Yesterday’s Henry Rollins performance at the Wells Fargo Center of the Arts was obviously enlightening and absolutely hilarious. So you can imagine how excited I was to finally meet one of my personal heroes and ask him a few questions while he signed my copy of his latest book, A Dull Roar.
Kata Rokkar: So you excited about Coachella?
Henry Rollins: No.
K: (laughs) Any reason?
HR: Well it’s an outdoor festival so that’s always weird. Plus people seem to be confused as to what I will be doing there. Some people think I’m going to be with the band and some think I’ll be speaking and I’m like, Duh! What does it say on the poster?
K: This isn’t your first outdoor festival though right?
HR: Naa, I’ve done Leeds, Edinburgh, Zelt and a few others. It’s fun. So we’ll see what happens. I just hope I don’t make people angry.
K: Any acts you’re looking forward to seeing?
HR: Definitely Tinariwen. They’re this amazing band from Mali that play Tichumaren. I actually flew overseas to catch them live but they had to cancel. It took me two days to fly over there and no joy.
K: So this will be your first time seeing them?
HR: Yeah. Super excited. I’ve only got every CD, LP, and bootleg these guys have ever made.
K: Well I’ll be sure to check it out. See you out there Henry.
HR: Thank you man.
On a side note, I stood behind Tom Waits while I was walking out of the venue. I do believe it was the first time I was starstruck in years.
After watching the above video…I do believe Coachella is the perfect place for Henry to spread his gospel.
Welcome to February. Forget “This Week” in Bay Area Live Shows, think of this post as “This Month” in Bay Area Live Shows. I mean look at what’s in store this month! Two Gallants, The Appleseed Cast, Lykke Li, two Andrew Bird shows and a shitload more. As for this week, I’ll be at the Mae Shi show at House of Nostromos in Oakland and a Friday evening with one of my idols, Henry Rollins. I have yet to witness a Mae Shi show but from what I hear, it’s supposed to be a wild ride. If you’re looking for some face-melting, make it to Slim’s this Wednesday for Meshuggah. See you guys out there!
1st – Sunday:
Intronaut / Bastard Noise / Thousandswilldie
Gilman St Project
924 Gilman Street
Berkeley CA 94710
2nd – Monday:
Matt and Kim / Hawney Troof
Café du Nord
2170 Market Street
San Francisco CA 94114
3rd – Tuesday:
The Mae Shi / gowns
House of Nostromos
4 5th Ave
Oakland CA
4th – Wednesday:
Nightmares on Wax
The Independent
628 Divisadero Street
San Francisco CA 94117
Meshuggah / Cynic / The Faceless
Slim’s
333 11th St
San Francisco, CA
Delta Spirit / Dawes / Other Lives
Bottom of the Hill
1233 17th Street
San Francisco CA 94107
5th – Thursday:
Eagles of Death Metal / Living Things
The Fillmore
1805 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco CA 94115
6th – Friday:
Social Distortion / The Devil Makes Three / The Black Tibetans
The Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland CA 94612
Henry Rollins
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd
Santa Rosa CA 95403
The Lovemakers / Wallpaper / Hot Tub
The Blank Club
44 S Almaden Ave
San Jose, CA 95113
7th – Saturday:
Birdmonster / railcars / Ricky Lee Robinson / Dj Bagel Ted
Bottom of the Hill
1233 17th Street
San Francisco CA 94107
Lewd Acts / Graf Orlock / Dangers
924 Gilman Street
San Francisco, CA
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Yesterday’s Henry Rollins performance at the Wells Fargo Center of the Arts was obviously enlightening and absolutely hilarious. So you can imagine how excited I was to finally meet one of my personal heroes and ask him a few questions while he signed my copy of his latest book, A Dull Roar.
Henry Rollins – Rite Aid
Welcome to February. Forget “This Week” in Bay Area Live Shows, think of this post as “This Month” in Bay Area Live Shows. I mean look at what’s in store this month! Two Gallants, The Appleseed Cast, Lykke Li, two Andrew Bird shows and a shitload more. As for this week, I’ll be at the Mae Shi show at House of Nostromos in Oakland and a Friday evening with one of my idols, Henry Rollins. I have yet to witness a Mae Shi show but from what I hear, it’s supposed to be a wild ride. If you’re looking for some face-melting, make it to Slim’s this Wednesday for Meshuggah. See you guys out there!
