TurbonegrA - February 05 @ The Uptown

Photo by Hardy Wilson

TurbonegrA @ The Uptown

When:
Friday, February 05, 2010
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM PST

Where:
The Uptown
1928 Telegraph Ave.

Oakland, CA

Hosted by:

TurbonegrA

THE TEMPERMENTALS - February 5th @ Kimo's

Friday February 5th
pmr presents
COMPTON SF
GET DEAD!
THE TEMPERMENTALS
+ special guests
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Kimo's Penthouse Lounge
1351 Polk Street, SF • 21+
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Doors 9:00pm / Show 9:30pm / $5

GIRLBAND REUNION SHOW!!! - February 19 @ Bottom of the Hill

GIRLBAND REUNION SHOW!!!

Type:	Music/Arts - Concert
Network:	Global

Start Time:	Friday, February 19, 2010 at 9:00pm
End Time:	Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 2:00am
Location:	Bottom of the Hill

Description

That's right peeps! The ladies of GIRLBAND are back!
Line up is :

Here come the Saviors (1st)
Boy in the Bubble
GIRLBAND
Birdmonster

21+

Deeper - DuNord for Sat, Jan2 Kimos on Jan 20th

LittleBook: What's your relationship with Ozzy (Osbourne) been like since he made
you start Deeper?
Deeper: ~It has been an awakening for us. We
are totally confronted with the fact that "we're not worthy, we're not
worthy, we're not worthy!" Like the Ozz-Man, we have sold our
souls for rock and roll.

LB: Do you remember the first time you practiced together as a band? What was it
like?
D: ~yes. Eric was quiet. He scared the heck
out of me (Kristy) and Bob was the easy going facilitator that offered bananas
(We started out in Bob's home studio called the "Blue Womb") it was
like gettin into bed with complete strangers...and then after sweet, sweaty
love making...you part ways hoping they call you … or something like that.

LB: Do you have any brand new songs for your upcoming show?
D: ~absolutely! several: The Information, Smiles, Almond eyes, KissKiss, Jelly Fish, and a few more. I'm proud to say Almond eyes is about my part-Japanese heritage and Eric's not-so-Japanese heritage. Smiles is a pure winner....with awesome soft/loud dynamics with lyrics
about seeking happiness.

LB: Has Kristy quit smoking cigarettes yet?
D: ~Yeah....but after a great show I'll occasionally relapse

LB: Are you still thinking about creating a super being from your pooled DNA?
D: ~now, the guys won't willingly donate
blood....so I'm patiently waiting for the day that we are maybe on tour and they are asleep and I can extract some "juice" from them without their knowing. Then, I will have my way with the most extraordinary creation!
muah ha ha ha....muah ha ha ha (with my pinky at the corner of my cheeky smile)

LB: What do you do at practice when you're not practicing.
D: ~Bob usually will do jumping jacks, Eric will
default to noodling bluegrass, and I'll generally start singing my Sean
Connery song over whatever's going on. We'll occasionally step outside (we rehearse at Secret Studios) and loiter at the entrance of the building to cool off and chat with other "artists".

LB: San Francisco has recently made several changes to accommodate bicycles on city streets, have
these "bike lanes" effected your ability to load in and out of shows
with any less danger?
D: ~no. It has actually improved our
ability to load in/out. It makes it really easy for Eric when he chooses to ride his Schwinn Stingray from Mill Valley with his AMP strapped onto the banana seat. For real, people.

LB: What's up with your New CD where can I get it, where did you record it??
D: ~Deeper EP is on iTunes and available
also at www.kunaki.com ....we recorded it at Shakesound Studios in
Emeryville , CA . We really REALLY need to get our S#!@ together to record a full length album soon. We have great material and enough stuff for a double album (maybe our own "Double Nickels on the Dime") ... but the $$ is TIGHT to do this on our own. Any local labels out there interested in us?
We'd love to talk with you!! Size of label does not matter!

LB: What are you doing next??
D: ~We're waiting for the right bass
player to find us. We are patient, oh yes, patient like a yogi meditating for years in a cave in the Himalayas .
Because our sound is conducive to the lack of low-end, we're not pained without a bassist...although it would give us a thicker edge. AND! it's a matter of presence and energy that the right person has to bring to the plate aside from the chops. If yer gonna make sweet sweaty musical love~I think it's important to be picky-like searching for another lover! xox

Deeper also has a show coming up Dec 22nd at the Hemlock sharing a bill with Jason mKey(from Seattle ), A Mighty russian Winter and Zoo. We're also playing Kimos on Jan 20th with Street Light Suzie (from Austin )and Euphoric Pork.

