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CONTEST: See Stone Temple Pilots & Black Rebel Motorcycle Club! |
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So you wanted to see Stone Temple Pilots at the Mid-State Fair but the sitter canceled? Or maybe that's the day your hay allergies kicked up something awful. Well have we got a gift for you! On Saturday, September 13th at 7pm at the Santa Barbara Bowl, STP returns with opening act Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. And superfans, yes, you're welcome to enter as well. Scroll on down. A winner will be picked Monday, September 8th.
Stone Temple Pilots
Stone Temple Pilots were able to make alternative rock into stadium rock; naturally, they became the most critically despised band of their era. Accused by many critics of being nothing more than rip-off artists, pilfering from Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains, the band nevertheless became major stars in 1993. And the influences of those bands are apparent in their music, but Stone Temple Pilots do manage to change things around a bit. STP are more concerned with tight song structure and riffs than punk rage. Their closest antecedents are not the Sex Pistols or Hüsker Dü; instead the band resembles arena rock acts from the '70s -- it's popular hard rock that sounds good on the radio and in concert. No matter what the critics might say, Stone Temple Pilots have undeniably catchy riffs and production; there's a reason why over three million people bought their debut album, Core, and why their second album, Purple, shot to number one when it was released.
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
The seed that became Black Rebel Motorcycle Club -- or B.R.M.C. for short -- was planted back in 1995, when Robert Turner and Peter Hayes met while attending high school in their hometown of San Francisco. They formed a solid friendship and camaraderie based on a mutual love of early-'90s U.K. bands like Ride and the Stone Roses and a few on the successful Creation Records label (the Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine). Purloining their new name from the Marlon Brando-led biker gang who stormed into that dusty California hamlet in The Wild One, they roar along with walls of crunchy guitars, thundering drums, and lots of volume that sounds like a cross between Oasis and the Jesus and Mary Chain at their most conventional.
BRMC - Whatever Happened To My Rock N' Roll.
We'd like to thank Nederlander Concerts and the Santa Barbara Bowl for this opportunity. You can also purchase tickets in person at the Santa Barbara Bowl Box Office, Monday - Friday 11:00am to 6:00pm. In addition, the Box Office will be open for all performance and on sale dates. On-line, you can go to ticketmaster.com or by phone 805-583-8700.
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Enter To Win Stone Temple Pilots Tickets
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Last week's Delta Spirit in-store |
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New Releases: September 2nd 2008 |
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Brian Wilson - That Lucky Old Sun CD+DVD+7/LP+7” (Capitol)
Now available on CD. Limited edition CD+DVD features an exclusive making of documentary with bonus video content. Free collectable 7” single with purchase, while supplies last.
Young Jeezy - Recession CD (Def Jam)
His story represents the struggle, pain, and pressure that anyone living in the ‘hood deals with. It also gives you the inspiration and motivation to make it out, be successful, and achieve your goals. Young Jeezy is one of the premier artists to emerge from Atlanta’s ongoing rap movement. His latest, Recession includes the single "Put On" featuring Kanye West.
Underoath - Lost In The Sound Of Separation CD+DVD/2x10”+CD+DVD (Tooth & Nail)
Their sixth studio album -- available in special and deluxe editions: The special edition comes with a bonus DVD containing a 40-minute making of the album documentary, filmed and edited by Tim McTague and Ryan E. Gardner. The deluxe edition is a five-panel digipak containing two 10" colored "saw-blade" die cut heavy gram 10” LPs and a 56-page book in addition to the CD and DVD. The deluxe edition is also limited to 5,000 copies, and is hand numbered and signed by the band.
Nightmares On Wax - Thought So CD (Warp)
The venerable Nightmares On Wax return with Thought So, a sun drenched collection of dub and heavy drums arriving just in time to wrap up the summer madness. Buoyant and supremely catchy.
Giant Sand - Provisions CD/LP (Yep Roc)
Giant Sand's new album is cinematic Americana at its most aching -- an album of tremolo soaked guitars, moody piano and secrets whispered over desert winds. Recorded partly in Tucson and Denmark, this version of Giant Sand is comprised of Danish musicians and features talented friends/collaborators such as Neko Case, M. Ward, and Isobell Campbell.
Rodney Crowell - Sex & Gasoline CD (Yep Roc)
Sex & Gasoline was produced by the legendary Joe Henry and contains what Crowell says are "Some of the best performances I’ve given to date." For the new material Crowell and Henry brought in some of music's most skilled sidemen including Doyle Bramhall II (acoustic and electric guitar), Greg Leisz (acoustic and electric guitar, pedal and lap steel, mandolin, mandocello and dobro), Patrick Warren (piano, pump organ and Chamberlin), David Piltch (upright and electric bass) and Jay Bellerose (drums and percussion).
