Freedm Night: Noise Pop

Tonight at Mezzanine Freedm Night kicks off the Noise Pop fest. I will be there to check out Tapes 'N Tapes and Har Mar Superstar, who is always a good time. The event is free, but the guest list is closed. David Cross will be both mcing and djing as well as art from Shepard Fairey who is also djing. I am sad to miss many of the shows as I will be in Napa all weekend. But, some relaxation is in order.

Back to Black

Man, sorry I may be late to this party but I am so into Amy Winehouse right now. I was just reading Interview magazine and they had a great article on her. She gives shout outs to both The Shangri Las and Mos Def. Check out four of her songs on her myspace page. Who would have thought a sailor tattooed chick with big hair from North London would have such an amazing soul and R&B voice. She totally reminds me of a young Shirley Bassey. She will be playing on 4/26 at Popscene with the Klaxons click here for tix.

Otherwise, things have been good still on the job hunt interviewing like crazy. I def will be checking out the Noise Pop Tapes and Tapes show with David Cross next Wed. I think it is full but try to get in if you can it is free and at Mezzanine doors at 7:00.

Dave Chapelle to play secret shows at The Punchline this week

Just went up on Ticketmaster, click here to see list of shows on sale. I just got two tix for tomorrow night at 8pm. Should be a great show, I know people who went to his shows last night he was in town and Mos Def showed up and did a set. The Punchline is pretty small so this should be an amazing chance to see Dave try out new material in a small venue. Give me a ring if you want to grab some grape drink or other delicious beverages before hand...

My Phone's On Vibrate for You

This weekend I got a chance to see the amazing Stephen Petronio Company perform at the YBCA theater as part of SF Performances. The first half used Rufus Wainwrights songs and was really amazing, I am more of a drama and musical nerd than modern dance girl, but I was really impressed. Also the SF Girls Choir sang during the Bloom section which was a great surprise, to look up in the rafters and see a full choir of little kids singing along to Rufus' melodies. The costumes were amazing, which should come as no surprise as the company has worked with fashion legends like Manolo and Tara Subkoff (Imitation of Christ).

Thanks to Yelp Elite, I got free tickets for me and a friend and great drinks and appies over at B Restaurant afterwards, in other words a perfect Sunday afternoon.

In other news Happy B-day to both Kristins B and K who will be celebrating this week with back to back bday celebrations, I better rest up.

Grindhouse and Across the Universe Trailers Out

Grindhouse teaser trailer. Dating a huge 60s and 70s cult and b-movie fiend has given me a pretty good insight into how awesome this movie is going to be. Double feature of Tarantino and Robert Rdoriguez, zombie movie and car that kills people films shot in 70s b movie style. I love that Rose McGowen has a machine gun for a leg in the Rodriguez bit. The trailer is edited really well to look like an exploitation trailer.

For something a little bit lighter check out the trailer for "Across the Universe" from one of my favorite theater and film directors Julie Taymor (Titus, Lion King, Frida). It looks a bit cheesey with the total literal use of Beatle's songs and naming the main character Jude, I mean come on. But I am sure it will be beautiful and visually stunning, the mod party scenes look cool. Probably more for fans of Moulin Rougue than Titus.

SF Indie Fest

I am really excited for a lot of the films showing in Indie Fest this year.


The opening night this Thursday 2/8 is the premiere of Inland Empire the new David Lynch film starring Laura Dern and Justin Theroux (who I love). It is three hours long so I am bracing myself for lots of weirdness, also I will be at the opening night party later that night featuring dj sets by Adrian and Mysterious D of Bootie.



I am also super stoked to check out Rock n Tokyo, which is a documentary which follows Guitar Wolf, The 5678s, and other Japanese garage rock bands.