LB: Weirdest venue in the Bay Area??
D: ~The ReTox...and we LOVE it there! It's
like playin in your dad's basement...decorated with parts from the inside paneling of a 747. And it's dark, grungy, and totally intimate. I'm sure there are weirder places, but we have not been exposed to them all yet.

LB: Have we ever played DuNord before?
D: ~no, but Deeper's THRILLED to the core to get on a Rock bill with Flexx Bronco and (our friends) Lloyd's Garage! We love DuNord and have seen some AWESOME shows there! The vibe and warmth of the room is attractive and location on Market street is pure landmark. We're playing Saturday January 2, and it's our FIRST SHOW of the year!!! We'll see you there!.......on the 20th, we're at Kimo's-which we've played before. We always get GREAT sound there and will be a cool night as well!

LB: Who's the smile-i-est member after a great show??
D: ~definitely me..I'm the most emotionally
outgoing member of Deeper. Bob is 2nd-he always has a different satisfied smile on his face after a show. If we play a great show, Eric will be smiling too, but he tends to be the most critical member of the band when it comes to reviewing our own performance.

LB: What kind of reaction, if any, have you noticed, now that your music is
available on iTunes?
D: ~we've received murmurings
of interest from a few record labels, as well as from the MotherShip.
The Aliens say that our music will be the foundation of the next inter-galactic society and it will save lives, maintain peace, and harmonious existence among Alien Rockers. How f'n cool-aid is that!

Deeper Jan 2 @ Cafe Du Nord & Jan 20 @ Kimos

Deeper Show When: Saturday, January 02, 2010 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM PST Where: Cafe DuNord 2170 Market Street San Francisco, ca 94114

Click here to view the event


We're opening up the night going on at 9:30 SHARP!!! Hope to see you there~ it will be an amazing show for an amazing new year!!

- Deeper

Deeper - Dec 22 Hemlock Tavern

Deeper

12/22/2009 9:00 PM at Hemlock Tavern
1131 Polk Street @ Post, San Francisco, California 94109-5541
Cost: $6

Jason Mkey//The Mighty Russian Winter//Deeper//Zoo(Andy Tisdale)

LittleBook: Have you ever played the Hemlock Before?? What do you like about it??
Deeper: No, but we've seen friends play there and I've personally always liked the intimate feel of the room. We are psyched/jazzed/wound up/jonesing to seriously rock out at the Hemlock.

http://deeper.rwolffe.com/

http://deeper.rwolffe.com/media.php

ugly winner - Nov 19 @ the stud w/ Postvoid

Todd Flanagan -bass
Nicolas Lopez -drums
Takashi Makino -guitar/voc

COMPLAINTS - Nov 12 @ PARKSIDE w/ Smalltown, Off With Their Heads, Young Offenders

C.W. - D/V
K.W. - B/V
D.K. - G/V
J.G. - V/G

Parkside, 20 June 2009 (photo by Dan Hoffman)

The Started-its - Nov 3 @ Bottom of the Hill

Bottom of the Hill 08-06-09 (credit: M. Valdes)

Theo Startedit - drum and vox
George Startedit - bass and vox
Joe Startedit - guitar and vox

LittleBook: Why did you start a band??

Joe Startedit: I kept seeing single girls at shows and thinking, "I bet they're looking for a stud like me to sing in a band like The Started-Its!" So far, I've been incorrect, but I have noticed a steady increase in girls asking me if Theo and George are single...

LB: How did you find each other??

Joe: George used to be a lawyer. He was my attorney back in 2008 when I filed a restraining order against a crazy fan of my old band, The Phenomenauts. Theo was THAT crazy fan of The Phenomenauts.

LB: What's your most memorable moment as a band??

Joe: We just started The Started-Its not long ago, so with that in mind, and adding the fact that we're usually consistantly drunk, there aren't many moments to be memorable. I will say this, George is a great grape-feeder and Theo can massage feet like nobody's business. Band practice is my happy ending!

LB: Where do you practice? What do you drink at practice? What do you do at practice when you’re not practicing?

Joe: We practice as close as possible to a local bar and we rent the space from other SF bands. It seems that we contribute to the space by filling the mini-fridge with as much cheap beer as possible. PBR is quite prevailent. Most down time is spent coming up with BETTER band names than the one we chose... The Slipitins, The Dudeabides, Dookie Shakes, etc.

LB: What's does being a punk band mean in 2009?

