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Concert Recap: The Electric Fall Ball at the Sail Inn (Photo Gallery)
September 23, 2013 in Events
September 23, 2013 in Events
July 18, 2013 in Events
In September the southern indie rock act known as The Features will embark on a summer tour that spans numerous west coast states, which includes the a show in the great state of Arizona at Last Exit Live on September 12th. For those wondering why this show meets the criteria for a "must see", just take a listen to their latest single "This Disorder". It shows the progressions from the band's southern tinged indie rock sound to a post-punk influenced style that is just as catchy and irresistible as it is profound. It's not every day that you get the chance to see a band like The Features live, but if the subtle funk and undeniable talent of that one song isn't enough proof that The Features are a band at their peak, take a listen to their newest studio effort.
Their latest self-titled album is an odd amalgam of sounds that is comparable to a blend of their southern roots and moody bass line driven rock like Interpol, complete with all sorts of fantastic sounding riffs and synthesizers. The album was recorded in just a matter of a month in Vancouver, after they had only spent two weeks back in their home of Nashville, forming rough compositions of each track. One would think that the final product would sound sloppy or rushed, but the unconventional timetable for the recording process opened up new channels of creativity that allow the album to go in so many diverse directions.
Much of the record weaves in between their natural musical habitat and unlikely outside influences. One moment they will be creating a serene moment with echoing synthesizers and dream-like guitar melodies, as they do on the track "With Every Beat", and the next they're using fuzzy jangly bass lines to create a heavy dance rock atmosphere, like on the track "The New Romantic". There's no doubt that hearing the album live would be twice as enjoyable, and hearing past hits like "Lions" and "How It Starts" would make it a complete musical experience. If the idea of hearing a veteran band that cannot be confined to one genre in an intimate venue doesn't excite you, then you may need to check your pulse.
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July 8, 2013 in Events
Whether it be among friends or just colleagues who share a deep rooted interest in music, there has always been a debate about which festivals offer the most complete experience while still maintaining an affordable price. Although Coachella and Bonaroo have come and gone, there are still a few great festival experiences to be had. But the question is, which one offers the most memorable experience in exchange for the high cost of admission and travel? Well the answer lies in San Francisco where the Outside Lands Music Festival is held August 9th-11th. If you were to go simply by history and reputation, Lollapalooza seems like the clear cut winner, and if you were to make a decision by which one is the cheapest, Pitchfork Music Festival wins by a landslide. But when factoring in travel costs, 3-day ticket costs, hotel costs, and a complete lineup, Outside Lands meets all the qualifications.
Compared to Lollapalooza and Pitchfork Music Festival, which are both held in Chicago, Outside Lands offers the convenience of driving from Phoenix to San Francisco without taking a whole week to get there, which is the economic choice, at a cost of $224 round trip, assuming your vehicle gets at least 25 mpg, according to Travelmath.com. Compare that to spending in the ballpark of $400+ to fly to Chicago round trip. But even if flying is more to your liking, a round trip flight to San Francisco averages around $340, which is nearly $80 dollars less on average than flying round trip to Chicago. Hotel costs in both cities average about the same, ranging anywhere from $222/night to $500+/night, according to Hotels.com. Lastly, but definitely not least, Outside Lands charges $249 for 3-day passes, compared to Lollapalooza 3-day passes, which already sold out earlier this year and are now being resold on Stubhub for a whopping $365.
The main reason, aside from travel costs, that makes Outside Lands the most appealing choice is the fact that its lineup features a combination of headliners and mid tier acts that have been featured at Coachella, Bonnaroo, and a few that will be playing at Lollapalooza. OSL features Paul McCartney, who recently headlined Bonnaroo, Nine Inch Nails, who will also be headlining Lollapalooza, as well as Phoenix, Vampire Weekend, The National, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Jurassic 5, and Grizzly Bear. On top of great headliners and sub headliners, there are also great mid tier acts and newcomers like Surfer Blood, Deap Vally, Gary Clark Jr, Wild Belle, Smith Westerns, Youth Lagoon, The Tallest Man On Earth, and Jessie Ware. OSL also features a huge wine tasting tent and a beer tasting tent, and numerous live art events taking place over the 3 days. Not to mention this 3 day festival takes place in welcoming San Francisco weather which looks to be in the high 60s, low 70s in August, a nice getaway from the scorching Arizona heat.
The bottom line on this festival debate is that Outside Lands brings together heavy hitters like McCartney and NIN, which not many festivals this year can boast about, a bevy of other great bands, visual art experiences, wine and beer tastings, and all for an affordable price in a great city. If you're looking to combine your summer vacation with a memorable, but reasonably priced festival experience, Outside Lands wins hands down.
May 2, 2013 in Events, LIVE ON KWSS 106.7FM
This Saturday at Salty Senorita on the West Side TMi will be bringing you one of the hottest local music events of 2013.
This TMI music festival features Mergence, The Veragroove, Future Loves Past, Banana Gun, Snake! Snake! Snakes!, Jared and The Mill, Sara Robinson and The Midnight Special, Mouse Powell, Bob Domestic, The Wiley One, Ruca, Bad Lucy, Marc Norman, ANdrew Duncan Brown, and Taylor Oulette. There is a $500 Cash Prize for the Volleyball Tournament Bikini Contest, as well as Ticket Give Aways and Drink specials.
April 24, 2013 in COACHELLA, Events
The weekend started off with a throwback type of bang, when Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon's side project took the stage in the Gobi tent Friday afternoon. Most fans who know Vernon's music with Bon Iver were in for quite a different experience when the band ripped into their first song of their bluesy and gritty set. Vernon left his soft folk style vocals at home and favored a more energized rock n roll approach. It was quite a treat for any fan of Bon Iver, and even for folks who appreciated the genuine sound of old time blues rock.
Every year fans who attend Coachella have high hopes that The Smiths will reunite one last time to headline, and every year it never comes close to becoming a reality. But after the band turned down 5 million dollars this past year to headline both weekends, crazed fans were willing to settle for former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr. Before the set even started older fans who grew up listening to The Smiths, and even a good chunk of younger attendees, crowded around the stage in the Mojave to get a good view of Marr. When he finally walked on stage with a rose in his mouth the entire tent erupted with screaming and applause for the old Brit rocker. His style and sound was more 60s British Invasion, which provided a high energy set, as opposed to the 80s style that The Smiths were known for. Midway through his set he gave the fans what they wanted, playing The Smiths "Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before", before later playing one of their bigger hits, "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out", and finally closing his set with the well known track "How Soon Is Now?" Fans in the crowd could have closed their eyes and imagined it was Morrisey singing because his vocals were so sharp. It was the perfect ending to a legendary performance by Marr, who proved that hes still a rock star, with or without his dramatic counterpart.
One of Friday's most energetic sets, courtesy of the Canadian rock duo Japandroids, had people in the crowd moshing and headbanging like there was no tomorrow. During their 50 minute set they held nothing back, thrashing around as they played newer songs from their sophomore album and older tracks that the die hard fans were shouting out. Their punk garage rock style was fresh and kept the packed Gobi tent engaged throughout. It was a sight that had to be witnessed to be believed, as the duo never showed signs of exhaustion from exerting so much energy and played just as intense to close out the show as they had when it began. During the final song a true punk moment took place as guitarist Brian King climbed up on an amp next to drummer David Prowse's drum kit, as the two put every ounce of energy into finishing with a fierce exclamation point.
Considering all the hype and attention that the British indie rock act has received over the past year, its no surprise that the crowd for Alt-J was spilling out of the Mojave tent on all sides as some fans even resorted to standing in the warm sun, watching from afar. They brought a very entertaining level of energy that got the entire audience moving around and swaying back and forth, as they played tracks off their debut album. It was a quite a feat that the band was able to reproduce their sound live, with all the complex harmonized vocals and layers of instrumentation. Their execution was so crisp and in sync, especially during "Breezeblocks" with the harmonious singing of the line "please don't go please don't go, I love you so I love you so". Alt-J's performance lived up to the praise that they have received as their live amazing studio recordings were even more breathtaking in person.
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs didn't disappoint on the main stage Friday night, putting on a show that was filled with dramatic antics from Karen O. and top notch musicianship from guitarist Nick Zinner and drummer Brian Chase. During their set they broke out all the essential songs from different points throughout their career, such as "Gold Lion", "Zero", and some new songs like"Mosquito". But the moment that will forever remain in the minds of those who watched was when the band played their timeless hit from a decade ago, "Maps". Before Karen O. started singing she got a little bit choked up and said "this is going to be very emotional". When she sang the chorus line "wait, they don't love you like I love you", a large portion of the crowd sang along and others simply looked on in awe. To close out their set they went out in a blaze of glory with the electro rock anthem, "Off With Your Head", during which giant eyeballs were released into the crowd and everyone in the audience for a moment "danced till they were dead", as the song goes.
