WTF?!

Since I got a 9 to 5er I don't get to watch Late Night with Conesey as much as I'd like to.  I've been a fan of his version of the show ever since he took over for Dave.  But, how exactly is the this going to work out?

Surely the world class Roots crew isn't going to give up recording and touring.  So, how exactly are they going to be Jimmy Fallon's full-time house band?  Odd.

What's The Big Deal?

I've read a couple of different articles (here and here) the last few days bashing Paste for tapping Vol. 1 by She & Him as their best for 2008. Maybe bashing is to strong of a word, but, I definitely get a sense of "wtf?!"

I got this album shortly after it came out and was blown away by how good it actually was. This isn't Scarlett Johansson trying to record. Nor is it that chick from Desperate Housewives who thinks she can sing. Zooey Dechanel proves she actually has some musical and vocal talent throughout the Vol. 1 and I just don't get what all the bashing is about. "This Is Not A Test" is one of the best songs I've heard all year; and their version of "You Really Got A Hold On Me" is stunning.

I'm assuming all the hub bub is because Dechanel is an actress first and a singer second. Ok, I get that. Sure, it's not super-indie like Vampire Weekend or Sufjan Stevens, but, you can't deny the talent and chemistry she and M. Ward have on this album.

Girl In a Coma Coming To The D

One of San Antonio's finest all-girl bands, er, maybe the only all-girl band--Girl in a Coma are coming to Dallas.  I've been waiting for this one!  One of the best things about writing about music is I get to listen to new bands and I wrote about these girls a while back--they are amazing!  

In the spirit of their label head, Joan Jett, these three ladies turn out ballsy punky rock.  If you're my brother, you wouldn't check them out because they're chicks.  That would be a dumb move, my friends.  Being a gifted musician shouldn't be defined by your gender.  I figure if they are good enough to get a personal invite from Morrissey to be his opening act then that's good enough for me.  But, throw in the fact that their songs are bad ass and Nina Diaz is an amazing vocalist, then I'm in bitches!

However, odd venue choice--Sue Ellen's?  Um, didn't know they put on shows there...but, cool?  It should definitely make for an interesting evening.  

MP3:  Girl In A Coma - Clumsy Sky

Tour dates:
09/27/08 Houston, TX @ Fitzgeralds
09/30/08 Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/02/08 Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/03/08 Philadelphia, PA @ The Electric Factory (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/04/08 Worchester, MA @ The Palladium (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/05/08 New York, NY @ Terminal 5 (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/06/08 New York, NY @ Terminal 5 (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/09/08 Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/11/08 Minneapolis, MN @ State Theatre (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/13/08 Denver, CO @ The Paramount (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/16/08 Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Ford Theatre (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/17/08 Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Ford Theatre (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/18/08 Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Ford Theatre (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/19/08 Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Ford Theatre (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/21/08 San Diego, CA @ Bar Pink
10/22/08 Long Beach, CA @ Alex's Bar
10/23/08 San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
10/24/08 San Jose, CA @ The Blank Club
10/25/08 Reno, NV @ The Tonic Lounge
10/26/08 Salt Lake City @ Burt's Tiki Lounge
10/28/08 Lincoln, NE @ Box Awesome
10/30/08 Minneapolis, MN @ PI Bar
10/31/08 Milwaukee, WI @ Stonefly Brew Pub
11/01/08 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
11/02/08 St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway
11/03/08 Columbus, OH @ East Village
11/04/08 Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
11/06/08 Dallas, TX @ Sue Ellen's
11/08/08 Austin, TX @ Mohawk Club
11/09/08 Austin, TX @ Mohawk Club
11/11/08 Houston, TX @ Chances
11/12/08 Corpus Cristi, TX @ House of Rock
11/13/08 Harlingen, TX @ City of Lights
11/14/08 San Marcos, TX @ Triple Crown
11/15/08 San Antonio, TX @ Sam's Burger Joint