Joe: For me, it means the same thing it did when I started playing shows 10 years ago, acting like you don't give a fuck about the things you care most about. It seems like to be punk you have to either be super apathetic or super amped about being destructive. I've always been a fan of amusing yourself before others, Andy Kauffman-style. Nowadays, I just want an excuse to drink more and smile. That might not be punk at all, but I definitely don't give a fuck if I am punk.

LB: What's the best / worst thing about being a band in San Francisco??

Joe: The best thing about being in SF is that I can go out, go crazy and find fun pretty much every night and everyone here is down to join me. The worst thing is that I'm getting very little motivation to ever grow up. Overall, I think it's a great environment though because we have the most matured imaginations ever! SFers are the smartest kids in America!

LB: What do you want people to know about your band, what are you doing next??

Joe: I'd like the people to know that I prefer beer over wine and whiskey over vodka. If you buy me a shot, I might forget your name, but I will love you like a dog whose belly had just been rubbed. We'll have a demo album out soon and we're playing at Bottom of the Hill on November 3rd. Buy me a drink and I'll give you our beer koozie.

LB: What’s up with your CD where can I get it, where did you record it??

Joe: Our demo CD comes out this winter '09. It was pretty much recorded in Theo's bathroom. I sing best in showers and George plays bass better on the can.

LB: Favorite local Band or a memorable show??

Joe: All of the local bands I've loved have broken up. Now that I've finally noticed the trend, I've had to purposely hate the locals I love. I hate BAD FRIENDS.
LB: Favorite venue to Play??

Joe: Most singers really care about how their monitors sound or how convenient the back stage area is... I really don't. I like a place that is laid back but has enough experience to know how to run a venue. The Bottom of the Hill is pretty sweet and honestly SF bars are pretty on top of their shit. The only thing that bothers me is loading in via stairwell, but I can't blame a place for it's floor plan, can i?

LB: Have you played at the Bottom of the Hill before? What do you like about it?

Joe: This is where we had our debut show last month. I like their simplicity and professionalism. I like knowing that I'd only have to step on a few faces to get to the bar and that my friends on the sidelines are the only things between me and the toilet.

LB: Do any of the members ever take their shirts off at a show or at practice??

Joe: The first Started-It to remove his shirt at a show will receive a harshly squeezed nipple-twister, guaranteed. With this in mind, only pants are allowed to be stripped!

LB: Who's the smelliest member after a sweaty gig??

Joe: Definitely not me. I sweat fucking roses.

LB: Favorite pre / post show; food, indulgence or ritual??

Joe: Rituals, traditions and habits are hard to keep when we're so busy drinking booze before, during and after the show... If anything, I'd say giving high fives has proven prominent.

LB: Where do you think live music is heading??

Joe: ... to kissing, marriage and then babies. If you want people to dance, feed 'em booze and something snappy (salsa or swing). If you want people to mosh, play fast punk/ska/hardcore at an all ages show. If you want people to stand around and nod their heads, play music that makes only yourself happy. I'm hoping live music is heading towards some middle ground, but I'm not psychic.

LB: How do you feel about people downloading your songs for free , do you offer free downloads??

Joe: Yes! I love it! I strongly believe in free musics for all. My favorite bands are the ones that write because they love to write and they put it up for the world to hear. Music for sale is the crap on commercial radio and rarely has it ever been the crap for me. I hate bands that won't admit to being Tshirt salesmen. I will find a way to get your music free because I'm open-minded to how technology works. If you're in it for the money, design a good Tshirt or find someone to sue.

the sweet revenge - Nov 2 @ Kimo’s SF Bar (21+) w/Smokejumper

Clint Primley - Vocals
Chris Seto - Guitars 1.0/vocals
James Martin - Bass
Erick Caceres - Drums/Vocals
and Gabe Ausiello - Guitar 2.0/vocals
(Gabe is a stand in as we are currently looking for another guitar player.)

LittleBook: Why did you start a band??
The Sweet Revenge: To rock the tits off of young girls around the world (is that too much?)

LB: How did you find each other??
TSR: We all worked as testers for Sony in Foster City CA.

LB: What's your most memorable moment as a band??

TSR: Doing a full northwest tour, driving back from Portland OR with little to no sleep, taking a shower after 3 days, and then playing a homecoming show at Slims to a crowd of 250+

LB: Where do you practice? What do you drink at practice? What do you do at practice when you’re not practicing?

TSR: We practice at RHL in South San Francisco, CA. We drink "life juice" also known as beer. Shoot off fireworks, piss in the bushes, throw beer bottles, band business, beer drinking contests.

LB: What's does being a punk band mean in 2009?