One of the final sets on Friday night, which took place in the Mojave tent, belonged to Trent Reznor and his new side project that he formed with his wife Mariqueen Maandig. The visual setup, which was composed of curtains of clear fiber strand that colors were projected onto, concealed the band and offered nothing more than a sillhoute when the set first started. As the show progressed some light was shed on the faces of Reznor and Maandig, and the curtains rotated before parting and revealing all members of the group. Maandigs vocals were beautiful and very eerie, as were Reznor's when the two would harmonize. Halfway through their performance blinding strobes that were behind the group flashes an array of different colors, as the group really got into an industrial inspired groove. As they played one of their final songs, "The Loop Closes", the curtains of light closed and the stage went dark, before Reznor and the gang thanked everyone for showing up.
Not many acts displayed the level of pure rage and ferociousness that Trash Talk unleashed during their noon set on Saturday. Their fast paced dingy style of hardcore thrash provided a nice change a pace, and one of the more intense mosh pits for the hardcore fans to take part in. Singer Lee Spielman immediately engaged the crowd by climbing off the stage and doing most of his screaming and flailing around in the middle of the crowd. There was even a star sighting, as Blake Anderson of the Comedy Central show Workaholics, left the vip area during the final three songs to get involved in the mosh pit. For their finale, Spielman demanded that the as many people as possible hop the railing and climb into the railed off vip area in front of the stage. A massive storm of fans moshing around then ensued, and when the band had finally finished all who had gotten up early and dealt with the melting heat were satisfied with what they had just witnessed.
El-P was just one of the many underground rappers at Coachella this year, who bring a different style that isn't found on the radio or talked about in the mainstream. The energy and intensity that he brought engaged fans and also those who showed up to see what all the buzz was about. The fact that he had a complete supporting band behind him made the experience much more interesting than most rappers who simply have a DJ press play. MIdway through his set he blew everyone away with a politically charged freestyle acapella, that was nearly two minutes long, which showcased his ability to spit out rhymes without a beat to back him up. Soon after that fellow rapper Danny Brown made an appearance for a song and the crowd gave a great deal of applause to their chemistry to trade rhymes back and forth. At the end of his set El-P had impressed many of his die hard fans who camped out in front of the stage as well as newcomers that will surely become fans in the future.
A couple hours after the sun had gone down, Jason Pierce took his spacey soul rock group on stage and put on one of the most memorable performances of weekend 2. The music combined with amazing visual displays of looped videos like outer space or the ocean on the screen behind him made it more of a complete experience, than just another concert. The two singers that he brought to back him up during certain choruses and verses added another layer of depth, especially to older songs that didn't originally have that type of harmonization. By the end of his set Pierce had taken the crowd on a rock n roll journey that they won't soon forget.
The xx were one of the more highly anticipated sets of this years festival, and they had a lot to prove to those who didn't think that the band was deserving of a main stage sub headliner slot. Although they didn't employ expensive or mind blowing lights, their performance was captivating. They provided deeply emotional songs with Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim trading lyrics back and forth, almost like a conversation between two individuals. The real x factor that gave Croft and Sim a groove to work with was the third member of the group, DJ Jamie xx. His samples, beats and percussion lifted the songs to another level and allowed such powerful songs to function as subtle pop songs. Towards the end of their set Croft acknowledged that this was a big step for the band, having played Coachella three years ago, and making a giant leap from an afternoon slot on the Outdoor stage to set on the main right before Saturday's headliner Phoenix in just a matter of two album releases. The slot was deserved for the trio, and they did not squander their opportunity, delivering a performance that not many other bands topped over the course of the weekend.
Sigur Ros, the Icelandic post-rock group, had high expectations this year, receiving a lot of attention for their loud, but yet beautiful performances. When they took the Outdoor stage to close out the night fans were not disappointed, as the band had it all figured out. There was a screen behind the band projecting eerie and fascinating videos, a full orchestra complete with violins and horns, and frontman Jonsi Birgisson was on key with his otherworldly falsetto and his impressive guitar playing style with his cello bow. The transitions from slow and soft to a chaotic storm of emotion during all their songs was flawless. They put this ability to bring a quiet intro to a loud crashing halt to close out their set, before drummer Orri Dyrason knocked his drum kit over as the band walked off the stage. But they returned one last time for a humble bow before the crowd, which really spoke volumes about their commitment to putting on a fantastic show.
The muddy blues rock duo known as Deap Vally took the stage at noon of the final day, and they brought their A-game for all the loyal fans of old school rock n roll who showed up. Guitarist and singer Lindsey Troy was fierce with howls that could go toe to toe with any of the legendary vocalists in rock n roll, and riffs that were so gritty and laden with fuzz. Drummer Julie Edwards was hitting all her drum fills like she had a grudge against her drum kit, making it look easy to display that much passion. The duo played a shorter set than most acts, but it was a set that felt peeled out right from the start and never slowed down to let the crowd catch their breath.
One of the most power packed, artsy, and well executed sets during the course of the three days in the desert, was held in a tightly packed shoulder to shoulder Gobi tent by the one woman indie pop act, Claire Boucher, better known as Grimes. During her hour set she put on display every talent that she possesses whether it was creating and looping her own synth and beats, to dancing around on stage, or hitting an unbelievably angelic falsetto, Grimes did it all. She drew on industrial samples for older tracks from her first two albums, and played her most recent songs like "Oblivion" and "Genesis", which were dark dream pop jams that had the entire tent dancing. She even elevated the show to another level by having dancers who were dressed up move around on stage, and during a few tracks she let out some wild screams into the mic before adding echo and delay effects over them. It was an astonishing performance that was equal parts dj set, pop show, and ethereal art performance.
The old school noise rockers known as Dinosaur Jr. rocked the Outdoor stage to fans of all ages. They played nearly every essential song that chronicled their long and successful career. Frontman J. Mascis blew the crowd away with his squeally fuzz tone solos that he has perfected over the past three decades. It was a performance that may have felt like just another jam session to the three men rocking on stage, but from a crowd perspective it was something that takes years of experience to excel at.
Not many sets possessed the "once in a lifetime" atmosphere that Rodriguez's performance had as the sun went down on the final day. His career that never seemed to take off back in the 70s, received the proper recognition from fans who packed the Gobi to see the psych folk rocker. Rodriguez's stage presence was one of a legendary artist who was born to play concerts, and his vocals and guitar work seemed to have never left his side during the years in which he stopped making music. It was like watching a mystical timeless figure display his craft, as the 70 year old commanded the audience with his rough around the edges songs packed with emotion from a lifetime of wisdom. When he had wrapped up the set, he took not one bow, but three, and the crowd gave him a lifetime worth of applause as he was helped off the stage.
The quirky indie prep rock group has finally arrived after five years of wowing fans with their off beat timings and uptempo, slightly punk edge. Their main stage set had quite an elegant feel to it, with a giant mirror hanging above, surrounded by three white pillars one each side. Over the course of their set they played every essential tune that has gained them such a large following, from both of their previous acclaimed albums, and a few brand new songs that fans were delighted to hear. Ezra Koenig had such charisma while he was up on stage hitting notes of octaves high and low. After their show had come to an end, they played the classic song "Walcott" which was fitting as Koenig pointed out, because its a song about getting out of town, which they would soon do after leaving the crowd wanting more.
The famous Wu Tang Clan have had a lot of ups and downs since they burst onto the scene in the early 90s, but they have persevered and they left a new memory for all the fans who would have given anything to see a fully reunited lineup which included RZA, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Red Man, Raekwon, and GZA. Their timing in delivering rhymes was just like it was when they were at the pinnacle of rap, as they performed the best of their tracks from the classic album, Enter the Wu Tang: 36 Chambers, which turned 20 years old this year. The entire crowd was enjoying the performance and it had the ultimate party vibe no matter where you looked. There were even Wu Tang beach balls thrown into the crowd during the middle of the set. As the night was coming to a close for the historic rap group, they did a really touching tribute to the late Old Dirty Bastard. It was a performance that had everything a fan of Wu Tang or rap could ask for.
Sahara tent, Sunday night during Eric Prydz DJ set.
