The Diary of Pacman Jones

SXSW Run Down - Day 1

2009-03-20T04:13:00.000-07:00

I have my man on the street giving me updates - I didn't get my permission slip turned in time.

Wed. -

Heartless Bastards

and right b4 the bastards start a pair of 6'10 dudes and some chatty chick swoop in fm nowhre to set a pick on me...

while the twin towers continue their zone d, i dont need 2 see as erika w's wail pierces the darkness. chattygirl evens stfu 2 listen. #sxsw

Peter Bjorn & John

back@ vice (why?) pb&j are late. ambient temp is 120 degrees. natives restless & my view is literally a stone wall. #sxsw

mercy killing pb&j set due 2 tech diff & crowd streaming out door...on 2 radio room where we catch energetic end to grates set. yay! #sxsw

Hopefully Thursday night went better. Enjoy the Von Bondies for now -

Big thanks to musical justice for all the updates.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil With Ryan Adams

2009-03-02T18:36:00.000-08:00

There is a certain amount of risk involved with going to a Ryan Adams concert. His recent show in Kansas City (NSFW) is a very good example of what can happen when it goes wrong. I have been witness to a solo show where he sat on stage and smoked cigarettes the entire night.

Then again you could very well witness one of the best shows of your life. At the Orpheum in Boston was one of those nights.

http://www.archive.org/details/cardinals2009-02-21.akg391.flac16

Dancing in the Dark

2009-02-28T19:05:00.000-08:00

The basic premise behind War Child Presents is that a older artist picks a younger artist to cover one of their songs. My favorite group covering my favorite Springsteen song. Swching!

Atlantic City - The Hold Steady

Atlantic City - The Hold Stead...

Hello Again

2009-02-27T18:44:00.000-08:00

Holy hell have the last few weeks of work sucked. Anyways I am sure all two of you who read this blog have missed me. Well I hope everyone is ready for SXSW in a few weeks. I plan to run through a few of the shows I am looking forward to as it gets closer. For now enjoy some quality Canadian rock-

Matt Mays & El Torpedo

....

2009-02-11T21:24:00.000-08:00

I am not sure what he took before the show, but wow. I have not seen someone that strung out since I saw Wilco live right before Tweedy went to rehab. I know he really brought it upon himself, but I can't help but feel sorry for him. Maybe he will wake up from his self induced coma in a few days and realize how fucked up this has gotten.

The Outsiders Would Be Proud

2009-02-09T18:00:00.000-08:00

Nothing to Worry About - Peter Bjorn and John

That hairdo defies the laws of gravity. Their new album is out 3/31 in the US.

Update - I have counted at least 4 of my favorite music blogs either posting or mentioning this video tonight.

Must Buy

2009-02-06T09:18:00.000-08:00

Dark Was The Night - A compilation from the Red Hot Organization which helps fight AIDS virus across the world. You get great music and the proceeds go to charity. Everyone wins. The album will be out in the US on February 17th.

My favorite songs off the record -

The artist on the album include -

Andrew Bird, Antony, Arcade Fire, Beach House, Beirut, Blonde Redhead, Bon Iver, The Books, Buck 65, David Byrne, Cat Power & Dirty Delta Blues, The Decemberists, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Devastations, Dirty Projectors, Kevin Drew, Feist, Ben Gibbard, Grizzly Bear, Iron & Wine, Jose Gonzalez, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Kronos Quartet, Stuart Murdoch, My Brightest Diamond, My Morning Jacket, The National, The New Pornographers, Conor Oberst, Riceboy Sleeps, Serengeti, Dave Sitek, Spoon, Sufjan Stevens, Gillian Welch, Yeasayer, Yo La Tengo

Songs for Snowy Mondays

2009-02-02T18:28:00.000-08:00

Live a Little - Pernice Brothers

Grudge F***(2006) is one of the prettiest songs ever recorded - Stephan Jenkins meets Wings.

Cage the Elephant

2009-01-30T21:25:00.000-08:00

As most of my epiphanies tend to come now - through musical justice - my ears really perked up when I heard this.

In One Ear - Cage the Elephant

They have a new album coming out in February. Below is the first single from the album. Enjoy

Back Against the Wall

Sounds good so far...

SOTM - Traffic Jam Edition

2009-01-29T19:15:00.000-08:00

Sitting on the highway in rush hour traffic tonight I was randomly flipping through my iPod when I came across this -

Painting - Amotsphere

The best hook ever laid down on a track.

I am also aware that I looked like this sitting in traffic -

Being Strung Out Never Looked Like so Much Fun

2009-01-28T20:12:00.000-08:00

Ulysses - Franz Ferdinand

I am not sure I ever gave their last album a fair chance. I have however been listening to their upcoming release quite extensively. The sound is more well rounded. No longer reliant on Krapanos's vocals to carry a track the band has expanded their sound. I really like the direction they are heading, and hopefully they will be join us stateside for a few show.

