Instead, I did still head to the Casbah. Everyone must've had a crazy weekend like me because even on a free night, there were not a lot of people there.
The first band was the Lanterns. They had a good sound and I'd like to see them do a show with Fifty on Their Heels and get some younger people into the music scene...we're all old and aging out and the younger kids just don't seem to be replenishing our stock.
The singer kept pointing out that they were too young to be in the bar. He said they had merch but if you wanted any, you'd have to buy it outside. Their American Apparel tees were only $10 and I would've bought one if I'd taken cash out. I mean, how was I supposed to know I spent all my cash on Sat night? He also said, "when I grow up, I wanna come to a show at the Casbah," and pointing out the thin crowd, "wow, this is really nice tile". Endearing. After their last song they thrashed around the stage, rolling on the floor but not enough to damage any equipment. Smart kids.
Trentalange played in the Atari Lounge. Jason commented that they are the loudest band to ever play back there. I don't know if that is true but it certainly was close. Trentalange is Barbera Trentalange out of Seatlle and Rodney Elliott, the beloved sound technician who works at San Diego Sports Club and Beauty Bar and also does band management. He's one of the nicest guys in the local music scene, so you should show your support when the band plays on Wednesday night at Sports club.
I had heard Trentalange on the radio as I was evpecting really quiet stuff. In reality, I was reminded of seeing Imogen Heap of Frou Frou at the House of Blues. Barbera is behind a keyboard, with a sound board on her side, an iBook next to that, with a wireless computer keyboard on top of her keyboard. Behind them was a screen with projected images, cartoons, and footage they've taken from the road. I really liked them and would've liked them more if I didn't have a screaming headache. They played two sets between the other bands. She has really cute shirts for sale, so bring your cash on Wednesday.
I gave up on pics because they were just coming out so awful with no lights on in the Atari Lounge.
Next up was Jezebel. The singer kinda resembles David Boey to me, but their sound reminded me a lot of the Michael Hutchence CD that was released posthumously. They were rock with a heavy dose of dark and brooding and I liked it. I can't believe I've known Mike the bassist for so long and this was my first time seeing them play. I am a bad friend.
To all you people who said you were coming but didn't, you missed out because 94/9 had a raffle and Tim was being generous and hooked me up with the new Clap Your Hands Say Yeah CD called "Some Loud Thunder". Anna Troy was present with Bart Mendoza and slipped me her solo CD called "Ain't No Man" which is also on my listening agenda today. She will be playing with The Shambles, Buzzkill Romantics, and Vinyl Radio at the next free Casbah Sunday on February 25. If you know any place willing to donate food, let Tim know because us poor people count on the free grub on the Local Pyle Presents evenings.
Action Andy and His Haunted Honky Tonkers played last. I actually really like honky tonk and if I wasn't ready to pass out I might've made Tim swing dance with me, but I just couldn't make it and left after three songs.
Tonight is Anti-Monday League at the Casbah and I will be there. I will FINALLY get to see Hostile Combover, with Ben Johnson on the skins. He is one of my favorite Casbah bartenders and it's lame of me that I've never caught him in a live show, so count me in for tonight. The other bands are Bob Wayne and the Outlaw Carnies, Waxy and Ricksha. Be there. It's only $5 and what else could you possibly have going on tonight?
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