April 22, 2013 in Concert Recap, Events
By Devon Adams
Nostalgia is not dead. We all have regrets, lost loves, and memories both sorrowful and joyful. There's a soundtrack for our lives. Those songs remind us of late summer nights a decade before or return that smell of dad's old Chevy to our nostrils. For 5,000 attendees to Comerica Theatre last Thursday evening that soundtrack featured The Postal Service; a band who released a single record a decade ago, hasn't toured in years, and had never performed together in Arizona until last week. Comprised of Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie, producer Jimmy Tamborello (aka Dntel), Jenny Lewis, formerly of Rilo Kiley, and Laura Burhenn who previously toured with Bright Eyes, The Postal Service has recorded two new songs, released a 10th Anniversary "Give Up" album, and recently rocked through Phoenix.
The opening act, YACHT, danced their way through a surreal post-electronica indie set and succeeded to power through vocal mic issues from the soundboard before The Postal Service took the stage. I had seen Death Cab for Cutie two years ago on this very stage and immediately recognized Gibbard's frenetic, passionate dancing as he played guitar or keys while singing lead vocals. The pit immediately went wild with some of the people around me waiting half of their lives to see this live performance. Gibbard immediately reminded us that he's "a visitor here" through a fabulous introduction featuring "The District Sleeps Alone Tonight." During the second song, Lewis set down her guitar and danced across the stage with her salmon colored dress mere shades darker than her own ginger hair. She kicked up her black and white wing tipped shoes while Gibbard bounced back to an off center drum kit where he beat through the second half of "We Will Become Silhouettes," a song that everyone in the theatre seemingly knew. By the fourth song, Burhenn's backing female vox were featured on "Turn Around," one of the newest tracks by the band. The energy between Gibbard and Lewis exuded a playful whimsy on "Nothing Better" that hinted at a romanticism the media has wondered continuously over the past decade. These two smiled and danced across the stage together and obviously enjoyed working together on this tour. While Lewis returned to stage right where her guitar sat near her keys and sang into two separate mics (one was autotuned), Gibbard surprisingly danced and played across the front of the stage through "Recycled Air." Tamborello, positioned on a raised back center stage producing the entire show and having a damn good time of it, finished off the last few lyrics of this song before bringing a melodica to his mouth for "Be Still My Heart." The light show, impressive to this point, suddenly grew in awesomeness until light beams rolled up behind Tamborello and out into the audience far towards the rear of the theatre. Lyrics like "brand new start" and "wake me up, and you're still here" reminded the audience not only of the universality of The Postal Service's message but also hints at a future sophomore undertaking.
As Gibbard started playing the opening notes to "Clark Gable," a fan near me yelled "this keeps getting better and better!" The pit chanted the opening lines to the song and Gibbard could not stop smiling as he moved back to the drum kit once again. Clapping and singing in unison, the fans danced through the catchy song before, in a surprising move, Lewis left her post to also play drums (does anyone in the band not play the drums?). Gibbard announced they'd be performing a cover of Beat Happening's "Our Secret," and I caught Behrenn playing a xylophone shrouded in dark cloths while Gibbard took the solo vocals on the number.
Gibbard, a true gentleman, thanked YACHT for opening before introducing "This Place is a Prison" while the bright golden lights dropped down to a dark red that accentuated Lewis' onstage costume. Tamborello returned to a mellow melodica playing a lower, somber register, and we all swayed as one. I am aware The Postal Service's "Such Great Heights" was on the Garden State soundtrack, but realized during this number that the entire album could easily be a soundtrack for a generation through hopes, loves, losses and memory.
When asked what makes this band so special to its fan, one fan, Lindsey, told me "Everyone I talk to mentions The Postal Service with nostalgia. I remember the first time I heard the album. I was in college. We drove to the beach at midnight. From Portland to Seaside, Oregon. We listened to this album as I fell in love. With the girl and the music. And then it was over. No more albums, no more girl. The album brings me back to a moment I lost."
After "This Place is a Prison" and its mellifluousness, the band broke into what I can only conclude was a jam instrumental, which seems odd for The Postal Service but here it worked. The heavily instrumental "There's Never Enough Time" felt three times longer than its album length. Afterward they shifted into a huge, rocking light show with "A Tattered Line of String", one of two absolutely new songs on GIve Up (Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition). The inclusion of "String" and "Turn Around" are what makes the "reissue" deluxe. Two great songs that hint at a musical future together that Gibbard alludes to when he called out to the audience, "We'll see you real soon."
The momentum continued as Tamborello queued the opening notes to "Such Great Heights." The crowd went wild, people began clapping, singing, and lifting cell phones to shoot shoddy video. Those not shooting closed their eyes and sang along happily before the band segued smoothly into "Natural Anthem" to close the night. Lewis jammed on her guitar with her teeth and played a cassette player into her microphone while strobes flashed across the stage. Nearby a fan shouted "Come back to Phoenix soon, Ben!" Gibbard and crew thanked the 5,000 clapping fans as the song faded out and walked off stage. After a few minutes Jimmy, Ben, Jenny and Laura waved their way back onto stage as we all yelled, "Thank you! Encore!"
Gibbard introduced the band at this point, and moved into a now classic Dntel tune "(This is) the Dream of Evan and Chan." It was an unexpected, awesome addition to the night that added to the excitement of finally seeing The Postal Service in Arizona. The fervor of Tamborello and Gibbard's serendipitously creative coupling over a decade ago have changed the way music is made. A local music engineer and fan, Glen, argued that "aside from somewhat piloting a new method of music production, I feel their music kind of made it more ok for mainstream artists to use electronic sounds. Of course there was music already that utilized synthesizers, etc… but not really in mainstream music."
The Postal Service finished out the evening with "Brand New Colony" with lines that include "everything will change." These lyrics hint at past nostalgias and allude to a future of not only Postal Service music but also a return to a touring circuit that they left a decade ago.
Set List from Comerica Theatre – April 18, 2013
1. The District Sleeps Alone Tonight
2. We Will Become Silhouettes
3. Sleeping In
4. Turn Around
5. Nothing Better
6. Recycled Air
7. Be Still My Heart
8. Clark Gable
9. Our Secret (cover from Beat Happening)
10. This Place is a Prison
11. There's Never Enough Time
12. A Tattered Line of String
13. Such Great Heights
14. Natural Anthem
15. (This is) the Dream of Evan and Chan
16. Brand New Colony
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April 9, 2013 in Concert Recap, Events
By Zachary Kaczmarek
From the moment the French alternative rock act Phoenix stepped on stage at the Marquee Theatre Monday night the crowd never seemed to simmer down or fizzle, giving the concert a certain vibe that the venue was indeed "the place to be". The set kicked off with the lead single "Entertainment" as the sold out venue was like a live wire with fans jumping around, singing and yelling hysterically in disbelief. The band then worked their way into older grooves like "Lasso", "Lisztomania", and "Long Distance Call" to which the crowd responded even louder. It never appeared at any given moment that the guys from France were not in complete command with their impressive stage presence, a stage presence of a veteran act that makes it look so easy in the process.
The most impressive part of the show was the perfect execution and timing for nearly every song that was played. Singer Thomas Mars took full control as he bopped around the stage and hit every note to perfection, while guitarist Christian Mallazai smiled at fans while enthusiastically strumming out his chords, and drummer Thomas Hedlund kept perfect time as he hit all his drum fills in an intense manner like Animal from The Muppets. Its this level of passion that made their set more than a concert, but an experience. One of the key moments that transcended the entire show was the mind blowing synth driven mashup of their tracks "Sunset" and "Bankrupt", courtesy of bass player and keyboardist Deck 'dArcy (featured below), which was accompanied by earth rattling bass tones that you could feel in your chest and rapidly flashing lights of all colors, before eventually evolving into a full on jam session (which can be seen in this video directly below).
After what could only be described as an entrancing moment that was pleasing to the eyes and ears, the show carried on with new upbeat 80s inspired tracks, "Drakkar Noir" and "Chloroform". The final track of the main set, "1901″, the bands most well known song, got the entire venue singing along to the chorus line, "Fallin, fallin, fallin, falling", and dancing like there was no tomorrow. When the song ended the band members thanked the crowd and walked off the stage, as the entire audience shouted at the top of their lungs to receive an encore. The encore set was everything and more, as the band played the clean guitar ballad, "Countdown", and then the song "Rome". The true "down to earth moment" which took place after "Rome", was singer Mars walking all the way through the middle of the crowd to the very back of the venue, greeting fans before they finally hoisted him up like a king.
When his connection with the fans finished he walked back on stage as the band jammed out with the melody from "Entertainment", which really connected the set from start to finish as a whole by opening and closing their set with the same melody. At the end of the night it was apparent that Phoenix has matured into a band that feels confident playing in multiple styles, and has ascended to the level of a "headliner" act.
