Recommended Shows in San Diego December 9-15, 2013

The near arrival of winter has brought cooler temperatures and rain to San Diego. Touring bands are winding down their string of holiday and club shows, while local bands headline their favorite locales. A closer look at the upcoming week reveals many musical happenings worthy of attendance.

On Monday Toronto indie rockers Dinosaur Bones make a stop at Soda Bar...

Consult the listings for Tuesday's lineup and choose wisely...

Lissie plays her biggest San Diego show to date on Wednesday at the House of Blues...Nashville's Kopecky Family Band open for a great bill...The Black Crowes hit the Balboa Theatre for a sold out show...

L.A's eight piece band The Mowgli's swoop into The Griffin for Thursday's show of the night...Chillwave artist Slow Wave headlines the Casbah...

On Friday Seattle's up and coming indie pop rockers Ivan & Alyosha play an intimate gig at Soda bar...highly recommended...North County has a great local bill with Transfer and The Drowning Men at the Belly Up...

Saturday finds Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth) and the Dust stopping for a show at the Casbah...

The Clavin sisters band Bleached plays Soda Bar on Sunday...Kitten returns to the Casbah with the young and very talented lead singer Chloe Chaidez...

All in all, a great week of music awaits the pre-holiday show revelers...support the bands and the venues by attending a show (or two).

Watch a video of Nothing Left Between the Lines by Dinosaur Bones below.



Watch a video of The Great Divide by The Mowgli's below.

Recommended Shows in San Diego December 3-8, 2013

The first week of December has arrived with many live music options for the night crawlers. A closer look reveals some worth attending.

Guitar virtuoso Kaki King headlines an intimate gig at the Casbah on Tuesday...Together Pangea and The So So Glos co-headline for a raucous show at Soda Bar...

On Wednesday Howie Day makes a rare SD appearance at The Griffin...alternative rockers Beware of Darkness roll into Soda Bar...

Austin's My Jerusalem return to Soda Bar on Thursday..Nashville's Will Hoge headlines Soda Bar...Pete Yorn's new project The Olms make a Casbah stop...

Newly formed local band Soft Lions (Boy King, The New Kinetics) debut on Friday at Soda Bar...Electronic band The New Division will be at The Loft...

On Saturday New York duo MS MR play their rescheduled show at Soda Bar...a limited number of tix will be available at the door (get there early)...

Escondido, a folk band from Nashville, make their SD debut at the Casbah on Sunday...underrated Canadian singer Hayden headlines Soda Bar...

91X is presenting two all ages holiday shows this week, both at the Valley View Casino Center...tickets are still available for Friday's show, info can be found here...

KPRI's Holiday Soiree is on Sunday at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido...tickets can be purchased here.

This represents a slice of the musical pie awaiting music fans of all ages in San Diego...be sure to act responsibly and attend a show (or two)...

Watch a video of  Someone Else's Girl by The Olms below..



Watch a video of Cold October by Escondido below.

Recommended Shows in San Diego November 11-17, 2013

The days are getting shorter (daylight time) but the nights still have plenty to offer San Diego music fans. The upcoming week reveals some shows worth attending.

Sweden's duo Deer Tracks play strange yet captivating music...catch them at Soda Bar on Monday...Lord Howler and Chess Wars fill the air with their hard rock at The Griffin...

Thee Oh Sees return to their favorite haunt here, Bar Pink, for a great show on Tuesday...OBN IIIs open the evening...

Wednesday marks the return of the interestingly named band Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, playing this time at Soda Bar...they recently released Fly By Wire, more indie pop goodness via Missouri...

On Thursday newly formed band Minor Alps, comprised of Matthew Caws (Nada Surf) and Juliana Hatfield (Blake Babies), hit Soda Bar for a Casbah Presents show...FMLYBND and Kiev will be at The Griffin...Melt Banana will be melting faces at the Casbah...

The weekend kicks off with Wild Child, a Minnesota band who just released a great self titled album, at Soda Bar...Nik Turner's version of Hawkwind headlines the Casbah...

Austin troubadour Slaid Cleaves returns to AMSD Concerts, i.e. that Normal Height church, for an acoustic show on Saturday...Autolux will be at the Casbah, Caspian and 65daysofstatic co-headline Soda Bar...

