A couple of weeks ago I posted tour dates for West Coast tour dates for John “Speedo” Reis’s latest project The Night Marchers. Being a huge fan of Speedo I was excited especially since The Night Marchers were accompanied by the southern, indie, noise rockers, The Colour Revolt. So in order to service our Rock and Roll needs and to escape triple digit temperatures my friend Charan and I took the short journey to lovely San Francisco.

There are certain things that make you feel American. For example, complaining about slow service in French restaurants is one. Another maybe thinking Europeans really love Stella Artois. How about swearing soccer isn’t football but really soccer? A less embarrassing and offensive way is to rock out to the new Hold Steady.

Hey East Coast….Suck It!!!

At first listen Washington DC’s “Jukebox the Ghost” is a simple pop band comprised of piano, guitar and drums. They deliver a collection of palm muted guitar, backbeats and vocal hooks embellished with piano that reminds the listener of a Charlie Brown Holiday Special. Discussing only this, however, would cut the band way too short.

Robbins and Rahim in EQ

Ridiculous Band Names….

It has been almost three years since Toronto’s art/folk/punk rocker’s The Constantines compelled Indie audiences to collectively pump there hands in celebration of a new album. With all of this wait fan’s must be wondering, “Was it worth it”? The answer is … kind of.

The Life and Times Tease You…

The Night Marchers is the latest band from San Diego rock staple John Reiss. Mr. Reiss has been a key member of many bands from “America’s Finest City”. So much that it is hard to think of San Diego punk rock without him. Most notable is his role as “Speedo” the frontman of heavy, yet […]