There isn't much I can tell you about Coachella 2012 that you don't already know. The logistics of the festival were known to the world after Weekend 1, and we "Overflow-ers" knew no late, large surprises would be held for us. Not that our group didn't hope. Outside of the promise of an unforgettable experience, my apprehension lay on the fact that we were headed for a rerun in 100°F-105°F degree weather. Would it be worth it? I'm happy to say it was. But I'll get there. [...]
photo by Christopher Nelson Talk about a strong start to the week. We start off Monday night with one of the biggest acts to come to Seattle this year, Radiohead , performing to a sold out Key Arena. Also in town, Band of Skulls and We Are Augustines are at Neptune Theatre, while Andrew Bird is at the Paramount Theatre, and Codeine is at the Sunset. On Tuesday night, Miike Snow and Penguin Prison are at the Paramount, Explosions In The Sky [...]
The special thing about seeing Gardens and Villa live is that they reproduce the sun-drenched, breezy, California feel, which makes them perfect for Coachella.
Fanfarlo will be in Minneapolis this weekend in support of their new album, Rooms Filled With Light . MFR loves this band so we are giving you a chance to join the party! To enter for a pair of tickets email laura@minneapolisfuckingrocks. com with your answer to this question: Who would have made a better software engineer in 2012: Samuel Morse or Alexander Graham Bell? w/ Gardens & Villa Saturday, March 31, 2012 7pm // 18+ // $15 Varsity [...]
SXSW - Friday, March 16 Ominous tones suffuse the corner of Red River and Sixth this afternoon. At the no-longer-named Emo's Annex, the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival is in full swing. The guttural primal screams, pounding bass and speed guitar licks complemented the nearby Green Zone with its motto of "Free Range Against The Machine." For the first time in a couple years, I had an old-fashioned SXSW day, bouncing from venue to venue without encountering any lines. Not that they didn't exist, my plans for the day just seemed to avoid [...]
Snowball Festival out in Vail is going on this weekend, so pack your snowboard/skis and bags. The three day event starts on Friday and officially kicks of the music festival schedule for the year. If you haven't scored your tickets yet, head over here . C=T wants to make sure you're covered on your way out west on I-70 with the Snowball Music Festival Mixtape 2012. Have fun and stay warm! Snowball Music Festival 2012 Mixtape Snoop Dogg (f. Pharrell Williams) – Drop it Like It's Hot (John Fontein Remix) [...]
Our man Flater may have left the Chippewa Valley for the 24/7 combination rave/orgy that is Chicago, but his bread-making, rubberband-headband and basketball shorts-wearing spirit is still here, persisting in the hearts and retinas of all who knew him and suffered the chronic snow-blindness that came from looking in the general direction of his immodestly exposed and highly reflective (bright, bright white) legs. God protect his soul navigating the dingy corridors of that non-stop feast of Saturnalia that is the windy city, that suppurating gas bladder of festering urbania, where the pizza sauce scandalously rests ON TOP of the cheese. [...]
Gardens & Villa have announced new North American tour dates that will include dates with The Shins and Fanfarlo. Check out the tour dates below, and be sure to pick up the group's self-titled debut currently available. Read more »
The line-up for this years Sasquatch Festival came out on Thursday night and it is a pretty decent looking list. Even though there is roughly a -12% chance that I will be able to attend this year, I thought it would be kind to preview some songs from artists that I would be excited to go see. This is just a small sampling so head over to The Official Site for more info about bands playing and how to get tickets. Enjoy! Free mp3: Active Child - Hanging [...]
Following a quick run of headlining dates in their native state of California, Gardens & Villa will embark on a full N. American tour that will include dates with both The Shins + Fanfarlo as well as... **Summary** Go to website for downloads, videos & more.
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Well, you have seen my top 60 songs of 2011 posted on here over the past couple of weeks. There were a few that I reluctantly left off the list but still think they deserved some credit. Here are some of the stragglers that just missed out. Enjoy. Free mp3: The Black Keys - Sister Free mp3: Gardens & Villa - Black Hills Free mp3: Middle [...]
This year we've cut down our "best of" lists and got straight to the point, we'll have two lists and an extra something(s) special up our sleeve. Lists can get increasingly tedious this time of the year and every Tom, Dick and Harry are compiling their best albums, videos, tracks, artists, newcomers, the holy "Ones To Watch", what are we watching for exactly? This first list is for NEWCOMERS, the criteria isn't "Oh we came across this band in 2011, they're [...]
A lot of 'new music' festivals only happen in the capital, and perhaps rightly so. After all, that is where you are most likely to find the most of die hard of fans. continue reading >>
Gardens & Villa ::: photo by Josh Lovseth The best dance parties I've been to this year haven't happened on Capitol Hill on a Friday night. Instead, they've been at Ballard venues on usually mellow Monday and Tuesday nights and they've both come courtesy of Santa Barbara's Gardens & Villa. Their show last Tuesday at The [...]
Win Tix: Gardens and Villa @ The Satellite - Los Angeles, CA - 10/14/11 Win Tix: Gardens and Villa @ The Satellite If you are looking for something fun to do this Friday night consider catching Gardens and Villa at The Satellite. Gardens and Villa has a great sound and their single "Orange Blossom" is getting a lot of attention and on its way to becoming a hit. Tickets for this show start at [...]
The initial sowing for future growth. Gardens & Villa - Gardens & Villa (2011) - 7.3 / 10.0 Label: Secretly Canadian I would have never expected Gardens & Villa to be a five-piece group. With all of the indie pop projects coming from duos or solo projects currently, I expected them to be one as well with their DIY sound and lighthearted songs. I was wrong though -- there isn't one person relying on [...]
C=T had a chance to catch Foster the People at the small Bluebird Theater last June with the Chain Gang of 1974 and Gardens and Villa which turned out to be one of my favorite shows from this past year. SoCal's hottest item played "Pumped Up Kicks" and Mr. Kenny G sat in on "Houdini" to lend his musical expertise. Foster The People-Houdini (RAC Remix)
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Photo credit: Cara Robbins This week of concerts here in New York City is pretty spectacular. Foster The People , Radiohead , The Head and the Heart , Oh Land , and Gardens and Villa are are playing, but unfortunately, the majority of these shows are already sold out. As always, I added a link to a pre-filled out Craigslist search in case there's a steal or two up there. The asking price for both nights of Radiohead are absolutely [...]
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