One of my favorite Canadian bands, The Besnard Lakes, stop at the Casbah for a great show this Sunday...Elephant Stone open...highly recommended...

A great week of live music is waiting for those wishing to enrich their lives...head out to a show (or two)...

Watch a video of I Don't Know What To Do With My Hands from Minor Alps below...



Watch a video of People of the Sticks by The Besnard Lakes below..

Tonight: Diego Garcia, Kan Wakan @ The Griffin

The first Sunday of November has arrived with an earlier sunset (turning the clocks back last night) and the reality that autumn is truly here, even in San Diego. For those wanting to finish the weekend on a high note, look no further than The Griffin where the Casbah is presenting a great show at the intimate Morena Blvd. venue. Headlining is New York singer/songwriter Diego Garcia, touring to promote his latest album, Paradise. This is a big step forward for Garcia, both personally and professionally. The songs on his latest creation reveal a more confident and contented person.

Listen to the lovely track Sunnier Days below. (courtesy of SoundCloud).

Opening the show tonight are one of L.A.'s newer bands, Kan Wakan. Starting as a threesome but expanding to a seven piece currently, the band recently released its first EP, Forever Found. Soulful vocals backed by an orchestral sound comes to mind when describing the band.

Listen to the track Moving On below. (courtesy of SoundCloud).



This promises to be a wonderful evening of music for those wishing to see two talented acts in an up close setting. Tickets can be purchased in advance here.

Show Preview: Diego Garcia, Kan Wakan @ The Griffin Sunday November 3, 2013

The Casbah Presents welcomes Diego Garcia and Kan Wakan to The Griffin this Sunday. This is the official tour opener and Diego's second appearance in San Diego. Previously he played the swank supper club Anthology (now shuttered) downtown. Throughout that set Diego appeared somewhat overwhelmed by his surroundings. In contrast, The Griffin should be the ideal venue for his personal heartfelt songs to be played. The recently released sophomore full length, Paradise, is a uplifting set of songs about a life filled with love. The Latin influences are felt throughout the album, which has a gentle flow from start to finish.

Listen to Truth Will Ring (courtesy SoundCloud) by Diego Garcia below.

Please be sure to arrive early to catch opener Kan Wakan, a Los Angeles (Silverlake) band formed last year by Gueorgui Linev. Guitarist/producer Peter Potyondy and singer Kristianne Bautista rounded out the initial threesome. Their music has classical roots while adding many dimensions to create a fuller sound. This is due in part to the addition of four members (violin, drummer, keyboard, bass) resulting in a mini orchestral sound if you will. The group just released its first EP, Forever Found, on Verge Records. A full length is due out later in the fall. This is an emerging band poised to etch its footprint in the crowded musical landscape.

Listen to Forever Found (courtesy SoundCloud) by Kan Wakan below.



Tickets for Sunday's show at The Griffin can be purchased here.

Recommended Shows in San Diego October 28-November 3, 2013

Halloween marks the end of October, but there is no end to quality live music here in San Diego. The forecast of rain will probably bring the city to a screeching halt, but those who wish to quench their thirst for live music will not be disappointed during the upcoming week. A closer look reveals some shows worth attending.

Cure the Monday blues with Memphis blues rockers Dirty Streets at Soda Bar. The group just released their third full length Blades of Grass...

Tuesday brings the return of indie duo The Blow to the Casbah. It has been seven years since their last record, but the new eponymous album should satisfy fans new and old alike...

Speaking of the Casbah, the cool folks there have a great double header on Wednesday...the early show brings Argentine singer Federico Aubele and L.A.'s Haunted Summer (great band name for this time of year). Dax Riggs and The Palace Ballroom play the regularly scheduled late night slot...

Halloween is on Thursday so I will leave the costumes, parties and all the hoopla to the blog readers out there...be safe and consult the full listings...

Father John Misty will be playing his biggest show to date in San Diego with a solo show on Friday at the House of Blues...elsewhere Kevin Devine & the Goddamn Band roll into Soda Bar promoting not one, but two Kickstarter funded releases...Now, Now open for a great show...

On Saturday The Lonely Forest headline Soda Bar...The Sadies return to the Casbah...both bands have new albums to share with attendees...

