May 2013
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Jim James at the Fonda 5/11/13
I had to make the trek to L.A. to see Jim James on his solo tour because he (unsurprisingly) skipped San Diego. Worth it for sure. I had checked previous set lists to see what he has been playing. The first portion of the show is the solo album Regions of Light and Sound of God in its entirety and then an encore of My Morning Jacket and Monsters Of Folk songs. Here’s the set list:
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April 2013
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Gaslight Anthem at House of Blues Houston 4/25/13
Bonus Gaslight Anthem show in Houston. Set list….
Gaslight Anthem
House of Blues Houston
4/25/13
High Lonesome
The 59 Sound
Handwritten
Even Cowgirls Get The Blues
Biloxi Parish
Blue Dahlia
The Patient Ferris Wheel
Queen of Lower Chelsea
45
Too Much Blood
Film Noir
Here Comes My Man
We Came To Dance
Señor and the Queen
Mae
Great Expectations
Keepsake
Encore:
National...
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Gaslight Anthem at Belly Up 4/22/13
This is gonna have to be a quick and dirty recap because I am on a plane in a few. First time seeing Gaslight Anthem live and was totally wowed. Set list first:
Gaslight Anthem
Belly Up Tavern
Solana Beach, CA
4/22/13
High Lonesome
The 59 Sound
Handwritten
Even Cowgirls Get The Blues
We Came To Dance
Old Haunts
American Slang
Biloxi Parish
Blue Dahlia
Senor and the Queen
Mae...
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Tegan and Sara at Humphrey's 4/17/13
I’ve always had fun at Tegan and Sara shows. They are always super engaging with their banter and just generally put on a good show. Of course, this set was packed with songs from their latest album Heartthrob but they threw in a bunch of old faves too. Set list went like this….
Tegan and Sara
Humphrey’s
San Diego, CA
4/17/13
I’m Not Your Hero
I Was A Fool
I...
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Stars at Humphrey's 4/17/13
Seriously, I am so mad at myself for not checking into set times before heading to the show last night, because I missed half of Star’s opening set. But what I actually was there for was lovely. Partial set list…..
Stars
(opening for Tegan and Sara)
Humphrey’s
San Diego, CA
4/17/13
(insert missed songs here)
Elevator Love Letter
Going, Going, Gone
Your Ex-Lover Is Dead...
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“I’d like to teach you a lesson in the worst kind of way
Still I’d...”
– Fall Out Boy - “Just One Yesterday”
Totally owning my love of the new FOB. Haters can suck it.
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The Faint at the Observatory 4/15/13
Fresh from their Coachella gig, The Faint spent last night doing what they do best - engaging a room full of people to dance and lose themselves in the moment. Glad I was there to be part of it. Set list first:
The Faint
The Observatory
Santa Ana, CA
4/15/13
The Conductor
The Geeks Were Right
Desperate Guys
Glass Danse
Total Job
Victim Convenience
I Disappear
Take Me To The Hospital...
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“we’re in this together now
none of them can stop us now
we will make it...”
– NIN - “We’re In This Together”
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Andrew McMahon @ HOB San Diego 3/20/13

(Andrew leaves his piano to earnestly sing “Konstantine” during the encore)
I was super bummed last fall when Andrew McMahon announced the end of Jack’s Mannequin. But thankfully, this just meant that Andrew would be working on new material without the constraints of the JM label. If you know the history behind that, you get it and were probably at this fantastic show last night. Set list for...
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Andrew McMahon at Highline Ballroom NYC 4/9/13
Got a bonus Andrew McMahon show while in NYC. Set list first:
Andrew McMahon
Highline Ballroom
4/9/13
Holiday From Real
I Woke Up In A Car
Me and the Moon
The Mixed Tape
Straw Dog
Synesthesia
The Resolution
Keep Rising
Amy, I
Swim
Learn To Dance
The Astronaut
Dark Blue
If U C Jordan
Bruised
Encore:
Konstantine
La La Lie
Always interesting to see other city’s...
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Airborne Toxic Event at HOB SD 3/31/13
(Mikel having a moment…)
Spending a Saturday night on the opening show of The Airborne Toxic Event’s tour is not a bad way to end the week. TATE just released a new EP and is prepping for their new album so we got some new songs. Set list for posterity…
The Airborne Toxic Event
House of Blues San Diego
3/31/13
All at Once
The Secret
Half of Something Else
Safe...
March 2013
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“All I hear is what’s playing through
The in-flight radio
Now every word...”
– Jack’s Mannequin - “Bruised”
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“Now I’m all messed up
Sick inside wondering who
Whose life you’re making...”
– Tegan and Sara - Now I’m All Messed Up
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February 2013
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January 2013
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“I can’t help it baby, this is who I am
Sorry, but I can’t just go...”
– Jimmy Eat World - “Kill”
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Band of Skulls at Valley View Casino Center...
I was super happy when Band of Skulls were announced as the West Coast openers for Muse. So we totally arrived at the show early and got this sweet opening set.
Band of Skulls
VVCC
San Diego, CA
1/21/13
Sweet Sour
Bruises
Patterns
Wanderluster
Hollywood Bowl
Devil Takes Care of Its Own
I Know What I Am
You’re Not Pretty But You’ve Got It Going On
Light of the Morning...
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“I tried so hard to let you go
But some kind of madness is swallowing me whole…...”
– Muse - “Madness”
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2012 Travel Stats
I didn’t beat 2011’s stats but came pretty close:
Trips: 28
Days: 165
Distance: 89,126 mi
Cities: 37
There were lots of first time places this year. London and Alaska stand out as I type this but there were plenty more. Looking forward to another year of exploring new places!
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December 2012
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NOLA Scavenger Hunt
(Clue for bonus #1)
Hey, it’s my birthday and I’m celebrating in NOLA. I’m doing a little scavenger hunt with my friends who are with me and to make it easier for us techies, I’m posting the details here so no one has to carry paper around.
So here’s what we are looking for:
1. king cake baby
2. vintage product ad or vintage postcard of NOLA
3. southern...
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2012 in Review: Best Albums
The music from 2012 that made me want to sing like no one was listening. You can listen to the highlights on this Spotify playlist.
Band of Skulls - Sweet Sour
Highlights: “Bruises”, “Wanderluster”
An early fave - no sophomore slump for these guys (and gal).
Beach House - Bloom
Highlights: “Myth”, “Other People”
I often listen to this when I...
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“Do You Realize - that happiness makes you cry?
Do You Realize - that everyone...”
– Flaming Lips - Do You Realize?
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Metric at HOB San Diego 12/8/12
The weekend of the holiday radio shows has become a tradition in San Diego. It wasn’t lost on me that normally we’d be at UCSD for 94/9’s Hoot but I’m glad that 91X scheduled their Bonus show at HOB as Metric is always a good time. Set list first….
Metric
HOB San Diego
12/8/12
Artificial Nocturne
Youth Without Youth
Speed the Collapse
Dreams So Real
Empty...
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“To believe in the power of songs,
To believe in the power of girls?
Though the...”
– Metric - Dreams So Real
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“Tonight the stage is yours
So why wait to discover your dreams?
…I’m...”
– Deftones - Romantic Dreams
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November 2012
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The Faint at HOB SD 11/20/12
Yes, I am lame and never got around to posting about last week’s Faint show but I did want to post the set list (same as SF) and make some general commentary because that’s what I do!
The Faint
House of Blues
San Diego, CA
11/20/12
Unseen Hand
Dropkick The Punks
Desperate Guys
Victim Convenience
Take Me To The Hospital
Agenda Suicide
Glass Danse
Total Job
Let The Poison...