April 8, 2013 in COACHELLA, Events
By Zachary Kaczmarek
For Coachella Vets and newcomers alike, the dilemma that takes much planning if a good time is to be had is the scheduling of a personal lineup that will entertain for an entire 3 days. Although many festival goers judge a lineup based on headliners, the majority of time spent at any festival will be listening to under card acts and sub headliners. Ordinarily Coachella has featured marquee headliners that have typically been at their peak or household legends with a legacy. This year is quite the opposite as Red Hot Chili Peppers is one of the few household names. But a lack of star studded artists doesn't mean this is a down year, as the lineup is loaded with more talented mid tier acts, indie rock legends, and up and coming artists than past years. This is an extensive guide that breaks down all the important sets from acts that are listed high on the lineup poster, to bands on the verge of hitting big. The only thing this guide can't help you with is the numerous conflicts that will occur each day.
(In Alphabetical Order)
This up and coming British indie rock act has grabbed the attention of the masses within the last year thanks to their Mercury Prize winning debut An Awesome Wave. They combine unique vocals and catchy guitar riffs with a variety of sounds and surprising tempo changes on the drums. Its safe to say that their set is one of the most hyped in recent memory for a new band, but its fitting the year they had in 2012.
Bat for Lashes
Bat for Lashes is the stage name for multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Natasha Khan. Since she burst onto the scene she has gained notoriety with her pop style that channels PJ Harvey and Bjork. She has received two Mercury Prize nominations, the highest musical award in the UK, and is sure to provide an exciting experience with a large sound that uses a countless number of instruments, as well as a few emotional moments with a piano ballad or two.
Beach House
Beach House had a huge 2012 with their fourth album release, Bloom, getting attention from critics and fans alike. Their music is one of the more soothing acts on the lineup with their soft guitar melodies and echoing synthesizers which will make for a nice afternoon or evening set. This dream pop duo will surely put on a one of a kind performance bringing their serene sounds to the desert in Indio.
Dead Can Dance
It's not very often that a world fusion group like Dead Can Dance reaches the pinnacle of music alongside pop and rock acts, but that's exactly the scenario that is playing out here. They have been composing beautiful music since the early 80s and they are still going strong with new tracks. The group uses a plethora of percussion and strings such as cellos, violins, the timpani, and a collective of other instruments to create a musically extravagant show. They don't exactly schedule massive US tours or play in a city like Phoenix, so an opportunity to see them play should not be squandered.
Deap Vally
There's always a void to fill in different genres of music with various bands breaking up and the need for another to fill their shoes. After the White Stripes called it quits the world turned to the Black Keys for their muddy blues rock, but the upstart girl duo Deap Vally is sure going to give them a run for their money as the best bluesy garage rock duo. They combine Zeppelin with the White Stripes and once they start playing there is nothing held back. Watching them will without a doubt be a great chance to see the next big thing in rock.
Dinosaur Jr.
When fuzz driven noise rock was blowing up back in the 80s Dinosaur Jr. was leading the charge and shaping the landscape alongside acts like Sonic Youth. Kurt Cobain was even a huge fan and their messy yet organized approach was something many bands incorporated into their sound. A few decades later and Dinosaur Jr. is still standing as one of the more dynamic rock groups, with one of the greatest men to play a guitar, front man J. Mascis. Their brand of stoner fuzz rock will be a spectacle that is a must see.
It seems like in 2013 Coachella has made a priority to represent some of the best old school punk acts from past decades as well as new faces like Trash Talk. The Descendents represent that old school generation and despite the fact that they have been off and on as a band since their inception in 1978, the genuine attitude and passion towards their music has not declined one bit. A great opportunity to see an act that helped to shape the genre of punk rock and chance to feel like one of the rebellious fans from that era.
Coachella always includes a few great rap acts each year, some more historical than others, (ie. Dre and Snoop with Tupac hologram) but this year there are plenty of great lesser known rappers such as El-P that bring an old school approach to the stage. EL-P is based out of NYC and his lyrics present an anti establishment no nonsense style that is very raw and cuts to the chase. His set is sure to be packed with fans and loud with his buzzing synthesizers and thumping beats.
Many groups today don't just rely on one genre to form a new sound, and Foals is one of those groups that draw from so many diverse sounds of music. At time they sounds like a funky dance rock act and at other times they draw on a spacey funk rock. This performance is guaranteed to get the crowd moving.
If there is such a title as "Queen of Indie Pop" then Claire Boucher, aka Grimes, wins hands down. Her DIY approach to music, with her old school Casio synth lines and spacey samples, is unlike most other solo pop acts as everything is done without any backing musicians. Her Bjork-like falsetto is so captivating and her set is bound to be one of the more talked about sets over the course of the two weekends.
Hot Chip
This British electronic dance rock act makes their third appearance at Coachella as they tour to promote their latest album, In Our Heads, which received primarily positive reviews. Their performances are even better than the studio versions and this year's set is destined to be an uplifting performance.
How to Destroy Angels
HTDA is the latest electronic side project from Nine Inch Nails front man Trent Reznor, in which his wife Mariqueen Maandig does vocals. Their sets at this year's Coachella will be the group's official debut, but don't expect a set that resembles anything Trent would have constructed in his NIN days, as most of the tracks are softer and more experimental. But in the end the presence of Reznor should be more than enough to draw a large crowd for HTDA when you consider that Reznor has not played a gig of any kind in 4 years.
Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae is truly a jack of all trades as she combines funk, soul, R &B, and electronic dance. This year's talent for female performers is very deep and she is one of the prime examples. Her stage presence is one of the best in music and her set will not disappoint.
Its not often that a band who doesn't initially make a big splash with their debut gets noticed down the road. But the Canadian rock duo known as Japandroids did just that. On the verge of calling it quits and getting real jobs, their song "I Quit Girls" blew up on youtube, which led to much hype surrounding their sophomore album in 2012, which exceeded expectations. They have poetic sentiment and emotion of a softer band, and the brash intensity and distorted guitars of old school punk acts like Husker Du and Black Flag. They are sure to impress many folks and gain an even bigger following after they tear it up on stage.
Jessie Ware
Ware is another outstanding solo performer that blends new electronic sounds with R & B bass lines and beats. Her voice has been compared to R & B greats like Lauryn Hill and Mary J. Blige. Her set has all the makings for an original and memorable performance.
Johnny Marr
When the Smiths were at their peak back in the 80s Marr was renowned as one of more innovative and groundbreaking guitarists. Today his legacy continues to grow as he prepares to play his newly released solo material. A chance to see a rock and guitar legend such as Marr is an opportunity that shouldn't be passed up.
Kurt Vile
Vile is part of the recent movement in independent music to reignite the folk rock style of the Bob Dylan era. Vile and his backing group the Violators, bring back that old spirit of acoustic folk rock with Viles impeccable guitar playing and quiet demeanor. His performance should be a nice time to unwind and a change a pace from the more noisy acts.
La Roux
The British pop singer/songwriter Elly Jackson, also known as La Roux, whose debut album in 2009 received a lot of attention due to tracks like "In For the Kill" and "Bulletproof", has been on somewhat of a stagnant hiatus in the past few years. She was booked to play at last year's Coachella but dropped out due to personal reasons. Jackson should end up with a late evening set on the last day of the festival and her performance would be a great close for the weekend.
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Cave and company have been writing seedy dark dastardly rock since the 80s, and although their lineup aside from Cave has changed multiple times, the music has been a constant. With Caves classic vocals every performance to do is instantly a spectacle. Their sound is unlike most other bands on the lineup and their main stage set at the end of Day 3 should be at the top of your list.
The French Indie rock group Phoenix has been shaping the scene since they formed back in '99 and recently gained a great deal of popularity with their album release Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix back in 2009. This is their first major festival that they have headlined and they will certainly prove that they are indeed headliner material with a solid performance to close out Day 2. And who knows, there may even be a surprise performance of "If I Ever Feel Better" with fellow French duo Daft Punk, as robot duo did show up on stage unannounced in 2010 when Phoenix headlined a show at Madison Square Garden in New York. It could be the Tupac hologram moment for 2013. There's no shame in dreaming big is there?
Postal Service
The electronic experimental side project of Death Cab for Cutie front man Ben Gibbard has reunited in 2013 after releasing only one album a decade ago and disbanding. This is another one of those monumental "once in a life time" reunion sets that will surely live up to the hype.
Purity Ring
Purity Ring plays a melancholy and slightly dubstep influenced brand of dream pop. The Canadian duo has been praised within the past year for their debut Shrines, and their set is sure to be one of the more talked about performances of the festival.
