Archive for March, 2009

Harrisonburg College Music Festival

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009


MACROCK XII: The Annual College Music Festival Returns to the ‘Burg April 3 & 4 – March 26, 2009 – The WeatherVane Online
Ripped jeans. Faded rock t-shirts. Large white vans pulling boxy trailers covered in bumper stickers and filled with guitars, drums, amps, cd’s and t-shirts. Crowds of young kids with matching neon event wristbands [...]

South by Southwest Festival

Monday, March 23rd, 2009


TheStar.com | Music | Texas fest more than just a lot of noise
AUSTIN, Tex. – The music industry is in a perpetual panic and the world in general seems to be heading down the toilet, but the vibe at the South by Southwest festival has – will wonders never cease? – been as sunny and [...]

Food4Music 2009 Metal Showcase

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009


As a former Vancouver musician, and having gear stolen on a few occasions, I feel for these guys. If ever there was a time to support your local indie bands this would be it. Helping out the food bank is always good karma too, so get your ass down to the Cobalt on April 11th [...]

Indy Hostel – Cheap Indianapolis Hotel, Music, and Events

Friday, March 6th, 2009


Check out Indy Hostel, a cheap hotel in Indianapolis for a great place to stay when passing through, or staying a while. I was just looking through some of their events listed on their web site and this place is pretty cool. They put on shows for sing/songwriters, local and from around the world. Nothing [...]

Spork Kills, The Fathers of Surf Rap

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009


Check these guys out, very cool, and very unique! Never thought I’d see the day surf and rap fused, but hey here it is! Now I know what you’re thinking; Dick Dale meets Snoop Dog! Now, yes I agree that would be pretty sweet. But I think this may even top Snoop and his “nothin’ [...]

Playa Dogs – Farewell Tour

Monday, March 2nd, 2009


Well, it’s only been 3 weeks since we first took the stage at Bad Boys Beach Bar in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico and we’ve already had our farewell show. It reminds me a bit of when I played in a band Selvatone many years ago. We spent the better part of a year making a [...]