The Casbah Presents Diego Garcia and Kan Wakan (a band) at The Griffin on Sunday...Garcia just released his sophomore full length Paradise...Soda Bar presents Bay Area noise artists Deerhoof at The Irenic...

These are only a few of the awesome shows coming to San Diego this week...be sure to get out and experience live music by attending a show (or two)...

Watch a video of Sunnier Days by Diego Garcia below.



Watch a video of From the Future by The Blow below.

Recommended Shows In San Diego October 15-20, 2013

The current week is loaded with more musical options than one could possible attend. A closer look reveals some shows worth mentioning. Please consult the listings for all the musical happenings around San Diego.

Tuesday has some great shows that still have tickets available such as Portland's mini orchestral pop band Typhoon at The Loft @ UCSD...Widowspeak have a return engagement at The Void with Pure Bathing Culture in the opener slot...

Long Beach's Crystal Antlers have a new look (trio) and a new album, Nothing is Real...catch them at Soda Bar on Wednesday...Burger Records seems to be everywhere, five bands including Gap Dream, Cosmonauts, Teenage Burritos invade the cozy confines of Black Cat Bar on University Ave...

Thursday brings a mellow show to Bar Pink with Radar Bros. and friends Little White Teeth...

The weekend kicks off with singer-songwriter Kelley Stoltz headlining Soda Bar...he just released Double Exposure...Langhorne Slim and Jonny Fritz will be playing their whiskey soaked songs at the Casbah...

Jose Gonzalez brings his band project Junip to The Loft on Saturday...he just released an eponymous album...highly recommended...Thad Cockrell leads his Nashville band Leagues into The Griffin...

If you have any energy left after the week, find a show of your own liking on Sunday from the listings...

Remember this is only a sampling of some of the great shows coming to San Diego this week...most importantly, be sure to support music by attending a show (or two)...

Watch the video of Line Of Fire from Junip below.



Watch a video of Kim Chee Taco Man from Kelley Stoltz below.

Recommended Shows in San Diego September 30-October 6, 2013

The first full month of autumn is officially here, even though one would be hard pressed to tell here in San Diego. Music remains a vital part of the urban night life, so when looking at the upcoming week, these are some events worth checking out.

On Monday Man Man return to the Casbah having recently released On Oni Pond....Vampire Weekend play their biggest San Diego headline show to date at the Open Air Theatre...AM & Shawn Lee return to play a gig at The Griffin...

Allah-Las roll into the Casbah for the show of the night on Tuesday...Jacco Gardner and Barbarian set the stage...

On Wednesday Icelandic pop artist Olafur Arnaulds plays his first San Diego show at The Loft at UCSD...Alynda Lee Segarra, aka Hurray for the Riff Raff, brings her folk band to Soda Bar...

Ha Ha Tonka are playing the Casbah on Thursday with new album Lessons having just been released...Samantha Crain opens making this a great night of music...

Jesse LaMonaca and the Dime Novels will be playing their Americana at The Griffin on Saturday...

On Sunday Scottish rockers Travis play their first show in San Diego in over five years...Calexico will be playing their Tex-Mex at the Belly Up...

All in all, a great week of live music awaits those fans who want to enrich their lives by watching live music.

Watch a video of Moving from Travis below.



Watch a video of Clear the Air from Jacco Gardner below.

For Your Eyes and Ears: Yellow Red Sparks

Yellow Red Sparks, the colorfully named indie folk rock trio from Los Angeles, return to headline The Griffin tonight (Tuesday). This show is part of the ongoing 91X Loudspeaker series and is free w/ RSVP or $5 at the door. The band is fronted by Joshua Hanson, who sings with a strong sense of conviction. The songs are pleasant and catchy on the first and subsequent listens. Accompanied by Sara Lynn Nishikawa (upright bass/vocals) and Goldy (drums/vocals), the songs go from quiet to loud at times while keeping the listener's attention. This is a band to watch and that chance happens tonight here in San Diego.

Watch videos of A Play To End All Plays and Monsters With Misdemeanors below.

Recommended Shows In San Diego August 19-25, 2013

Summer rolls on with another week of great musical shows in San Diego. A closer look reveals some events worth attending.

On Monday celebrate the music of Jeff Buckley with a tribute concert (many talented local performers) at the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre in Balboa Park...Australian synth pop band Strange Talk begin a West Coast tour at The Griffin...

