tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post4952981865141179917..comments2024-03-27T18:31:18.677-07:00Comments on DaveCromwell Writes: Caught Live: The B-52s, Baby Acid, Sharkmuffin, CitrisDaveCromwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-25962815914948127502016-04-15T11:13:06.612-07:002016-04-15T11:13:06.612-07:00Interesting feedback, Ray.
I know you tend to fav...Interesting feedback, Ray.<br /><br />I know you tend to favor the more pop-dreamy side of psych music, so harder "grungier" style bands don't always resonate with you as much. <br /><br />Well done name-checking the wonderful Mazzy Star singer Hope Sandoval in your Citris reflections. I can definitely hear that too.<br /><br />I think you sum it up perfectly there with that last sentence.<br /><br />Great bands like The B-52's - with their decades long careers and fan bases to match stay true to their core audiences. That's a fitting testament to a lifelong commitment from both artist and the people who still follow and support them.<br /><br />DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-65629198887019390672016-04-14T09:13:31.048-07:002016-04-14T09:13:31.048-07:00Ray Kimura wrote:
I checked out all three bands w...Ray Kimura wrote:<br /><br />I checked out all three bands which you introduced this time.<br /><br />Baby Acid and Sharkmuffin are too much 'power rock' or 'grunge', so, they are a bit different from my taste, though, Citris sounds so good!<br /><br />Especially the vocalist's singing voice is very attractive, which reminded me of the voice of Hope Sandoval.<br /><br />As for The B-52s, wow, it looks the exciting gig!<br /><br />I recalled the gig of The Specials which I saw at the music fest in Japan several years ago. Before seeing them, I didn't know them so much coz they're NOT the band of my generation. <br />However, their show was quite exciting and I really enjoyed it so much.<br /><br />The legendary bands with long history/career never betray the genuine music lovers, right? <br />Mirrorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694120266124132509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-72598894181347428962016-04-06T14:25:25.904-07:002016-04-06T14:25:25.904-07:00Wow. The B-52's and The Talking Heads togethe...Wow. The B-52's and The Talking Heads together in 1980! You were there right from the beginning, Matt. You know exactly what I'm talking about here. And you are absolutely correct that they most certainly still are in "fine form and voice." A truly wonderful BIG (yet intimate feeling) concert experience.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-44788540039858072842016-04-04T10:39:15.142-07:002016-04-04T10:39:15.142-07:00Great piece Dave! The B-52s have been one of my fa...Great piece Dave! The B-52s have been one of my favorite bands since I saw them open for the Talking Heads at the Greek Theater in L.A. in 1980! That show blew my mind and I've seen them many times since. The last time I saw them a few years ago, they were still in fine form and voice!Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957182763551181481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-28502972807807156372016-04-02T18:31:43.629-07:002016-04-02T18:31:43.629-07:00Sweet feedback, you two.
I'm pleased to kno...Sweet feedback, you two. <br /><br />I'm pleased to know what's presented here provides a bit more focus on all this.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-40761267202079679222016-04-02T17:15:58.204-07:002016-04-02T17:15:58.204-07:00Jenna Emens-Escalera wrote:
Croms!
nice article!...Jenna Emens-Escalera wrote:<br /><br />Croms!<br /><br />nice article!<br /><br />- - - - - - - - -<br /><br />Emily Taggart wrote:<br /><br />Lucky you. Getting to see The B-52s!<br /><br />Love your music scene, Cromz.<br />Mirrorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694120266124132509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-78652412148662358802016-03-30T11:44:11.058-07:002016-03-30T11:44:11.058-07:00The B-52s certainly spearheaded that whole Athens,...The B-52s certainly spearheaded that whole Athens, Georgia alternative rock scene, Mr. Smithweck. No one can deny that.<br /><br />Fun Fact about that "tin roof ... rusted" lyric (and song overall) - it references a 5-room cabin with a tin roof in Athens, Georgia that had (at the time) recently burned down. That was most-likely the building they were referencing. Kate Pierson in fact lived there in the '70s.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-35650439915170343862016-03-30T09:58:45.831-07:002016-03-30T09:58:45.831-07:00Dave Smithweck writes:
TIN ROOF....rusted
Great...Dave Smithweck writes:<br /><br />TIN ROOF....rusted<br /><br /> Great article on the 52's Dave! What a truly unique American group...AND coming from down here ....Georgia!<br />Mirrorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694120266124132509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-86036962663895083412016-03-27T14:31:02.999-07:002016-03-27T14:31:02.999-07:00I know, right? That double-neck guitar is too coo...I know, right? That double-neck guitar is too cool! I thought only "heavy metal" bands used them (or heavy blues bands like Led Zepplin - 'cause Jimmy Page made a big splash with one) - but then I ran across a picture of none other than Ricky Wilson of The B-52s with one! Yeah, somebody posted it up on Instagram. So, there you have it. "Alterna-bands" staked an early claim on them as well. DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-68533916163908495532016-03-27T10:15:07.591-07:002016-03-27T10:15:07.591-07:00Holy Sharkmuffins, Batman! I do love the name. W...Holy Sharkmuffins, Batman! I do love the name. Wonder if I can get some shark muffins at Starbucks. Hmm... Maybe they can get their music played inside Starbucks. PS--Nice looking double-neck.ViewFromSpookysDoghousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18338262684051252873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-44115237382458851242016-03-25T14:21:23.243-07:002016-03-25T14:21:23.243-07:00One of the best feedback responses you can get fro...One of the best feedback responses you can get from an artist about a review you've done on them is that you "get" what they are attempting to present. This may seem like obvious stuff, but there is a ton of stuff posted every day that's loaded with generic hyperbole, blatantly motivated only by commerce, or simply (and completely) miss the mark.<br /><br />Music and writing (and music writing) are things that should be respected for the creative outlets they are.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-18568539688292948342016-03-25T12:49:10.221-07:002016-03-25T12:49:10.221-07:00Angelina/Citris writes:
Another great review, but...Angelina/Citris writes:<br /><br />Another great review, but this time on my personal live solo performance at Arlene's Grocery. Thank you Dave Cromwell!<br /><br />Yes, for the kind words, but mostly because you get what Citris is doing and trying to do! <br /><br />We very much appreciate your beautifully written review, for nailing the vibe of the set and understanding Citris as a whole whether it be from performance, to sound, and message. THANK YOU.<br /><br />My fave quote:<br /><br />"A true songwriter, Angelina exhibits an apparent natural ability that weaves insightful lyrics with creative chord structures"<br />- DaveCromwellWrites<br /><br />Also loved reading more about the overall escapade to the show and to others as well.<br />Mirrorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694120266124132509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-84951077551319211892016-03-24T16:18:42.852-07:002016-03-24T16:18:42.852-07:00Sharkmuffin have gotten a lot of attention on this...Sharkmuffin have gotten a lot of attention on this blog recently, and deservedly so. They've been touring non-stop it seems, and reaping the rewards that kind of dedication produces. It's also nice to see artists who know their way around social media and understand how it can be used to spread the word.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-14169699605312560482016-03-24T14:06:03.611-07:002016-03-24T14:06:03.611-07:00@Sharkmuffin Retweeted:
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Read new fe...@Sharkmuffin Retweeted:<br /><br />@DaveCromwell<br />Read new feature on (among others) @Sharkmuffin here http://tinyurl.com/zyyvuq2 <br />then go to their show 2night! #davecromwellwrites #sharkmuffin<br /><br />- - - - - - -<br /><br />@Sharkmuffin Tweeted:<br /><br />Tonight we play in Nashville at FooBar with @fruitxflowers!! : @Zorah_Olivia #sxswafflehouse2016 https://www.instagram.com/p/BDT0457N8ji/ <br /><br />- - - - - - -<br /><br />alexander laurence @portinfinite Tweeted:<br /><br />@DaveCromwell<br />Read new feature on (among others) @Sharkmuffin here tinyurl.com/zyyvuq2<br />then go to their show 2night! #davecromwellwrites #sharkmuffin<br />04:05 PM - 23 Mar 16<br />alexander laurence @portinfinite<br /><br />I am the author of Five Fingers Make A Fist (short stories) and Junkyard (a novel). Music and books news.<br />Mirrorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694120266124132509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-56502655834165318382016-03-23T14:38:38.504-07:002016-03-23T14:38:38.504-07:00Without a doubt. And let's face it - being fr...Without a doubt. And let's face it - being friends with The B-52's and knowing they're willing do do something like this for your project speaks volumes about their own level of cool - as well as the merits of Captain Planet overall.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-84112440063559673112016-03-23T14:29:09.036-07:002016-03-23T14:29:09.036-07:00haha yes, i feel like they just discovered loops -...haha yes, i feel like they just discovered loops - but they are friends of my good friend barbara so i believe they did it for free as a favor which may have something to do with its somewhat lacking artistry<br /><br />either way - a funny rock (lobster) trivia tidbit to bring out at your next B52's concert!!Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359497677341007090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-38433238202464303522016-03-23T14:23:29.617-07:002016-03-23T14:23:29.617-07:00Ha! I'm a big fan of Fred's - so I've...Ha! I'm a big fan of Fred's - so I've got nothing bad to say (publicly) about that. To be fair, there are a few pro among the expected snarky chorus of "cons" under that video's theme song. <br /><br />Charles Marcus wrote:<br /><br />For those who don't know the rapper on this song from 1995 is none other than Fred Schneider from The B-52's.I like this Captain Planet opening theme.The 1st theme used from 1990-1992,1st 3 seasons when it was produced from DiC and aired on TBS.The 2nd opening theme used from 1993-1995 Seasons 4 & 5 and produced from Hanna Barbera (1993-1996).The 1st opening used from 1990-1995 with the opening narrations.<br /><br />While these folks chime in with:<br /><br />NYG4LIFE1231<br />This might be the worst TV intro I have ever seen in my life. I mean...whoa!<br /> <br />BatNapal<br />Makes the German Naruto intro look good by comparison.<br /><br />DLJBFan2009<br />It's like a trainwreck. You know you shouldn't watch, but you just can't help it. :/<br /><br />* * * * * <br /><br />Though I have to agree they could have done a bit more with the actual music - are the words *really* any sillier than "Planet Claire" or "Is That You Mo Dean?"DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-54653866581297426732016-03-23T13:26:10.089-07:002016-03-23T13:26:10.089-07:00Very cool! of course... the B52's secret hit i...Very cool! of course... the B52's secret hit is the theme song they did for my good friend Mr. Captain Planet's TV show - Fred Schneider rapping about the environment you say? how could it go wrong you say? find out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aon3SdpYinsWilliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359497677341007090noreply@blogger.com