TSR: We wouldn't know. We're probably the least punk rock punk band around ;)
To us it means everything DIY and having a close tight knit group of friends who all look out for each other.

LB: What's the best / worst thing about being a band in San Francisco?? TSR: The scene in SF is full of elitists pricks. There actually is no scene. Unless you're a electro pop band, then you can be on the radio.

LB: What do you want people to know about your band, what are you doing next??

TSR: Hmm...we're as real as it gets. 4 nerds who came together and wrote what they thought punk rock should sound like. We're different. We've recorded a full length and will be pushing that with touring and all sorts of shit.

LB: What’s up with your CD where can I get it, where did you record it??

TSR: We have an EP called "Sleeping Cities" recorded at House of Faith and mixed by Aex Newport. You can get that here:
http://thesweetrevenge.bigcartel.com

Our full length "Creatures Of Routine" will be out in Jan. 2010 and was recorded at Compound Recordings with Joe Clements (ex-Fury-66) and mixed by Alex Newport.

LB: Favorite local Band or a memorable show??

TSR: Favorite local band = Air Show Disaster. memorable show = Success Fest 09 in Seattle WA any show we've played at Bottom of the Hill and Slims

LB: Favorite venue to Play??

TSR: Slims hands down. But that's a rarity. So Thee Parkside, Annie's Social Club

LB: Have you played at Kimo's before? What do you like about it?

TSR: We have. It's been awhile but we love the small basement feel of the venue.

LB: Do any of the members ever take their shirts off at a show or at practice??

TSR: Uh, yes?

LB: Who's the smelliest member after a sweaty gig??

TSR: JAMES

LB: Favorite pre / post show; food, indulgence or ritual??

TSR: hmm...no actual rituals. We're boring. We wake up, pack up, eat garbage, and play.

LB: Where do you think live music is heading??

TSR: Who knows. With all the ABC ordinances going around in SF hopefully not to the shitter.

LB: How do you feel about people downloading your songs for free , do you offer free downloads??

TSR: Right now, downloading our music for free is awesome. We will be offering our full length for free before the end of the year. We will be releasing it digitally and then a full physical release in Jan. In late march/april we will be releasing a limited run of it on vinyl.

United Defiance - Nov 14 @ pissed off petes

Noless- Guitar/Vocals

Joe- Drums

Dave- Bass/Vocals

Rich- Guitar/Vocals

LittleBook: Why did you start a band??
United Defiance: We started United Defiance in june of 05' and it all just flowed so well together and we all became best friend, with equal goals.

LB: How did you find each other??
UD: Noless and rich knew each other through friends and rich and dave knew each other from other friends and dave and joe have been best friends since grade school....
so it all just kinda came together.

LB: Where do you practice? What do you drink at practice? What do you do at practice when you’re not practicing?
UD: We practice in martinez in a machine shop where we practice drinking coors lite, water,jamison and non- carborated diet coke.....don't ask.


LB: What's the hardest thing about being a band in 2009?
UD: No one seems to like going to shows anymore, all the bands are in competition with each other, and they play there set and go sit in the parking lot with lawn chairs, instead of watching the other bands. its jus not like it used to be were all the bands supported each other and it was like one big music family..


LB: What's the best / worst thing about being a band in Martinez??
UD: Its cool cause its right by the water and within 10 miles of most of the local venues.
the worst part is all the scenesters in bands, the ones that dont watch the other bands but expect to be put on the better bills and how everyone owns them something with paying dues.


LB: What do you want people to know about your band, what are you doing next??
UD: United Defiance is currently getting ready to release our long awaited full lenth, do a couple small tours and get to know everyone that we can.

LB: What’s up with your CD where can I get it, where did you record it??
UD: The cd will be released on itunes and mp3 site first. then we will be releasing the cd about a month later. but will be available through amazon.com.

LB: Favorite local Band or a memorable show??
UD: We all have different syles we like. but we have been lucky to share the stage with some awesome bands: The Excuse, Taint, Rivals, Bullet 66, X.R.P.M, TSACivil War Rust, z.o.c, Kick Rocks, and many more, so its kinda hard to pick a favorite. our favorite show would have to be with D.I in concord, they were just really cool guys and the night just had a really good vibe.

LB: Favorite venue to Play??
UD: Well we have not played alot of venues we try to book but some promoters are hard to get to. our favorite would have to be the red hat in concord or 924 gilman st, but they are 2 different styles of venues but both alt of fun.

