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We went to see Trail of Dead at Dantes last night at it was really cool to see them at such a small club. The opening band was so awful in there mix of one chord blue cheer and Jesus Lizard but it made even more thankful when Trail of Dead came on. I always like rock shows that are just on the edge of falling apart and this was perfect for me.

They a nice mix of new and old songs and the dueling drummers is a sight to see.

Two drummers, three guitars at times and at 1 hour 45 minutes,  it was great rock n roll to be had. If you get the chance, and want to see a rock show where your head might actually come off your shoulders, go and see them

http://www.myspace.com/dantesportland |  http://www.trailofdead.com/

OK sorry, this isn’t very indiegeek but I just found a great iMix f 70s songs on iTunes and just wanted to share. It’s called: “(gasp) I love that song!“

Want to know what the best road trip album in the whole wide world is? It’s New Pornographers – Mass Romantic. If they had gone for a theme album name, ya know, something like “Music to make to love to your hamster with,” they would have called it “Drive real fast and sing your lungs out until you pass out and hit a tree.” I recently drove from San Francisco to Portland and back, and listened to Mass Romantic as well as 20 Minute Loop’s Yawn + House = Explosion each about one hundred, thousand, million times. I sang along so hard and loud that I nearly completely lost my voice. I sped and thrashed around in my car like a maniac and probably nearly missed brushes with death… Only I didn’t notice because I was too damn happy. So good it’s dangerous. Buy this album but proceed with caution.

WAKE UP!!!! Hot snakes will light a fire under your ass and fill you with uncontrollable prepubescent, misguided energy to make you feel young again, but without the zits and confusion. visit hotsnakes.com

If you chucked into a blender the following bands: Teenage Fanclub, Camera Obscura, Hutch Harris, and Liz Phair when she was good (sorry Liz), you’d get something pretty close to The Invisible Cities. The Invisible Cities play sweet, boy/girl melodies to sometimes raucous, sometimes gently acoustic tunes. Music so tender and romantic, upon listening, you’ll have an overwhelming urge to buy your sweetheart some flowers.

Visit the Invisible Cities website.

Last night we went to see 20 minute loop and James Combs at the Red Devil Lounge. I hate that place. Every time I’ve gone there, I’ve been forced to sit through some really terrible music to get to the good stuff and last night was no exception. Red Devil is always chock full of drunken knuckleheads too. There’s only so much a girl can take. We bought a pack of smokes, we were so angst ridden.

It was the first time I’d seen James Combs and he was great. Very talented songwriter. As Kelly put it, he’s like a more stable Elliot Smith. As always, 20 Minute Loop were great and I can’t believe you haven’t bought their latest CD, Yawn + House = Explosion yet. What’s wrong with you? Go buy it, damnit. Honestly, I feel like indiegeek (my music site) is a failure as long as 20 minute loop stays a relatively unknown band. They should be revered as one of the best indie bands of the 21st century.

This is a photo of James Combs accompanied by Nils and Kelly from 20 minute loop.

Listen to 20 Miute Loop on iTunes