L.A. indie folk band Yellow Red Sparks return to The Griffin for a headlining show on Tuesday....they recently released their well received eponymous debut album...

Austin psychedelic rockers The Black Angels play the Belly Up on Wednesday...

The Casbah is the place to be on Thursday when Blackout Party and The Palace Ballroom play a benefit show for Rady Children's Hospital...

On Friday Tim DeLaughter brings his choral pop collective The Polyphonic Spree to the House of Blues...they just released Yes, It's True...TV Girl and Races headline a stellar lineup at the Casbah...

Toad the Wet Sprocket and Grant Lee Buffalo will be bayside on Saturday at Humphrey's...Kim Lenz & the Jaguars bring their rockabilly act to Soda Bar...

Sunny and the Sunsets headline the Casbah on Sunday...curiosity seekers may want to head to the Belly Up to catch Courtney Love...

The above only represents a sampling of shows happening in the upcoming week...whatever you choose, be sure to support music here in San Diego by attending a show (or two) this week...

Watch a video of Cast Away by Strange Talk below.


Watch a video of You Don't Know Me by the Polyphonic Spree below.

Recommended Shows In San Diego August 12-18, 2013

August rolls on with another week of great musical happenings in San Diego. A closer look at the upcoming week reveals some shows worth attending.

On Monday Chicago's young indie rockers Smith Westerns headline the Casbah with their recently released Soft Will...Wampire open for a great night of music at the iconic Middletown venue...

Kyle Thomas, aka King Tuff, returns to San Diego this Tuesday at Soda Bar...he plays catchy garage rock/pop like no other....local touring band Pacific Air make an appearance at The Griffin...

Wednesday brings Chicago's Filligar to The Griffin...L.A. band Torches open for a nice bill...

Cold War Kids and PAPA play an all ages show at the House of Blues on Thursday...Nashville up and comers Kopecky Family Band return to Soda Bar...

On Friday Real Estate bassist Alex Bleeker (and The Freaks) brings his side project to Soda Bar with a new release, How Far Away, in tow...

Local bands The Burning of Rome, Boy King (cd release), and Hills Like Elephants rock the Casbah on Saturday...or catch Brooklyn's new wave band Selebrities at Soda Bar...

If you don't have a ticket to the sold out show featuring Kris Orlowski and Gregory Alan Isakov at Soda Bar on Sunday, head to the Casbah to catch the Bay Area's Leopold and His Fiction...

A great week of music is waiting for those who wish to enrich their lives...be sure and go to a show (or two)...

Watch a video of Varsity from Smith Westerns below...

Recommended Shows in San Diego July 16-21, 2013

As San Diego hosts its biggest annual convention called Comic-Con this week, there are plenty of options to keep one's musical tastes satiated at night. A look at the week ahead reveals some shows worth attending.

On Tuesday London's folk pop band The Melodic headline Soda Bar...they were recently signed by Anti-...Song Preservation Society open the night...

The Happy Hollows return to San Diego this Wednesday at The Griffin with a new album in the works...local band Bulletins and LA's Nightmare Air round out the bill...

Grand Tarantula hit Soda Bar on Thursday...Irish duo The Guggeheim Grotto play the intimate stage at Lestat's...

Casbah hosts a triple bill on Friday featuring Sonic Boom, Black Marble and Soft Metals...

Athens, GA indie rockers with a psychedelic flavor Futurebirds swoop into Soda Bar on Saturday (Casbah Presents)...the interestingly named Diarrhea Planet set the stage...

Reunited supergroup The Postal Service play the big gig of the week on Sunday at the Open Air Theatre...Rogue Wave and Hey Marseilles make a tour stop at the Belly Up...California Wives headline Soda Bar...a great night of choices indeed...

All in all, a terrific week of music lies waiting for those wanting to enrich themselves...get off the couch and attend a show (or two)...

Watch a video of Virginia Slims from Futurebirds below.

Recommended Shows in San Diego July 8-14, 2013

Now that the long 4th of July weekend is in the rear view mirror, a look at the week ahead promises to be one filled with quality musical choices. A closer look reveals those worthy of attending.

On Monday local troubadour Gayle Skidmore headlines a great lineup at The Void...

Portugal. The Man return to the House of Blues for a sold out show on Wednesday...they recently released the much acclaimed album Evil Friends...Avi Buffalo set the stage...

