Ok, I’m on my way to Australia and this is my book. So far its frustratingly over-descriptive and way too self-consciously cool…. but I must add that at least it actually IS cool, enough. Cool in an exotic foreign poverty kind of way. Oooh. Deep.
By the time I get to Australia I’ll be long since done and will letcha know if its worth the fourteen bucks and/or the time it took to read it instead of something else.
Oh my god, it’s a veritable coup d’etat of great acting, directing, editing, writing, cinematograhy, thinking and above all genius casting. Wow, this is genius on every level. See it now if you didn’t then.
If you’ve booked your elderly lead because he looks pathetic enough to play Don Quixote, or if you’re going to lease a nearly wothless tract of land to shoot in Spain when the Spaniard leasing agent says “well there’s only one leetle problem with it”, just walk away.
Portland rock club Satyricon , dubbed by some as CBGB of the West Coast, will be closing its doors forever in October, but not without a month-long send off for a quarter century of service to the Portland rock community.
When The Dandys were asked to participate in this send off, we said “of course.” Some of the band’s most memorable moments from its formative years took place between Satyricon’s graffitied walls. It was a no-brainer to ask Swoon 23 and Sugarboom, friends and Tim/Kerr label mates, to join us. Yeah, that’s a pretty legendary line-up. But then we thought, huh, what’s missing from this picture. Well, it turned out that missing piece was Eric Hedford. So, for the first time in over twelve years, Eric Hedford, drummer and founding member of The Dandy Warhols, will be performing with the band.
I know it sounds too good to be true. And if you were born before 1979, it is. See, we thought it that since this is kind of a scene reunion show that we have the party be for ages thirty-one (31) and over. Even worse news, I’m sure there will be no smoking allowed. Have you ever seen a clear Satyricon? I haven’t. Seems wrong.
How does one go about getting tickets? Lee has the answer:
So here’s the deal…
There’s a total of 240 tickets available for the 10/16 Satyricon gig and 2 ways to make sure you get tickets.
1st way – We’re reserving the first 140 tix for Pre Sale starting 9/21 at Noon PST. Access to the presale will be given to anyone who purchases Pre Sale [see below — g.] tickets to our 12/12 Crystal Ballroom show. Put simply. Purchase Pre Sale tickets to The Dandy Warhols Crystal Ballroom gig on 12/12 and you’ll get the first chance to purchase tickets for Satyricon.
2nd way – On 9/23 at Noon PST we’ll release the last 100 tickets to the general public. The ticket link will be live on dandywarhols.com.
We seriously dig fashion, and fashion has always dug us. So it’s supercool that we have been asked to play at Fashion’s Night Out Los Angeles this Friday in LA at Ron Herman on Melrose.
PRPS and Ron Herman present a special live musical performance by indie rock darlings The Dandy Warhols in celebration of Fashions Night Out Los Angeles. As a part of Vogue’s global initiative to celebrate fashion and promote retail, this highly anticipated Los Angeles shopping night will feature exciting showcases from renowned LA designers, photographers, and artists all under one roof…
See? Darlings. We invite you to come on by if you’re around. Other cool cats like Mark Mothersbaugh (!!), Taylor Jacobson, Shanna Moakler, Holly Robinson Peete, Garth Trinidad, Camryn Manheim, and some of our BRMC friends will be there.
The big whoop on Fashion’s Night Out can be found HERE.
In Seattle at Bumbershoot. We’re playing at the foot of the Space Needle. I’ll see if someone will send me pics of us playing with it in the background.
Slightly more interesting though is the gaming conference which is happening in a pretty big way too. I loved these great looking hipsters, one photographing the other whilst he hugs the eye of the beholder.
Yes, thank you.
I’m also gonna tell you how much I’m digging on my framing what with the four sided and eight sided and twelve sided dice adding such depth and dimension. OH I didn’t just slip that in there too. I’m on a roll…..ok ouch. Sorry.
You call that a summer? What FUN things are going on this weekend in and around the world of The Dandy Warhols?
ITEM: Zia will be DJing under her guise as DJRescue this afternoon at Jinx, 12 and Everett in NW Portland (Pearl). She says to come out since it’s a beuaturful day (yeah, so far!), and with tour coming up fast she won’t be in as frequently. So go. Jinx (21+/Free/4pm)
ITEM: Pete will be playing with Pete International Airport tonight at The Woods in the Sellwood neighborhood of Portland. He’ll have arts, crafts, and oh, the debut PIA album to buy before it hits stores. The Woods (21+/$5/10pm)
ITEM: And, of course, THE DANDY WARHOLS (who?) are playing at the big-ass Bumbershoot in Seattle on Sunday. Look out, Weezer! Bumbershoot (All-ages/$$$/???)
ITEM: This “This is the Tide” song is blowing up. You should play it at your BBQ on Monday, or whenever, and watch people take their clothes off. (*Some alcohol may be required, purchased separately.) Your BBQ (All-ages/Free/All Day Labor Day)
Hello music lovers,
I have my first musical side project and we’re hitting the road! My band, Brush Prairie (acoustic covers of vintage tunes and a few originals) is heading down the West Coast with Hawkeye (featuring my hubby Travis) and 1776 (you must have heard of them by now). We’ll be ending up at the 4th annual Clean Air Clear Stars Festival in Pioneertown, CA and so should you. Or at least get to whichever of the following stops is closest to your pad (or your mom’s):
9/10/10 at Knifefest – The Knife Shop at Kelly’s Olympian, Portland, Oregon
9/11/10 at The World Famous Kenton Club, Portland, Oregon
9/13/10 at Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco, California
9/14/10 at Audie’s Olympic Tavern, Fresno, California
9/15/10 at 3 of Clubs, Los Angeles, California
Sept 18/19 at Clean Air Clear Stars, Pioneer Town, California
This is gonna be a super fun tour and to take it one step further than the amazing festival in the desert there will be a kick ass RECOVERY party at The ACE Hotel Palm Springs on Sept 19 & 20th. When you call The ACE to book your room make sure to mention Clean Air Clear Stars (CACS) for a discount and to get your room grouped with everyone else’s. I’ll be DJing in the Amigo Room Sunday night and poolside Monday afternoon. If your not sure about how much fun you’ll have just ask anyone that was there last year. Middle of the night pool parties and fireside sing alongs is just a start. This is one extended weekend you don’t wanna miss!
PS, if you ever wanna hear me DJ locally I’m at Jinx (232 NW 12th) every friday 4-7 for happy hour and once a month at Jade lounge (24th and SE Ankeny). Both places have a good atmosphere and great food with, of course, perfect music.