This is where I do that old person thing and tell all you kids about how I used to go to Bumbershoot every year on my birthday and wander around all four days, and discover bands, and nerd out and love, love, love it. You know, back when it was free, and then like, $5 […]
I love The Dirtbombs! Mick Collins leads one of the very best American bands ever, with superb playing from musicians like Zac Weedon (The Readies) and Ko Melina, with punk-soul super producer Jim Diamond once upon a time handling bass, and the rare use of two drummers at a time. Their Ultraglide In Black full-length was […]
Fans of garage rock, rejoice! A mere 3 hours away from here lie treasures untold for you who make the trek to Portland on October 17th for Scion’s Garage Fest 2009. The event is free, but it is highly recommended that one get tickets early from the website. There are multiple local vendors to choose from to […]
When I asked the very intelligent and capable talent buyer Eli Anderson of the soon-to-be-reopened Crocodile Cafe, I was expecting a list of ten records he liked. Instead, he had sent me several well-written lists and deserves countless bonus points because he even showed his work. Now, I need to find a copy of The […]
Show Date: November 13, 2008
There are some shows you wait all year for with the anticipation of a child at Christmas. The Dirtbombs put on that show. Their unique hybrid of Detroit soul and garage punk is no bullshit, in your face and dutifully pays homage to the holy trinity of fast cars, foxy ladies, and rock and roll. […]
"…But I gotta do it anyways, tell ya how I feel." Are you a masochistic concert goer? Are you at your happiest coming home from a show with ringing ears, soaked in the beers of at least 6 other people, trampled toes and a beatific grin? If you are, go see the Dirtbombs. These boys […]
Ok, who really, in their heart of hearts believed that McCain actually loves the song "Dancing Queen," by Abba? Hands? I thought not. I actually do, however, believe that President-Elect Obama (I will never get tired of saying that) has a little bit of hot buttered soul under all those nice suits and probably has […]
