America’s Got Talent Auditions in SAN FRANCISCO
Article by: Stefan – SF Intercom I know this isn’t a normal post for me!!! However… a couple days ago I was contacted by the PR agency of America’s Got Talent. They asked… “Stefan, do you know any bands that you think would be appropriate for America’s Got Talent?” My first thought was, “HELLS YEAH!” (I [...]
NOISE POP SCHEDULE: by Sf Intercom
Article by: Stefan – SF Intercom Noise Pop is quickly approaching… and as per usual there are tons of shows to choose from. So I’ve made a list of shows I would attend if I went to a show every day! (I’ve excluded sold out shows… cus why tease you?!) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Academy of [...]
I STINK
Article by: Stefan – SF Intercom In 14 days we visited 7.5 states played 11 shows and showered approximately 5 times. When you’re on tour you suddenly realize how much you value sleeping in a bed, eating food at home… and having the ability to take a shower every day if you so choose. I quickly discovered the [...]
WHERE IN THE US IS…
Article by: Stefan – SF Intercom In 14 days I got to see a lot of flat lands, deserts and highways.. a lot that I had already been on in previous days. While seeing 7 states in 14 days was fun. I couldn’t help but think to myself (and sometimes out loud) that the routing was [...]
14 DAYS, 7 1/2 STATES
Article by: Stefan – SF Intercom In 14 days we visited 7.5 states and played 11 shows. Which as you can imagine means we spent a lot of time in the van. Our tour started in San Francisco at Bottom of The Hill, the next day we were in Portland at Branx followed by shows in [...]
IMPORTANT DISCOVERY
Article by: Stefan – SF Intercom While on tour with I The Mighty, we visited a lot of states I never thought I would see. Never really wanted to see… but I learned a valuable lesson: When I told my friends I was going to Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska… I got the same response from [...]
TAGGING THE WEST
Article by: Stefan – SF Intercom Sticker marketing has become a standard way for bands and brands to leave their mark. I visited 7 states and they were all tag’d with stickers. People love stickers. They love to find them, collect them, and stick them. While on tour with I The Mighty, I documented all [...]
BLAKE DAHLINGER: 2000MPH
Article by: Stefan – SF Intercom I love getting photos of drummers… but sitting in the dark 10 feet behind the lead singer makes getting a good shot really hard!!! A couple months ago I purchased a GoPro camera to capture my notes at SF MusicTech. My friends made fun of me for using an HD [...]
EAT SOMETHING CRAZY
Article by: Stefan – SF Intercom The boys have been jeering each other to “DO SOMETHING CRAZY, DO SOMETHING CRAZY!” This is just 1 of many silly things we’ve been doing. After sitting in a van for 10 hours… the creative juices have had hours to brew… thus when we enter your restraunt… boys will be [...]
SLEEPING WHILE ON TOUR
Article by: Stefan – SF Intercom As I wake up on the floor of a random house in Spokane… I started thinking to myself how “rock & roll” this is!!! Last night we played a show at The Kave in Spokane. We had not scheduled a place to sleep after the Spokane show and before our [...]
THE KAVE: Spokane Washington
Article by: Stefan – SF Intercom The Kave hosted Ongoing Concept, Doc Holiday, A Lot Like Birds & I The Mighty in Spokane, Washington last night. Spokane is the 3rd stop on our 7 state tour. We have had the opportunity to meet some really awesome local bands while touring through some really cool cities. It has [...]
LIVE REVIEW: I The Mighty
A few weeks ago a friend put me onto I The Mighty, a Californian progressive/alternative rock band in the same vein as Circa Survive and Saosin. I initially assumed the band must be based out of LA as many other up and coming alternative rock bands are. It was refreshing to find that the four-piece [...]
CHECK LIST FOR 7 STATE TOUR
Article by: Stefan – SF Intercom Does packing for trips stress you out? It stresses me out! I’m always worried I’m going to forget something. I’m packing my bag for my tour with I The Mighty. I’ve decided to make a list of all the things I brought, and I’ll update you if I forgot [...]
