Quicksand at House Of Blues 1.25.2013

I was not really planning on posting about Quicksand. For one, Nate already did a great post with all of his awesome shots of the bands. I also kinda just wanted to let the night go away from my memory forever. That day was awesome and I went into the show after a great day running around with Darren, but somehow I forgot to eat, so when I had a few drinks before even entering the show, I was already past my limit, add some more, and well, I'm lucky I have rad friends (Thank you Thad, Christy, Brian, and Robin) and an amazing boyfriend who look out for me when I am a complete trainwreck. It's pretty sad, too, because the show was incredible and I ran into so many old school friends and really didn't need a super-rosey appearance, but it is what it is. Fortunately, I was rebellious enough to shoot a couple videos which is why I decided to share. And now I will move on and close the door behind me. Enjoy.

Friday Night Preview- Quicksand @ House of Blues

 Photo credit- Tim Fears

Tomorrow night the House of Blues welcomes very special guests- NYC's own post-hardcore
legends Quicksand.  After building a dedicated fan base following the release of their two albums in the early- mid '90's and relentless touring across Europe and North America, the band dissolved due to the always unfortunate 'internal conflicts'.  Despite efforts to put out new music and tour in the late '90s, the band was destined for relegation to the album shelves and collective memory of those who connected with the Fugazi-esque rock the four piece is known for.  That changed late last year when, following appearances in New York and Los Angeles at FYF Fest (see Tim's writeup and photos here), the band announced dates for their first North American tour in fifteen years.  Tomorrow night San Diego has the pleasure of being on that list.

Doors at 7:30, openers Title Fight hit the stage at 8:30.  Tickets available through the Casbah website or at the box office.  See you there.

FYF Fest '12 - Photos: Refused, Quicksand, Sleigh Bells

FYF fest in Los Angeles was quite an impressive event. Although I've never been to Coachella, this is what I imagined it to be like, with multiple stages, vendors, beer garden, VIP tents and over 40 bands & DJs. Even with all of that talent, my primary focus was only on two bands... I'll explain:

Growing up in Chula Vista in the 90's exposed many of us to the hardcore scene with local bands like Amenity, Unbroken, I Wish I, Impel, No Sympathy, and record labels like Vinyl Communications, Revelation and Three One G. The refinement of this sound for me, distilled two seminal bands: Quicksand (NYC) and Refused (Sweden). Both have been dormant for close to 15 years after messy splits.

Suffice it to say, neither of these bands were expected to ever reunite. Refused resurfaced earlier this year at Coachella and Quicksand at the Revelation Records 25th Anniversary show series in Pomona. When I heard that they would both be on this bill, I HAD to be there. You may not recognize me after a facemelt of that magnitude... Enjoy!

Refused

Quicksand

Video: Quicksand - "Fazer" @ FYF Fest 2012

Sleigh Bells

FYF Fest 2012 Slideshow

Tim Fears Photography