LB: Have you played Pissed off Peet's before? What do you like about it?
UD: No this will be our first time playing pop's

LB: Favorite pre / post show; food, indulgence or ritual??
UD: Well 2 of us indulge in alot of alchohol, but other than that not really

LB: Where do you think live music is heading??
UD: Unfortunately down hill, kids would rather watch videos on you tube and twitter and all that shit, i sure do miss the good ole days when you would go to a random show and the place is just packed cause it was a show and it was the thing to do. not so much anymore.

LB: How do you feel about people downloading your songs for free , do you offer free downloads??
UD: As of right now you can find our downloads for free on garageband.com, it does not bother us. the more the marrier.

Suck It! - Oct 17 @ thee parkside

Suck It! is X, Aria, Munzter, AltallicA

Suck-It is playing thee Parkside on september 26th 2009 as well

LittleBook: Why did you start a band??
Suck It!: To have more sex.

LB: How did you find each other??
SI: Drinking at the Skate-park.

LB: What's your most memorable moment as a band??
SI: When Munz Joined.

LB: Where do you practice?
SI: Turk & Taylor in the ghetto a whiff of crack always sets the tone for some killer rock n roll.

LB: What do you drink at practice?
SI: beer, water, mostly.

LB: What do you do at practice when you’re not practicing?
SI: Bicker and complain.

LB: What's the hardest thing about being a band in 2009?
SI: Dealing with everybody else.

LB: What's the best / worst thing about being a band in San Francisco??
SI: Everything and nothing.

LB: What do you want people to know about your band, what are you doing next??
SI: We are here to kick some ass, We will be recording soon.

LB: What’s up with your CD where can I get it, where did you record it??
SI: Work in Progress.

LB: Favorite local Band or a memorable show??
SI: Skuzz was cool and Depressor ruled.

LB: Favorite venue to Play??
SI: Who ever lets us play.

LB: Have you played Thee Parkside before? What do you like about it?
SI: Yes. Its a cool spot, and the workers are killer peeps.

LB: Do any of the members ever take their shirts off at a show or at practice??
SI: Occasionally Aria, to light her nipples on fire.

LB: Who's the smelliest member after a sweaty gig??
SI: We are sponsored by Right Guard so there is none of that monkey business.

LB: Favorite pre / post show; food, indulgence or ritual??
SI: Cold Coors in a can and a super chicken Burrito, hold the sour cream.

LB: Where do you think live music is heading??
SI: Live music is going to remain on the same solid path as it has been on for a long time now. As long as there is someone that has a dream and an idea, there will be live music.

LB: How do you feel about people downloading your songs for free , do you offer free downloads??
SI: If we put the shit out for free its cool, but if not they are gonna take it any way, it cant be stopped, there is more important shit than that, that does not get taken care of.

al Qaeda - Oct 16 @ Bleakhaus

AQ at the Che Cafe 8/19/09 pictured l-r: Gabe Serbian, Scott AQ, Bramdon Relf, Rob Crow, Mike Watt, Eric AQ, Erin AQ Photo by Chuck Pegot


Scott, Eric, Erin & Tom


Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 16 2009 10:00P
Bleakhaus 2419 Mission St w/ Actuary & Sissisters San Francisco
Oct 18 2009 8:00P
Nor Cal Noisefest collab set w/ A.C. Way Sacramento
Oct 29 2009 9:00P
Sutro Bath Ruins Point Lobos Avenue & Merrie Way, w/ Acre, Brandon Nickell & Maleficia San Francisco

TRICLOPS! - Oct 12 @ The Independent

CHRISTIAN - guitar

LARRY - bass

PHIL - drums

JOHNNY - vocals

The Trifles - Oct 10 @ Cafe Royale

Linda Robertson (Cotton Candy, El Radio Fantastique) - vocals. Rob Reich (Lord Loves a Working Man, Gaucho, etc) - guitar. David Gantz (Japonize Elephants) - bass. Jason Slota - (Aphrodesia) - drums. And we simply must mention Ms Claire Mack - wardrobe wizardess of magical inspiration: the creamy convolutions, the ripe fruity harvest, the deep wet feel of custard, it's there thanks to Claire!

Rockfight - Oct 7 @ Thee Parkside

BAND LINEUP:
John Collins: Lead Vox
Justin King: Guitar/Vox
Rob Britt: Bass/Vox
Kent Matson: Drums


LittleBook: Why did you start a band??

Kent: To play hard and fast punk/hardcore and play shows


LB: How did you find each other??

Justin: Kent and I had been playing together for over a year and then we found John to play bass but we couldn't find a good singer. Rob found us through
craigslist, but by chance had played with John before in Public Safety (Sonoma County), so he took over the bass duties with John moving to vocals


LB: What's your most memorable moment as a band??