TOUR 7 STATES WITH “I THE MIGHTY”
By Stefan Aronsen On Thursday January 12th I am going on a 7 state, 14 day tour with SF band “I The Mighty.” Being that I have never gone on tour with a band… I’m a touch Worried that I might forget something. In order to avoid that happening… I’ve made a list of must [...]
TO-DO 12/5/11
Article by: Stefan – SF Intercom Writing these notes has been a great way to keep me accountable. The other day I actually had somebody ask me if I accomplished all my goals. (luckily I had!) Today I didn’t feel like getting out of bed, considered not showering, and probably would have worn soccer shorts all [...]
TO-DO 12/2/11
Article by: Stefan – SF Intercom I’ve decided I need to start a to-do list every day. It is a good survival habit and it helps me accomplish my chores. You should do the same! Because my to-do list touches on some design I’m doing for some epic musicians imma share it with you.
THE BRUISES (San Francisco)
Legendary Pop Punkers The Muffs to Play Oakland for the First Time Ever! San Francisco’s The Bruises will provide support for The Muffs on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at The Uptown with Angry Amputees and Talky Tina. San Francisco power pop quartet The Bruises are proud to announce a show July 30th with TheMuffs. The [...]
B and Not B (San Francisco)
These five young gentlemen from San Francisco sure aim to please. They represent a bona fide artistic collective: hustlers, schemers, programmers, songwriters, and showmen. A nerdy supergroup? A group of supernerds? As you like, but these deep thinking DORKS strike with sharpened pencils like Paul McCartney ninjas — scotch-taping pages from everyone’s favorite coloring books together [...]
PICTURE ATLANTIC: The Rip
Cover Song Numero 2 As some of you may know, Picture Atlantic is currently in the middle of a series of cover song sessions. As requested, they have now covered one of NIKOLAUS BARTUNEK’s favorite songs, The Rip, by Portishead. Thank you to Chelsea for requesting this tune. Click the link and you will be directed [...]
PICTURE ATLANTIC: Across The Universe
Recently on Tumblr/Facebook Picture Atlantic asked their fans what songs they would like to hear them cover acoustically. They got a lot of responses right away. One of the first songs requested that they decided to do was an old favorite of theirs, Across the Universe by The Beatles. For your listening pleasure, They have [...]
BLACK PORCELAIN (from Cape Town)
Pictures by Tim Hulme “out of towner (not an SF BAND)” BLACK PORCELAIN: Butterflies 01 Butterflies Remix Radio (Mp3) “…a charming clash somewhere between Nina Simone and Diana Ross with a touch of badass for interest…” – Caroline Cellers, YourLMG (SA) Soweto born singer songwriter Black Porcelain, who is currently in studio finishing her debut [...]
BUFFALO KILLERS (from Cincinnati)
BUFFALO KILLERS NEW ALBUM “3“ OUT AUGUST 2ND (THROUGH ALIVE RECORDS) Buffalo Killers are an American rock band comprising brothers Zachary and Andrew Gabbard with Joseph Sebaali. Quickly signed to Alive Records after sending a burnt CD with just their telephone number and name on it, their self-titled debut album was released in October of 2006. Buffalo Killers drew the attention of [...]
I HEART JIMI HENDRIX
Photographer Gered Mankowitz is holding a book signing at the San Francisco Art Exchange on Friday, October 1 for his new book “The Experience: Jimi Hendrix at Masons Yard.” I have been given the opportunity to give away a couple copies of the books for free! Have I peeked your interest? If you’re interested in [...]
MY NEWS IDEA
Photo and Article by: Stefan – SF INTERCOM EXTRA … EXTRA … READ ALL ABOUT IT!!! I know you’ve seen them, news stands that are unlocked and unused. The insides look neglected, nobody has used this newstand in years. I have an idea. It’s still a fresh idea and I have not idea how legal [...]