Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for September 30th

Hello Dear Readers,Last night I saw the show at Ellas St. Social Club. It was kinda weird. Ocean Age who I very much wanted to see was mostly sick. In fact all but two members left early. The other band Deacon was sick too, but sick like, "Dude that's siiiiiick." It was a duo and did not feature 2 members of AAN or any members of The Author as I...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for September 26th

Hello Dear Readers,Last night I fell to the temptation of a Netflix movie and a box of Annie's macaroni and cheese. This often happens when I am a) exhausted b) torn very strongly between a couple shows and c) kinda poor. Well, it is morning now and I admit that I am having feelings of regret. Did anyone go to a show last night? How was it? Sigh....

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BAT COUNTRY!!! Volume 1.

I was discussing with my good friend Tim over a delicious lunch of spinach and eggs over easy that what the world needs now is more really awesome indie band music videos. This in the wake of a discussion about the recent Kanye West debacle- because, when you think about it, even though our dear president was correct in calling him a jackass, Kanye...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music for September 25th

Hello Dear ReadersLast night I went and saw the Fid de Cinema thing at Holocene where they screened The Holy Mountain with out sound except for live music by Llyas Ahmed, Why I Must Be Careful, Dash!, Ghosting, and AAN. It was so awesome. The music was pretty diverse. And there was a sense of collaboration. At one point Dash!, Ghosting, and Llyas...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Muisc Picks for September 24th

Hello Dear Readers,What up? Looks like regular nights of many many shows I am interested are back. I enjoyed the little lull that followed MFNW, but now it is time to get back in the swing of things. Here is what I am interested in tonight.Thursday, September 24thJackpot Records is having an in-store performance by Explode into Colors. Somebody recently...

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Ben Meyrcord's Live Music Picks for September 23rd

Hello Dear Readers,There is not a whole lot going on today. As far as shows go. But be chill, there is a lot going on later in the week. And also I don't want to take away from what is happening tonight. Check it out:Wednesday, September 23rdBerbati's is having its final performance of AAN's residency in the restaurant this time with Brainstorm. ...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Septeber 22nd

Hello Dear Readers,Lately I have been so busy that I have kind of become a mess of a human being. Over the weekend I played with four of the five bands that I currently play with. I played five sets. I worked Saturday and Sunday. Yesterday I was planning on blogging but ended up working a 13 hour day instead. I am not complaining. I think it is awesome....

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TURN MY HEADPHONES UP! Volume 2

Welcome to the next installment of my mini music reviews. I was very excited because two of my fave bands came out with new stuff recently and I thought I'd give them a listen, as well as some tunes that were sent our way from Thrill Jockey. You guys never disappoint! CLUTCH- Strange Cousins From The WestClutch is a band...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for September 17th

Hello Dear Readers,I dropped the ball yesterday. I finished half of a blog and then bam. The rest of my life got in the way. It is always frustrating when you put a good amount of effort into something and then you don't get to use it. Oh well. Last Night I saw AAN at Berbati's and it was awesome. He played a song that I always hope he will play...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for September 15th

Hello Dear Readers,You did not see me last night. I ended having a long AristeiA practice. It was the coolest practice ever, because it was a joint practice with our practice space-mates Nanda Devi. We took turns playing songs. They are pretty awesome, if you have not heard them. It was kinda like seeing a show. However, if you go to one of the...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for September 14th

Hello Dear Readers,Last night I saw The Congratulations/The Old Believers and The Red River at The Old Church. It was pretty cool. Though I think the idea of having it a church was cooler than actually having to do sound at a church. There were many many feedback mic moments. But over all the feel of the show for me was overwhelmingly positive. Plus...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for September 13th

Hello Dear Readers,Good Morning/afternoon/or night. Here are the shows I really want to go to.Sunday, September 13thSt. Philip Neri Church is hosting something called Muddy Boot Organic Fest. It is "a soulful celebration of sustainable living". This year's theme is "connecting communities in a changing climate". There will be workshops and organic...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for September 12th

Hello Dear Readers,I really like the Woods. You should check it out. I had a lot of fun. I saw Church play there last night and it was Uh-Mazing. I love that band so much. I made a mistake when I listed the show yesterday. Lane, their drummer has been back for a week now. So that alternate set involving a drum machine I made mention of, didn't...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for September 11th

Hello Dear Readers,What are you doing right now? If you answered that you were wondering what sort of shows Ben Meyercord would be interested tonight. I have good news for you. I have made a list of those shows. Plus I have links to all the bands/artists so that you can make decisions as to wether or not you are interested in the show based on the...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for September 10th

Hello Dear Readers,I missed shows last night. Damn. Maybe I will see some shows tonight? Here is what is happening.Thursday, September 10thTwilight Cafe & Bar is having a show with Olina and Prairie. These two bands are both pretty good. Olina plays pretty Americana. Prairie makes good indie rock music. Seriously, I wish I could write about...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for September 9th

Hello Dear Readers,I know it has been a while. I guess I have been very busy. And away from a computer. But here I am. And here are some shows.Wednesday, September 9thBerbati's is having the second installment of the AAN residency in the restaurant. Also, Brainstorm is playing. AAN is amazing. His song writing and arrangements are great. Brainstorm...

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Excellent is not good enough! The Autopilot Is For Lovers album review.

From the title of Morrissey's album Vauxhall and I and the lyrics to his track "Reader Meets Author", some drew the conclusion that he was firing a musical shot across the bow of his almost supernaturally gifted biographer Johnny Rogan, with whom he'd had a love/(mostly)hate relationship over the years. Now, I'm no Mr. Rogan...

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Free Music = Punk Fucking Rock!

September 1st, Quote Unquote Records digitally released local punk band, The Taxpayers, album "A Rhythm In The Cages" for FREE/DONATION DOWNLOAD! You should totally download it and make them feel important, ahem....Long before Radiohead and NiN "set trends" by releasing music for free/donation download, Quote Unquote Records had been doing just that...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for September 3rd

Hello Dear Readers,So last night I saw the first show in AAN's Residency at Berbati's. Honestly I was really glad I went. Though The Sarcastic Dharma Society had the misfortune of having a hard time with sound, there were true moments of beauty that came through. I feel that a noise laden bar is just not the right venue for their music. AAN on the...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for September 2nd

Hello Dear Readers,Last night at Mississippi Studios was super fun. I was really kind of surprised at the amount of people (not as many as I would have suspected) who showed up to Ritchie Young's Performance. He is really pretty great. I am partial to the songs where he uses the violin as a strummed instrument. Then I well...Black Heart Moon I thought...

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