Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Manacle's Farewell Show
Manacle is a band I play bass in. We've played a number of Holland shows. We've also released two EPs. Our farewell show is THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH with Silian Rail (excellent two-piece rock music from San Francisco) and Chinese Gore feat. Helen Twelvetrees (mind-altering psych-noise guaranteed to speed you through the worm hole.) The show will take place at the fabulous all-female show house THE HEN DEN on Sinclair St. in Downtown Reno. The Hen Den is a hate-free, drug and alcohol free, rad-ass show space, so be cool and we'll all have a good time.
It's going to be way radder than almost everything else.
Check out Silian Rail here:
http://www.myspace.com/silianrailmusic
And check out some Manacle stuff here:
http://www.myspace.com/manacleandthegentlegrind
Manacle
Reno Limelight | MySpace Video
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
42 Essential 3rd Act Twists.
This is pretty hilarious. You can check out the original here:
http://dresdencodak.com/2009/05/11/42-essential-3rd-act-twists/
http://dresdencodak.com/2009/05/11/42-essential-3rd-act-twists/
Monday, October 26, 2009
Monday Blog Blog. 10.26.09
I'm going to try this, and hopefully this occurs with some regularity?
I spend a lot of my time here at the Holland office waiting for reply e-mails, and in that downtime, I'm usually reading blogs/perusing the interwebs for neat ideas/images/art/funnies/puppies/etc...
My Google Reader is large and fat with different musings from the blogosphere, and perhaps it might be fun to share some of them on this blog, as a way to introduce friends and folks to some rad, silly, or interesting blogs that are worth pouring over for a minute or five.
So for starters, I offer up WFMU's Beware of the Blog.
I have been in love love love with college internet radio since my days at the good ol' Wolf Pack Radio - many of them have their fingers in the pulse of what's going on, with a good (and sometimes not so good) mix of eclectic music, talk and other random audio interests. They're a wonderful way to get a introduction to bands you've (maybe) never heard of, old and new - which is what radio should be doing for the most part - introducing, not reiterating.
WFMU in particular is a great freeform station out of New Jersey. Their blog is full of features on some of their shows, download recommendations, and a smattering of their favorite things on the internet, too. Mosey onto their overall site to stream the radio - or listen to their show archive (select the pop-up player - it shows the playlist and what you're currently listening to!). Particular favorite DJs are Liz Berg, Trouble (This is the Modern World), Dan Bodah, Brian Turner.
I spend a lot of my time here at the Holland office waiting for reply e-mails, and in that downtime, I'm usually reading blogs/perusing the interwebs for neat ideas/images/art/funnies/puppies/etc...
My Google Reader is large and fat with different musings from the blogosphere, and perhaps it might be fun to share some of them on this blog, as a way to introduce friends and folks to some rad, silly, or interesting blogs that are worth pouring over for a minute or five.
So for starters, I offer up WFMU's Beware of the Blog.
I have been in love love love with college internet radio since my days at the good ol' Wolf Pack Radio - many of them have their fingers in the pulse of what's going on, with a good (and sometimes not so good) mix of eclectic music, talk and other random audio interests. They're a wonderful way to get a introduction to bands you've (maybe) never heard of, old and new - which is what radio should be doing for the most part - introducing, not reiterating.
WFMU in particular is a great freeform station out of New Jersey. Their blog is full of features on some of their shows, download recommendations, and a smattering of their favorite things on the internet, too. Mosey onto their overall site to stream the radio - or listen to their show archive (select the pop-up player - it shows the playlist and what you're currently listening to!). Particular favorite DJs are Liz Berg, Trouble (This is the Modern World), Dan Bodah, Brian Turner.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Gallavants in New York City.
Hello Reno! I miss everything about you! Even though there don't seem to be many narrative blog posts here, I figure I'll just give it a shot since Van and Britt gave all of us permission to write about pretty much whatever.
What I learned about New York City in the two months I've lived here:
1. Everyone hates New Jersey. People from New Jersey hate New Jersey.
2. Connecticut actually has an impressive punk scene.
3. Animal tails associated to raver/burner fashion on the west coast is a gang symbol for kids that like to watch anime and fist fight. I'm guessing it's because of all that repressed sexual energy.
4. The internship ads for Vice Magazine Brooklyn typically include the phrases, "Must be willing to work very hard for little glory," or "I will not tolerate stupid/annoying/unfunny people," and other statements to that effect.
5. The air in Manhattan ages people faster.
6. Break dancer groups in Central Park make a lot of "White people in the crowd! You got no rhythm!" jokes.
7. Rats are no longer cute.
8. Students at NYU are always better than you.
I went to a wonderful venue in Brooklyn called "The Market Hotel." I thought I was going to a show in a HOTEL, but it's actually a two-story warehouse hidden behind a dingy door on the side of a dark street, with its walls covered in graffiti and doodles. It's small, but can accommodate a good number of people, so the shows seem personal. In the back, there are wooden stair-step bleachers that lead to a couch on a big shelf. At the top of the bleachers, there's a fist-size hole in the wall that allows you to spy on people entering. A wonderful band from Massachusetts called Prince Rama of Ayodha handed out numerous hand-made percussion instruments to people in the audience and we shaked and grooved along to the tribal sounds. The instruments consisted of cans with beans inside duct taped to sticks, Christmas decorative leaves, bells, and much more. A poor boy next to me was handed a simple branch and he had no idea what to do with it.
A happy band from Brooklyn called Air Waves also played that night. They were delightful, and if for any reason you ever get the bizarre opportunity to see them, you should seize it. More to come...
