I've been on a mad search for my summer jam lately, and I think I just found two of them, both courtesy of Los Angeles-based Oregon Bike Trails. Santa Monica's Zach Yudin seems to enjoy the sun and beach life, and in his down time he's busy writing infectious pop songs. Check out "Come On Come On" and the music video for "High School Lover" below, and keep your eyes peeled for OBT to show up in a San Diego venue in the not too distant future.
Oregon Bike Trails - "Come On Come On"
Posted By zack | 7/25/2011 | 8:48 PM | Add a Comment
Summer is in full swing and this Wednesday Habitat House will be celebrating with a group show filled with summer-inspired work. Sculptural pieces will fill the house curator Angella D'Avignon tells us. While the art and drinks will be inside, MIHO Gastrotruck will make it's Habitat debut street side. Cruise out Wednesday, July 27th to 21st & Broadway for the opening (6-10pm).
Posted By zack | 7/22/2011 | 9:19 PM | Add a Comment
Downtown is about to be taken over by Comic Con, so your best bet is to head east this weekend to Soda Bar for three great nights of music put on by Art Fag Recordings. Mario Orduno has booked a stacked lineup of recent blog bands and local standouts including Sun Araw, Young Prisms, Tearist, and Bleached. Check out the full three-night line up below, along with a rad poster set by San Diego artist Dusty Dirtweed.
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Posted By zack | 7/19/2011 | 11:15 AM | Add a Comment
Rafter Roberts debuted a new project and music video last week. Roberts & Lord is a collaboration between Rafter and Simon Lord. The music video for their first single "Windmill" features some colorful calisthenics and was directed by local video artist Josh Hassin.
Posted By zack | 7/18/2011 | 7:00 PM | Add a Comment
The Tree Ring head up the coast next week to kick off a relaxed two week tour of the Northwest, British Columbia, and California. Their kick off show should be a great one, joining Oregon natives Norman and John Heart Jackie at Portland's historic Doug Fir Lounge. After Oregon The Tree Ring will pop up to Canada, come down through Orcas Island, hit Santa Cruz, Oakland, and Los Angeles. This great band tours almost never, so make sure to catch them in your home town and to tell your friends! (home page photo by Natalie Kardos)
July 21st – Portland, OR / Doug Fir Lounge. 8 PM, 21+, $6.
July 22nd – Corvallis, OR / Bombs Away Cafe. 9 PM, 21+, Free.
July 26th – Victoria, BC / Fort Cafe. 8 PM, All Ages, $5.
July 29th – Orcas Island, WA / Doe Bay Resort. All Ages, Free.
July 31st – Santa Cruz, CA / The Abbey. 8 PM, All Ages, Free.
August 1st – Oakland, CA / House Show (thetreering@gmail.com for address)
August 2nd – Los Angeles, CA / Hotel Cafe. 11 PM, 21+.
August 3rd – San Diego, CA / Habitat House. 8 PM, All Ages, Free.
Posted By zack | 7/12/2011 | 7:22 AM | Add a Comment