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Re: “Twenty-Five Years of 924 Gilman”
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Re: “Punk Rock Cabaret”
Hey, Rachel,
Thanks for writing about me. Most of what you say in this article is right, more or less, but some corrections/clarifications are in order:
As I pointed out in my first e-mail to you, I do sing. In fact I sing songs by most of the bands that you mention here, whose music I cover. I also sing most of the songs on my album. You can hear a few of them at www.myspace.com/rockpiano . At this point in time, though, my vocal performances are few and far between. Thus I am indeed an instrumentalist, as you say, at Disco Volante and the other venues mentioned. (Kevin of Disco Volante has expressed interest in hosting a DJ Lebowitz vocal performance in the future. When I'm ready, there'll be an announcement, and I'll do it either there or somewhere.)
Did I do such extensive research on these musicians? No. I mainly concentrated on learning their music, not so much about their careers.
I forgot to mention that I also opened for the Flaming Lips, and as a headliner, some of my opening acts have included The Mr. T. Experience, Flipper, Penelope Houston, and the 3-D Invisibles.
While it's true that I use a lot of songlists, there were no index cards that I used to remember songs.
While you interviewed me at Disco Volante, I asked you if there were any tunes you'd like to hear me play. In response, you asked me to play anything by Johnny Cash. So I started out with "I Don't Like it, but I Guess Things Happen that Way" by Johnny Cash. When I swiveled around and asked if you recognized that, I was not talking to, nor seeking approval from, the customers; I was talking directly to YOU, Rachel. I was just wondering if you knew that I had just filled your request, but evidently you had no idea.
No, I did not shrug, and I certainly did not "acknowlege that you can't hold a bar audience captive, even for the duration of one song." On the contrary, at Disco Volante, I've often found at least a couple people, if not a group, captivated by my music for an entire set, or even the whole couple hours, although granted, such was not the case in the few minutes that you were there.
Nevertheless, it was interesting to read your perspective on what I do. I think people will enjoy reading the article, and hopefully come and check me out for themselves. At Disco Volante, all ages are welcome. At the Madrone and 83 Proof, only ages 21 and over are admitted.
Thanks again!
Sincerely yours,
DJ Lebowitz
Re: “Local Licks”
EL4D's music is available for freeeee @ http://el4d.bandcamp.com/album/fantastic-p…
Thanks for listening, loving, and being goood!
-elad allweil ( EL4D )
Re: “Local Licks”
EL4D's 'Fantastic Psychedelic EP' is available (for free!) @ http://el4d.bandcamp.com/album/fantastic-p…
Just a heeeeaaaaddds up for people that like Bonobo, Kid Koala, The Beta Band, The Streets, Neutral Milk Hotel, Wilco, Wax Tailor, etc.
Re: “Local Licks”
About that hot shit Hurry Up Shotgun singer Austin Pitts:
Austin Pitts is one hella howler, completely congruent with my previous seventies statement. Had he been around back then when COCK ROCK WAS KING and flashy vocal gymnasts were all the rage, Pitts would’ve found himself at the epicenter of an old-fashioned major label bidding war. Every day would’ve rained hookers and coke on him, forever and ever, amen.
Austin Pitts would’ve turned all major solo deals down, would’ve kept his bandmates Craig Eastman (on bass) and Adam Kayne (on drums) and found an even bigger record deal, although the label would’ve made them shorten their name to “Shotgun.” They would’ve been initially forced to tour with Molly Hatchet and Blackfoot, but they would’ve survived that indignity and gone on to be SUPERSTARS, and you never would’ve had yer ears filled with loose shit like Journey or REO Speedwagon. Ever.
Also, Hurry Up Shotgun sounds like California. Again, don’t ask me to explain, just hurry up and buy this record. If you think I’m wrong about any of this, let me know.
(But you won’t, cuz I’m not.)
Jeff Moody - STRIPWAX
https://www.facebook.com/Stripwax
Re: “Art for Music's Sake”
Eric is usually a sexist pig who uplifts men while dissing women. He did that to me and my tv show DEE DEE TV. Whats wrong Eric, you don't like straight BW? You only give love to men. I've been watching. You suck for that. Signed, DEE DEE RUSSELL.COM , San Francisco. PS of course I'll call you out as you dissed me while uplifting all men. Boy, misogynist sure are annoying!
--The article in question
http://www.alternet.org/media/151905/the_c…
Re: “Forever Younger”
Yay, mr. Fab. I have to meet you one day, soon!
Anthony Avery, your friend on Facebook.
Re: “Trails and Ways and the End of the World”
Here you go! :-)
http://trailsandways.com/album/temporal
— E
Re: “Trails and Ways and the End of the World”
hi, could you post a link to their music, their website or FB?
Re: “Local Licks”
Hey Rachel -- Thanks for the rundown on my new holiday CD. I think the rock ballad you refer to is my cover of Matisyahu's Chanukah song released last year, "Miracle" -- a great addition to the slim Chanukah repertoire. In addition to the Savanna Jazz gig in the Mission you mention Fri. nite Dec. 2, I'm gigging in Oakland at the wonderful Avonova, Sun. Dec. 11, 3 p.m. Kids welcome. Both gigs feature Santa -- folks can sit on his lap and tell him their holiday wishes -- as well as a great trio (Frank Martin or Grant Levin on piano, Fred Randolph on bass, Akira Tana on drums). -- Lisa B (Lisa Bernstein)
Re: “A Sliggitay Legacy”
http://berkeley.accountableschools.com/blo…
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=n…
An Oakland man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of breaking into a home in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood last weekend with the intent to rape a woman, prosecutors said.
Nathan Simmons, 26, was arrested after an incident reported at about 2:50 a.m. Sunday.
Re: “A Sliggitay Legacy”
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Re: “More Bands Are Chasing Fewer Bucks”
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Re: “Scott Alexander Makes a Market”
He is a god of absurd marketing. I mean that as a compliment.
Re: “The Man Behind B. Hamilton”
@LisaL: here's the band's MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/bhamiltoncityilivei…
And here they are on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/B-Hamilton/1…
And here they are on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/b-hamilton
Re: “The Man Behind B. Hamilton”
hey. good article. impossible to find links on FB or SC. share URLs?
Re: “Weird and Wonderful”
Decent concert review, if perhaps a bit back-handed in parts.
Speaking of Weird Al, please be sure to sign our new petition to get Al inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:
http://www.allthingsyank.com/petition
Re: “The Man Behind B. Hamilton”
FUCK THAT STUPID ASSHOLE- LOVE GARY
Re: “Through the Caldecott”
I miss those Caldecott boys so much! Nomad gets stuck in my head often and makes me miss how awesome Oakland is while I'm here in merry old England.