Tuesday, June 28, 2011

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Off the record.

This post is not music or arts related.

                              The events that occurred tonight only happen once in some peoples lifetime, others seek this type of life, and some are just oblivious and not in touch with reality. That said, what happened to me tonight and what I observed is not political and I take no stance (in my writing) on either side. I do support same sex equality. I also I respect peoples personal opinion on government and authority, to an extent.

                             As most residents of Seattle know, tonight was the big night of the Seattle Pride Fest that is held in numerous areas of the city. And Capitol Hill is the melting pot of the city for many different cultures, lifestyles, and much much more. I happen to work in the neighborhood and frequent many shows and bars scattered about. As I was leaving the Comet Tavern around 12:10pm, just as a flash mob/drunk and partying Pride Fest attendees are heading west on Pike street towards Broadway with what I estimate was 100-300 people. Everyone is happy and dancing around with various participants holding boom-boxes with loud techno playing. I decided to join when i realized no matter what bus I take, I'm not getting anywhere. By this time, we are heading north on Broadway when the march leaders try to head East on Pine and are diverted back north on Broadway heading north. I started filming when the Seattle police arrived.





                           

  Seconds after the video, an anarchist whom had just taken a pick axe to an ATM threw a white plastic barricade at one of the police cars. The police stop their vehicles and run after the anarchist with billy clubs, tazers and guns and tackle him on the corner of Broadway and E Olive. There was about 4 police officers hold the guy down, with 3-4 riot police with tazers pointed at the crowd. With all of the recent events with the Seattle Police, who wouldn't record whats happening. As I was walking toward the sidewalk, with camera (phone) in hand, a cop with full riot gear on, pulls a laser guided tazer at me and says quote "Not a good time, not a good time".  Here is what I recorded. I know it doesn't exactly show up in the next video, but I swear by everything dear to me, it definitely happened.









and pretty much the end.





Off the record.

This post is not music or arts related.



                              The events that occurred tonight only happen once in some peoples lifetime, others seek this type of life, and some are just oblivious and not in touch with reality. That said, what happened to me tonight and what I observed is not political and I take no stance (in my writing) on either side. I do support same sex equality. I also I respect peoples personal opinion on government and authority, to an extent.



                             As most residents of Seattle know, tonight was the big night of the Seattle Pride Fest that is held in numerous areas of the city. And Capitol Hill is the melting pot of the city for many different cultures, lifestyles, and much much more. I happen to work in the neighborhood and frequent many shows and bars scattered about. As I was leaving the Comet Tavern around 12:10pm, just as a flash mob/drunk and partying Pride Fest attendees are heading west on Pike street towards Broadway with what I estimate was 100-300 people. Everyone is happy and dancing around with various participants holding boom-boxes with loud techno playing. I decided to join when i realized no matter what bus I take, I'm not getting anywhere. By this time, we are heading north on Broadway when the march leaders try to head East on Pine and are diverted back north on Broadway heading north. I started filming when the Seattle police arrived.



                           





  Seconds after the video, an anarchist whom had just taken a pick axe to an ATM threw a white plastic barricade at one of the police cars. The police stop their vehicles and run after the anarchist with billy clubs, tazers and guns and tackle him on the corner of Broadway and E Olive. There was about 4 police officers hold the guy down, with 3-4 riot police with tazers pointed at the crowd. With all of the recent events with the Seattle Police, who wouldn't record whats happening. As I was walking toward the sidewalk, with camera (phone) in hand, a cop with full riot gear on, pulls a laser guided tazer at me and says quote "Not a good time, not a good time".  Here is what I recorded. I know it doesn't exactly show up in the next video, but I swear by everything dear to me, it definitely happened.









and pretty much the end.


Monday, June 20, 2011

Helms Alee Weatherhead Full Stream





































Listen to the New Helms Alee in its entirety here. Weatherhead comes out tomorrow (June 21 2011) .

Helms Alee Weatherhead Full Stream





































Listen to the New Helms Alee in its entirety here. Weatherhead comes out tomorrow (June 21 2011) .

Helms Alee Weatherhead Full Stream





































Listen to the New Helms Alee in its entirety here. Weatherhead comes out tomorrow (June 21 2011) .

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

New Yob Track







































Yob has released a new track from their upcoming release, "Altma."



Due out 8/16/2011 via Profound Lore. Stream "Prepare the Ground" here



Yob hits the road with Dark Castle in Seattle July 1st.