Coachella 2013 seems to be the year of reunions and side projects, with Tool front man Maynard James Keenan bringing his side project Puscifer to the desert. Their tracks don't share anything with Tool, but the gritty industrial influenced experimental sound definitely embodies the spirit that everyone has come to expect from Maynard and anything he involves himself with.
If you haven't see the acclaimed award winning documentary Searching for Sugarman that was released last year here's the short version of Rodriguez' story: He was an aspiring musician out of Detroit who wrote about gritty real life stories of people he saw on the street in a weird style of psych-folk during the late 60s, early 70s that never seemed to take off. But during the Apartheid years in South Africa occurred where his songs were anthems for a revolution against racism, and where he had more popularity than Elvis. It was assumed that he had committed suicide years ago, but during the 90s a few avid fans went on a search and found that he was alive and doing demolition work in Detroit. They then got him to play massive sold out shows in South Africa, and the recent documentary of the search has led to Rodriguez being booked for multiple festivals like Coachella. He has drawn a lot of comparisons to Bob Dylan, which makes it's hard to understand why the world wasn't ready for his unique style back then in the 60s. The good news is that he still sounds just like he did on his recordings all those years ago, he is without a doubt the most unique story of any act on the lineup this year.
Sigur Ros
This Icelandic ambient rock group has been producing beautiful and well composed pieces of music that take a long drawn out symphonic approach for nearly two decades. Sigur Ros brings a different style than most and as a result the enjoyment is all based on the bigger picture rather than a series of hits that energize the fans. The crowd may not be electric and dancing around, but this just may be one of the best sets this year.
Spiritualized is essentially musical genius Jason Pierce and a constantly revolving band of musicians. He has been writing innovative and experimental spacey soul rock since the early 90s with influential albums like Ladies and Gentleman We Are Floating in Space. His most recent creation, Sweet Heart Sweet Light, drew universal acclaim and will be worth seeing live.
Tame Impala
Psychedelic rock that was prevalent throughout the 60s and 70s has seen resurgence within the last decade or so and the Australian Tame Impala appears to be the leader of pack. Their debut really put them on the map, and last year's Lonerism solidified their status as the premiere artist in the genre.
Tegan and Sara
The sister duo Tegan and Sara has been crafting songs for more than a decade now that range from indie pop to rock and even folk. They combine all these sounds to create live shows that have unbelievable moments of high energy and slow ballads. Their on stage chemistry is sure to make one of the more unique and special moments.
The Stone Roses
This Britpop band that formed in the 80s has shaped a lot of the Britpop scene that such bands as Oasis, Day 1 co-headliner Blur, and The Verve came out of during the 90s. Although they don't have the typical level of popularity for a headliner, their set during Day 1 of both weekends will truly be a marvel. The group has not performed in the US since the mid-90s and this could be one of those memorable, "reunion sets" that Coachella has been known for in the past.
The xx/Jamie xx
Since their debut album in 2009, The xx have been on the rise thanks to their soothing vocals and melodic layered guitar riffs. Their sophomore effort, Coexist, which was released last year showed a solid progression and growth from their first album. Their performance is one that should be witnessed, as well as Jamie xx's solo dj set. His beats and samples that he uses as the backdrop for the bands sound has been praised by many, and his solo material which sounds very tribal is intriguing as well.
With the EDM (electronic dance music) scene constantly evolving there are always new sub genres that pop up and gain momentum. TNGHT brings the latest style to emerge, which sounds like dance music mixed with hip hop. The duo of Hudson Mohawke and Lunice employ hard hitting beats and booming bass that one would find in a lot of rap music, particular the sub genre known as "trap music", and combine them with energized synth loops and samples. There is also the potential of a Kanye collaboration on stage, as he did show up to do a remix of his track "Cold" last year at one of their shows in New York. But thats not a guarantee.
Vampire Weekend
The NYC based indie act has gained a huge following with their first two album releases that features a sound comprised of off balance guitar melodies and synthesizers. Not to mention that Ezra Koenig has one of the more unique voices in music today. Their set is guaranteed to draw a huge crowd.
Violent Femmes
The Violent Femmes had a huge role in shaping indie rock back in the 80s and early 90s, and reunite in 2013, like many other acts, to put on a few amazing sets in Indio. Their strange but appealing folkish punk sound that spawned hits like "Blister in the Sun" and "Gone Daddy Gone" is sure to attract many when they hit the stage.
Wu-Tang Clan
The praise and accolades for the great rap group could go on forever, but the one title that relates to Coachella is the "best rap" act on this year's lineup. Although Ol Dirty Bastard is resting in peace and the remaining members have all been developing solo careers, they still have the chemistry that made them the fiercest rap group of the 90s and one that is not be messed with, if their lyrics are to be taken literally.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have been rocking stages since they were playing small gigs in NYC back in the early 2000s and bring a noisy, but at times beautifully melodic garage rock sound to fans. On their last few releases they have shown a softer more artsy side, while becoming one of the more well-rounded acts in music. Their live performances rarely disappoint and the energy that front woman Karen O. brings is unlike most other singers today. Plus if their latest single, "Sacrilege" is any indicator, which includes amazing vocals from a gospel choir, then their new material that they'll be playing will make it more than worthwhile.
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I've always had trouble with machines and anything non-organic.
What I am seeing here, is a Lard-Beast being fed by one of the trasher-vehicles of the BioMedical Waste Disposal Corporation (BMWD Corp), which is mainly financed by the Dr. Fahtmuhncher's Clinic for Happier Life with Less.
Heh, very original (I'm not beeing sarcastic)
oh and also, nice topic. I'm missing some really good ones, but it's always fun to see what other people cook up
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capella's lard beast is a cool idea, very gross
Good ideas guys
This one wound me up so much. Maybe its because ive done 4 speedpaintings in a row im not sure, but man. Found myself redoing parts of this over and over, not sure how long i spent on him, must have been aroung 70 mins. Longer then i wanted and im not happy with the final result. Oh well, live and learn.
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Tablet in Paint Shop Pro 7 (because I'm too chicken to use PSP 8 ) with a couple plug-in effects for the ship, somewhere under an hour...
It was only after the colony was established on Vegara-6 that mining efforts unlocked the turbulent planet's secret beneath its mineral-rich surface. Colonists had already killed off most of the machinery-devouring, earthquake-causing "rock worms" by the time interplanetary conservation groups became involved. Still, the worms might have been doomed had it not been discovered that the planet's rich mineral deposits were in fact a byproduct of the worms, who could devour seemingly anything, from derelicts to radioactive waste to human bodies, and excrete purified, concentrated ores through their many bodily vents. With interplanetary business interests fuelling the conservation efforts, suddenly breeding rock worms became not only economically feasable, but downright profitable. The feedercraft pilots are among the most skilled and suicidal in the colonized galaxy, as it takes a quick hand and near-presentient reflexes to dump a load down the worm's gullet and leave before the monster's reflexes snap its great maw shut.
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ok so i started this then my scanner went dead, spent two hours trying to fix it , and install new drivers then realized that the plug came undone. HA. so here is my DS. did it in photoshop.
When all else fails... draw sandworms.
nope ..when all else fails. make jokes.
Fat ugly beast with a mouth on it's back!
Ok, I just wanted a marine creature, but instead of a sketch, I just couldn't stop. I was having too much fun.
Cool topic. Using the chalk brushes in Painter.
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haha!! some reeally nice designs guys, the last ones very nice. The one before is well funny! good job
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Good one Novacaine, I likrethat the transport lookslike a NYC trash barge....so that's what they do with the garbage!
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klys - nice perspective
Painter IX.5 - who knows how long
thought i wud give this a try
dont know if a volcano can be classified as a beast but I think they are
they certainly have characteristics and manifestation.,....sure why not....
welcome all you new people. good to see some new faces around here
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SeanyD- Nice atmosphere and those blue electro bolts are a great touch.
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Wow awesome tabasko i like lol
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Tabasko, your monster is awesome oO!!
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Stanislas Wawrinka gazes at the winner's trophy during the awards ceremony after his victory over Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 26 - by Paul Crock
The Swiss eighth seed was on top of Nadal from the off, eventually winning in four sets, but there will be question marks over the victory after the Spaniard was badly hampered by a back injury.
Wawrinka admitted it was a "big surprise" to win a Grand Slam title after years in the shadow of fellow Swiss Roger Federer, whom he will now pass in the rankings by rising to world number three.
In a generation dominated by the "Big Four" of Nadal, Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, the last outsider to lift a major trophy was Juan Martin del Potro at the 2009 US Open.
