Posts Tagged ‘rival schools’
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
It’s overwhelming with all the promotional crap and amount of epic event popping up here and there to decide what to do. Here’s a another bunch of tracks from bands that have impressed me so far and I may check out while I’m trying to figure out what I want to do next.
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[mp3] The Boxing Lesson – Lower from Wild Streaks & Windy Days (2008)
Couch Professor High Five Day Party @ 705 Red River Elysium, March 18th, 1pm
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[mp3] Rival Schools – Take One for the Team from Rival Schools United by Onelinedrawing (2001)
Red 7 (611 East 7th Street), Friday March 19th, 12PM
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[mp3] Circa Survive – The Most Dangerous Commercials from On Letting Go B-Side (2007)
Stubb’s , March 20th, 11PM
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[mp3] Frightened Rabbit – Nothing Like You from The Winter Of Mixed Drinks (2010)
FYF Fest & Fun Fun Fun Fest, MARCH 19th, 12PM
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[mp3] Sleepy Sun – Golden Artifact from Embrace (2009)
The Bay Area Takeover at Austin’s Beauty Bar, March 18th from 11:30am to 6pm (We’ll definitely be here, come say hi)
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[mp3] Minus the Bear – My Time from Omni (2010)
Filter Showdown at Cedar Street, March 18th, 3:30PM
Tags: circa survive, Frightened Rabbit, minus the bear, rival schools, sleepy sun, sxsw 2010, the boxing lesson
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Thursday, December 18th, 2008
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5. Rival Schools and Innaway
Sunday 12 October 2008
Bottom of the Hill
San Francisco, CA
This was quite a season for reunions. With My Bloody Valentine returning and The Get Up Kids coming back together, you’d would think that Slash would run to Axel with arms wide open in a field of flowers (okay maybe not). But one of the my favorite reunions this year was that of the post hardcore band Rival Schools. Having loved their debut from back in 2001 which featured some of my favorite musicians; seeing Rival Schools was kind of a big deal. Despite my high expectations, they tore it up and then some. Featuring some new tunes and a little announcement that they are recording a new album (I asked Ian, and he confirmed it), this show was particularly special to me.
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4. Outside Lands Festival Day 1-3: Radiohead, Beck, Jack Johnson, Cake, Broken Social Scene, Regina Spektor, Wilco, Manu Chao, Stars, Andrew Bird, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Lupe Fiasco, dredg, Black Mountain, Goapele, and Animal Liberation Orchestra
Friday 22 August 2008 – Sunday 24 August 2008
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA
This was the first concert I attended when I moved to California. This was my introduction to the audiences and atmosphere of the Northern California concert scene. I can safely say I had a wonderful time and met some pretty cool people. Oh yeah and I witnessed some pretty fantastic performances. Whether it was Andrew Bird’s brilliant instrumentation, Radiohead’s light show, or finally getting to see Broken Social Scene in all their glory; Outside Lands Festival did not disappoint.
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3. Jeremy Enigk and Damien Jurado
Saturday 31 May 2008
Great Scott
Boston, MA
Music always has a way of healing me when I’m in complete despair. Last winter, Jeremy Enigk’s solo music helped me up, patted me on the back, and guided me on my way. So hearing him perform some of those heartfelt songs live was very special to me. What made it even more special was that fact that he played some old Sunny Day Real Estate songs that sounded simply flawless.
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2. Sigur Rós and Parachutes
Friday 3 October 2008
Greek Theatre – U.C. Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
There are not many concerts these days that are as delicate and epic as a Sigur Rós show. At one minute you feel like the only person in the venue and another minute you feel connected with not only the band, but the entire audience. You feel closer to the people you’re with because you feel as if you’ve all witnessed something special and monumental. Like watching the birth of a dinosaur (I imagine). Missing a Sigur Rós show is not a choice, it’s a mistake.
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1. Far
Thursday 16 October 2008
Troubadour
Los Angeles, CA
Am I a little biased about this choice? Yeah, I guess I am. But holy shit cans of monkey poo, this show was so much more than I expected. I felt like I was 17 years old again, pushing and yelling and sweating and OH MY GOD!…sorry. Anyway, this band has always had a special place in my heart and to see them reunite after 10 years and completely slaughter the crowd was something I will always remember. I would like to thank my buddy Kimo for making this happen for me too. This was by far one of my favorite shows of all time.
Rival Schools – See What You Got
Andrew Bird – Oh No
Damien Jurado – What Were The Chances
Sigur Rós – viðrar vel til loftárása
Far – Girl
Tags: 2008 concerts, andrew bird, best concerts of 2008, Damian Jurado, Far, hot little pony, Jeremy Enigk, outside lands festival, radiohead, rival schools, sigur rós
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Sunday, October 12th, 2008
Rival Schools is more or so a clusterfuck of ex-hardcore band members, crafted into a sharp, fun, rock band. No gimmicks, nothing fancy; just an amazing band that unfortunately graced the music scene for a short time…until now. Rival Schools recently reunited to perform at the Rock Am Ring in Germany, Hove Festival in Norway, the Download Festival in the United Kingdom, and are now headlining their own U.S. tour. Not only that, but they have reported that they’re writing new material. The band itself consists of singer/guitarist Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits/Youth of Today/Quicksand/Walking Concert), guitarist Ian Love (Cartel/Burn), bassist Cache Tolman (Iceburn/Institute), and drummer Sam Siegler (CIV/Youth of Today/Judge/Nightmare of You). Rival Schools only released on full length album (United by Fate) and a split EP with Jonah Matranga’s Onelinedrawing (Rival Schools United by Onelinedrawing). United by Fate was a one of my favorite rock records of 2001 and still finds its way back into my car stereo to this day. Their second unfinished and unnamed album, which has been wandering around the internet for 4 years, doesn’t come close to the magic that United by Fate cast. This is a band that has already proven its potential; it’s about time they came out of hiding to show the rest of you how special they really are.
US Tour
Oct. 12: San Francisco (Bottom of the Hill)
Nov. 3: Philadelphia (Khyber)
Nov. 4: Hoboken, N.J. (Maxwell’s)
Nov. 5: Baltimore (Ottobar)
Nov. 6: New York (Mercury Lounge)
Rival Schools – Take One For The Team
Walking Concert – What’s Your New Thing?
Ian Love – The Only Night
Tags: bottom of the hill, ian love, rival schools, walking concert, Walter Schreifels
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Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
Well it looks as though Walter, Ian, Cache, and Sammy have all gotten together again for some sweet rock lovin’. The band known as Rival Schools has been touring Europe’s festival scene most of this summer but recently the band has been so kind as to let us Americans hear some new material as well as give a us a little west and east coast tour. I have been a huge fan of both Ian’s and Walter projects over the years and Rival Schools is by far my favorite. I was so sad that their one album (United by Fate) and E.P. (Rival Schools United by Onelinedrawing) was all that was left of a band that had so much potential. Now with their somewhat new-ish song, “Sweet” being displayed here and their impending tour dates (which is also on their myspace), I have further hope that this band is finally realizing how special they are. I hope you can see it as well.
Rival Schools – Everything Has It’s Point
Tags: ian love, rival schools, Walter Schreifels
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