The Social, in Orlando, has been frequently offering two-night residencies to bands that can easily sell out the small venue. Booking the bill with big talent and odd packaging, these shows are usually a hot ticket and always memorable. For a holiday treat in December, Bouncing Souls were the band in big letters with hefty support from The Street Dogs, Whole Wheat Bread and World/Inferno Friendship Society. Jen Cray was there for the mayhem on night #2.
As Saddam Hussein swung from the gallows today, Shelton Hull found that it placed a question mark, and not a period, at the end of the dictator’s grim legacy.
Chris Catania, like Rock En Espanol’s author, Ernesto Lechner, was slow to warm up to the emerging sounds of the Latin alt-rock movement, but both now agree that the bands profiled in these pages hint strongly at the future of popular music.
A struggling thrift shop owner turns to a loan shark after her boyfriend embezzles her money, but reunites with her annoying preteen daughter.
Shelton Hull takes a last look at the legacy of President Gerald Ford and finds much to praise. Sadly, there is nary a pratfall in sight.
Sleep Inside This Wheel (I Eat). Review by Aaron Shaul.
I guess we invaded to get more dope. – posted by James Mann on December 28, 2006 07:18
Gerald Ford – posted by James Mann on December 28, 2006 06:59
M83 – posted by James Mann on December 28, 2006 06:49
The Best is Yet to Come (Skipping Stones). Review by Aaron Shaul.
A few words on James Brown – posted by James Mann on December 27, 2006 09:56
James Brown passed away on Christmas Day. Or did he? James Mann ponders the Godfather of Soul.
20 months for sound warfare – posted by James Mann on December 27, 2006 06:58
Where did Lohachara island go? – posted by James Mann on December 27, 2006 06:51
From Ted Rall – posted by James Mann on December 27, 2006 06:40
The annual O-Rock 105.9 No Snow Show had AFI in top billing with heavy support by Taking Back Sunday, Angels & Airwaves, Buckcherry, Sugarcult, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Kill Hannah. Reporting deep inside the very unwinter weather was Jen Cray.
Run All Night (Q Division). Review by Aaron Shaul.
JB, RIP – posted by James Mann on December 26, 2006 06:50
Teddy Bear filmmakers can return to school – posted by James Mann on December 26, 2006 06:47
Ho Ho Ho…We’re broke – posted by James Mann on December 26, 2006 06:42
Yacht Rock Revue’s “Hot Dads In Tight Jeans” Tour rolled into Central Florida and wowed the sold-out crowd with their tribute to ’70s and ’80s light rock hits. Michelle Wilson was there and loved every minute!
Guitarist Juewett Bostick opens up about his new album Shades of Blu and his musical journey.
The Gods travel to Setzuan province looking for one good person.
Two best friends sing their favorite modern pop tunes.
Taking the World by Storm (APO Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze
Lucio Fulci’s gore classic comes to life on this 3 disc Blu-ray release.
Ignored upon release, Marty Stuart’s The Pilgrim is now regarded as a classic of the genre. Read how it came to be in this lavish look.
