Rockin' all over the world

Created 18 March 2009 by suzywatusi
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suzywatusi

Ride the wild surf...in Madrid! OK, so Madrid's not exactly Hawaii, and I've seen more tidal action in my bath tub, but since when did that ever stop anyone? Spain's got a healthy surf music scene, and this weekend, the SURFORAMA FESTIVAL celebrates the sound of reverb-drenched guitars and thundering drums in all their tsunami-like glory! The action takes place at super-cool venue Gruta 77, and features US band Slacktone, UK legends the Rapiers, and loads of Spain's finest. Potential highlight? A tribute to the man with the golden guitar, Dick Dale, by Las Coronas' Fernando Pardo and the always-entertaining Imperial Surfers. Like wow, wipeout! http://www.festivalsurforama.es/index.html

about 1 month ago · report
suzywatusi

More rockin' good times in Barcelona! ELS TRONS is a totally spun-out group from Barcelona that plays old 60s garage/psych classics - but these guys aren't just any old cover band. Their music is as authentic-sounding as it comes, and....they sing the lyrics in Catalan! With amazing results. I was screaming with amazement when I first heard them. Anyway, they're playing TONIGHT (sorry about the late notice) and on 19 September too. Check out their MySpace for details and to hear their indescribably cool music: http://www.myspace.com/elstrons

2 months ago · report
suzywatusi

Japanese garage pop legends in Melbourne For the first time in over 10 years, legendary all-chick Japanese band Shonen Knife hit Australian shores to rock our worlds with their girly garage pop. They're playing at the Corner Hotel in Melbourne on Sept 24. http://www.cornerhotel.com/ While I'm more of a 5.6.7.8s fan myself, I saw Shonen Knife at the Big Day Out in 1997, and they really are a cool live act - with a way tougher sound than their records suggest. And so adorable!

2 months ago · report
tadieo
faith restored

I've just been put onto this sweet little band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpwCtBFmCy4

All I can say is get some now & avoid the rush!

3 months ago · report
- suzywatusi Oh wow, thanks for the tip - they really are "muito legal mesmo" like the all Youtube comments say. Do they have an album out? I want! Not only catchy as hell, but great for practising Portuguese...
  
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- chechito330 i really like it pretty fun..
  
  3 months ago · report
- suzywatusi Just read that Garotas Suecas will be in Melbourne as part of the Melbourne International Arts Festival - Oct 24. Unfortunately, I can't go as my own band has a gig...
  
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suzywatusi
At a loose end in Barcelona this Friday? Why not head down to Sala Apolo to see Argentina's wildest, wooliest garage cavemen, Los Peyotes in concert!? I saw these guys play at the Primitive Festival in Rotterdam last year, and they rocked my universe! Besides being an unforgettable live act and very cute, they're also another band guaranteed to liven up your Spanish studies a bit... el humo te hace mal, ¿no sabias?

3 months ago · report
- chechito330 i like it pretty fun..
  
  3 months ago · report
suzywatusi
Teach yourself a foreign language by listening to rock'n'roll! I've been learning Spanish on and off for years, and love honing my skills by listening to 'rock'n'roll en español'. If anyone out there is remotely interested, I can share some of my faves, but for starters, Los Straightjackets album 'Rock en Español' is a classic of the genre. Learn the castellano translations of hits like "You Really Got Me" by the Kinks, and "Wild Thing" by the Troggs. Sure beats verb drills!

4 months ago · report
- vivekw This is una idea maravillosa! I know a bunch of folks who have picked up some Hindi by listening to Bollywood soundtracks.
  
  Have you heard the Gypsy Kings' version of "Hotel California"? If anything, more unlistenable than the original...but strangely compelling at the same time.
  
  3 months ago · report
- suzywatusi My mind is boggling at the thought of the Gypsy Kings "Hotel California" - just goes to show you can make a sow's ear out of a sow's ear!! That is so cute about the Bollywood soundtracks, though.
  
  3 months ago · report
suzywatusi
Best band ever to come from San Francisco? I've been listening to Creedence Clearwater Revival while I work today, which got me thinking... CCR just HAVE to be the best band ever to come from San Francisco, surely! Technically, the Fogerty brothers hail from El Cerrito (town motto: 'where the music rocks and the hills roll') but it's part of the Bay area, so I reckon that's close enough for rock'n'roll. My other, more contemporary, vote would go for wild, all-female surf trio, the Trashwomen. Any opinions out there??

4 months ago · report
- vivekw Wow - that is a massive call! You're picking Creedence over the Grateful Dead, Faith No More, Dead Kennedys, Santana and Jefferson Airplane/Starship? (Not to mention Huey Lewis and the News and Sammy Hagar. :) )
  
  3 months ago · report
- suzywatusi I sure am! :-) Hands down, in fact.
  Huey Lewis? Hmmm, now there's a dazzling talent...hehe
  
  3 months ago · report
- vivekw You MUST be related to Fogerty. CCR is a favorite of mine, but even I have to admit that 80% of their songs sound identical.
  
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- suzywatusi Ha! I wish. Maybe some of his talent would rub off on me? I agree, though, CCR have a very recognisable sound, but I spose that's why I love 'em... they never disappoint.
  
  3 months ago · report
- janeyo What about Black Rebel Motorcycle Club? Probably aren't going to blow the history books apart but worth a mention for the fuzzy guitar, right?
  
