Tuesday Newsy Bits: Starlite Lounge, Wilco, Red Pony Clock, Lou's Records, Lovedrug

Starlite Lounge "Unofficially" Open

I planned on going to the Starlite Lounge, taking some pictures, and writing it all up, but looks like Street beat me to it. It'll still get the Rosey treatment, but for now, just the basic info: Starlite Lounge is the new bar/restaurant owned by Tim Mays (Casbah), Matt Hoyt, Travis Murphy (chef) & Steve Poltz (Musician). The Starlite is located at 3175 India Street, just a way down from the Aero Club (a couple blocks before the Aero on one-way India St.)
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Wilco

Tickets for Wilco's show in San Diego at the Open Air Theatre on August 27 supposedly (according to FM 94/9) go onsale this Saturday at 10 am through Ticketmaster. As yet, their site has not been updated to reflect this onsale and no pre-sale has been posted on their site so check back often.
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Red Pony Clock Seeks Drummer

From the band:
Our Fill-In drummer just bailed and once again we're looking for someone to go on tour with us!!! Yikesies!!! If anyone's interested in learning 15 or so songs in a months notice, and then going on tour for 6 weeks, LET US KNOW!!! We are nice people and you will have fun!!! We will be eternally grateful!!! Tell your drummer friends!!!
Love always,
Gabe & the gang
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Another Blog For San Diego

Every week another blog joins the fun and I say it's about time. A couple weeks ago, Tim Pyles launched his new "portal" for all things Pyles and now this week, Lou's records has launched a blog. Links for both have been added to my local links.
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Lovedrug Trailer Stolen and Set On Fire

Many people are reposting this through MySpace, but I can't mention enough how many bands get their vans, trailers, and equipment stolen when they're on the road. Unfortunately, Lovedrug's trailer was recovered and was burnt to a crisp. Anyway, maybe you caught Lovedrug when they played San Diego with Sparta. If you'd like to donate to help them out, click here.

Wednesday Night Recap Pt. 1: Lovedrug, Dynamite Walls

I got a last minute invite from Jason, the manager of Dynamite Walls, to check out the Sparta, Straylight Run and Lovedrug show since Dynamite Walls was a late add to the bill. I gladly accepted. I thought the show was a mainstage show, but people just watched me as I walked the wrong way to the locked doors before realizing they were playing in the sidestage area. I got there early and Dynamite Walls was already onstage but had just started their 5 song set. I was actually hoping to see how they handled the big stage, but this one is small so there was no major deviation from the regular shows I've seen them play. They sounded great and the very young crowd was enthusiastic, though they were finished before 8 so a lot of people missed them. I definitely look forward to the June Beauty Bar residency.



Dynamite Walls, Soma 5/30/07, photo by Rosey


Dynamite Walls, Soma 5/30/07, photo by Rosey


Dynamite Walls, Soma 5/30/07, photo by Rosey


Dynamite Walls, Soma 5/30/07, photo by Rosey

Lovedrug was second to hit the stage and overall I liked their sound, but there was something that kept me from loving them. He did this thing with his lips when he sang that seemed like he was doing it to alter his vocals to create a fake accent, if that makes any sense at all. The more I watched, the more I saw him do it. And maybe I'm wrong, maybe it's natural, but it didn't feel organic enough for me. Still, when not obsessing over something so trivial, the band sounded good and the crowd seemed to really like them.

Lovedrug, Soma 5/30/07, photo by Rosey


Lovedrug, Soma 5/30/07, photo by Rosey


Lovedrug, Soma 5/30/07, photo by Rosey

I have to admit, I assumed the show would be a lot shorter, but after the first two bands I checked the set times and saw that Sparta would play until 11. I had other tentative plans for after the show, but I'll get to that part of the story on post 2...