Everest played The Casbah and brought the crowd. Seriously brought the crowd. The guys in the band have said they love San Diego and, man, does San Diego love them back. Just before the music started, all of the members got into a tight huddle and had a moment of camaraderie. The band […]
Touring to support its new album, Songs of Patience, headliner Alberta Cross played thirteen songs, starting with “Crate of Gold.” Before the band started, lead singer Petter Ericson Stakee said, “This is a bit of a late show, but I promise we’ll make it up to you.” His little gyrating dance — reminiscent […]
The crowd at the House of Blues on Sunday was comprised of middle-aged people who had undoubtedly followed The Jesus and Mary Chain during its ’80s heyday — as well as a number of 20-somethings and teens, who were probably still sucking their thumbs when the band broke up in 1999.
During the nearly […]
New York’s Cold Cave opened for The Jesus and Mary Chain at the House of Blues, and played a darker, Depecheier version of Depeche Mode, with David Bowie-esque vocals. The audience loved Cold Cave’s dramatic and elegant performance, and expressed approval via dancing, singing, and loud cheers.
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The house was packed. It was a completely sold out show. Everyone in the venue was standing shoulder to shoulder, dancing, clapping, and stomping their feet to the music. In my case, specifically, the enamoured, enthusiastic, and inibriated fan next to me chose to stomp on my toes time and time again as she danced […]
The Darcys, who hail from Toronto, Canada opened up for Clap Your Hands and Say Yeah at the Casbah on Friday night with a strong set of songs from their self-titled album “The Darcys.” Their set was an incredible wave of sound where vocals and melodies and solos all blended effortlessly […]
Clap Your Hands and Say Yeah chose San Diego’s The Casbah to launch the US leg of their tour promotting their third album, Hysterical, released in 2011. Lead singer Alec Ounsworth said, “It is good to be back in California,” and the fans responded with a wild cheer. They played 16 […]
The Dum Dum Girls played The Belly Up in Solana Beach on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Touring to support their new album, Only in Dreams (released in September), the blonde wig-clad Kristin “Dee Dee” Gundred and her band played a 15-song set, followed by a two-song encore. “Mine Tonight,” “Heartbeat,” “Rest of Our […]