Dear readers and friends of Amateur Chemist,
Thank you for your continued readership. Unfortunately, I will be taking leave for a while, as I need to address some life altering medical issues.
At this point I don't have an expected return date, but hope to be back in action seeing shows, reviewing bands and taking shots.
Sincerely,
Amateur Chemist
Friday, February 25, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Incoming: Queens of The Stone Age at the Wiltern
One of these days I will post pictures of some ticket stubs of shows I attended prior to 2006. Some of the many ticket stubs residing in my collection would be Queens of The Stone Age at the Troubadour in support of their debut album which was originally on Loosegroove records (an imprint of Stone Gossard from Pearl Jam).
While I cringe at the fact the album is thirteen years old, it is still one of my favorite Queens of the Stone Age albums and holds the rare distinction of being an album I can play on guitar from start to finish. I would run my tuned down Ibanez 7 string guitar through a Marshall stack to get the awesome trademark Homme buzzy tone.
Needless to say, I am beyond excited that QOTSA will be playing their debut album in its entirety on April 12th at the Wiltern Theater. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am Pacific time and will sell out instantly. Don't sleep on this one.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Forgetters at the Echo
Check out my photos of Blake Schwarzenbach's (Jawbreaker, Jets To Brazil, Thorns of Life) new project Forgetters at the Echo over at Stereogum.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Incoming: Deftones at the Hollywood Palladium
The last time the Deftones played the Hollywood Palladium was during the White Pony tour. It was an amazing show with them debuting a majority of their now classic third album.
Some of those memories will be recalled when they return to the Palladium on Friday, June 10th. Tickets go on sale tomorrow Friday, February 11th at 10am here. This show will definitely sell out.
Monday, February 07, 2011
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Incoming: Foo Fighters New Album
While the rumors of Foo Fighters playing Coachella never materialized, Foo Fighters are gearing up to release their seventh studio album on April 12th and will presumably tour heavily to support its release.
If you are eager to hear some samples from the new album, I direct your attention to Foo Fighters FM and tune into 101.5 for a listen. If you keep twiddling with the dials you may find some other sonic treats.
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Ozzy Osbourne at the Gibson Amphitheater
Check out my photos of Ozzy Osbourne at the Gibson Amphitheater over at OC Weekly.
My review is also over at OC Weekly.
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Incoming: Fleet Foxes at the Hollywood Palladium
Back in August 2010, Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes opened for Joanna Newsom unveiling a few new tunes. The wait to hear these new tunes will be over on May 3rd when Fleet Foxes release their second album Helplessness Blues.
Fleet Foxes stop by the Hollywood Palladium on May 7th with tickets going on sale this Friday, February 4th at 10am. Get your tickets here as I expect this show to sell out quickly.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Iron and Wine at the Wiltern Theater
As a fan of the Postal Service, I picked up their CD single Such Great Heights which contained an acoustic cover of the title track by a band called Iron and Wine. After a few spins, I was enveloped by Sam Beam's soft fingerpicking acoustic guitars and velvety vocals.
My first live encounter with Iron & Wine was at the Knitting Factory in support of his album Our Endless Numbered Days. It was a show that had the whole crowd completely enraptured and you could have heard a pin drop.
Iron and Wine's latest album Kiss Each Other Clean finds Beam expanding his sonic palette with an assortment of multilayered songs. A lone spotlight shone upon Beam as he plucked away on his Taylor acoustic guitar with a capo attached at the 4th fret to play "He Lays in Reigns".
Assisted by Rosie Thomas and Marketa Irglova on background vocals, "Naked As We Came" soared above the clouds with its lush vocal harmonies. The rollicking guitar riff of "Big Burned Hand" was hypnotic as a shroud of silence covered the patrons of the Wiltern.
Sliding his capo down to the 5th fret, "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" showcased the broad vocal range of Beam that concluded with a raucous ovation. Dipping back into Our Endless Numbered Days, "Teeth In The Grass" was rearranged from the album version due the utilization of various brass instruments.
Picking up the pace, "Love and Some Verses" was electric as Beam picked up a Gibson SG to strum the chords while his backing band filled the Wiltern with sound. "Sodom South Georgia" also benefitted from the backing band that continued to liven up the audience. It was impressive seeing Beam command a crowd by himself as well as with a full band.
"Boy With A Coin" and "Cinder and Smoke" wound down the main set that seemed to flash by in seconds. Beam would reappear by himself for an enthralling rendition of "The Trapeze Swinger" that had the audience just as quiet as I had remembered at the Knitting Factory. It wasn't surprising that this was the second sold out night.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Lit at the House of Blues Anaheim
Check out my review of Lit at the House of Blues Anaheim over at OC Weekly.
My photo slideshow is also over at OC Weekly.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
The Get Up Kids at the Glass House
Check out my photos of The Get Up Kids at the Glass House over at OC Weekly.
My review is also over at OC Weekly.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Incoming: Rush at the Gibson Amphitheater
One of my favorite shows from last year was when Rush stopped by the Gibson Amphitheater to perform their classic album Moving Pictures in its entirety.
If you made the mistake of missing this classic performance, you have two more chances to catch Rush when they come back to the Gibson Amphitheater on Monday June 20th and Wed June 22nd. Tickets go on sale this Monday at 10am PST. Don't miss it!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Willie Nelson at the House of Blues Anaheim
Check out my review of Willie Nelson at the House of Blues Anaheim over at OC Weekly.
My photo slideshow is also over at OC Weekly.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Dashboard Confessional at the House of Blues Anaheim
Check out my review of Dashboard Confessional at the House of Blues Anaheim over at OC Weekly.
My photo slideshow is also over at OC Weekly.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
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