LOOK: Young Egypt Red Tape Release Show at Ramblin’ Rose Upcycle 6.30.12
Phil Hawkins of Young Egypt and other fine people at the Ramblin’ Rose Upcycle 6.30.12 | Photo by: Zachary Tomlinson © In the dark backroom of the Ramblin’ Rose Upcycle, sound abounds – to set off the release of Young Egypt‘s long-awaited Red Tape, they were joined with Southern Nights, Noctambulo, DC9V, and Holiday. For a look at what went down, dive into the set. And if you haven’t heard it already, explore the sounds... Read More
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: 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
LIVE REVIEW: Crypto Tongue, Alias Punch, Michael Christmas at Ramblin’ Rose 09.19.11
Bodies go airborne during Michael Christmas./Photo via: Zachary Tomlinson “It’s just really simple punk stuff and the drummer gets nervous.” This is how someone described Crypto Tongue to me, if that even warrants the notion of a description. The duo certainly is simple, but they’re conscious of it, and it’s why they come alive in bursts of amp noise and mangled chords. Christopher Nadeau has consistently created records that thrive in sheer... Read More
WATCH: St. Pete Beat # 16 (Feat. Michael Christmas)
Michael Christmas is quickly becoming St. Petersburg’s shiny, little surf-punk gift to entire state of Florida. The band first impressed us with their short, five-song set at Star Booty as a part of Antiwarpt 2011, and they most recently paid Tampa a visit two weeks ago, opening for Hunx and His Punx and The Coathangers. The band plays shows more often then not, but over saturation won’t be an issue as evidenced by this video – via Ryan Zarra’s... Read More
