LOOK: Halibut, Little High Little Low, Hunter and Avery, Redfeather at Ramblin’ Rose Upcycle 12.16.11

Halibut./Photo via: Zachary Tomlinson Friday was an intimate evening of folk rock and acoustic songs at the Ramblin’ Rose Upcycle, with Little High Little Low coming in from Gainesville as part of their tour through their home state.  Lend an eye to what went down. [Show as slideshow] ... Read More

LOOK: Keith Morris In-Store at Daddy Kool Records 10.22.11

Keith Morris signing and chatting it up./Photo via: Zachary Tomlinson Keith Morris dropped into Daddy Kool Records before annihilating State Theatre with his latest musical endeavor, OFF! – many albums and toys were signed as fists bumped and awkward silences arose. LOOK: CEREBRAL BALLZY, OFF!, FERAL BABIES, RETOX AT STATE THEATRE 10.22.11 When I spoke with Keith, he was glancing over records and saying very little. But, I did learn two things:... Read More

LOOK: The Back Pockets at Ramblin’ Rose Upcycle 10.20.11

The Back Pockets enlivened spirits at Ramblin' Rose./Photo via: Zachary Tomlinson The Back Pockets are unique, enigmatic – the current tour brings the revolving ensemble from their native Atlanta through Florida and then some. Banjos, performance art, and psychedelia – I’m in. Start handing buckets of drumsticks to a lively audience, mashing keyboards, and wearing crowns – the vibes are even better. If you weren’t there, you missed out... Read More

LOOK: Young Egypt at Ramblin’ Rose Upcycle 10.20.11

  Photo by: Zachary Tomlinson Young Egypt is madness and assimilation. Those who have yet to see them will – those who have already didn’t leave unscathed. Following the climactic set of the Atlanta-based Back Pockets, they closed the night with noise terror and strange sonic offerings – these are images of an experiment in sound and mind. LOOK: THE BACK POCKETS AT RAMBLIN’ ROSE UPCYCLE 10.20.11 [Show as slideshow] ... Read More

LOOK: Rebirth at Ramblin’ Rose Upcycle 09.10.11 (Feat. Young Egypt, Lobo Marino, Jane Jane Pollock, Noctambulo, Nick Lennon)

Jane Jane Pollock at the Ramblin' Rose Rebirth./Photo via: Zachary Tomlinson For those who are unfamiliar, the Ramblin’ Rose Upcycle is a budding business on Central Avenue in downtown Saint Petersburg. But it is many things – gallery, co-op, event space, and shop for connoisseurs of the vintage, vinyl, and peculiar. If you seek the new and now, the Upcycle offers that and beyond. Last Saturday was the riotous Rebirth Celebration for... Read More

Pale Horse Designs set to unveil 10 foot, 12-skateboard depiction of the Last Supper

There are already a couple of stellar shows happening on Saturday night (J. Roddy Walston at Dave’s Aqua Lounge and Steep CanyonRangers at Skipper’s), but there’s also something on the plate for those individuals that prefer art of the visual persuasion. If you don’t happen to be in the mood for live music (or just don’t feel like driving too far from St. Petersburg), then Chris Parks – aka the man behind Pale... Read More