It's been over a year since local musician Ross Harman passed away and the Richmond music scene is still mourning that loss. Since then, many of his friends have come together to create "Love Me When I'm Gone," a tribute album featuring various local artists covering Harman's songs. And now, the tribute album is finally available and will be released on Feb. 25 at Strange Matter. The event is completely free and will feature Teddy Blanks ' first post-Gaskets performance, Novios performing an entire set of Ross Harman's [...]
On September 6th, 2010, our friend Ross Harman ended his life. In tribute to Ross, friends Nate 'Igor' Smith (Driven by Boredom) and The Gaskets band mate Teddy Blanks are putting out a two disk album of 18 tracks from 15 different artists covering Ross's songs called Love Me When I'm Gone. The two friends [...]
And 2010 comes to a close. Another notch in the calendar and a time to look back and reminisce on the year and look forward to what's coming next. It's been lots of fun running this site over the past year and I've gotten to hear some great music and meet some amazing people. I can't wait to see what's in store for 2011. But one of the best things about the end of the year is looking back on all the music that your life memorable. I had a hard time putting together a collection [...]
I've been trying to write this post for days. Every time that I think I've figured out the right words, they slip away. Ross Harman was one half of The Gaskets. He also recorded his solo work as Ballpoint Pens. Not only was Ross a gifted musician, he was also one of the sweetest people I've ever had the pleasure to meet and work alongside. I already miss him terribly. Please download everything that he's ever released (officially or unofficially) here. Watch 'Eiffel Tower' below. Click here to view the embedded video. [...]
We first met Ross Harman when our buddy Igor of DrivenByBoredom straight guilt tripped us into coming to check out and photograph the band he was managing at the time. That band was the Gaskets and we were pleasantly surprised with how much we liked their tunes and their energetic live performance.
It's with great saddness that we announce the death of a dear friend of this website and so many others, Ross Harman. Ross was a talented musician and song writer who for much of his musical career, was a partner to his best friend Teddy in the now retired The Gaskets. On his own, Ross [...]
I learned today that Ross Harman, guitar player for trippy, electronic rock group The Gaskets died on Monday morning after taking a bottle of pills in order to end his own life. This saddens me to no end. I never knew Ross, but I always enjoyed the music of the Gaskets. Driven by Boredom has a beautiful post on Ross written by the Gaskets' former manager. After reading this, I wish I had known him. The Gaskets - Eiffel Tower (one of my favorites)
The Gaskets - Structure Fire A brand new tune recorded live in Richmond, VA (2007). Visit The Gaskets on MySpace. MP3: The Gaskets - Structure Fire
Enjoy 'Trap Me In Doors' in the clip below. Download a classic Gaskets MP3 at bottom. MP3: The Gaskets - Earthquake
The story of Mahjongg is a bit wordy so let me attempt to whittle it down to what you need to know. Essentially, Mahjongg is a collective of musicians who believe the world is quickly being sucked into a Grid where art, creativity, imagination, and free thought vanish. To counter this Mahjongg instructs people in the teachings of their God Kontpab, and tries to lure them into what they call The
The band gives the following update on their official site: *It's been almost two years since we released Loose Change and, despite the band being scattered across the East Coast (New York, Massachusetts, Richmond, DC), we've managed to write some new songs during that time. So this week we got together with engineer Al Weatherhead and producer (and drummer) Miguel Urbiztondo to begin tracking for a new album at Richmond's Sound of Music studios.* Photo courtesy of Driven By Boredom. MP3: The Gaskets - End Game
It's Friday and like usual, there is a lot to do. Tonight, it seems like there is a party around every corner and you don't have to try very hard to find one. Alright, so the big one in DC is at Black Cat . Local darlings The Dance Party are having their CD release party, but they wouldn't be who they are if they stopped there. Nope, the party is doubling as a prom. There will be tuxes, dresses, corsages, photographers and people getting busy in [...]
May 4, 2007, 2:48pm
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We at 100b buy a lot of music. Sometimes it gets all backed up and great albums get lost in the black hole of our collections. And sometimes there's something wonderful from way back in the day that we haven't listened to in years. So we decided to set up a day to explore those lost albums. In honor of the first Backtrack post I set out to pick one album every day from my still-not-listened-to pile. Which is quite large, by the way, and ever-growing. This worked out rather well as a diversion from spending a depressing [...]
Free (the best price): Thursday 5/10 * Albert Hammond Jr. @ Hiro Ballroom 8pm Albert Hammond Jr. - "Bright Young Thing" Wednesday 5/16 * Mates of State w/Parts and Labor @ Solar One 7pm Mates of State - "Think Long" Wednesday 5/16 * Gang Gang Dance @ Studio B 10pm Gang Gang Dance - "(Imprisimed)" Cheap (under $10): Friday 5/11 * My [...]
Traut man unseren Politikern , dann müßte Deutschlands Zukunft heute pünktlich zum Wochenende wieder einmal beim Flatrate-Schnüffeln verzockt werden. Wie gut, dass Amerikas Jugend so etwas nicht nötig hat – die hat ja sxsw . Ich substituiere heute mit den The Gaskets und Shout out out out und mit You am I . MP3: You am I / It Ain't Funny How We Don't Talk Anymore MP3: The Gaskets / Left Hand MP3: Shout out out out / [...]
I am not sure if I am kranky and not having any imagination picking up songs but a)I had a bad weekend and b) I just finished downloading the entire pop sxsw sampler. Then I tried to build relaxing list. This is what I find. It's Lionel Richie , Debbie gibson , The Beach Boys , The Eagles (ahhhh..).It's the return of 80's... Think New Order and big soulder pad. onoo ... This can't be happening. But don't get discourage. I am only 1/3 through the pop [...]
SIRIUS & XM Radio Set To Merge, Finally? Engadet says they've been hammering out the details . I hope they keep blog radio! As long as nothing changes, you can listen to MOKB's Blog Radio show Thursday nights on SIRIUS Satellite Radio's Left Of Center, Channel 26 at 10pm EST . Remember: You can listen for free even [...]
Bears lose = Nora sad. Temperature plummets. Nothing good happens. Gaskets - Cold Busted
Ach! Jetzt geht's zurück zu den Tagen der guten, alten Synth-Pop-Duos. Aber nur ein bißchen. Wäre auch unverschämt von mir, Teddy Blanks und Ross Harm derart eng zu klassifizieren. Treue Leser haben ja bereits von the Gaskets hier gehört. Wer den Texten ein wenig Aufmerksamkeit widmen möchte: Lohnt sich unbedingt. Nicht umsonst ist die Nähe zu Jonathan Richman und They Might Be Giants hörbar. mp3: the Gaskets / The easy life mp3: the Gaskets / Left hand remix Technorati Tags: [...]
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