Patrick Wolf – Spinning Platters

Patrick Wolf at Slim’s, 6/8/09

Red Jacket — Patrick looks a wee bit evil here.

Describing Patrick Wolf is hard. I was just asked, “what kind of music is he?” I did not have a quick answer. I hemmed and hawed. I know I like it, and I know it should make for an interesting live show, so there I was at Slim’s on a Monday night seeing the Nylon Summer Tour with headliner Patrick Wolf. Little I did know how crazy the night would actually get. Continue reading “Patrick Wolf at Slim’s, 6/8/09”

Spinning Platters Official Weekly Tip Sheet For the Week of June 8-14

Will Darby finally show up to the gig? What about Belinda? When will she be back on drums? — The Germs at The Uptown Nightclub in Oakland On Sunday... Will original drummer Belinda Carlisle show? How About lead singer Shane West's former co-star Sisqo?

Your guide to the best shows that bay area has to offer for the week of June 8th-14th: Continue reading “Spinning Platters Official Weekly Tip Sheet For the Week of June 8-14”

The Leaky Faucet: Patrick Wolf – The Bachelor

He wanted to make sure he won the Silliest Album Cover of the Year award

Retail Release Date: June 2, 2009 (digital only)

Leaky Faucet Acquision Date: May 3, 2009

I’ll start with the album cover. Patrick Wolf is posed here as an alien who’s landed in an oddly shaped spaceship tent, in some crazy cyberpunk outfit with a purple glow behind his hand, and some ancient instruments at his campsite. What is Patrick Wolf saying about this album before you even listen to it? He’s saying, “please don’t take me too seriously. I’m an utter goofball.” Continue reading “The Leaky Faucet: Patrick Wolf — The Bachelor”