Anima - The Daily Grind CD (Metal Blade)
Anima is one of the most promising bands to rise from the European metal underground. For fans of: Job For A Cowboy, The Black Dahlia Murder and Through The Eyes Of The Dead.
Apollo Sunshine - Shall Noise Upon Rock CD/2xLP+CD (Headless Heroes)
“Bouncy ‘60s-style melodies crack wide open, breaking into outbursts of pummeling and feedback before jumping back into the tune. It’s all neatly and cleverly plotted, but with a looming chaos that‘s anything but nostalgic.” -- New York Times
Bjork - Wanderlust 2x12”+DualDisc CD+DVD (One Little Indian)
Limited deluxe edition includes two heavy-weight vinyl singles, a DualDisc CD+DVD featuring a 3D music video, 3D glasses, and a special ''Wanderlust'' sticker sheet. |
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Concert and Event Listings |
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In-Stores: Always Free!
Delta Spirit -- Wednesday Aug 27th 5:30pm
Den – Wednesday Sept 3rd 5:30pm
Each Passing Day – Saturday Sept 20th 5:30pm
Man/Miracle -- Thursday Sept 25th 5:30pm
Peter Matthew Kasen -- Friday Sept 26th 5:30pm
The Silent Comedy -- Thursday Oct 2nd 5:30pm
The Quiet -- Friday Oct 3rd 5:30pm
Aaron Bowen -- Thursday Oct 16th 5:30pm
Derek Evans -- Friday Oct 17th 5:30pm
Shows we are selling tickets for:
Rebelution
Thursday, September 4th, 8:00pm
the Graduate, San Luis Obispo
18 and Over Tix: $16.50
Central Coast Roller Derby
Saturday, September 6th, 8:00pm
Paso Robles Event Center
All Ages Tix: $12.00
Paddy Keenan
Saturday, September 6th, 8:00pm
Painted Sky, Cambria
All Ages Tix: $22.00
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This Month's Featured Artists |
Laura Marling
Alas I Cannot Swim (Astralwerks)
The evocative & acclaimed debut from the Mercury Prize nominated singer-songwriter.
“Marling has learned more than tunes from the British ballad tradition. She has also absorbed its absence of self-pity and its determination to chronicle sorrows as clearly as joys, calmly outlasting them all.” - NY Times
“An ethereal platinum blonde who's both thoughtful and mournful, she's an old, haunted soul in a teenager's body.” - Entertainment Weekly
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“Alas I Cannot Swim marks the arrival of a major talent.” - NME
Also available: limited edition LP w/bonus live CD.
The Kooks
Konk (Astralwerks)
The follow up to the Kooks' 2 million selling worldwide debut, KONK entered the UK album chart at #1 and the US Billboard album charts at #41. As seen on MTVU, MTV2, VH1, Fuse and Music Choice. Featuring the Top 20 alternative single "Always Where I Need To Be" and the new single "Do You Wanna". SOLD OUT MAY - JUNE tour - played to over 70,000 people. See them on their upcoming 8 week US tour this fall. TV appearances included Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel Live, hosted MTV2 Rock the Deuce and MTV2 Subterranean.
Frank Bango
The Sweet Songs of Decay (The Sincere Recording Company)
Frank Bango’s most evolved album to date; a beautiful, richly crafted collection that offers hope and opportunity, with dark undertones. Bango produced the record with help from friends including Sean Eden (Luna), Steve Calhoon (Vic Chesnutt) and Bango’s longtime band The Magic Fingers. If Bango’s previous releases have earned him due praise and critical attention, this should earn him that and more - showing growth, strength, and an even more stunning sensibility of pop craftsmanship.
The Stills
Oceans Will Rise (Arts & Crafts)
The Stills rose to prominence with the release of their 2003 debut album, Logic Will Break Your Heart, spawning the singles "Still In Love Song" and "Lola Stars And Stripes". The band honed their songwriting and experimented with new sounds on the underrated Without Feathers. With Oceans Will Rise, the band conveys a rejuvenated, reinvigorated sense of being, evident in the anthemic first single, "Being Here". “The Stills are back back back!” – NME.com The Stills recently joined former Beatle, Sir Paul McCartney, on July 20 in Quebec City for the city's 400th Anniversary celebration. They’ll be on tour this fall with The Kings of Leon.
Delta Spirit
Ode to Sunshine (Rounder)
“A Hybrid of Americana rock and Northern Soul with boundless Energy” - mp3.com The real answer to the question “who is Delta Spirit?” lies within Ode to Sunshine, the band’s captivating debut. These songs were honed razor-sharp over a year of non-stop touring and they're hitting the road again with Dr. Dog this fall. It would not be an understatement to call Ode to Sunshine one of the year’s most highly-anticipated debuts. |
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