by brightbeat | Aug 20, 2011 | travel
OUTSIDE LANDS Outside Lands is an enormous, well-programmed, well-managed event in Golden Gate Park. Although 2011 was our only trip there, it was a memorable one… SUSTAINABILITY: SFers expect a green festival, and I think they got one. Clean Vibes Founder...
by brightbeat | Aug 9, 2011 | music
ANA TIJOUX Born in France to Chilean parents during the 70’s exile, Ana Tijoux is a cross-cultural artist who raps and resonates with Spanish, French and beyond. She returned to her roots in post-Pinochet Santiago, emerging from its burgeoning hip-hop scene...
by brightbeat | Jun 30, 2011 | music
A look back at LOLLAPALOOZA (1991-2011) Lollapalooza Year One / 1991 It’s like a flashback, reading the back of my black concert t-shirt (yes, I still have it!) – Jane’s Addiction, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Living Colour, Nine Inch Nails, Ice-T,...
by brightbeat | Jun 15, 2011 | music
MY MORNING JACKET I’ve seen Jim James amaze an audience of one hundred with just his voice and an acoustic guitar. I swear he has the power to bring the rain – he’s done it at least twice that I’ve seen. But there is no denying the elevating energy this...
by brightbeat | Jun 7, 2011 | music
REPTAR Reptar WOWed me at SXSW 2011. There is a video below… the sound isn’t great but the song will hook you. All 4 guys in the band are in a constant state of motion during their set . Lead singer/guitarist Graham Ulicny generally freaks out – in a good...