Nico Vega will be playing to a full house on Thursday at The Griffin...LA's Crash Kings open the festivities..

On Friday celebrate local goodness with The Heavy Guilt and Trouble in the Wind at Soda Bar...Cuckoo Chaos and Incan Abraham set up shop down the street at The Void...

Saturday brings psych rockers Wild Wild Wets to Soda Bar... Burger Records mainstays Burnt Ones and Cosmonauts round out the bill...Transfer rocks the Casbah with great support bands...

Cap the weekend with Seattle's Pickwick, playing songs from their excellent full length Can't Talk Medicine...highly recommended...Pyyramids open making this the show of the week(end)...

Watch a video of Lady Luck (feat. Sharon Van Etten) from Pickwick below.

Recommended Shows In San Diego June 24-30, 2013

The final week of June is filled with lots of quality shows for you to consider and hopefully attend. A closer look reveals the events that caught my eye.

Bosnian Rainbows, the recently formed group led by Omar Rodriguez Lopez, make their US debut at the Casbah on Monday...the show is going to sell out, get your tickets in advance here...

Catch the final installment of The Steelwells residency on Tuesday, also at the Casbah...

On Thursday chillwave artist Baths headline the Casbah, touring in support of recently released Obsidian...Rachael Yamagata returns to San Diego, this time playing the House of Blues...

The Soft Pack play an all ages show at The Irenic on Friday...Dead Feather Moon, Blackout Party and Strange Vine play the Belly Up...

AM & Shawn Lee roll into The Griffin on Saturday in support of their recently released La Musique Numerique...

On Sunday, catch Nashville's synthpop band Paper Route at Bar Pink...Vincent Frank, aka Frankmusik,  plays the Griffin...

Watch Two Times from AM & Shawn Lee below...

Show Tonight: Beach Party @ The Griffin Wednesday June 19, 2013

If the mid-week blues have you feeling a little lethargic, then head to The Griffin tonight to see Beach Party. No, not the Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello movie but the Los Angeles quartet that plays catchy surf /garage rock songs. These lads tend to keep their sound fresh, like a sunny clear day in SoCal. Listen to a few selected tracks below (courtesy of SoundCloud) and hopefully we will see you at the show. ($5)...

Recommended Shows in San Diego June 17-23, 2013

June gloom has been replaced by mostly abundant sunshine. With the official start of summer this week, a closer look reveals many quality shows of the musical variety here in San Diego.

Patrick Sweany brings his heartfelt music to Soda Bar on Monday...or catch The Steelwells as they continue their Casbah residency...

Old 97's front man Rhett Miller brings his own project to the Casbah this Tuesday...LA duo Cobalt Cranes play Tin Can...

Beach Party will be rocking The Griffin on Wednesday with great local support...Family Wagon headlines the Casbah...

LA folk rockers Sea Wolf bring their tour to the Belly Up on Thursday with Brooklyn band Savoir Adore opening...highly recommended...

The Summer Solstice finds She & Him making their San Diego debut (finally) at the spacious Open Air Theatre with Tilly and the Wall offering support...

This Saturday New Mexico will playing songs from their new album at Soda Bar...Wildcat! Wildcat! headline the Casbah...

Cap the weekend with Toronto's Hooded Fang at Soda Bar...they just released Gravez...spooky...

All in all a great week of music lies ahead...the shows mentioned above are only some of the full slate...be sure to check the listings for all the live music...

Watch Bye Bye Land from Hooded Fang below...

Recommended Shows in San Diego May 21-26, 2013

May continues to be an impressive month here in San Diego, with many musical options for one's evenings. Some noteworthy shows for the week leading up to the Memorial Day weekend are:

JJAMZ (LA) return for a great night of music on Tuesday at The Griffin...The Presidents of the United States of America headline the Belly Up...

The Casbah offers two shows of note on Wednesday...Twin Shadow plays his biggest local show yet at the Belly Up...If experimental rock is up your alley, Tera Melos headline the Casbah...

Thursday songwriter Mikal Cronin begins his US tour at the Casbah...his sophomore release is impressive...Juliet Commagere (Hello Stranger) makes a rare SD appearance at The Griffin...

On Friday LA buzz band The Mowgli's bring their entourage to The Loft at UCSD...

