Minister of Information. Freelance Wingman. Amateur Lobotomist. One Man Street Team. Cheaper Than Your Copay. Bridge Burner. Not the governor of Arkansas.

“Sea of Heartbreak” Another beauty from @DavidRMayfield courtesy of @sddialedin

1 month ago April 11, 2012

Awesome vid of @davidrmayfield Parade from @sddialedin when they played Wintson’s last summer.

1 month ago April 11, 2012

This here dude playing that banjo is Franz Nicolay. He also plays an accordion. He was/is in some very cool bands (The Hold Steady amongst them!), played session bits on rekkids with other great musicians (ie Frank Turner, etc.).

Oh, and he is performing at Soda Bar tonight in San Diego. I’ll be there. Will you?

Event info: http://www.sodabarmusic.com/calendar.php?event_id=1126

1 month ago April 11, 2012 2 notes

JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound covering Wilco. BRILLIANT.

Saw these cats in Columbus (OH! IO!) last fall…phenomenal. Playing Casbah on 3.26. Can’t wait for this show! 

2 months ago March 14, 2012

Cool video, great song from The Heavy Guilt. Love these cats!

See them LIVE today March 3, 2012 for FREE. Info: A day of love music

Check them out here: http://www.theheavyguilt.com/

2 months ago March 03, 2012 #music #San Diego #FREE

Missed Connections musical dedication of the day
 

To the man who gave me the note - w4m - 24 (Rosie O’Grady’s, Normal Heights)

Date: 2012-03-01, 12:15PM PST
Reply to: mwd7h-2879343686@pers.craigslist.org 

After spending 9 hours at a job that underpays me, and over works me, I drove down to Normal Heights to sit at a bar and have a drink. This is a common occurrence for me, drinking alone at bars. But, I had been reveling in a cesspool of despair the entire day. It seemed as though my life had taken a turn for the worse in the past month. So, the sharp tones from the overly loud Karaoke mic were not helping my mood either. I sat there for what felt like hours—but was really forty minutes—staring at the beer taps hearing some loser talk to his girlfriend about how he’s “going to make it in the biz.” It was one of those nights, when you push your drink to the edge of the bar and nod at the bartender. On my third drink, I saw a napkin dropped in front of me. While still ruminating in my own thoughts, and deep depression, I assumed that someone meant to throw this at me. When I pushed it away, you came over and said “No, you have to open it… Like this.” Following these relatively simple instructions, I proceeded to open the napkin. On the inside it read “Everything will be Ok :)”

I shoved your note in my purse, and quickly paid my tab. I sat on the bench outside and I began to cry. All day I spent trying to find someone to talk to in order to suppress this pain. This gesture was the only acknowledgement and genuine sincerity I had seen for a long time. These were the words I had been wanting to hear for weeks. I never got to see your face, and I’ll probably never know who you are, but thank you. 

  • Location: Rosie O’Grady’s, Normal Heights
     

NOTE: This post inspired by the great tumblr certainsongs a/k/a @blairhook in the twitters.

2 months ago March 02, 2012

I (almost) always fall in love at shows. Sorry Craig.

haleymcpunchy:

Craig Finn - Going To A Show - I’ve been looking for this ever since I saw him play it on his solo tour!!

You shouldn’t try and fall in love when you’re going to a show.

BEST BEST BEST BEST!!

2 months ago February 29, 2012 via haleymcpunchy 6 notes

“I Fall In Love Too Fast” the first single from Nena Anderson’s debut album BEYOND THE LIGHTS.

Those of you who know me will know I quickly (and often) develop irrational crushes on musicians. Wanna know a secret? I have a HUGE crush on Nena Anderson. Watch the video and see why. Absolutely delightful. She plays tonight with her band The Mules at Bar Pink. Damn right I’ll be there.

Get more info, buy some music and support a great local musician here: www.nenaanderson.com

Or just go directly to her bandcamp page to buy the album. Best $5 you’ll spend all week: http://nenaanderson.bandcamp.com/

2 months ago February 29, 2012 #music crush #san diego #wwmbd

He’s My Brother, She’s My Sister.

Tonight at Casbah. Can. Not. Wait. #wwmbd

2 months ago February 28, 2012 via hesmybrothershesmysister.bandcamp.com
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2 months ago February 26, 2012 via dazegetbrighter 366 notes

This is the new Jenny Owen Youngs album. You listen, you love, you buy, you come see at the Loft @ UCSD on Friday. You’re welcome.

Ticket info here: http://www.artpwr.com/events/911

2 months ago February 25, 2012 via jennyowenyoungs.bandcamp.com
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This is a GREAT cover of Crooked Fingers’ “Sleep All Summer” by St. Vincent and the National. Absolutely lovely, damn near perfect. It appears on this compilation: 

Score! 20 Years of Merge Records: The Covers

In fact the entire record is great, with appearances by Bright Eyes, Ryan Adams, The New Pornographers, The Mountain Goats and a bunch of other amazing artists. 

You can (and should) buy this album here: http://www.amazon.com/Score-20-Years-Merge-Records/dp/B001T46UJQ/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1330109893&sr=1-1-catcorr

PS: I am in love with a girl named Annie Clark.

2 months ago February 24, 2012
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