P.S. - The white leather shoes in the video are nice touch.

SOTM Out of Left Field Addition

2009-01-27T18:09:00.000-08:00

Rootless Tree - Damien Rice

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I had always look at Damian Rice as some sort power pop girly ballad type artist. That was until I heard this casually come across the radio and about blew cherry coke through my nose when I saw who it was.

SOTM 90's Rock Edition

2009-01-26T14:46:00.000-08:00

Teen Angst - Cracker

Looking at that the outfits it's hard for me to believe I thought that was cool... Great song though.

SOTM - U2 Edition

2009-01-25T08:49:00.000-08:00

The City of Blinding Lights - U2

I am hopeful that they will tour in support of their next album - which is scheduled to drop in March. I have always wanted to see them play live. I know it's overpriced and absolutely ridiculous, but I can't wait.

SOTM

2009-01-22T21:46:00.001-08:00

Directions - Josh Rouse

This is one favorites songs. Always seems to pop up somewhere when I am having a shitty week at work.

Goodnight Moon

2009-01-21T04:00:00.000-08:00

As we say goodbye to President Bush I think a little Alejandro Escovedo is in order. I will let him explain the song selection.

SOTM Sunday Morning Service Edition

2009-01-18T05:12:00.000-08:00

It Will Follow the Rain - The Tallest Man on Earth

Some how seems appropriate this morning.

Cold, Cold, Cold

2009-01-16T10:40:00.000-08:00

I don't see how people put up with this type of weather all winter long.

SOTM

Strawberry Weed - The Ceasers

Back to freezing my ass off.

SOTM

2009-01-13T21:39:00.000-08:00

Sequestered in Memphis - The Hold Steady

From some new years eve show in Holland. I can tell whether crowd is appalled, into it, or just does not want to be there. Well it looks like the boys from Brooklyn had fun at least.

Hat tip to Musical Justice- best radio station on the net.

SOTM

2009-01-12T18:49:00.000-08:00

Genisis - Justice

I am not a huge fan of dance music, but the opening moments of the song are incredible. This would be my intro music.

SOTM

2009-01-11T18:16:00.000-08:00

Hold Time - M. Ward

From his new CD which will be released later on this month. Jazzy

If ifs and buts were candy and nuts...

2009-01-11T08:10:00.000-08:00

Where my season tickets are.

Well that was more like the Titan's that everyone expected to see this season. Hat's off to the Ravens.

Where we ended up.

Still fuck Baltimore and your shitty fans. We were stuck behind this purple umpa lumpa who refused to sit down the entire first half.

Of course Raven fans cannot travel without their purple camo.

Game Time

2009-01-09T23:58:00.000-08:00

Shit

All right, different year. No Eddie George for Ray Lewis to steal the ball out of his arms... We are screwed, and my season tickets will be surround by that stupid purple camo. Fuck Baltimore

SOTM

Veni Vidi Vici - The Black Lips

Trying to pump myself up...

Single of the Moment

2009-01-06T14:16:00.000-08:00

Miss Cindy - The High Decibels

Awesome

Single of the Moment

2009-01-04T07:54:00.000-08:00

Single Fins and Safety Pins - The Japanese Motors

The Beach Boys meet The Strokes.

Go Tiny Darren Go!

2009-01-03T20:07:00.003-08:00

As much as I dislike Philip Rivers I hate Peyton Manning more.

Favorite Songs of '08

2009-01-03T17:49:00.000-08:00

1. Tennessee Pusher - Old Crow Medicine Show

The haunting violin matches perfectly with the lyrics.

2. Fix It - Ryan Adams & The Cardinals

What can I say, I have a man crush on Ryan and his guitar.

3. Time to Pretend - MGMT

Kids may get most of the play, but I think this is the best song on a great album.

4. Smoking From Shooting - My Morning Jacket

My wife and I listened to on the way to the hospital when her water broke. Jim James and crew are absolutely amazing.

5. Three Dimes Down - Drive-By Truckers

Perfect song to roll down the windows on warm day and take a drive.

Favorite Albums of the Year

2009-01-01T09:30:00.000-08:00

Since everyone else has picked their favorites here are mine.

1. The Hold Steady - Stay Positive

2. Drive-By Truckers - Brighter Than Creation's Dark

3. Delta Spirit - Ode to Sunshine

Edit - Well I am an idiot - Should be Stay Positive and not Girls and Boys in America. I would like to say it was late or I was tired. Sadly, I am just a giant idiot.