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"Red River"

by Rocky Votolato
This song comes from Rocky Votolato's new record True Devotion. He'll celebrating it's release at Neumos on March 13th

Laura Veirs and the Hall of Flames

At Neumos ::: Photo by Josh Lovseth
Laura Veirs is at the Tractor Tavern March 13th with the Old Believers and Cataldo

The Round 58

March 9th at the Fremont Abbey, Tacoma's Goldfinch play the Round with local potters as the featured artists

March 1, 2010

VHS Jam Session: Ty Segall & Mikal Cronin - I Wear Black

Ty Segall, you prolific son of a bitch, you never do me wrong.

Ty Segall & Mikal Cronin “I Wear Black” from Claire Marie Films on Vimeo.

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December 29, 2009

Abbey’s Favorite Not-Northwest Songs of 2009

Nick of Elvis Perkins in Dearland ::: photo by Abbey Simmons

I have to say,  with such a vibrant year of local music, I spent the vast majority of my 2009 exploring things made in the Pacific Northwest; rather than venturing out in to the vastness of the internets and the rest of America. So most of these are pretty well known tracks, albums, and artists or from Noah’s Daily Choices — though I do hope you discover a new favorite you hadn’t heard before too.  These are the records and tracks recorded outside of the 206 that I most enjoyed and listened to on repeat in 2009.  (The top 10 may be in some sort of hierachal order, but after that the order is not nearly as thought out or meaningful.) 

“Much More Than That” and “For You” by Sharon Van Etten | download ‘For You’ |
“Blood Bank” by Bon Iver | download ‘Blood Bank’ |
“Airplanes” by Local Natives  | download ‘Airplanes’ |
“Two Weeks” by Grizzly Bear | listen to “Two Weeks” |
“Eet” by Regina Spektor | watch video |
“Shampoo” by Elvis Perkins in Dearland | download ‘Shampoo’|
“A Violent Translation of Concorida Headscarp” by Emperor X | download track |
“Andrew” by Crystal Antlers | download ‘Andrew’ |
“Kick Drum Heart” by The Avett Brothers | listen to track |
“Lust for Life” (though “Laura” is also tempting me) by Girls | download ‘Lust for Life’ |

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Girls at Capitol Hill Block Party ::: photo by Josh Lovseth

“Garble Arch” by Blame Ringo | watch video |
“The Walls are Coming Down” by Fanfarlo | listen to track |
“Flirted With You All My Life” by Vic Chesnutt | download track |
“The Ballad of the RAA” by Rural Alberta Advantage |listen to track |
“Safe Word” by Vampire Hands | download ‘Safe Word’ |
“Future Primative” by Papercuts | download ‘Future Primative’ |
“Tidal Wave” by Thee Oh Sees | download ‘Tidal Wave’ |
 ”Crystalised” by The xx | listen to track |
“Lisztomania” by Phoenix | watch videos |
“Norway” by Beach House  | download ‘Norway’ | 
“Vanderlylle Cry Baby” by The National | listen to track |
“Can’t Talk” by Ty Segall | download “Can’t Talk” |
“Day of Sunshine” by Lee & Willbee | listen to track |
“Summertime Clothes” by Animal Collective | listen to track |
“Save The Day” by Huck Notari 

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December 11, 2009

The Daily Choice: Ty Segall - My Sunshine

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Ty Segall is like a dependable pair of socks.

Seriously, I’ve been sitting here for twenty minutes trying to think of some sort of interesting thing to say about Ty Segall and “My Sunshine”, his brand new 7-inch, and I’m blank.  A white canvas waiting for the brush.

I’ll say this, it sounds good, keeps the toes warm, and doesn’t have any unappealing odors.  The kind of thing you’re happy to find in your Winter Solstice stocking.

Ty Segall - My Sunshine

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July 17, 2009

The Daily Choice: Ty Segall - Can’t Talk

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Is it just me, or do bands seem to be kicking out a lot more releases lately?  I’d just finished being exposed to Ty Segall’s band Traditional Fools, when I stumbled upon his concert and ended up buying not one, but two (blame the photo booth in all it’s shiny glory) copies of his self-titled debut.  Now, just barely having digested that fine piece of 60s garage throwback I’m already having Lemons shoveled in to my mouth.

And yes, my stomach is full, my mouth fit to bursting like some sort of mutated chipmunk, but I will swallow it all - the churning chord changes, the high pitched holler of Ty Segall - all of it.  It will be consumed and I will lie face down on my couch, musical stomach distended, face alight with smile.

Ty Segall - Can’t Talk

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June 22, 2009

The Daily Choice: Traditional Fools - Davey Crockett

I just made a list.  The list is titled “Projects That Have Something To Do With Ty Segall.”  I’ve sat here staring at said list and wondering to myself, “Does it make me creepy that I’m making a list about an artist and his many side projects?”  And then I think, “I make a lot of lists, regardless of minor obsessions, I’m just a man who loves a good list.  What can I say?”

After sitting and pondering my list dilemma, I realize that Traditional Fools, one of many projects gracing my imaginary list, is blasting in the background.  Big, crunchy, sometimes screechy garage-rock, and my list worries fade to the background.  And I sit and I stare at the garage next door.  Garage.  Rock.

Traditional Fools - Davey Crockett

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