Photos by: Nicole Browner Tape Deck Mountain - "Scantrons" As I walked up Market Street to Cafe du Nord, I could hear these brooding tunes emanating from underground and couldn't help but think how perfectly the music of Tape Deck Mountain fit with the almost vampiric ambiance of du Nord's crimson-soaked lighting and walls. While it was the brooding tunes I heard on my way in, TDM switched things up a bit in their set, playing a few tracks off their Scantrons [...]
Hey, listen - how do you feel about soaring twin-guitar leads? Oh yeah, well how about if they're played by a lefty and a righty, so it's like a mirror image? And the lefty's playing an upside-down Flying V? That do anything for ya? Well, what if there's also ladies singing "ahhhh" in harmony over it all? If that doesn't scratch yer back, then I cannot do anything for you, sir. That's the way the ball bounces, G. Citay's hitting on all cylinders right now, and I can't recommend seeing them enough if [...]
Let us continue the previewing of Noise Pop, San Francisco's big February festival that brings a ton of local acts and their national counterparts out of the woodwork. When?: Thursday, February 25th Where?: The romantic nooks of Cafe Du Nord What?: Citay, Scout Niblett, Greg Ashley and Tape Deck Mountain. Just a night of big old guitar noodling [...]
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This here is a story of heartbreak, a story of fallen heroes. The Dutchess and the Duke made their way once again into Austin amongst strong praise for their recent release Sunset/Sunrise . Our expectations were high, and we promoted the show as best we could, hoping many would see the greatness that was D&D. Unfortunately, the night fell far short of our expectations, or mine at least. Follow the jump for full review and photos. Openers Fergus and Geronimo were the heroes of the night. They played a [...]
The Duke looked like a rooster up there—he's sung many a song in his day and delivers his tune with confidence. At first listen the songs sound like the regular epidemic going around these days, but these guys are much better at telling the story. It comes naturally for some.
Hooray! We are now happy to anounce a killer show we will be helping out with at Mohawk in December. One of our favorite bands of last year ( #1 to be exact ) Dutchess & The Duke are returning to Austin on December 12th and we couldn't be more excited. They will be joined on the stage by two other buzz bands: Oakland's own Greg Ashley and Denton, TX boys Fergus & Geronimo . The last time D&D were in Austin they played as an acoustic duo , but word has [...]
TIme again for L.A. RECORD's release party—this time with Piper from Pearl Harbor (as seen on the cover of the new issue) and Cole from Haunted Graffiti joining us in the back booth with the turntables plus who knows what other special guests? Free as always and starts at 9 PM—21+ since it's a bar [...]
Greg Ashley is packing his warm clothes for a jag across America with the Dutchess & The Duke , who are supporting their Ashley produced, highly praised , and recently released LP: 'Sunset / Sunrise.' Greg will be opening the show, and playing drums for D&D. What other prolific analog cavemen reminds us, "Do a full length album at my studio, only $1200." on his MySpace ? This tour will be the now scene, and where it is happening. Tap in. Dig [...]
Photo: Chris Canderson Sylvie Simmons just penned a shinning expose' on San Francisco's new wave of psychedelic rock that is rising both locally, and globally - thanks to broadband. You'll find some interesting thoughts from several bay area performers - namely Greg Ashely who is a member of Sir Lord Von Raven , and also produced Impediments' debut. It's humbling to read about the truth behind the music. Godspeed Sylvia. The Guardian UK article The Glass Castle Tagged: Greg Ashley, [...]
+ If you're upset about losing some of your monthly downloads due to Emusic's recent deal with Sony, here's some free music for you ... tons of new mixtapes: Mick Boogie's MC Hammer mixtape, R. Kelly's first-ever mixtape (SendSpace link), a new Kanye West mixtape from Tapemasters Inc, and a live Drake mixtape.+ I Guess I'm Floating has posted the first video from Oakland band Sir Lord Von Raven.
Photo: Canderson Greg Ashley ditched ghostown for a northeast/ mid-western crawl these next two weeks. Catch the Oakland by way of Austin transplant tear up the clubs. This is a rare treat- as he generally posts up in his studio, producing records for others these days. He's a member of Sir Lord Von Raven , and also just completed production duties for Impediments ' debut. He bleeds MacGyver-esque -multi-instrumentalist studio ju-ju , and has been knighted by the global jetset. He's loved by many in the know, but [...]
April: 18 - Marissa Nadler @ Schubas 19 - Marissa Nadler @ Schubas 20 - Extra Golden @ Empty Bottle 22 - Wale @ Abbey Pub (w/Chicago's own BBU ) 29 - Optimo @ Sonotheque 30 - Greg Ashley @ Empty Bottle May 5 - Leonard Cohen @ Chicago Theatre 6 - Crystal Antlers @ Empty Bottle 12 [...]
April: 11 - Acid Mothers Temple @ Empty Bottle 17 - Simian Mobile Disco @ Metro (afterparty at Smart Bar) 18 - Marissa Nadler @ Schubas 19 - Marissa Nadler @ Schubas 20 - Extra Golden @ Empty Bottle 22 - Wale @ Abbey Pub (w/Chicago's own BBU ) 29 - Optimo @ Sonotheque 30 - Greg Ashley @ Empty Bottle [...]
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Please welcome Sir Lord Von Raven to the HappyParts family. Album coming Spring 2009. If you dig rock and roll at its fundamental core - then you too, will be a true believer. Sir Lord Von Raven - Photo: Tiger Lilly "the glammy noodlings of the excellent Sir Lord Von Raven. The latter, featuring the brilliant mind of Greg Ashley, goes in a direction we haven't seen from Mr. Ashley until now. Teaming up with Eric Von of the Time Flys and pulling from the same [...]
For a more detailed preview of the Frisco Freakout, head over to KQED.org There's quite the psych fest at Thee Parkside this Saturday, as the first annual Frisco Freakout brings together some of the best experimental rock bands around. Check out the full lineup and some mp3s below. The show starts at 2pm, is $10 and is all ages. 2:15pm: Sequin Trails 3pm: Acended Master 4pm: [...]
Photo: Shea So I went by the Ghost Town yesterday to pick up seven almost 85% completed tracks of Impediments debut album. Greg Ashley has been twisting knobs and providing tracking inspiration for the rock and roll ingénues. Too bad we did not have tape rolling during playback- some romance was happening upstairs, whilst we pondered sequencing. ( Perhaps she was alone listening with pleasure) The newly recorded tracks have a treble kick to them that will surely be enjoyed by rock and roll fans. Here you go Ray: Ingénue (pronounced [...]
This might be the single most pathetic article I've ever read in any news publication ever. It comes from the prestigious Wall Street Journal, and it's about social identity theft. Apparently there are not only people in this world who are dumb enough that they resort to websites in order to find romance, but there are people using those websites who cannot think of original ways to describe their interests, and take information from other users' profiles. The article states, "Among the 125 million people in the U.S. who visit online dating and social-networking sites are a growing [...]
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