What I learned about New York City in the two months I've lived here:
1. Everyone hates New Jersey. People from New Jersey hate New Jersey.
2. Connecticut actually has an impressive punk scene.
3. Animal tails associated to raver/burner fashion on the west coast is a gang symbol for kids that like to watch anime and fist fight. I'm guessing it's because of all that repressed sexual energy.
4. The internship ads for Vice Magazine Brooklyn typically include the phrases, "Must be willing to work very hard for little glory," or "I will not tolerate stupid/annoying/unfunny people," and other statements to that effect.
5. The air in Manhattan ages people faster.
6. Break dancer groups in Central Park make a lot of "White people in the crowd! You got no rhythm!" jokes.
7. Rats are no longer cute.
8. Students at NYU are always better than you.
I went to a wonderful venue in Brooklyn called "The Market Hotel." I thought I was going to a show in a HOTEL, but it's actually a two-story warehouse hidden behind a dingy door on the side of a dark street, with its walls covered in graffiti and doodles. It's small, but can accommodate a good number of people, so the shows seem personal. In the back, there are wooden stair-step bleachers that lead to a couch on a big shelf. At the top of the bleachers, there's a fist-size hole in the wall that allows you to spy on people entering. A wonderful band from Massachusetts called Prince Rama of Ayodha handed out numerous hand-made percussion instruments to people in the audience and we shaked and grooved along to the tribal sounds. The instruments consisted of cans with beans inside duct taped to sticks, Christmas decorative leaves, bells, and much more. A poor boy next to me was handed a simple branch and he had no idea what to do with it.
A happy band from Brooklyn called Air Waves also played that night. They were delightful, and if for any reason you ever get the bizarre opportunity to see them, you should seize it. More to come...
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Awesome sound guy Duke!
Hey all, if you're ever in a pinch and need an awesome sound guy, check out Duke. We've had to call him a few times and he's great. Most recently, he helped us out in a pinch at the Laxalt Theatre, helping Mt. Eerie sound amazing. So, here's the link!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Sound and Fury: DIY Hardcore Punk, Radical Politics, and Grassroots Activism.
Edge the Movie coming to Reno November 2nd!
28 years after the band Minor Threat released the song ‘Straight Edge’, the counterculture known as Straight Edge has become a worldwide phenomenon that unites individuals rejecting all forms of intoxication.
The most widely associated perception of Straight Edge involves abstinence from alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and promiscuous sex. Since it’s origin in the early 1980’s these beliefs have spread all over the world, connected through the Punk and Hardcore music scenes.
Through interviews with musicians that directly shaped the idea of Straight Edge from its inception until today, EDGE - perspectives on drug free culture reveals that the abstinence from drugs was established as a youth counter culture rejecting a society dominated by substance abuse and hegemony.
Ian MacKaye (Minor Threat, Fugazi), Ray Cappo (Youth of Today, Shelter) and Karl Buechner (Earth Crisis, Freya) give witness to their perception of the history of Straight Edge, why it was so important to them and what it changed in their personal and professional careers. But they also address problems like violence, sexism and intolerance that emerged within Straight Edge, and how it changed the ’scene’ as well as its public image.
Furthermore, EDGE explores the lives of 9 individuals, that identify as Straight Edge. Their reasons range from negative experiences with drugs to maintaining a healthy lifestyle to political reasons. Through a very close and personal look into their daily lives, we see how their decision to live ‘poison free’ has changed the world for them.
But how do people discover Straight Edge? How do women experience Straight Edge subculture? What social backgrounds are shared by people new to the scene and what makes someone turn Straight Edge? How does mainstream culture perceive this movement?
EDGE is looking for answers to these questions on a roadtrip behind and beyond the scenes of the Straight Edge subculture.
The Reno screening of EDGE - perspectives on drug free culture will be Monday November 2nd at 7pm in the Rainshadow Community Charter High School Performing Arts Center located at 121 Vesta St. Admission will be $5 at the door (no advanced ticket sales) Enter on the first floor from the side of the building facing Vesta. See you there.
28 years after the band Minor Threat released the song ‘Straight Edge’, the counterculture known as Straight Edge has become a worldwide phenomenon that unites individuals rejecting all forms of intoxication.
The most widely associated perception of Straight Edge involves abstinence from alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and promiscuous sex. Since it’s origin in the early 1980’s these beliefs have spread all over the world, connected through the Punk and Hardcore music scenes.
Through interviews with musicians that directly shaped the idea of Straight Edge from its inception until today, EDGE - perspectives on drug free culture reveals that the abstinence from drugs was established as a youth counter culture rejecting a society dominated by substance abuse and hegemony.
Ian MacKaye (Minor Threat, Fugazi), Ray Cappo (Youth of Today, Shelter) and Karl Buechner (Earth Crisis, Freya) give witness to their perception of the history of Straight Edge, why it was so important to them and what it changed in their personal and professional careers. But they also address problems like violence, sexism and intolerance that emerged within Straight Edge, and how it changed the ’scene’ as well as its public image.
Furthermore, EDGE explores the lives of 9 individuals, that identify as Straight Edge. Their reasons range from negative experiences with drugs to maintaining a healthy lifestyle to political reasons. Through a very close and personal look into their daily lives, we see how their decision to live ‘poison free’ has changed the world for them.
But how do people discover Straight Edge? How do women experience Straight Edge subculture? What social backgrounds are shared by people new to the scene and what makes someone turn Straight Edge? How does mainstream culture perceive this movement?
EDGE is looking for answers to these questions on a roadtrip behind and beyond the scenes of the Straight Edge subculture.
The Reno screening of EDGE - perspectives on drug free culture will be Monday November 2nd at 7pm in the Rainshadow Community Charter High School Performing Arts Center located at 121 Vesta St. Admission will be $5 at the door (no advanced ticket sales) Enter on the first floor from the side of the building facing Vesta. See you there.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
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