians!
Any local bands interested? It might be fun to do.
CALLING ALL MUSICIANS! GET YOUR MUSIC PLACED IN THE UPCOMING THEATRICAL RELEASE OF BRATZ: THE MOVIE
Geffen Records is calling all musicians for the chance for their music to be placed in the upcoming live-action comedy adventure of Bratz: The Movie.
MGA Entertainment, Avi Arad Productions and Crystal Sky Pictures have teamed up on the live-action Bratz movie, hitting theatres nationwide on August 10th through Lions Gate Films. The soundtrack will be available through Geffen Records on July 31st.
Musical submissions will be reviewed by top A&R executives at Geffen Records from now until the deadline of May 15th. If you've always wanted to get your music in front of a major record label, this is your opportunity and a chance to be discovered.
Here's how it works:
Musicians can go to the following website http://www.bratzsoundtrack.com and enter their contact information, including their URL, where the A&R department from Geffen Records will review the music. If the music is accepted, a representative from Geffen
Records will contact the artist and award them placement into the film and or soundtrack, where their music will be placed along the music of artists signed to Interscope, Geffen and A&M.
Rules and regulations apply. Please go to http://www.bratzsoundtrack.com for complete information.
I got this from this great group: OhNoTheyDidn't
CALLING ALL MUSICIANS! GET YOUR MUSIC PLACED IN THE UPCOMING THEATRICAL RELEASE OF BRATZ: THE MOVIE
Geffen Records is calling all musicians for the chance for their music to be placed in the upcoming live-action comedy adventure of Bratz: The Movie.
MGA Entertainment, Avi Arad Productions and Crystal Sky Pictures have teamed up on the live-action Bratz movie, hitting theatres nationwide on August 10th through Lions Gate Films. The soundtrack will be available through Geffen Records on July 31st.
Musical submissions will be reviewed by top A&R executives at Geffen Records from now until the deadline of May 15th. If you've always wanted to get your music in front of a major record label, this is your opportunity and a chance to be discovered.
Here's how it works:
Musicians can go to the following website http://www.bratzsoundtrack.com and enter their contact information, including their URL, where the A&R department from Geffen Records will review the music. If the music is accepted, a representative from Geffen
Records will contact the artist and award them placement into the film and or soundtrack, where their music will be placed along the music of artists signed to Interscope, Geffen and A&M.
Rules and regulations apply. Please go to http://www.bratzsoundtrack.com for complete information.
I got this from this great group: OhNoTheyDidn't
Beatallica -Appearing at San Diego County Fair
Do you love the Beatles?
Do you love Metallica?
Check out Beatallica at the San Diego County Fair (aka Del Mar Fair) on June 22, 23 or 24th.
They play all Beatles songs but in the style of Metallica. I am excited to see them at the Fair. I think they're going to be awesome.
They'll be on the Coors Light Rock On stage, so you know what that means. Alcohol!
Check them out here:
Link
Do you love Metallica?
Check out Beatallica at the San Diego County Fair (aka Del Mar Fair) on June 22, 23 or 24th.
They play all Beatles songs but in the style of Metallica. I am excited to see them at the Fair. I think they're going to be awesome.
They'll be on the Coors Light Rock On stage, so you know what that means. Alcohol!
Check them out here:
Link
Kurt Vonnegut dies at age 84
The writer of Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat's Cradle, and other novels and short stories died yesterday. He is cited by many as being a major influence in 20th-century American Literature.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
People having weddings?
It's a cool website for women looking to get their hair and make-up done for their big day or any special occasions.
Melissa runs the San Diego office. Check it out!
Link
Melissa runs the San Diego office. Check it out!
Link
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Iha not on board...
Straight from the horses mouth.
"It has never been totally clear which members of the original Pumpkins lineup would be involved in this much-gossiped about reunion tour and new album and now Iha assures us that he will absolutely not be part of it.
“No, I’m not part of the current Smashing Pumpkins album or tour, I haven’t spoken to Billy in years. I’m writing for a solo record, which I’m going to record this year, and working on my indie label Scratchie Records,” says Iha, referring to the label he co-founded in 2002 with Fountains of Wayne’s Adam Schelsininger. Scratchie has put out albums by Albert Hammond Jr. and The Sounds, among others."
Makes me a bit sad. I would love to see the Smashing Pumpkins again with Iha on board. I mean, it wouldn't be the same without him.
Link
"It has never been totally clear which members of the original Pumpkins lineup would be involved in this much-gossiped about reunion tour and new album and now Iha assures us that he will absolutely not be part of it.
“No, I’m not part of the current Smashing Pumpkins album or tour, I haven’t spoken to Billy in years. I’m writing for a solo record, which I’m going to record this year, and working on my indie label Scratchie Records,” says Iha, referring to the label he co-founded in 2002 with Fountains of Wayne’s Adam Schelsininger. Scratchie has put out albums by Albert Hammond Jr. and The Sounds, among others."
Makes me a bit sad. I would love to see the Smashing Pumpkins again with Iha on board. I mean, it wouldn't be the same without him.
Link
Friday, April 06, 2007
Thursday, April 05, 2007
X-Fest Pre-sale...
91x's email says that they will be adding 2 other bands. Any speculation? Hmmm..
Pre-sale starts tomorrow at 10am.
Tickets are $41 plus tax and all those ridiculous fees that Ticketmaster charges.
Click on the link to buy your tickets.
Link
May 20, 2007
Coors Amphitheatre (Chula Vista)
Social Distortion
30 Seconds to Mars
The Used
The Bravery
Sum 41
Shiny Toy Guns
Plain White T's
Say Anything
I've seen a few of those bands and I don't think I'd be willing to pay close to $60 (after taxes and fees) to see them again. It's just not appealing enough to spend the money.
Caller number 9?
Pre-sale starts tomorrow at 10am.
Tickets are $41 plus tax and all those ridiculous fees that Ticketmaster charges.
Click on the link to buy your tickets.
Link
May 20, 2007
Coors Amphitheatre (Chula Vista)
Social Distortion
30 Seconds to Mars
The Used
The Bravery
Sum 41
Shiny Toy Guns
Plain White T's
Say Anything
I've seen a few of those bands and I don't think I'd be willing to pay close to $60 (after taxes and fees) to see them again. It's just not appealing enough to spend the money.
Caller number 9?
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Kate Moss & Pete Doherty do home videos
Apparently it's a short film shot by himself at Kate's cottage in Cotswolds.
He's playing a new song, Kate is shown, wearing close to nothing.
And she adds her own little tidbits to his song by interrupting him by saying things like "Sonny and Cher we're not" and throwing in the word C*** and other random things.
Here's the video courtesy of You Tube. The sound quality isn't the best, but if you turn it up, you can probably hear it all.
He's playing a new song, Kate is shown, wearing close to nothing.
And she adds her own little tidbits to his song by interrupting him by saying things like "Sonny and Cher we're not" and throwing in the word C*** and other random things.
Here's the video courtesy of You Tube. The sound quality isn't the best, but if you turn it up, you can probably hear it all.
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