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The Black Keys @ The Warfield

// April 3rd, 2008 // 2 Comments » // Art, Music

I had the chance to see The Black Keys of Akron, OH play last night, Apr 2, 2008, at The Warfield.

They were amazing and just as good if not better then their records. I can be a bit of a snob when it comes to blues players but I give guitarist-vocalist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney mad props. In this day and age of here one day gone the next instant online gratification its refreshing to listen to cats like this. Simple to the point good blues and rock-n-roll.

Their new album “Attack & Release” has a much more polished sound then their previous DIY records, but it doesn’t loose its essence. I was wondering how they would handle the more elaborate tunes like “Same Old Thing” or “Remember When (Side A)” live, but they pulled it off beautifully. Bringing in a flute player for “Same Old Think”and Dan playing some Rhodes as well.

You don’t find too many younger people into blues and can actually play them as well. I think that’s what makes this band a special treat for me. Younger sensibilities with the soul of an old Memphis blues veteran.

Good times.

Chem Trials by 60 Watt Kid

// February 28th, 2008 // No Comments » // Art, Film, Music

I recorded this video back in November of 2007 for 60 Watt Kid’s CD Release party at Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco, CA.

If you even listened to Pink Floyd or The Velvet Underground you should check them out. They got a rave review recently on Pitchfork for their new self-titled CD on Absolutely Kosher Records.

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Pillow Fight 2008

// February 24th, 2008 // 3 Comments » // Art, Film, Music

Pillow Fight 2008 – San Francisco from eric toledo on Vimeo.

Here is some footage I shot of the 2008 Pillow Fight in San Francisco. There was easily over 2000+ people most of which had pillows and where using them. A lot of fun to witness.

Sigur Rós: Heima

// November 21st, 2007 // No Comments » // Art, Film, Music

On Monday I had the privilege to see a screening of Sigur Rós documentary “Heima” (Icelandic for “at home” or “homeland”) at the Mezzanine, San Francisco CA. Being completely biased as I love their music I thought the film was stunning.

Sigur Rós has always used spectacular visuals in their music videos so that part of the film was no surprise to me. The concept was fitting, the band returning home after being on the road for a long time and getting back to basics, playing shows for fun and the art of it all. It was real and not a contrived scenario of a band documentary. My only complaint was I wanted to see more of how they make their music, their recording and song writing process. I guess we will have to leave that up to our imaginations. I think they want it that way.

The film makes me want to visit Iceland.

The Ferocious Few

// January 17th, 2007 // 4 Comments » // Art, Film, Music