Silversun Pickups

[you be betty]

That whole Silverlake music scene is going to hold the key to the damn world, I tell you.  Just wait.

[Vas Deferens]

Nah, San Francisco has much better local bands than Los Angeles  
 
 

Originally posted by you be betty:
  That whole Silverlake music scene is going to hold the key to the damn world, I tell you.  Just wait.

[snailhook]

totally agree with joe m. LA is pretty weak on the whole and generally overrated. SF has less people, higher quality.

[kookiemnstr8]

Speaking of San Francisco, I'm going there in a week.  Anything must-do?
 
 I'm stopping at Amoeba for sure and then doing the typical tourist thing with my family, but am welcoming any and all suggestions.

[Jaguar]

Originally posted by Graace:
  Speaking of San Francisco, I'm going there in a week.  Anything must-do?
 
 I'm stopping at Amoeba for sure and then doing the typical tourist thing with my family, but am welcoming any and all suggestions.

This would be a 'must-do' for me...but then again, I've got a number of friends involved with this. Would still go anyway since it's a good line-up.
 
 Rachel Goldstar
 Tomihira
 Foxtail Somersault
 Halcyon High
 
 
 Blakes on Telegraph
 Wednesday August, 16 2006
 2367 Telegraph Ave
 Berkeley, CA 94704
 Cost: $8
 8:30PM
 
 Not sure about the age thing though. (I'm under the impression you are under 21, right?) If you are interested, I can easily find out for you.

[ggw]

Originally posted by snailhook:
 thought i saw you rocking out, ggw.

I was rocking out right until the moment I got back to my car and found a parking ticket, thus ending my 5-6 year streak of parking in the same illegal spot without ever getting a ticket.  Oh well, it works out to ~$0.50/show by my calculations.

[Jaguar]

Sure beats pay for parking lots and meters!
 
 Wait a minute...I thought those meters were free after 6PM, or something like that. At least, in DC. Bethesda is a whole other story. Those bastards are nasty and will meter you up to 10:00PM, and you better move your car every two hours!

[BookerT]

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
   

Originally posted by snailhook:
 thought i saw you rocking out, ggw.

I was rocking out right until the moment I got back to my car and found a parking ticket, thus ending my 5-6 year streak of parking in the same illegal spot without ever getting a ticket.  Oh well, it works out to ~$0.50/show by my calculations. [/b]

just curious, what spot is this? is it that pseudo-spot right in front of the club that's on the crosswalk? that's always the "mirage" spot on a busy night, and i never know if it's actually legal or not. i got the spot directly in front of the club last nite, perhaps that's why i was in a good mood. a good parking space can really make a difference in one's attitude going into a show.

[Tom Servo]

I'm sorry I missed the show, I'm liking the EP I have.  The vocals get a little screamy in places but otherwise I think that's one of the group's stronger features.  I wonder if it just wasn't working with the sound.

[Vas Deferens]

Definitely check out the Fillmore, Great American Music Hall, or Bimbo's. Those are my three fave music venues there.
 
 You may also want to visit Aquarius Records if you are into vinyl/rare stuff.
 
 Of course the Haight has good second hand clothing stores.
 
 There's a really good Mexican restaurant that is open 24 hours. I believe it's on 14th and Mission. Another good restaurant is the one on 6th and Market (Tu Lan). Cheap...and it was Julia Child's fave restaurant in SF.
 
 If you dig the bar scene and like cute Austrian boys who don't speak English, I recommend the Comet Club in the Marina district. HEH. (Are you over 21?)
 
       
 
 
     

Originally posted by Graace:
  Speaking of San Francisco, I'm going there in a week.  Anything must-do?
 
 I'm stopping at Amoeba for sure and then doing the typical tourist thing with my family, but am welcoming any and all suggestions.

[you be betty]

yeah...hit Haight.  and then hop in a car and come visit me.

[chos]

Setlist for SSPU:
 
 melatonin
 well thought out twinkles
 rusted wheel
 dream @ tempo 119
 little lover's so polite
 future foe scenarios
 kissing families
 lazy eye
 common reactor

[HoyaSaxa03]

Originally posted by Graace:
  Speaking of San Francisco, I'm going there in a week.  Anything must-do?

i'll be there next week too, really looking forward to the trip ... dodgers v. los gigantes!!

[kookiemnstr8]

Originally posted by Jaguar:
  Not sure about the age thing though. (I'm under the impression you are under 21, right?) If you are interested, I can easily find out for you.

Yup, under twenty one.  If you could find out for me, that would be excellent.

[kookiemnstr8]

Originally posted by Joe M.:
  Definitely check out the Fillmore, Great American Music Hall, or Bimbo's. Those are my three fave music venues there.
 
 You may also want to visit Aquarius Records if you are into vinyl/rare stuff.
 
 Of course the Haight has good second hand clothing stores.
 
 There's a really good Mexican restaurant that is open 24 hours. I believe it's on 14th and Mission. Another good restaurant is the one on 6th and Market (Tu Lan). Cheap...and it was Julia Child's fave restaurant in SF.
 
 If you dig the bar scene and like cute Austrian boys who don't speak English, I recommend the Comet Club in the Marina district. HEH. (Are you over 21?)
     

Under 21.  Under 18 for that matter.
 
 Nothing interesting is playing the Fillmore while I'm there, but of course Wolf Parade plays immediately after I leave.  Same with GAMH.  And there is only one show booked at Bimbo's the whole time I'm there.  Rahhh.  I checked Pollstar and unfortunately the show front isn't looking amazing.  I think Death Cab is playing in Berkeley but I've seen them before, and don't really have the desire.
 
 Don't tell me about vinyl shopping!  I have a problem haha, in that I compulsively buy vinyl that I want, yet no longer have a functioning record player, and haven't for a long time.
 
 Thanks for the restaraunt recommendations, I defintely want to try out Tu Lan.