Glen Phillips is a songwriter, lyricist, singer and guitarist. He is best known as the singer and songwriter of 1990s alternative rock group Toad the Wet Sprocket. Phillips began Toad the Wet Sprocket in 1986, at the age of 16.[1] By 1988, they had signed with Columbia Records and recorded five albums and many major tours until 1998 when they disbanded.
During his time in Toad the Wet Sprocket, Phillips was involved in a pop rock project called Flapping. Three years later, following the breakup of Toad, Phillips released his first solo album, Abulum, which was a change from the sound that Toad the Wet Sprocket was known for. This was followed up by a self-released live album and solo touring, along with a reunion tour with his former Toad bandmates
Elliott Yamin is an American singer who was the third-place finalist on the fifth season of American Idol. He finished with 33.06% out of 50 million votes in the top 3 night. He is also the first and, so far, only male contestant to finish third place on American Idol.
Last night we got the opportunity to check out the last play of PHANTOM PLANET with Andy & Frankie’s Social Club. From what I hear it was the best show they played this go around… And boy am I glad I didn’t miss it. The energy was certainly pumping and the final song they played, a proper cover of “I Love LA” sandwiched cleverly inside “The Happy Ending”. Amazing energy… Great show… and to top it off Cobrasnake was in the hizzy.
Tuesday June 12th Lifesavas
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Hip-hop was still a fresh phenomenon when Vursatyl and Jumbo of Lifesavas met in Portland, Oregon, in the mid-Eighties. “People would tell me, ‘There’s another cat in town that dresses like you,’” recalls Vursatyl. “We were both wearing fat laces in our shoes, big bubble vests and goggles year-round. There were only a handful of us.” After spending the Nineties releasing material on their own label, Lifesavas dropped Spirit in Stone in 2003, on Quannum. But it’s their follow-up, Gutterfly, that should put them over the top. “We put it all on the table with this album,” says Vursatyl. “Who knows what will come after this?”
Each member of Strange Fruit Project sings, raps and is influenced by the constant journey of everyday life. The group has made a huge impact in a short period of time. Through innovative production and creative lyrics their music separates them from many independent artists. Strange’s 2004 release, Soul Travelin, was an underground beat banging collector’s item which included hip-hop and soul at the root of its origin.
At 6′4 (6′6 with afro), the 1/2 Armenian 1/2 Russian ANDRE LEGACY is a Los Angeles native with roots in its ever evolving hip-hop culture. Once known to “underground” aficionados as METFLY, ANDRE LEGACY has re-invented himself today as a voice of the people…the people that like to have a good time. Aside from his solo work, ANDRE is also well known as 1/3 of the notorious DYSLEXIC SPEEDREADERS (also featuring Dirt Nasty & Mickey Avalon). Most people may be familiar with their anthem, “My Dick” of which ANDRE LEGACY is credited for conceptualizing in an Asian massage parlor off of La Brea. With tons of shows under his belt in and around the United States, a growing legion of fans and hundreds of songs in the can, ANDRE will be releasing his debut album (as ANDRE LEGACY) this year on Shoot To Kill Music. Is the world ready for ANDRE LEGACY? If his live shows, catalog of songs and harem of women are any indication, then yes…the world is ready!!! Brace yourselves!!!
Hip-Hop lovers the world over have been inundated by cynics who think they’re part of a dying art form. On the contrary, the members of Now On are leading a rebirth of the very fundamentals that defined Hip-Hop thirty years ago: originality, voice, culture and of course, entertainment. In fusing and confusing this elemental barometer, Now On emerges with a grimy freshness unseen or heard to date. Consisting of emcees IX Lives (son of Larry “Squirrel” Demps of the legendary Dramatics) and Jackson Perry formerly of Funktelligence, together with Haircut of Athletic Mic League (AML), Now On is set to make their tenure in the music industry the very definition of Def.
Thursday June 21st Iration, Shwazye w/ Cisco Adler, The Truth, Tomorrow’s Bad Seed and just added a midnight show with our new friends The Pricks. This will be one of the more fun nights we have at the club. These bands are all as fun as they are good. Be sure to check out Shwazye and my bro, it will be super hot and there will be more girls than you have ever seen.
Mandy Moore is playing June 27th supporting her new CD. Wild Hope Is Moore’s 3rd release, the first on her new label which is a “unique artist-friendly venture” with Firm Music distributed by EMI. Be sure to get your tickets now because there is only a limited number going on sale. So hurry because everyone wants Moore (sorry, had to do it).
..Making this record has been the most exciting and fulfilling creative experience of my life,.. Moore explains. ..I knew exactly what type of album I wanted to make & firmly held my ground… She continues, ..It is therefore especially rewarding to be part of a venture in which artistic freedom is encouraged,.. Moore proudly states in reference to the progressive label deal designed to better benefit artists, while affording them substantial creative input.
The Colour has just officially announced that this tour will be the band’s last… Don’t miss your last chance to catch the band live in LA! Here. Tonight. We are super bummed about it but we definitely want to catch the last play! It’s going to be epic!
