The live show is hard hitting. Welcome considering their recordings are pretty far out/abstract. Thee Satisfaction opened up showing why they are the latest to sign on to Sub Pop.
I felt satieted and satisfied by the end of the program. I even got my vinyl signed.
JMascis plays three tunes from Several Shades of Why. Yes, I cannot get enough of this record!
She doesn’t come around often so you best be there when she does. We went. We experienced a true artist of the highest caliber. The intros to the songs were just as good as the tunes. Great band, incredible show. I wonder how many people it takes to make it happen??
They sound like the records. She looks so different depending on how she wears her hair but always amazing. And her voice…
Finally got a pic with DJ Lance!
Greatest live performing musician alive. Thats it. End of fucking review.
Litikers
4955 Voltaire St
Ocean Beach, 92107
619.224.1052
It’s been a while since we’ve come across a place worthy of mention here. This is one of a select few we wanted to keep to ourselves. But Jimmy wanted to read the review so off we went. Upon arrival it immediately became apparent that their menu is crazy.
After perusing for a good while, I ordered. I went with the shitake mushroom burrito. I got it home and after wondering what the hell it was I was eating (and subsequently figuring it out) the deliciousness that is Litickers revealed itself. The tempeh was flavorful to the point where my lady friend and I wondered if the order had been mixed up. It was not. And neither is their philosophy on salsa. It’s almost worth the trip just for the selection of half a dozen sauces.
Look, This is San Diego. You’re going to end up at the beach at some point so you might as well check it out. You may be disappointed when you show up and walk into a liquor store. Don’t be.
When will we see the first monotron orchestra?
Tortoise
6.13.2010
Casbah
Its been a while since these guys came around. Unlike most bands/artists they make it a point to always make it through when they tour. Their latest album, Beacons of Ancestorship, has not made its oblique meaning clear to me yet but it makes good noise. Known for their hard-to-categorize blend of progressive rock, jazz and electronic influences the new record offers more of the conceptual richness fans stick around for.
Arriving during Das Boton’s opening set, the scene at the casbah was not the hot, crowded affair which is inevitable at a sold-out show.
Tortoise showed up with their usual stage set up; guitar, two drum kits, bass, synths, midi marimba and vibraphone. They all switch instruments as they ran through their catalog in the usual impressive, precise fashion. This is about the fourth time I have seen them and they are always so fun to watch!
2600 Golf Course Drive
San Diego Balboa Park Municipal Golf Course
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 239-1660
Finally. We made it. This place has been on the radar for quite some time. I am reluctant to let this cat out of the bag but here goes. This is a jewel in San Diego’s culinary crown. This is the type of place that inspired this blog to form in the first place. The food is not bad. Add in the view, prices and service and there’s no room to complain. So don’t.
The burger and fries is a solid choice. Turkey and grilled cheese sandwiches are in effect. Fresh soup of the day will set you back $2.50. I have personally not had the pleasure of feasting on their breakfast menu but gospel has approved the menu fit for consumption. An 8oz draught will set you back…wait for it…..$2.
If you can find it, go. Now.
*Update*
I have dipped into the breakfast menu. I had the gravy-covered chicken fried steak (which btw is not chicken!!), eggs (over easy), O’Brien potatoes and wheat toast. It was as good as it sounds. I didn’t eat for the rest of the day, but it was good.