Go scream, do shout // Make an earthquake (photo by Paige K. Parsons)
The Icelandic quartet known as Sigur Rós has offered its fans, and concertgoers everywhere, some of the most emotionally-gripping, beautifully destructive, and downright astonishing shows that they will ever experience in their lives. I personally cannot think of a single show that I have seen that came close to the breath-catching feet-out-from-under-me sensation that overwhelmed me the first time I watched the band perform, at a 2,000-seat theater in Marin — possibly the most intimate setting they have allowed themselves to be contained within on this side of the Atlantic. It is only natural, therefore, to expect a show of similar caliber from the solo career of Jón “Jónsi” Þór Birgisson, the ethereal and mesmerizing vocalist of Sigur Rós.
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Both White Rabbits & Suicidal Tendencies in one week? Of course I need to use a Bunny Suicides comic!
Treasure Island Weekend is upon us… And, if you still have the energy, here’s a few more shows to go to, as well!
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All I can REALLY say is that you didn’t go to this show, you’ve just made the biggest mistake of your life. Let me tell you all about it. Maybe you made it up to yourself by seeing it last night in San Francisco, or you can make it up by traveling to faraway lands. Really, its worth it. [read the whole post]
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Our guest is from Owl Mag, but is not an owl. Since Dakin isn't here, we're using an animal photo in his honor.
Episode 24 of the Spinning Platters Podcast features guest host Kara Murphy of Spinning Platters and I Love It SF along with our special guest, Dustin Shey of The Owl Mag. We discuss Coachella, Fauxchella, what we’ve been listening to, and of course Lady Gaga. Dakin will be back on our next episode, which you can hear if you subscribe by pushing the giant button to the left. You can also listen below.
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