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CAREER-SPANNING DVD OUT NOVEMBER 21
Eagle Rock Entertainment will release a career-spanning Talking Heads DVD, Chronology, on November 21.
Beautifully put-together with classic performances and interviews, the viewer gets to see the transition from the early three-piece days (singer/songwriter/guitarist David Byrne, bassist Tina Weymouth and drummer Chris Frantz in 1975) to a quartet (keyboardist/guitarist Jerry Harrison joined in 1977), on into an ensemble of multi-cultural proportions. A deluxe edition of the release will also be available that will include a 48-page hard-cover book with photographs and an essay by the late Lester Bangs, originally published as a review of Fear Of Music for the Village Voice in 1979. The essay is the complete and unexpurgated version, available here for the first time.
The early clips from The Kitchen and CBGB in New York City, the global success in the 1980s, the celebratory reunion performance of “Life During Wartime” when they were inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame in 2002, it’s all here. (Although they continued to record, Talking Heads stopped touring in 1983. They officially broke up eight years later.)
Bonus Features include a fascinating Byrne interview in 1978, a 35-minute 1979 documentary-styled British television show on the band and commentary from Byrne, Harrison, Frantz and Weymouth.
TRACK LISTING:
1) Mic Test (1976)
2) With Our Love (1975)
3) Im Not In Love (1975)
4) Psycho Killer (1975)
5) Intros Montage (1976)
6) The Girls Want To Be With The Girls (1976)
7) Dont Worry About The Government (1978)
Dressing room fan footage: Found A Job (1978)
9) Thank You For Sending Me An Angel (1978)
10) Warning Sign (1978)
11) Artists Only (1979)
12) Take Me To The River (1979)
13) Crosseyed And Painless (1980)
14) Animals (1980)
15) Love → Building On Fire (1982)
16) Cities (1982)
17) Burning Down The House (1983)
18) Life During Wartime (2002)
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Words & Images by: Annelise Poda
Datarock w/ Anoraak :: 10.07.11 :: Mezzanine :: San Francisco, CA
Sunset Promotions put together a solid night of Euro dance-rock at Mezzanine, drawing a crowd eager to witness the return of ultra-arrogant Norwegian funk rockers Datarock to San Francisco. Clad in matching hooded tracksuits, Datarock worked the audience into a sweat as they played their laptop infused rock music with occasional saxophone solos. It was a night of pure fun that was continually fueled by the endless energy and crazy antics of Datarock.
 Anoraak @ Mezzanine by Annelise Poda |
French electropop band Anoraak delivered a solid opening performance for their first-ever show in the United States. They layered harmonious guitar chords over sporadic loops of synthesizer notes and continuous drum rhythms, which came together to create lively, danceable songs. The guitarist added smooth and mellow vocal parts into the mix, which gave them a sound similar to their fellow countrymen in Phoenix crossed with Australias Miami Horror. One player fluidly switched from playing bass guitar to synth parts on his keyboard. The three-piece group occasionally extended their songs into longer instrumental compositions, and these were the best moments of their set. Their closing song progressed into a grooving jam as the lead singer jumped onto a secondary synthesizer while keeping the beat on a tambourine, creating a very rhythm-heavy mash of sounds that the audience was most excited for. This first US show for Anoraak went exceptionally well, and Im sure that they will have continued success with future concerts in the States.
 Datarock @ Mezzanine by Annelise Poda |
The crowd had already gathered back at the stage before the intermission was over in anticipation of Datarocks set. While the band definitely has a following in the States, they are indisputably THE rock stars of Norway. One of my favorite things about the group is that they act like rock stars wherever they are, and it was obvious from the get-go that their set would be a wild time. Life is a Musical started playing over the PA system, and the crowd cheered loudly as the group swaggered out with instruments in hand. All four of them wore matching red tracksuits with extra dark sunglasses, and they proceeded to deliver a night of ultimate hard rocking dance music to the Mezzanine.
Datarock has often been compared to the Talking Heads because of lead singer Fredrik Saroeas singing style. In response to this observation, the band composed a tribute to David Byrne and the rest of the group by writing True Stories. The lyrics are comprised of different titles of Talking Heads songs, which I thought was a creative idea. The band also played many new tracks off their 2011 release California, which they prefaced by saying they were glad to be back in the state that was their EPs namesake. The most notable selection from the EP was Roller Coaster, an upbeat song with great driving vocals that got the crowd pumped up for the rest of the set.
 Datarock @ Mezzanine by Annelise Poda |
Not surprisingly, the best songs of Datarocks performance were their most well known singles. Fa Fa Fa was my favorite track of the night, and made it impossible to stand still. Everyone gave their best vocal effort and chanted fa fa fa along with the continuous bass line backbone of the track that the supercharged vocals and funk guitar riffs built upon. The next song, Computer Camp Love, was dedicated to Steve Jobs, which was a very nice gesture on their part. Datarocks music has been featured in an iPod commercial before, and their name is derived from the Norwegian word for computer (datamaskin), so they do have a moderate affiliation and affection for Jobs and technology in general. They played I Used to Dance With My Daddy next, and it was another song with great energy. Kjetil Mster, who had been switching between instruments throughout the show, busted out a self-proclaimed sexy saxophone solo that was a big crowd pleaser. He belted out jazzy notes into the faces of the hyped-up people in the first rows, and then proceeded to jump out over them to crowd surf.