TV Girl return to Soda Bar on Saturday...Cold War Kids begin their first of two sold out shows at the Belly Up...

Enjoy Sunday before Memorial Day with outdoor activities, a BBQ perhaps, but mostly be thankful we live in the greatest place in the greatest country...

Watch a video of Change from Mikal Cronin below.

Recommended Shows in San Diego May 13-19, 2013

The middle of May continues with many live music choices here in San Diego. A closer look at the upcoming week reveals some shows worth attending.

On Monday chillwave artist Christopher Dexter Greenspan, aka oOoOO (pronounced oh), brings his act to Soda Bar...Austin rockers Speak headline The Void...

Tuesday is "find a show from the listings and go" day...

Chicago rockers Filligar invade The Griffin on Wednesday...Dead Feather Moon open for a great bill...

Thursday roots/folk rockers Sons of Fathers make their San Diego debut at Soda Bar...Kisses play their sugary pop at The Griffin...

The weekend begins with a great local bands show at the Casbah with The Burning of Rome...say no more...

Head to Soda Bar on Saturday for Seattle based  singer/songwriter Damien Jurado with John Meeks and Matt Curreri lending support...

Cap your weekend on Sunday with indie rockers The Appleseed Cast at the Casbah...a recent accident destroyed much of the band's gear...go show some San Diego support...

This represents only a few of the many live music events; most important is getting out and enhancing your life by watching live music...

Watch a video of Museum of Flight from Damien Jurado below...

Recommended Shows in San Diego April 29-May 5, 2013

As the month of April comes to a close, there is much to look forward to as live music continues to blend with the abundant San Diego sunshine. Some of the upcoming week's shows worth attending are:

Monday Marnie Stern plays her signature brand of guitar rock at Soda Bar with LA band SISU and locals Bulletins lending support...

Alt-country singer Caitlin Rose headlines the Casbah on Tuesday with her excellent new album, The Stand-In...

Wednesday Hugo Manuel, aka Chad Valley (Jonquil), brings his synth based sound to the Casbah...

LA folkies Yellow Red Sparks play The Griffin on Thursday, having recently released their eponymous debut album...

The weekend brings many choices for great live shows...Friday kicks off with Maps and Atlases playing Soda Bar with Young Man opening...or you can check out Vancouver psych rockers Black Mountain at the Casbah...

The Casbah is the place to be on Saturday with Born Ruffians headlining a sure to sell out show...these Canadians just released their third full length Birthmarks...

On Sunday Built to Spill begin their sold out two night run at the Casbah for those fortunate enough to hold a ticket...

All in all, a great week of live music awaits...consult the listings for a complete rundown of all the shows...most importantly, treat yourself to quality live music here in San Diego...

Watch a video of Remote and Dark Years from Maps and Atlases below...

Recommended Shows in San Diego April 8-14, 2013

The second week of April is filled with great musical happenings in San Diego. Many people are headed to that festival in the desert, but those who choose to stay in our cooler coastal climate will not be disappointed (musically). A closer look at the upcoming week reveals many shows of note...

Local H rocks Soda Bar on Tuesday, with Scott Lucas on the mend from being attacked recently in Russia...go see them perform and wish him the speediest of recoveries...Angel Olsen and Villages take the  stage at the Casbah...

On Wednesday The Evens, Ian MacKaye (Fugazi) and Amy Farina's indie pop band, play an early show at The Irenic (all ages)...LA quintet The Lonely Wild open for locals Barbarian at The Griffin...

Tin Can is the place to be on Thursday for hardcore rockers Pile (Boston) with Weatherbox slated as openers...

Dynamic singer/songwriter Kurt Vile headlines the Casbah on Friday playing songs from his new album Wakin on a Pretty Daze...highly recommended...

Seattle grunge band Mudhoney stops at the iconic Middletown venue for what promises to be a great show on Saturday with a new record in tow...

On Sunday Gayle Skidmore, Grant-Lee Phillips and Sean Watkins team for an intimate show at Lestat's...a perfect way to complete the weekend...Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears make an appearance on the USS Midway (invite only)...

Looks (and sounds) like a terrific week to me. Enjoy the great music in our beautiful city...

Watch a video of The Sun As It Comes from The Lonely Wild below.