But Wawrinka, who also knocked out a fully fit Djokovic -- the three-time defending champion and the world number two -- en route to his first major final, had no doubts he was a worthy winner.
"It's an amazing feeling. I saw Roger winning so many Grand Slams in the past, so now it's my turn to win one," the 28-year-old Swiss said.
"If you look the 10 past years, except del Potro, it's only the top four guys who were winning all the Grand Slams.
"I will need time to realise what I did in these two weeks. Because at the end, even if Rafa was injured, I think I deserve that Grand Slam because I won against Djokovic, the number two, and I won against Rafa.
"I had an amazing two weeks, and I was playing my best tennis ever."
Wawrinka's thunderous groundstrokes and heavy serve had Nadal under pressure early on in his 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 victory but it will never be known how the match would have panned out if the Spaniard had not been hit by injury.
Certainly the Swiss had been in irresistible form as he first ousted Djokovic in five thrilling sets, and then faced only one break point against Tomas Berdych in the semi-finals.
And it was Wawrinka who best stood up to the gruelling Grand Slam programme of seven straight matches, while Nadal's familiar physical fallibilities returned to haunt him.
"It's Stan's day, not my day," said the tearful Spaniard, who struggled to control his emotions after the match. "As I said before, I try my best and it was not possible for me today.
"I'm obviously disappointed and very sad about what happened. But that's life, that's sport. I really had a lot of great moments in my career. That's a tough one. I'll just accept it and try to keep working hard for what's coming."
Wawrinka said he has long drawn inspiration from the Samuel Beckett quotation that is tattooed on his left forearm: "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better."
"Before today, I always said that except Roger, Rafa, Novak, you always lose, every week. So it's not easy," he said. "It's tough to get through and to take a positive from a loss, from failing in a tournament.
"So that's how I see, in general, my career. I always go back to the court. I always go back to practise to try to improve myself and to give myself all the chance to beat the best player in the world."
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Post-traumatic tethered spinal cord is a condition that can occur following spinal cord injury and can result in progressive deterioration of the spinal cord. Posttraumatic tethered spinal cord is a condition which occurs following injury to the spinal cord where scar tissue forms and tethers or holds the spinal cord to the soft tissue covering which surrounds it called the dura. This scar tissue prevents the normal flow of spinal fluid around the spinal cord and impedes the normal motion of the spinal cord. Myelomalacic (softening or increased water content) changes may then occur in the spinal cord. Tethering of the spinal cord has been suggested as a pathophysiological cause for the formation of cysts or syrinxs in the spinal cord. A posttraumatic tethered cord can occur without evidence of syringomyelia; however, in our experience, post-traumatic cystic or syrinx formation will not occur without some degree of tethering of the spinal cord. Posttraumatic tethered cords and syringomyelia are treated surgically when a complex of clinical symptoms occurs.
The clinical symptoms for tethered spinal cord may include: progressive loss of sensation or strength, hyperhidrosis (profuse sweating), spasticity, pain, autonomic dysreflexia (labile blood pressure), and/or Horner's syndrome (dilated pupil). Deterioration of the spinal cord related to these myelopathies can occur above and/or below the level of injury.
Sensory and motor symptoms are a result of changes occurring in the spinal cord, and are directly related to the specific location of these changes in the spinal cord. In other words, if changes occur above the level of injury preserved function is affected. Patients may experience a slow and progressive loss of the ability to feel hot or cold water on their skin or develop hypersensitivity, so that touching the skin causes pain. This change in sensation occurs in areas where the patient previously had normal or impaired sensation. Loss of strength can be described by patients as the inability to use certain muscles that were previously present and/or the development of fatiguing muscle groups which interferes with function. For instance, patients often say they have difficulty wheeling their chair the same distances or performing repetitive motions for the same amount of time.
Hyperhidrosis or profuse sweating can occur anywhere on the body and occurs without a specific cause. Patients can develop the new onset of spasticity, or spasticity can worsen, unrelated to other issues such as a plugged catheter, skin breakdown, or bowel program.
The onset of new pains or the worsening of pains that were present at the time of injury may occur. Secondary to these pains, patients report various types of symptoms, including burning, stinging, stabbing, sharp, shooting, electrical, crushing, squeezing, tight, vise-like cramping pains. These pains generally occur in areas where patients have lost sensation or where sensation sense is not normal.
Autonomic dysreflexia is described as an over-activity of the autonomic nervous system in response to stimuli. This can result in rapid swings in blood pressure, blotchy skin or goose bumps and sweating. These symptoms can be present unrelated to a stimulus or begin occurring at times when they had not before (i.e., bowel programs).
The Horner's syndrome usually presents as one pupil appearing smaller than the other pupil, and can switch from side to side. This symptom is not always present and can occur at the time of a spinal cord injury.
Surgical intervention for tethered spinal chord is an option when patients are experiencing progressive loss of sensory and/or motor function. If medical management of pain, spasticity, dysreflexia, and sweating has been unsuccessful, surgical intervention may be considered.
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Must be detail oriented, highly organized and adapts to fast pace environment.
Apply in store.
Critical skills: leadership, interpersonal communication, planning, time management, decision making, motivation, delegation, problem solving, staff development, competition, and industry awareness
Personal Traits: commitment to career growth of self and others, team focus, professional, confident, awareness of fashion trends and personal appearance, flexible, open to the ideas of others, positive outlook, high level of integrity
Stop in at the store to fill out an application and/or inquire about positions
AT & T is pioneering, hard-working, and looking for someone just like us. Throughout our history, we've helped people like you connect with training, technology, and the opportunity to grow. How much can we accomplish together? It's ridiculous.
Following opportunities are available:
Retail Sales Consultants - Part Time Bilingual (Mandarin) Retail Sales Consultants - Assistant Store Managers
For your next step, think AT & T, the world's largest communication company. You will find yourself connecting communications and technology with opportunities that will take you to places you never imagined. Discover all of the options that AT & T can offer you.
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You're outgoing. You have amazing energy. You love to talk about cool technology. Well, we have customers waiting to speak to you at a fun, fast paced work environment.
We Offer: Exciting career paths that lead to new opportunities and financial rewards. Competitive pay. Excellent benefits.
Must: Be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Stand for long periods of time. Complete all paperwork completely, accurately, in a timely manner. Lift up to 25 pounds. Operate a personal computer, wireless equipment, copier and fax. Work in other locations as the needs of the business dictate may be required. Complete all aspects of opening and closing the store in accordance with written procedures. Submit all transaction journals on a daily basis. Assists with inventory maintenance. Be required to wear a uniform.
Desired Qualifications: 1-3 years retail/customer facing/sales experience preferred.
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Max. 27 hours. For more info call 724-274-4594, Linda Wilson, Manager.
Part-time - Full Time
We need energetic, fun, hardworking team members for all positions. Flexible hours and competitive pay. Apply in person or contact: email@example.com
We have an immediate opening for a crew member. Must be able to work various shifts per week.
If you love making hungry people happy and thrive in a busy, team-oriented atmosphere, you should work at Charley's. You'll get competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and bunch of other cool benefits. Did we mention that you get to work with Charley's delicious, mouth-watering food? 'Nuff said. Your application is waiting for you.
Stop in at Charley's Philly Steaks, located in the food court for an application.
Come join a team that's passionate about fashion and looking good and feeling good. We're hiring part-time sales associates. To apply please stop by the store and ask a manager for an application, or complete the employment application found under the "career" tab on our website and drop it off at our store.
Hiring Part time Management and Part time Associates.
Email resumes to : email@example.com or apply within.
Earthbound Trading Company is now looking for dynamic high energy people to join our team. Requirements are:
1st Assistant position is full-time and the Key Holder & Sales Associates are part-time.
To learn more about us and to apply: Online at: www.earthboundtrading.com/careers under "Apply Now." Please be sure to choose store location (#353) from the menu drop box.
Help Needed ASAP!
2 Shift Supervisors
Please apply within. Please visit our website at: www.gigglesandsmiles.net
Now Hiring Part-time Sales Associates.
Positions available for Go! Toys & Games and "Opening Soon" - Go! Calendars & Books. Must be 18 years old or 18 years old by November, 2014. Offering flexible scheduling and above minimum wage. Applications available at Go! Toys & Games or Reply to firstname.lastname@example.com. Reference - Pittsburgh Mills.
Now hiring smiling faces..! Stop in for an application.
Do you have a passion for music and fashion? If so, join our staff. Now hiring Management positions, Assistant Manager, and Keyholder.
Interested applicants fill out an application at the store.
25 to 32 hours a week. Part time. Retail & management experience. Stop in and fill out an application.