Kent: John breaking his tooth on his mic at a show and then putting it in the kick drum (which the next day he found in the drum and took to the dentist)

John: or maybe seeing Tony Hawk at a taco shop in Carlsbad. It’s a toss up.


LB: Where do you practice? What do you drink at practice? What do you do at
practice when you’re not practicing?

Rob: In a room (not big enough) in a warehouse in SF where the lights
go out for 20min every practice. PBR.

John: When we're not playing we're making fun of Kent for updating his facebook status.


LB: What's the best / worst thing about being a band in San Francisco ??

John: Best – a few great venues like Thee Parkside, Bottom of the Hill and plenty of good touring bands coming through. Worst – not at lot of all ages venues.


LB: What do you want people to know about your band, what are you doing next??

Rob: In the immediate future we have a show with No Use For A Name and the Perfect Machines on Oct 7th @ Thee Parkside and then w/ a bunch of other bands at the Hotel Utah on Nov 21. We are also continuing to work on our album, “Ready, Fire, Aim” which is almost finished and hope to have that done soon.


LB: What’s up with your CD where can I get it, where did you record it??

John: Right now we are finishing up our CD. We recorded it with Scott Llamas at PopSmear studios in San Rafael . When it is finished it'll be available at our
shows, but for now we are giving away free demos of the album which has 3 songs, just to help get our music out to the public.


LB: Favorite local Band or a memorable show??

Rob: I think we all agree that La Plebe is one of the best local bands right now. As for memorable shows, John and I both saw Sick of it All at the Bottom of the Hill for
their live album some years back and also Joe Strummer at the Filmore and his free show at Amoeba Records were incredible.


LB: Favorite venue to Play??

Justin: Thee Parkside and Bottom Of the Hill. They're both smaller in size, have good sound and staff, and the outside patio is clutch. It's better to play small places that are full rather than big venues that feel empty even if there are 200 people.


LB: Have you played thee Parkside before? What do you like about it?

John: Yeah, we've played there a couple times. The best thing about it is it is small and intimate and you don't have to be The Rolling Stones to fill up the room. The back/outside areas are nice to have, too.

LB: Do any of the members ever take their shirts off at a show or at practice??

Rob: John did at our first show, but since then he sworn not to do it anymore... at least until he has a Bowflex body.


LB: Who's the smelliest member after a sweaty gig??

ALL: John


LB: Favorite pre / post show; food, indulgence or ritual??

Rob: A few drinks to warm up before a show and several more after.

John: I take in mass amounts nasal spray to clear my sinus... i'm pretty sure i'm getting a little high off because i use so much.

Kent and Justin: Burritos


LB: How do you feel about people downloading your songs for free, do you offer free
downloads??

Rob: We encourage it. We want to get our music to as many people as possible. If nobody gets to hear your music, making it is pretty pointless. Hopefully that will get more people out to our shows and open up other opportunities for us to play with really good bands. Playing live and to as many people as possible is the best part of being in a band. If it wasn't for that we would just be 4 guys who pay money for a room to play to each other.

John: We’ve got no delusions about making any money.


upcoming shows
Oct 7th @ Thee Parkside with No Use For A Name and Perfect Machines
Nov 21st @ Hotel Utah with Perfect Machines and 3 other bands.

The Nerv - Oct 3 @ Bender’s

Flux Anything-Bass in your face!

Christopher Can't Bowl- Git'r

Miss~Anthrope- Vox

Chain Martinez- guitar,

Clitty Bob Powers - Drums

LittleBook: Why did you start a band??

The Nerv: We started this band to get out our aggression and release the pressure in our skulls.

LB: How did you find each other??
TN: We collided in an atomic explosion of energy drinks, bicycles, and combat boots.

LB: What's your most memorable moment as a band??

TN: The time the cops got called three times because Chris and Shayne were fist fighting and totally drunk. Then they kissed and made up.

LB: Where do you practice? What do you drink at practice? What do you do at practice when you’re not practicing?

TN: We practice in SF at a private downtown studio and we drink baby goat blood at practice and when we're not practicing we fight over the baby goat blood. Clitty Bob usually bogarts it.

LB: What's the hardest thing about being a band in 2009?

TN: The economy sucks were broke ass musicians sucka!

LB: What's the best / worst thing about being a band in San Francisco??

TN: The best thing about being a band in SF is that the SFPD has not busted any of our renegade shows. ( Yet! )




LB: What’s up with your Lp where can I get it, where did you record it??