07/01 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

07/02 – Portland, OR @ Branx

07/03 – Boise, ID @ Redroom

07/04 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Vegas

07/05 – Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge

07/06 – Lincoln, NE @ Duffy’s Tavern

07/07 – Dubuque, IA @ Off Minor

07/08 – Chicago, IL @ Subterranean

07/09 – Columbus, OH @ Ruby Tuesday

07/10 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern

07/12 – New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge

07/13 – Providence, RI @ Machines With Magnets

07/14 – Montreal, QC @ TBA

07/15 – Toronto, ON @ The Courthouse

07/16 – Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie

07/17 – Baltimore, MD @ Sonar

07/18 – Raleigh, NC @ King’s Barcade

07/19 – Charlotte @ TBA

07/20 – Savannah @ TBA

07/21 – Jacksonville, FL @ 8B Warehouse

07/22 – Orlando, FL @ Will’s Pub

07/23 – Tampa, FL @ Orpheum

07/24 – Panama City FL @ C Level

07/25 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl

07/26 – Nashville, TN @ Little Hamilton

07/27 – Memphis, TN @ Hi Tone Cafe

07/29 – New Orleans @ One Eyed Jacks

07/30 – Houston, TX @ The Mink

07/31 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s

08/01 – San Antonio, TX @ Korova Basement

08/03 – Scottsdale, AZ @ Rogue Bar

08/04 – San Diego, CA @ The Casbah

08/05 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo

08/06 – Berkeley, CA @ Gilman St

08/07 – San Francisco, CA @ Elbo Room

08/08 – Arcata, CA @ The Alibi

New Yob Track







































Yob has released a new track from their upcoming release, "Altma."



Due out 8/16/2011 via Profound Lore. Stream "Prepare the Ground" here



Yob hits the road with Dark Castle in Seattle July 1st.



07/01 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

07/02 – Portland, OR @ Branx

07/03 – Boise, ID @ Redroom

07/04 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Vegas

07/05 – Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge

07/06 – Lincoln, NE @ Duffy’s Tavern

07/07 – Dubuque, IA @ Off Minor

07/08 – Chicago, IL @ Subterranean

07/09 – Columbus, OH @ Ruby Tuesday

07/10 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern

07/12 – New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge

07/13 – Providence, RI @ Machines With Magnets

07/14 – Montreal, QC @ TBA

07/15 – Toronto, ON @ The Courthouse

07/16 – Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie

07/17 – Baltimore, MD @ Sonar

07/18 – Raleigh, NC @ King’s Barcade

07/19 – Charlotte @ TBA

07/20 – Savannah @ TBA

07/21 – Jacksonville, FL @ 8B Warehouse

07/22 – Orlando, FL @ Will’s Pub

07/23 – Tampa, FL @ Orpheum

07/24 – Panama City FL @ C Level

07/25 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl

07/26 – Nashville, TN @ Little Hamilton

07/27 – Memphis, TN @ Hi Tone Cafe

07/29 – New Orleans @ One Eyed Jacks

07/30 – Houston, TX @ The Mink

07/31 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s

08/01 – San Antonio, TX @ Korova Basement

08/03 – Scottsdale, AZ @ Rogue Bar

08/04 – San Diego, CA @ The Casbah

08/05 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo

08/06 – Berkeley, CA @ Gilman St

08/07 – San Francisco, CA @ Elbo Room

08/08 – Arcata, CA @ The Alibi

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Power of the Riff Fest 2011





































Southern Lord Records has announced the Power of the Riff Fest for 2011. So far 4 dates have been confirmed.



Los Angeles Aug 13 2011 @EcholPlex

Pentagram

Winter

Pelican

Trap Them

Masakari

Alpinist

Acephalix

All Pigs Must Die



San Francisco Aug 15 2011 @ The Elbow Room

Winter

Noothgrush

Trap Them

Black Breath

All Pigs Must Die

Acephalix

San Fransisco Aug 16 2011 @ Mezzanine

 Pentagram

 Pelican

 Alpinist

 Masakari

 Early Graves

 Baptists

 Aeges



Seattle Aug 18 2011 @ Neumos

WINTER

PELICAN

NOOTHGRUSH

All Pigs Must Die

Alpinist

Masakari and

Aeges

Power of the Riff Fest 2011





































Southern Lord Records has announced the Power of the Riff Fest for 2011. So far 4 dates have been confirmed.



Los Angeles Aug 13 2011 @EcholPlex

Pentagram

Winter

Pelican

Trap Them

Masakari

Alpinist

Acephalix

All Pigs Must Die



San Francisco Aug 15 2011 @ The Elbow Room

Winter

Noothgrush

Trap Them

Black Breath

All Pigs Must Die

Acephalix

San Fransisco Aug 16 2011 @ Mezzanine

 Pentagram

 Pelican

 Alpinist

 Masakari

 Early Graves

 Baptists

 Aeges



Seattle Aug 18 2011 @ Neumos

WINTER

PELICAN

NOOTHGRUSH

All Pigs Must Die

Alpinist

Masakari and

Aeges

Members of Mastodon, Dillinger Escape Plan, Mars Volta and Janes Addiction start Supergroup







































Word on the street is Mastodons Brent Hinds is teaming up with Dillinger guitarist Ben Weinman, ex-Mars Volta Drummer Thomas Pridgen and Janes Addiction Bassist Eric Avery. Mr. Hinds said this



“We tried to get together and do an album, but there’s been no time. We want to record crazy stuff and Ben is working on that, but it’s been hard to get together.”



Mastodon is in the process if recording their 5th studio album entitled "The Hunter" due tba.