JC Penney & YOU A PerfectFitWant to make some extra cash for the Summer season?JCPenney is hiring now for continued employment andfor Summer help. We are interviewing for Non-Commission Sale, Commission Sales, and Sales Support positions throughout the store. Interested applicants can apply in person at our Employment kiosk located in our store at: 167 Pittsburgh Mills CIrcle Tarentum, PA 15084 724-275-1047Contact the Manager On Duty if you have any questions.
Do you like to sing & dance? Become a server at Johnny Rockets!Part time server positions are available. Duties include customer service, order processing, and dancing.To apply for this position, please contact Candice Stegner or David Rickard at (724) 274-4182.
Journey's is looking for fun, hard-working and sales-oriented people who love shoes. The store offer a high-energy, customer service focused vibe. Our employees are passionate and energetic about what they do and it shows. We embrace individuality and celebrate self-expression. One of the best things bout working for Journeys is that we promote from within. The vast majority of our Home Office employees started in one of our stores. Work for Journeys, get some experience and who knows where your CAREER may take you.
Apply now at Journeys.com/careers
Full time position. Must have friendly, personable, and out-going qualities. Must be timely and responsible. Position includes benefits, matching 401k, and strong opportunity for advancement! Management experience not required.
Contact Molly at 724-274-7910
Part-time position. Must be friendly, outgoing and timely. Position includes discount on merchandise.
Flexible schedule - 10 to 25 hours/week
Retail experience a plus. Competitive hourly plus commission. Immediate positions available. Must be 18 years of age.
Email interest to: email@example.com or call 412-366-1400 ext 622 and ask for Bill Kauffman or Eileen Tranquada
Full Time Men's Clothing Commission Sales Opening
Part Time Women's Shoes Commission Sales Opening
Be a part of the Magic as a Macy's Associate!
Imagine a department where you have opportunity for professional growth and development!
Macy's is now accepting and reviewing on-line applications for the following employment opportunities:
Apply @ www. macy'sjobs.com
Looking for a great job? Panera Bread has various positions available at our Pittsburgh Mills location.To apply, please contact Sunny Farmerie at (724) 274-8262.
Job Responsibilities:
Apply online: careeratpayless.com
Petland is now hiring part time and full time seasonal and permanent help! We are looking for motivated and friendly sales associates that aren't afraid to talk to people. We are also looking for kennel technicians that are compassionate and hard-working. Flexibility and availability to work evening and weekends is a must.
Please download an application from www.petland.com and give it to our management team in the store.
Our Guest Services Sales Director is the perfect fit for a fashion forward customer-oriented professional with a desire to work in a world-class salon environment. The Guest Services Sales Director performs day-to-day dutires for the front desk and customer relations. In addition, this individual supports the overall effieiency of the salon, including promoting company products, procedures and policies, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for our customers and employees. Periodically the Guest Services Director will assume supervisory responsibilities as assigned by the Guest Services Sales Manager and/or the Salon Leader
Duties :
Now hiring part-time sales associates. Competitive wage
Please apply at our kiosk, located in Neighborhood 3.
Look no further! Work where you shop. The Pittsburgh Steelers Sideline Store at the Pittsburgh Mills is looking for candidates to come join our winning team with these talents to fill positions as part-time hourly associates at our Sideline Store. It is a great opportunity to work with one of the World's premier sports organizations!
We are currently looking for candidates with availability to work daylight hours, nights, and weekends.
Stop by our store and see a store manager for an application.
No phone calls please.
Part time sales associate of 5 to 15 hours per week.To apply please download a job application at www.rue21.com or contact any member of management at the store, located in Neighborhood 3.
Part-time Sales Associates
Apply at store
Accepting applications for Part-time Assistant Manager.
Stop in our store to fill out an application.
Hiring Full-time Assistant Manager. Responsibilities include:
1. Loss Prevention
2. Customer Service
3. Sales
4. Visual Merchandising
5. Hiring, training & development of sales associates.
Prior retail management is required to be considered. Please stop by our store to apply.
Part time cashier. This position enhances the experience of our customers and drives sales, providing couteous and proactive support to customers by accurately and efficiently completing sales and service transactions as cash wraps.To apply, please visit www.sears.com/apply.
Part time positions available for the following departments: — Lawn and Garden — Home AppliancesThis position enhances the experience of our customers and drives projectable sales by providing consultative sales assistance and support to our customers and performing sales-support activities to maintain a clean, in-stock, orderly and well-merchandised sales floor for conducting sales activities.Lawn and Garden Position pays base plus commission. Average pay is $12 to $16 per hour.
Home Appliances pays comission - Average pay is $16 per hour.To apply, please visit www.sears.com/apply.
Sears is NOW HIRING
What's in it for you?
We have immediate positions available in the following areas:
We offer competitive pay and opportunities for advancement. To apply for these exciting opportunities, please visit your local Sears store or apply-on-line at: www.sears.com/apply. Select Sears unit #1813.
Sears Optical is looking for an energetic, detail oriented part-time associate to join our team. No optical experience necessary. We will train! Flexible schedule, evenings, and weekends required. Apply at Sears Optical at Pttsburgh Mills or fax resume to 724-275-2196.
Here's a career that will make you smile !!If you have some retail experience, like to work with the customer, and want to learn a fun, challenging new business . . . we need you!We're Sears Portrait Stidion, the nation's leading portrait studio! No photography experience is necessary . . . we'll train you.If you love to learn, have team-building skills, enjoy working with children, this is a career opportunity for you. You can even "earn while you learn" with our training program. We're in the business of creating memories . . . give us a try.A competitive wage is offered.
To run the register, make food, cleaning and customer service.Contact: Brian or Anna
Currently accepting applications for part time sales associates and stock associates.
Qualifications: Must be able to work 4 days for 4+ hours (including weekends), hardworking, loyal/reliable, personal/friendly, must be 18 years or older.
Hosting open group interviews outside the Victoria Secret store on: Sept. 1st, Sept. 8th, and Sept. 15th at 10am.
Please print out an application at victoriassecret.com or stop in and pick up an application.
Any questions, please reach out to Hannah at 724-274-0845.
Now accepting applications for part-time seasonal sales.


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Heroes & Hearts 2012: artist made hearts for auction in support of SF General Hospital
San Francisco General Hospital Foundation (SFGHF) today announced the 14 artists participating in the 2012 Hearts in San Francisco series – an annual public art exhibition that raises funds to support life-enhancing programs at San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.
Charles Gadeken demonstrates Aperion, a large sculpture depicting a flower resting on three large leaves. Aperion is a large tesla coil which processes sound into electrical impulses.
Burning Man is still a couple weeks away, but that means it's crunch time for Black Rock artists.
Featured Sculpture: Aurora by Charlie Gadeken
Self-taught sculptor Charlie Gadeken likes to play with fire, as evidenced by his blazing body of blowtorch artwork. But for his latest piece, Aurora, the San Francisco-based kinetic wizard has chosen LEDs to light up a massive tree that's programmed to mutate colors from day to night.
Aperion is a "14-foot-tall singing Tesla sculpture." It creates electrical arcs about four feet long. The coils can be controlled by theremins played by attendees.
Stanford's Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics and Lively Arts teamed up with the Thingamajigs group to host demonstrations by the Bay Area instrument-building community. The artists showcased some of their projects in White Plaza on Sunday afternoon.


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A long time ago in a galaxy free, free to play...
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While the cash shop is one major change that The Old Republic would be facing, another one would be the distribution of content. Because the game is free-to-play, the developer doesn't have to withhold content to keep players from keep playing. An often-used tactic is to announce a major patch update coming soon in order to keep subscribers. Now that there are no subscriptions Bioware has the freedom to release content at their leisure. This doesn't mean that patches will be done away with, rather, we should see a more steady stream of content under the free-to-play model than the pay-to-play.
The type of content we should see for major patches will be instances and other major end-game content; however, additions like Legacy features, changes in gameplay, or major balance patches should be regular in constantly delivering new content to the player. Investing in new material so the game keeps the players addicted and playing is essential to MMOs. While The Old Republic won't directly be making any money off of keeping players in the game, it is correlative to the purchases that the players could possibly make. The addition of new content also ties in with the cash shop. If Bioware offers new awesome items to buy in the cash shop in a fast but not too fast a manner, then players will invest money into the game. The more money the player spends, the more incentive the player has to stay with the game and make more future purchases.