TN: Our first full length vinyl LP( THE NOW CRISIS ) is finished. We recorded Analog with Lemon De George @ Crib Nebula and Yosh! @ Faultline Studios. Our record release party is Sat.Oct. 3rd w/ inferno of joy. This show is at Bender's this will be our first time there.

LB: Favorite local Band or a memorable show??

TN: Our favorite local bands are My Parade, the yes go's, and inferno of joy.

LB: Favorite venue to Play??

TN: Our favorite places to play are Annie's Social Club, Thee Parkside, and Kimo's.

LB: Do any of the members ever take their shirts off at a show or at practice??

TN: At the convergence of the ultimate circle pit we shall grace the spectators with our nudity.

LB: Favorite pre / post show; food, indulgence or ritual??

TN: The baby goat.

LB: Where do you think live music is heading??

TN: Lip syncing and choreographed wardrobe malfunctions.

LB: How do you feel about people downloading your songs for free , do you offer free downloads??

TN: We don't mind pirates or vikings downloading our shit. If you are not a violent seafarer you can buy our record at our shows which comes with a free mp3 download card.

Street Justice - Sep 15 @ Knockout with Get Dead and Rat Damage

Double Tim, Quincy, Susie, Ko, and Jeff

LittleBook: Why did you start a band??
Street Justice: We were a crack commando unit imprisoned for crimes we did not commit. We promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the San Francisco Underground. Today, still wanted by the government, we survive by singing the song of true pure justice. If you can find them, and nobody else can help, you can hire Street Justice.

LB: How did you find each other??
SJ: Casual Encounters on Craigslist.

LB: What's your most memorable moment as a band??
SJ: Our first published interview in a real music magazine.

LB: Where do you practice?
SJ: In The Basement/Holding Cell.

LB: What do you drink at practice?
SJ: Water mostly.

LB: What do you do at practice when you’re not practicing?
SJ: Argue mostly.

LB: What's the hardest thing about being a band in 2009?
SJ: Having to be around each other. The same thing as has always been tough about bands. Like that saying, "too many cooks ruin the soup."

LB: What's the best / worst thing about being a band in San Francisco??
SJ: Best is that there are plenty of awesome shows. Worst is that nobody goes and if they do they don't really get very stoked.

LB: What do you want people to know about your band, what are you doing next??
SJ: Trying to play a lot of cool shows with bands we like and go some awesome places. Like Montana or the South Pacific. We're looking for an amphibious van right now.

LB: What’s up with your CD where can I get it, where did you record it??
SJ: Step one is to find/build a time machine. Step two is to travel to the not-so-distant future. Step Three is to find one of us or go to one of the record stores that will agree to sell our crap and Step Four is to buy it. We're recording with Greg Wilkinson at Earhammer Studios in Oakland. It should be ready in a month or two.

LB: Favorite local Band or a memorable show??
SJ: We are the best local band, and we don't play shows that aren't memorable.

LB: Favorite venue to Play??
SJ: The Knockout.

LB: Have you played The Knockout before?
SJ: I think we may have but I doubt it was very memorable.

LB: What do you like about it?
SJ: It's very close to The Basement/Holding Cell.

LB: Do any of the members ever take their shirts off at a show or at practice??
SJ: NO STOP ASKING

LB: Who's the smelliest member after a sweaty gig??
SJ: The dead rapist in the trunk.

LB: Favorite pre / post show; food, indulgence or ritual??
SJ: Tim likes virgin sacrifice and the rest of us do Yoga.

LB: Where do you think live music is heading??
SJ: Gettin' worse all the time, exceptin' for when we play shows. Techno and electronic music are ruining the planet.

LB: How do you feel about people downloading your songs for free , do you offer free downloads??
SJ: Music should be free.

The Hooks - Sep 12 @ EL RIO’S

Keith Hook - Guitar, Vocals
Ronan Hook - Guitar, Vocals
Colin Delaney - Drums

LittleBook: Why did you start a band??
The Hooks: Kurt Cobain

LB: How did you find each other??
TH: Although the details are a little vague now. I was introduced to Ronan by my mother when she brought him home fron the maternity ward. Colin's cousin Eddie gave us Colin's phone number when we lived in Ireland, so we called him up on arrival and things went from there. Colin introduced us to our wonderful new bass player Chet.
What's your most memorable moment as a band??

LB: Where do you practice? What do you drink at practice? What do you do at practice when you’re not practicing?
TH: We practice where the tourists have a look of astonishment on their faces.

LB: What's the hardest thing about being a band in 2009?
TH: There is no clear way forward. I think the bands around have to pioneer new territory.

