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“The most beautiful and profound emotion we can experience is the sensation of the mystical. It is the power of all true science.”
-Albert Einstein
NEWS
July 2009
Mustache Mayhem
July 24, 2009 – 2:33 pm
Introducing…
MUSTACHE MAYHEM!
The Silent Comedy is in the thick of creating a new album, and they’re reaching out to the community for help. Here’s how it works: Read More
Northward the Wagons
July 24, 2009 – 12:42 pm
Mix tapes make me nervous. When Sean and Stacy first asked me to participate in their Minstrel Fridays series, I said yes and then never got around to it. Even though I’ve been writing about music for nearly a decade in this town, I’m very protective of my personal taste. Sometimes it’s questionable. And I don’t have a database of obscure knowledge stored in my scatter-brain, nor an astounding collection of music, though I try.
But it’s not just that. I wanted there to be a story behind this compilation. Nothing too literal, mind you. Perhaps more of an air than a story. An optimistic attitude. Some of the songs have personal meaning; some just cheer me up.
By the way, the current chapter of my real-life story has a happy ending. I’m in love and I’m moving to Seattle with my man after spending my entire adult existence in San Diego. Talk about new and exciting. Life-affirming, really. It was a long wait, but here it finally is. So I decided to make a mellow mix that reflects this mood of love, nostalgia, melancholy, and adventure. You won’t find the latest, coolest indie tunes, if that’s what you’re looking for. Just my heart.
I’m skipping town on July 30. I hope I’ve said goodbye to everybody. I’ve complained about it a lot, but I’ve also loved it in San Diego. To my family, friends, and the people who have inspired me with their creative and intellectual feats heroic over the years: Thank you. I will miss you. Please don’t forget me.
xo,
AnnaMaria
www.uccellinimedia.com
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- “Summertime” by Jesca Hoop
- “Love” by J Dilla feat. Pharoahe Monch
- “Via Con Me” by Paolo Conte
- “Sunshine” by Matt Costa
- “Flying High” by Brisa Roché
- “Quiet Houses” by Fleet Foxes
- “My Baby Just Cares for Me” by Nina Simone
- “We’re All in the Dance” by Feist
- “May This Be Love” by Jimi Hendrix
- “He Needs Me” with Shelly Duvall (from Popeye), arranged by Jon Brion
Live at Speakeasy Studios
July 22, 2009 – 6:23 pm
There’s a north county happening this Saturday that has the makings of a legendary event. The Burning of Rome is playing live at Speakeasy Studios with guests Judgement Day, spoken word by Ed Dekker & live art.
But that’s not all…
The darkhorse of the evening is a puppet art show from the mind of visionary North County-import Neil McLean of the UK. Read More
Keikichi – Day 2 in Germany
July 14, 2009 – 10:37 am
The following is a set of photos and musings from Keikichi Honna documenting his experience in Germany and the rigorous process of hand writting black-letter type for his installation piece. “Cunst” is Keikichi’s intentional misspelling of “kunst,” the German word for art.
Alexis Mackenzie Studio Visit
July 11, 2009 – 12:43 pm
Been a fan of Alexis Mackenzie’s finely tuned collage skills for a while now so it was exciting to get another glimpse through a recent studio visit.
Well what do you thrash?
July 10, 2009 – 11:59 am
I’m often asked who my musical influences are, what kind of music I like and listen to. These days I’m inclined to answer with the Duke Ellington statement that there are only two kinds of music, good or bad. I’ve been surrounded by music my entire life and have had the good fortune of being exposed to a wide variety of artists from an early age; my dad listened to Caruso, my mom cranked “Abbey Road” and the Platters every Sunday doing housework, my sisters had 45’s of James Brown, The Sweet and Ian Dury, my brother rocked Santana and Clapton. Thanks to them my ears have been wide open ever since. Music is the friend that’s always been there for me. It comforts, consoles, excites, envigorates and enlightens. It gives me everything I need and asks nothing in return. This small mix of songs is merely a glimpse into the ever growing library of music that I love.
I’ve called the mix Well what do you thrash? – a nod to my skating days via Thrashin’ the movie.
- Adrian Demain
Catch Adrian at an upcoming show: www.myspace.com/adriandemain2
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- Attitude Song \\ Steve Vai
- Shadrach \\ The Beastie Boys
- The Caterpillar \\ The Cure
- Strange Meeting \\ Bill Frisell
- Sand \\ Jules Ah See
- I’ve Seen It All \\ Björk
- Skating \\ Vince Guaraldi Trio
- Nobody’s Hero \\ Stiff Little Fingers
- Galloping Guitar ‘49 \\ Chet Atkins
- Airegin \\ Wes Montgomery
- You Look That Good To Me \\ Joe Clay
- Come Fly With Me \\ Frank Sinatra
Yeller at the Wharffice
July 9, 2009 – 1:13 pm
If anyone’s down for a nautically themed art show, it’s the crew over here at Set & Drift. Cruise down this Saturday to see new work by several Yeller artists at the Wharffice.
Get a preview of the show plus directional coordinates here.
Create to Help End Hunger!
July 8, 2009 – 5:51 pm
UPDATE: Poster deadline extended to Monday, August 10, 2009. Submission info here.
Cardiff based branding firm ParkerWhite has teamed up with Thumbtack Press on a benefit project for the San Diego Foodbank. We’re excited to see this designer initiated charity model continue after the huge success we’ve seen with both the Hurricane Poster Project and the So-Cal Fire Poster Project (started by San Diego’s own Josh Higgins).
Here’s an excerpt from ParkerWhite’s call for entries: Read More