Members of Mastodon, Dillinger Escape Plan, Mars Volta and Janes Addiction start Supergroup







































Word on the street is Mastodons Brent Hinds is teaming up with Dillinger guitarist Ben Weinman, ex-Mars Volta Drummer Thomas Pridgen and Janes Addiction Bassist Eric Avery. Mr. Hinds said this



“We tried to get together and do an album, but there’s been no time. We want to record crazy stuff and Ben is working on that, but it’s been hard to get together.”



Mastodon is in the process if recording their 5th studio album entitled "The Hunter" due tba.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Seth Putnam of Anal Cunt dead at 43

                                           RIP Seth Putnam May 15th 1968- June 11th 2011

Notorious front man of grind band Anal Cunt died of a heart attack on June 11th.

Putnam had overdosed on weeks worth of Ambien on October 12th 2004 and was in a coma and later recovered. He has an extensive catalog of music from his own band AC and had many guest appearances on many notable albums such as Panteras 1996 album The Great Southern Trendkill. RIP and condolences to his friends, fans, and family.   

Seth Putnam of Anal Cunt dead at 43

                                           RIP Seth Putnam May 15th 1968- June 11th 2011

Notorious front man of grind band Anal Cunt died of a heart attack on June 11th.

Putnam had overdosed on weeks worth of Ambien on October 12th 2004 and was in a coma and later recovered. He has an extensive catalog of music from his own band AC and had many guest appearances on many notable albums such as Panteras 1996 album The Great Southern Trendkill. RIP and condolences to his friends, fans, and family.   

Monday, June 6, 2011

Neil Young Releases 26 Year Old Video



Neil Young has released a live video performance for his upcoming Live Release "A Treasure"  out June 14th. The song was recorded 26 years ago on the Nashville Now TV show on Sept 20th 1984.

Neil Young Releases 26 Year Old Video



Neil Young has released a live video performance for his upcoming Live Release "A Treasure"  out June 14th. The song was recorded 26 years ago on the Nashville Now TV show on Sept 20th 1984.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

MusicfestNW Announces Line Up





























MusicfestNW has anounced their line up for this year. It will be held citywide at 18 venues around Portland OR. Some notable bands are:



Neurosis

Butthole Surfers

Yob

Kylesa

GRAILS

Akimbo

Thrones

Witch Mountain

Wizard Rifle

and many many more



More info here.

MusicfestNW Announces Line Up





























MusicfestNW has anounced their line up for this year. It will be held citywide at 18 venues around Portland OR. Some notable bands are:



Neurosis

Butthole Surfers

Yob

Kylesa

GRAILS

Akimbo

Thrones

Witch Mountain

Wizard Rifle

and many many more



More info here.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

New Helms Alee Track



























A new track from Helms Alee's Weatherhead is on facebook. Weatherhead will be released June 21st via Hydrahead. Helms Alee will be touring with Big Business and Torche this summer.



Jul 07 Houston, TX @ Walters on Washington

Jul 08 Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon Cafe

Jul 09 Birmingham, AL @ Bottletree Cafe

Jul 11 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

Jul 12 Miami, FL @ Churchill’s Pub

Jul 14 Atlanta, GA @ The Earl

Jul 15 Greensboro, NC @ Greene Street

Jul 16 Washington, DC @ The Rock And Roll Hotel

Jul 17 Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar

Jul 19 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church

Jul 20 Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

Jul 21 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs

Jul 22 Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place

Jul 23 Cleveland Heights, OH @ Grog Shop

Jul 24 Newport, KY @ Southgate House

Jul 26 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick

Jul 27 Indianapolis, IN @ Earth House Collective

Jul 28 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge

Jul 29 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock Social Club

Jul 30 Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room

Jul 31 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater

Aug 02 Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Vegas

Aug 03 Boise, ID @ Neurolux

Aug 04 Seattle, WA @ Neumo’s

New Helms Alee Track



























A new track from Helms Alee's Weatherhead is on facebook. Weatherhead will be released June 21st via Hydrahead. Helms Alee will be touring with Big Business and Torche this summer.



Jul 07 Houston, TX @ Walters on Washington

Jul 08 Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon Cafe

Jul 09 Birmingham, AL @ Bottletree Cafe

Jul 11 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

Jul 12 Miami, FL @ Churchill’s Pub

Jul 14 Atlanta, GA @ The Earl

Jul 15 Greensboro, NC @ Greene Street

Jul 16 Washington, DC @ The Rock And Roll Hotel

Jul 17 Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar

Jul 19 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church

Jul 20 Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

Jul 21 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs

Jul 22 Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place

Jul 23 Cleveland Heights, OH @ Grog Shop

Jul 24 Newport, KY @ Southgate House

Jul 26 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick

Jul 27 Indianapolis, IN @ Earth House Collective

Jul 28 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge

Jul 29 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock Social Club

Jul 30 Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room

Jul 31 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater

Aug 02 Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Vegas

Aug 03 Boise, ID @ Neurolux

Aug 04 Seattle, WA @ Neumo’s