LB: What's the best / worst thing about being a band in San Francisco??
TH: Best: People. Worst: Bills

LB: What do you want people to know about your band, what are you doing next??
TH: I'd like them to find out for themselves at The Uptown on Friday September 11th.

LB: What’s up with your CD where can I get it, where did you record it??
TH: Our old EP is on Itunes, CD Baby, Amoeba, the other usual outlets.

LB: Favorite local Band or a memorable show??
TH: The Filthy Thieven' Bastards with Spider Stacey of The Pogues at The Hemlock. Our most memorable moment as a band!It was playing a headlining show in the civic center infront of the city hall very liberating and a great st.patricks 2008...

LB: Favorite venue to Play??
TH: Depends, Slims, El Rio, Bottom of The Hill, GAMH, Thee Parkside, The Crepe Place, etc., etc.

LB: Have you played EL Rio before? What do you like about it?
TH: Many times. Frank Gallagher (the sound engineer) and his dodgy Irish accent. Fook dem sez I.

LB: Do any of the members ever take their shirts off at a show or at practice??
TH: No.

LB: Who's the smelliest member after a sweaty gig??
TH: Very hard to quantify, ounces or millilitres?

LB: Favorite pre / post show; food, indulgence or ritual??
TH: Nothing before, everything after.

LB: Where do you think live music is heading??
TH: More people will start to come out of hibernation as the economy gets better.

LB: How do you feel about people downloading your songs for free , do you offer free downloads??
TH: A lot less strongly than Lars Ulrich, but I think the basis of his point is correct that musicians need to get paid for their work.

In Desperation - Sep 9 @ Submission Art Space

John
Daniel
Jared
Ryan
Joey

LittleBook: Why did you start a band??


In Desperation: To spread the word of our army we are building. Join us.


LB: How did you find each other??


ID: We have been friends through music for a while. Starting a band just made sense.


LB: What's your most memorable moment as a band??


ID: Probably just being on tour and all the anxiety and excitement that goes with that. A certain show in Spokane comes to mind on St. Patrick's day. Hopefully there will be a lot more to come.

LB: Where do you practice?

ID: We have a rehearsal space in Sacramento run by a bunch of sandal wearing hippies that smoke weed all the time. A real professional place.

LB: What do you drink at practice?

ID: I sing, so I usually drink water. Sometimes coffee.

LB: What do you do at practice when you’re not practicing?

ID: Skateboard around the spot. Talk about shows, make fun of the nu-metal bands that we share space with.

LB: What's the hardest thing about being a band in 2009?

ID: The internet. Its a blessing and a curse. Everyone can start a band, hype it up, get record deals, and seem big. But there is bands that exist outside of the internet. We use it for certain things, but its not our main hookup for anything. There is so many bands that it makes it harder to book shows and tours. Everyone is in competition with everyone else for dates and venues. Its weird. Quit being nerds.

LB: What's the best / worst thing about being a band in California??

ID: Worst thing is this state is huge and makes it hard to play out of state,because there are so many places to play here. You get stuck. Our next tour is mainly CA shows. Best thing? Someday it might break off and fall into the sea.

LB: What do you want people to know about your band, what are you doing next??

ID: We have a tour of the west coast in September. A 7 inch coming out also on Heart In Hand Records.

LB: What’s up with your CD where can I get it, where did you record it??

ID: We have two 7 inch records. No cds. But you can get them from us at a show or we have an online store too. The newer record should be available shortly.

LB: Favorite local Band or a memorable show?? Favorite venue to Play??

ID: Dance for Destruction is a good local band from here that our friends of ours. The best venue in Sacramento right now is the Java Lounge or a house we have here.

LB: Have you played The Submission Art Space before?

ID: I played there one time with a different band, but In Desperation has not played there yet. September 9th we do though.

LB: Do any of the members ever take their shirts off at a show or at practice??

ID: Haha, no.

LB: Who's the smelliest member after a sweaty gig??

ID: Someone might get their feelings hurt. An EX member was definitely the smelliest.

LB: Favorite pre / post show; food, indulgence or ritual??

ID: Cigarettes for a couple people probably. Pizza is always good after a show. General anxiety is a pre show ritual for sure

LB: Where do you think live music is heading??

ID: I'm not sure exactly, but hopefully in a less safe direction. Security, guarantees, and your "draw" are something we dont care about.

LB: How do you feel about people downloading your songs for free , do you offer free downloads??


ID: As long as they download and then come out to a show if they are into it, that's cool.
We are not Metallica, I'm not going to cause a big fuss about it.