Datarocks grand finale was one of the most entertaining endings Ive seen at a show. The band members switched up instruments, with Saroea taking over as percussionist as the vibrantly tattooed drummer Tarjei Strm went through and introduced his bandmates to the crowd. One notable fact: while he was talking, I couldnt help but notice the brand name on his boxer waistband instead of reading Calvin Klein or some other familiar American underwear company his read Bjorn Borg, which made me immediately curious as to whether they were available online. After the introductions, they hit play on their laptop so that (Ive Had) The Time of My Life, the signature song from the movie Dirty Dancing, came over the speakers. They all grabbed a mic to host a high school prom karaoke sing-along that the audience was fully into. The lyrics were a perfect encapsulation of how both the band and attendees had enjoyed a great night of partying. Everyone was happy that Datarock made the trip over from Norway to rock the Bay Area, and its a good guess that sales of Bjorn Borg boxer briefs will go through the roof in the U.S. after their next few tour dates in the States.
Datarock Tour Dates :: Datarock News
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SUMMER TOUR KICKS OFF TONIGHT IN VIRGINIA CITY, NV
Buster Blue |
Americana Folk troubadours and newcomers to the touring landscape, Buster Blue, have set plans for a summer tour set to begin tonight in Virginia City, NV. Take a look at their full itinerary below.
These five youngsters from Reno have been gaining traction with a big sound and an ambitious album, landing the opportunity to open for Beats Antique at their recent appearance in the Silver State. As well, Buster Blue has been invited to perform at the Gem State Jam, Capitol Hill Block Party, and will be the opening act for the Fall Strawberry Music Festival.
Buster Blue Tour Dates:
06/02/11 Thu Luigi’s Slice and Fungarden Sacramento, CA
06/03/11 Fri Red Dog Saloon Virginia City, NV
06/11/11 Sat Old Idaho Penitentiary Boise, ID
06/13/11 Mon John’s Alley Moscow, ID
06/14/11 Tue Eichardt’s Sandpoint, ID
06/15/11 Wed The Swamp Spokane, WA
06/17/11 Fri The Top Hat Missoula, MT
06/18/11 Sat Chico Hot Springs Pray, MT
06/23/11 Thu Conor Byrne Pub Seattle, WA
06/24/11 Fri Mt. Tabor Theater – Sideshow Lounge Portland, OR
06/25/11 Sat Anchor Pub Everett, WA
06/26/11 Sun Sam Bond’s Garage Eugene, OR
06/30/11 Thu Truckee Thursdays Truckee, CA
07/02/11 Sat The Shredder Boise, ID
07/03/11 Sun Town Square Tavern Jackson, WY
07/04/11 Mon Knotty Pine Victor, ID
07/08/11 Fri Crystal Bay Club Casino Crystal Bay, NV
07/09/11 Sat Piper’s Opera House Virgina City, NV
07/15/11 Fri Plan:b micro-lounge Carson City, NV
07/16/11 Sat The Tap Mammoth Lakes, CA
07/21/11 Thu Whoa Nellie Ampitheatre @ Tioga Mobil Mart Lee Vining, CA
07/22/11 Fri Downtown Eatery Redding, CA
07/23/11 Sat White Eagle Portland, OR
07/24/11 Sun Capitol Hill Block Party Seattle, WA
09/01/11 Thu Camp Mather Groveland, CA
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Talking Heads: Chronology DVD
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Eagle Rock Entertainment will release a career-spanning Talking Heads DVD, Chronology, on November 21.
Beautifully put-together with classic performances and interviews, the viewer gets to see the transition from the early three-piece days (singer/songwriter/guitarist David Byrne, bassist Tina Weymouth and drummer Chris Frantz in 1975) to a quartet (keyboardist/guitarist Jerry Harrison joined in 1977), on into an ensemble of multi-cultural proportions. A deluxe edition of the release will also be available that will include a 48-page hard-cover book with photographs and an essay by the late Lester Bangs, originally published as a review of Fear Of Music for the Village Voice in 1979. The essay is the complete and unexpurgated version, available here for the first time.
The early clips from The Kitchen and CBGB in New York City, the global success in the 1980s, the celebratory reunion performance of “Life During Wartime” when they were inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame in 2002, it’s all here. (Although they continued to record, Talking Heads stopped touring in 1983. They officially broke up eight years later.)
Bonus Features include a fascinating Byrne interview in 1978, a 35-minute 1979 documentary-styled British television show on the band and commentary from Byrne, Harrison, Frantz and Weymouth.
TRACK LISTING:
1) Mic Test (1976)
2) With Our Love (1975)
3) Im Not In Love (1975)
4) Psycho Killer (1975)
5) Intros Montage (1976)
6) The Girls Want To Be With The Girls (1976)
7) Dont Worry About The Government (1978)
9) Thank You For Sending Me An Angel (1978)
10) Warning Sign (1978)
11) Artists Only (1979)
12) Take Me To The River (1979)
13) Crosseyed And Painless (1980)
14) Animals (1980)
15) Love → Building On Fire (1982)
16) Cities (1982)
17) Burning Down The House (1983)
18) Life During Wartime (2002)
Tags: bonus-features, cities, house, interview, keyboard, montage, mouth, music news, talking, york