sup, peoples? tis beautiful here in chicago and the waits show was pretty awesome. although, the space was a wee bit stuffy and the seats were less than comfortable, but that didnt take away from the awesomeness of the show. say hi to selene, she is going to be contributing to captains dead when the spirit moves her and will hopefully become a regular contributor - i just have to find a way to not piss her off. few things about selene: she likes cats, starting fires, spam email, howard the duck, proper punctuation, the hovaround, george stephanopolous, boston sports teams aka bandwagon jumpers, and 14th century fonts. again, say hi or dont…
Caught San Diego’s Delta Spirit here in Boston last week. They were especially hyped to me prior to going (people in band’s camps will do that). I held on till the end, and dug, along with a handful of others, the corralled sing-along “People, Turn Around.” It reminded me of someone — oh yes, the Teenage Prayers, and specifically, their “Dreams of the South.” But when you send similar influences through a sieve, it’s bound to come out sounding like the samesomeoneoranother.
So, let’s have a band off of these Band bands — yes, like that gay radio station. Because contests and rock n roll go hand in hand!
Which gets your vote?
The Teenage Prayers - Dreams of the South
Delta Spirit - People Turn Around
A few more to ruminate on. Mmmm tasty rock-n-soul.
The Teenage Prayers - I Like It
Delta Spirit - Ode to Sunshine
Visit their MySpaces.
Buy their records.
“Everyone Thinks You’re the Best”
Go to their shows.
Teenage Prayers
Jul 5 2008 The Paradise Boston, Massachusetts
Aug 26 2008 Parkside Lounge - w. REID PALEY NYC
Sep 13 2008 LIVESTOCK! Bovina, New York
Delta Spirit
Aug 2 2008 Splendour in the Grass Byron Bay
Aug 3 2008 Tivoli Brisbane
Aug 4 2008 Enmore Sydney
Aug 6 2008 Palace Melbourne
Aug 8 2008 El Rey Theatre-w/Dr. Dog Los Angeles
Aug 31 2008 Schubas Chicago, Illinois
Sep 5 2008 IOTA Club & Cafe’ Arlington, Virginia
Sep 6 2008 The Earl Atlanta, Georgia
Sep 7 2008 3rd and Lindsley Nashville, Tennessee
Sep 8 2008 Bottletree Birmingham, Alabama
Sep 9 2008 Thirsty Hippo Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Sep 11 2008 Walter’s on Washington Houston, Texas
Sep 12 2008 Lola’s Saloon Ft. Worth, Texas
Sep 13 2008 The Parish Austin, Texas
Sep 16 2008 Club Congress Tucson, Arizona
Sep 17 2008 The Casbah San Diego, California
Sep 19 2008 Detroit Bar Costa Mesa, California
Sep 20 2008 Cellar Door Visalia, California
Sep 23 2008 Doug Fir Lounge Portland, Oregon
Sep 24 2008 Tractor Tavern Seattle, Washington
Sep 26 2008 Austin City Limits Austin, Texas
Sep 27 2008 Hi-Dive Denver, Colorado
Sep 29 2008 The Waiting Room Omaha, Nebraska
Sep 30 2008 The Record Bar Kansas City, Missouri
Oct 1 2008 High Noon Saloon Madison, Wisconsin
Oct 2 2008 Blind Pig Ann Arbor, Michigan
Oct 8 2008 Revolution Hall Troy, New York
Oct 9 2008 Iron Horse Northampton, Ma
Oct 10 2008 Middle East Down Cambridge, Ma
Heading to Fitzgeralds music fest on 4th of July… give me a holla if there is any chance of you heading up there. Jon Dee Graham, Holmes Brothers and Ian Mclagan are the highlights.