Lastly, what The Old Republic needs to do is reward the subscribers that have been with the game for the time it was pay-to-play. No one wants to invest more than $60 worth of subscription fees without seeing some sort of compensation. Who knows when or if the game will go free-to-play, but I suggest that Bioware have a staggering reward model for subscribers. Take, for example, if Bioware chose to go free-to-play after a year — then they should have three sets of rewards. If you've been a subscriber for at least four months then you would get the first set of rewards, if at least eight months then you'd get the first and second, and for the whole year then you'd get all the rewards. These rewards have to be somewhat special. While including items that would be in the cash shop is cool, Bioware has to reward those that have stuck with the game for a long time. Things like that could be an item that can never be obtained in the shop, such as a special lightsaber/beam color or an exclusive aura/attachment that makes you stand out. All of these are mere ideas, but I'm sure fans would be pleased with anything remotely cool.
I don't want to beat it into your head, but I think going free-to-play is the best move that Bioware and EA can make for Star Wars: The Old Republic. There are tons of benefits, and while fans wouldn't be the only one getting a sweet deal out of it, the companies don't have much to lose. They would be getting more players filling the currently empty servers with life and the guaranteed profit increase will definitely please. I'm sure that fans won't be pleased at the initial announcement, but once they realize the benefits outweigh their anger, they'll come around. So... make it free-to-play soon, okay?


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The challenges this year have been different, however, as Wasatch has moved into class 4A. Now heading into post-season, no longer will the Wasps have some of the less-prominent programs they used to dominate on their way to the podium, but now must fight past the likes of Skyline and defending 4A champ Springville.
"We knew moving up in class, we would be dealing with much tougher competition," said head swim coach, Steve Marsing. "Where we used to have around thirty swimmers locked in for state, now we have I think fourteen in with eight on the bubble," he added. "It never was easy, but now it's even tougher. The kids have really stepped it up this year though. I'm really pleased with the young kids."
Marsing is very familiar with the competition, but goes with the numbers when projecting how his teams will do. "Our girls team is in good position to win it," Marsing stated. "We've just got so much depth there."
"The boys—well, we have to look at Springville being on top right now, but we're solid at second," the coach added. "Our boys medley relay is ranked first. Of course we have to show up. We have to perform. Nothing is ever a given."
The past two weeks, Wasatch has dominated in its only two home pool events this year. Two weeks ago, they defeated Highland and last week they put the finishing touches on a solid regular season against Hunter High School coached by Marsing's son, Shawn.
It was great for the Wasp swimmers to compete at home, in those season-closing duals, but their focus has already turned to this week's region championships. For some… the focus is already on state.
Anna Dahl, a team co-captain and dominant performer in the 100-yard Breaststroke and 200-yard IM, has recorded several personal bests this year but has her eyes set on her state mark. "I'm right on track where I want to be," said the senior. "I'm dropping time faster this year than I was last year. But I don't just want to beat my state time from last year, I want to blow it away."
It's that sort of confidence that has trickled down through Dahl's younger teammates and created a winning attitude. "I just swim as fast as I can and focus on myself and hopefully that extends out to the team."
Juniors MaeLin Sorenson and Phebe James, two swimmers who discovered the sport a little later than some competitors, have found their niche and are the brink of some individual success of their own.
Sorenson found the long distance of the 500-yard Freestyle to her liking. While many swimmers find the event too grueling to take to the next level, the 16-year old has embraced it and distanced herself from the crowd.
"I'm pretty much focused on state," she said. "I want to do well at region of course, but getting my best time at state and helping us win it would be the best way to have all the hard work pay off. I just think it says so much about Coach Marsing—how well we're doing," Sorenson added. "He really is the key to our success."
The more laid back James has contributed to the team with her fast sprint times, recording several personal bests this season and winning the "Best Swimmer' award at the Desert Hills swim off.
"Oh yeah…the teams are so much better now in 4A," James said. "The schools are bigger and just have so many more good swimmers. We have to really work hard and be at our best to win."
The junior, who didn't even join the swim team until after filling out a personal bio in Marsing's freshman health class, has kept her goals pretty much in check. "I really love being on the swim team now," she stated. "I'm so glad I gave it a try. It really is a lot of work but its so gratifying."
James, like most of her teammates swims in multiple events. This creates the depth and options Marsing believes will be the key if the girls are to follow through on their promise of winning state their first time in 4A.
For much of the season, the boy's team has played second fiddle to the girls—when it comes to team finishes. The young men knew, however, that the move up in class would present much tougher challenges and forced them to take their times to another level.
Senior captain, Hunter Hallows has led the way for the Wasps this year besting his times in the 100-yard Butterfly and 100-yard Breaststroke repeatedly. Hallows also competes in a couple of the relays for Wasatch, an area where they are the strongest.
"I'm really looking forward to state more than region," stated Hallows, who has been swimming competitively since the 6th grade. "I'm ready to get in there with the top schools and see what we can do."
Hallows' boy's squad, though not as deep as his female teammates, has a couple of aces in the hole that could help them surprise when they reach the platforms at BYU in two and a half weeks.
Co-captain Spencer Wabel, admits he isn't the top individual swimmer Hallows and some of his fellow Wasps have been this season, but he is feeling pretty good about his position. "It's been cool to work my way up from the middle of the pack to the top," said the senior. "I've never podiumed before, never been the one with the best times meet after meet, but I'm peaking at the right time. We're swimming better as a team right now and that's pretty cool."
One of the top underclass members of the team, sophomore Chad Patterson, has been a huge part of the boy's success this season. "It's been a lot of fun this season," Patterson said. "The competition is a lot tougher now so it just makes you work harder and makes it more fun when you do well."
Patterson, who swims competitively year around, takes the pool for multiple events for Wasatch but enjoys the challenge of long distance. "The top swimmer in the 500-yard Freestyle is from Springville, so for me, it'll be a lot of fun going against him," stated the sophomore. "But really, winning at state is the real goal."
Marsing praises his swimmers on how hard they work and believes they can all continue to get better if they put in the hard work necessary. "Swimming is a great sport," the coach said. "A good, healthy, safe sport. You can work to better yourself individually and still contribute to great team success. We've got a really good group here this year and I look for great things the next couple of weeks."
Regionals take place this Thursday at the Provo Recreation Center beginning at 10:00 a.m. The state swim meet will take place for those who carry on in two weeks at BYU.


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The end… July 28, 2014Posted by badblokebob in : Editorials, 2014, "100 Films...", year-end summaries , add a comment
I think it's the point to call time on updating this blog with my latest posts.
Almost everyone else seems to have abandoned FilmJournal entirely at this point, and with the front page no longer updating on new posts, there seems little point in using it as a 'promotional tool' (if there ever was).
If for some reason you were still coming here for my latest missives… well, you must be familiar with being linked through to my new site (I still call it "new" — it must've been a couple of years now?), so it shouldn't be too much of a shift to just go straight there instead.
It's a shame to let go of FilmJournal. It's not completely goodbye, because I've still got tonnes of reviews archived here… though I have begun a dedicated process of moving them over. That'll take until at least this time in 2015, I think (if I start slipping, it could be 2016)… and even after that, there are comments archived only here — so I guess I'll never feel fully gone… until someone takes the site down, and all our old times with it.
Cheerio, FilmJournal — you had a nice (if small) community at your height, and we had a good run.
Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship and Videotape (2010) July 16, 2014Posted by badblokebob in : Documentary, Horror, 2014, 5 stars, British films, true stories, 2010s , add a comment
Learning lessons from history. And gory horror films.
The Raid (2011) July 11, 2014Posted by badblokebob in : Action, Crime, 2014, 4 stars, world cinema, 2010s , add a comment
In which I explain why this Asian actioner is less like Dredd, more like Mamma Mia.
The UK TV premiere is tonight at 10:55pm on Film4.
Journey into Fear (1943) July 7, 2014Posted by badblokebob in : Drama, Thriller, Film Noir: Classic, 2014, adaptations, 3 stars, 1940s , add a comment
Presumably the title of this Orson Welles-guided picture refers to working with Hollywood studios.
Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) July 4, 2014Posted by badblokebob in : Action, Sci-fi, 2014, 2 stars, Adventure, 2010s , add a comment
"Does it suck or what? I mean it's like a bad sci-fi film."
June 2014 + 5 Most Acclaimed Silent Movies July 1, 2014Posted by badblokebob in : Editorials, 2014, progress reports, silent films , add a comment
We're halfway through the year, so let's celebrate — with my biggest June ever!
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976/1978) June 30, 2014Posted by badblokebob in : Drama, Thriller, Crime, 4 stars, 1970s, alternate & director's cuts, Film Noir: Pre/Post/Neo/etc., 2013 , add a comment
I still have almost half-a-dozen reviews left to post from 2013, so here's one of them — John Cassavetes' "idiosyncratic thriller".