  3 months ago · report
- suzywatusi Fuzzy guitar is *always* worth a mention! :-)
  
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suzywatusi

Los Angeles in August gives you....THE SONICS!! The absolute bestest, wildest, most rockin' band of the 1960s (yes, that comment is designed to provoke discussion/argument, by the way) is making a rare modern-day appearance in LA next month... I can't make it, but would LOVE to hear reports from any punters lucky enough to see these living legends in action. Details here: http://www.attheecho.com/?m=20090821&cat=2 Apologies for the lack of hyperlink facilities.

4 months ago · report
roots66
Wooly Weekend in Montreal, August 6-8

http://www.teenbeattakeover.com/

http://www.myspace.com/woolyweekend

http://www.myspace.com/teenbeattakeover

4 months ago · report
- suzywatusi Hooley dooley, what a killer line-up! Question Mark & the Mysterions - how amazing would they be? And the Electric Prunes - oh my god. But Love without Arthur Lee? That, I can't imagine...
  
  4 months ago · report
gerardoloschicos
Blast Off Festival Hey Hey, We are delighted to announce the first lot of bands who will be playing BLASTOFF! festival: 3 days (and nights) of WILD, WONDERFUL and WAY-OUT entertainment happening in Nottingham on the 9th, 10th and 11th July this year, and is going to be a BLAST of international GARAGE PUNK, BEAT and ROCK AND ROLL!!! Including the ONLY AND LAST UK SHOWS of two of the greatest bands on the planet: THE OBLIVIANS!!! and THE GORIES!!!! Including the ONLY EVER EUROPEAN DATE of horror surf legends THE GHASTLY ONES!!! As well as a host of incredible bands including (in no particular order): Madrids shakin'est rock and roll party band: LOS CHICOS the LAST EVER SHOW? of masked wrestling mayhem merchants: THE COYOTE MEN Amazing Medway punkers: ARMITAGE SHANKS the dancing'est followers of Frat: LOS IMBASILS franco/scottish garage ye-ye kings: LES BOF Super-sleazy dancefloor-fillers: DOKTOR COMBOVER Russian fuzz-freaks: THE CAVESTO...

5 months ago · report
- suzywatusi I wish I could be there! Los Chicos rule! So do the Coyote Men... who said Scottish music was all bagpipes and Simple Minds?!
  
  5 months ago · report
gerardoloschicos

Blast Off Festival

Hey Hey,

We are delighted to announce the first lot of bands who will be playing BLASTOFF! festival: 3 days (and nights) of WILD, WONDERFUL and WAY-OUT entertainment happening in Nottingham on the 9th, 10th and 11th July this year, and is going to be a BLAST of international GARAGE PUNK, BEAT and ROCK AND ROLL!!!

Including the ONLY AND LAST UK SHOWS of two of the greatest bands on the planet:

THE OBLIVIANS!!!
and
THE GORIES!!!!

Including the ONLY EVER EUROPEAN DATE of horror surf legends

THE GHASTLY ONES!!!

As well as a host of incredible bands including (in no particular order):

Madrids shakin'est rock and roll party band:
LOS CHICOS

the LAST EVER SHOW? of masked wrestling mayhem merchants:
THE COYOTE MEN

Amazing Medway punkers:
ARMITAGE SHANKS

the dancing'est followers of Frat:
LOS IMBASILS

franco/scottish garage ye-ye kings:
LES BOF

Super-sleazy dancefloor-fillers:
DOKTOR COMBOVER

Russian fuzz-freaks:
THE CAVESTO...
Read more ...

5 months ago · report
suzywatusi

Rock, rattle and roll in Rotterdam Ahh, to think almost one year ago, I was in Rotterdam for the Primitive Festival... and now it's rolling around again, and I can't be there. Wah! If you're in the neighbourhood, take my advice and DON'T MISS THIS FESTIVAL! For any fan of rough'n'ready, retro-flavoured rock'n'roll, Primitive truly is the business. I've never had so much fun in my life... this year's line-up looks KILLER.

5 months ago · report
suzywatusi

Italians do it better I usually associate Italy with Dolce & Gabbana, Sophia Loren and sexy footballers, but recently I found out they do a nice line in vintage guitars too (can't say I'm that surprised)... this silver beauty is a Crucinelli, made by an *accordion* company in the 1960s! Bellisimo!

6 months ago · report
suzywatusi
Melbourne's best live venue?

It's been a quiet old group lately, so I thought I'd try to generate a bit of activity with a quick survey...what's your favourite Melbourne live music venue? My current fave is Yah-Yah's on Smith St - high ceilings, cool DJs and bar staff, fun-loving crowd, and a groovy little stage with a minimal PA. It usually has rockin' bands (as opposed to sensitive indie cry-babies) and is open til the wee hours... what more could you ask for?

6 months ago · report
- rooosterboy Hmm, bar open on Brunswick Street has been good in the past, but I love the Corner, still makes me think of fave band haunts of my youth..stick carpet - check, columns obscuring stage - check, medium to average PA - check, great bands - check
  
  6 months ago · report
- oweneszeki The Tote would have to be one of my favourites with Bands out the back and the adorable Cobra Bar upstairs, also has an amazing Juke Box.
  
  4 months ago · report
- janeyo I'm liking the resurgence of Billboard in the city. Small and basementy and the sight lines are pretty good.
  
  3 months ago · report
venessap

Simon & Garfunkel

Dying to see them on the Australian leg of their reunion tour. Any other S & G fans? I think I'm attracted to the poetry of their work.

7 months ago · report

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