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| From | "Stephen Thorn" <youngthorn@earthlink.net> |
| Subject | IPO LA: 7-30-06 (evening) |
| Date | Thu, 3 Aug 2006 10:24:08 -0700 |
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Hi all--
Arthur Bang nailed last Saturday's IPO matinee perfectly.
Chris von Sneidern's extended set was the highlight for me. The fact that he
drove down from the San Francisco Bay Area in his van, did the gig AND then
returned home on the I-5 through the tortuous San Joaquin Valley speaks
volumes about CVS as a musician and a person. Well done.
Now, on to last Sunday evening...
DAREN SWEET is a first generation IPO artist who played the festival back in
'99. He got the evening rolling and has an appropriately named CD called
"Pop's Three Minute Pleasures." THE BARRY HOLDSHIP FOUR brought along their
winning blend of powerpop and roots Americana. Could the follow up to
Barry's "Ruff Trax" CD be in the works? Let's hope so.
Back in the 80s, when the Go-Gos were on vacation and the Bangles were
instructing the world on how to walk like an Egyptian, THE LITTLE GIRLS were
warning Southern Californians about earthquakes. The Little Girls are still
little and still cute. The Joint nightclub crowd cheered on Caron and
Michele Naso as they performed "The Earthquake Song" for their finale.
Following The Little Girls was pop veteran Todd Spahr's (The Cavedogs)
current project, BOX. The band's music is more vibrant and exciting then the
moniker suggests.
THE SKIES OF AMERICA and THE BREAKUP SOCIETY (two cool bands, two cool
names) concluded the first IPO-LA weekend with their rousing sets.
Further IPO updates as they are made available.....
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: <ArthurBang2@aol.com>
To: <audities@smoe.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 11:16 AM
Subject: IPO 7-30-06 (afternoon)
>
> On Sunday afternoon, my girlfriend Veronica and I headed into L.A. for our
> first IPO of the year. Well, it was MY first one of the year. Since
> we've
> been dating for about 8 months, and she'd never been before, it was her
> first
> IPO concert EVER. And not only were we attending the show, but I was
> working
> the merch table as well.
>
> We really enjoyed all the bands that played. First up was True Margit, a
> female fronted duo/trio from San Francisco, compared in the IPO program
> to Ben
> Folds and Beck (hey, what's not to like huh?). They had some really
> catchy
> tunes.
>
> Throughout the day we also saw Banquet Hall (new band featuring Paula
> Kelley), The Shamus Twins, The Famous Pies (featuring Ellen Degeneres'
> brother
> Vance.. formerly of The Daily Show).
>
> The highlights of the show for us included Sebastian Clark, who supposedly
> lives and records music out of his van. Most in attendance would probably
> refer to him as "that guy who was screaming". If I'd known how good the
> CD was,
> I probably would have bought one. When I got home I listened to songs on
> his Myspace page (and one of them is my featured song on my page right
> now).
> If I'd known how good the CD was, I probably would have bought one.
>
> The CD that I DID pick up (other than Shamus Twins and Famous Pies, who
> were
> giving their CD's away for free) was Chris Brown. He really blew us away
> in
> concert and the CD is even better.
>
> And then the other highlight was seeing Chris Von Sneidern. Because the
> band that followed him, The Rayons, never showed up, he got to play an
> extended
> set. I've been a fan for awhile, and it was nice to finally get to talk
> to
> him. He's a great guy.
>
> If you want to see me and V at any more IPO's, we'll be at the following
> shows:
>
> Friday August 4th (although it might just be me, or possibly mom, 'cause V
> is getting her wisdom teeth out the day before)
> Saturday August 5th (night, for Eugene Edwards and others.. he holds a
> special place in our hearts, because went to see him in concert the night
> we fell
> in love.. Awwwww)
> Tuesday, August 8th (for Roger Manning.. I can't wait!)
> Saturday, August 12th (for probably both shows).
>
> It was great to see all the familiar crew at Sunday's show including David
> and Rina, Steve, Cathy, Roni, Jeff, John and all the rest! It was a great
> show.
>
> Arthur
> myspace.com/arthurbang2
>
>
>
>
>
>
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