DIGITAL JOURNALIST
The Gin Blossoms will play in Temecula on Sept. 29 and in Riverside Nov. 3.
This weekend, the Gin Blossoms are playing Monte de Oro Winery in Temecula. I propose we all dance around to “Hey Jealousy.”
The Gin Blossoms also playing the Riverside Fox with Tonic on Nov. 3.
And because this song came out around the same time, I forever have Counting Crows’ “Mr. Jones” on my mind whenever I hear “Hey Jealousy.” Sha la la la la la, yeah.
Paul McCartney (AP Photo)
The re-issue of Paul McCartney’s “Ram” has invited a lot of discussion at my cubicle because it happened to be sitting on top of my computer. I’m more of a “Band on the Run” fan, but I have a weird affinity for “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” off “Ram.”
And my second selection today is from Beatles-inspired band Jellyfish. I’m enjoying their new live album “Live at Bogart’s.” Here’s the original version of “Baby’s Coming Back.” Handclaps rock.
The BellRays
Welcome to the second installment of the Audio Files. Last night I put up some tracks from The Stereo and Hall and Oates. This new feature I’m trying out is to just get music I love out there.
You know how you come across those songs that when you hear them for the first time, they feel like they’ve been in your memory forever? That’s how I felt when I first heard The BellRays play “Power to Burn” at Back to the Grind a few years ago. This one has another infectious guitar riff by the venerable Bob Vennum and an incredible vocal by the amazing Lisa Kekaula.
There’s a reason they have been the backbone of Riverside’s music scene for decades. If you haven’t heard The BellRays, go pick up their catalog.
Now I’m amped up and nothing is more fun when you’re amped up than listening to The Ramones’ “Blitzkrieg Bop.”
The Stereo’s debut, “Three Hundred.”
As the music reporter, it’s my duty not only to share music news and happenings in the area, but I ought to share some music I love, too.
I’ve been a big fan of the songwriting of Jamie Woolford (@Woolford on Twitter) since one of my college buddies (and now a successful television writer) first made me a mix CD with Woolford’s old band The Stereo. These days Woolford is a super producer these days and is finishing up his new solo record and although The Stereo has been over for years, the songs are still among my favorites.
Here’s The Stereo’s “Devotion,” a power pop gem that makes me roll the windows down and sing along at the top of my lungs.
Another song that made me smile today is Hall and Oates’ “You Make My Dreams Come True.” I love the synth line, I love the goofiness of this video, I love John Oates’ mustache. Also, one of my favorite things a reader has ever made me is this amazing image with my saying “Go for the Hall, Stay for the Oates.” Thanks to Ralph Torres of The Sedans for that. Now, let’s dance.