This shit is bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S.
Yes, I hate myself more than you do for putting that as the subject.
The OC 2 hour cinco de mayo extravaganza was both spectacular and frustrating like a mofo. But, I just want to write, for everyone to see, that my friend Brandon called most of the events of last night's episodes. He hadn't seen them before, but he predicted exact details. We've infiltrated your head, Josh Schwartz. Either that or he has bugged us and is listening to us talk about things--because one of the details last night was just too coincidental for my liking. Big brother is watching.
-okay, for those of you who don't know what BJU is, it's a Christian fundamentalist school that has the most outrageous rules and regulations, I've ever heard. Like really, really strict and crazy. I thought it was a joke when I first heard about the school a few weeks ago. No offense, but for real, this is their residence hall requirement page. My friend is obsessed with this school. So last night, when Mary-Sue's boyfriend said, "Where we come from that's not an option..." and Ryan replied, "Where's that?" Brandon says, "Bob Jones University." Then the boyfriend says, "Bob Jones University." And we all flipped the hell out. Like that's scary. It's just too coincidental that these people would be from that school. Scroll down if you don't want to be disturbed.
Residence Hall Life
-A student must live in one of the University residence halls unless he is living with parents or other close relatives (approved by the Dean of Men's or Dean of Women's office), is 23 years old or older, is married and over the age of 20, or is a graduate student.
-Freshmen may request a roommate. Other students are allowed one request for a friend to be in their prayer group, on their hall, or in their residence hall, but not in their room.
-For the sake of accountability, students must "check out" when they leave the campus. Students gradually acquire more freedom in this area as they become upperclassmen.
-Each night all students meet for prayer, either as a room or together with several other rooms.
-Students are required to be in their own rooms and quiet at 11 pm. All lights must be out by midnight.
-Students are required to keep their rooms clean and neat. Rooms are inspected daily.
-Facilities and furnishings:
-Laundry facilities are provided.
-All rooms are furnished with twin-sized beds, dressers, desks, closets, cupboards, sink, telephone, and blinds.
-Computer network and high-speed Internet access is available in each residence hall room.
-An email account is provided for each student. Due to the flood of objectionable content coming through outside email services, students may use only this filtered campus email system.
-All wireless access to the Internet is forbidden since all Internet use must go through the University's filtered access.
List of what to bring
-Students may bring automobiles to campus. However, underclassmen (freshmen and sophomores) who are under 21 years old may use their vehicles only to drive home and for extension.
-Cell phones are permitted. Students will be instructed in cell phone etiquette.
What Not to Bring
-Posters of movie and music stars and fashion models are not permitted. The subjects of personal photos should exhibit the modesty and appropriate physical contact we expect from our students.
Music must be compatible with the University's music standards:
New Age, jazz, rock, and country music is not permitted.
Contemporary Christian music is not permitted (e.g., Michael W. Smith, Stephen Curtis Chapman, WOW Worship, and so forth).
-Televisions and DVD/videocassette players are not permitted in the residence halls; computer DVD players may not be used to view movies.
-You may not possess or play computer and video games rated T, M, or A or having elements of blood and gore, sensual or demonic themes, or featuring suggestive dress, bad language, or rock music.
-Due to space considerations, appliances such as mini-refrigerators and microwaves are not permitted in residence hall rooms. A refrigerator for medical-related needs and microwaves are provided in each residence hall.
-Residence hall students may not watch videos above a G rating when visiting homes in town and may not attend movie theaters.
-All weapons must be turned in for storage. Trigger locks are required for pistols.
-Fireworks are not permitted on campus.
So, no fireworks, but you can have pistols. That's cool. And wtf, with not letting them listen to Steven Curtis Chapman? Why are you putting the man down? And by the man, I actually mean THE MAN because SCC is a total Christian artist.
And here are their dress code regulations:
Men
-Hair must be cut in a traditional, conservative style-not shaved, spiked, tangled, or shelved. It may not be colored or highlighted.
Sideburns should not extend past the middle of the ear. Men are expected to remain clean-shaven.
-Necklaces, earrings, and bracelets are not permitted.
-Hats may not be worn indoors except in the gym.
-Men are not permitted to get tattoos or wear body piercings.
Abercrombie & Fitch and its subsidiary Hollister have shown an unusual degree of antagonism to the name of Christ and an unusual display of wickedness in their promotions. In protest, we will not allow articles displaying their logos to be worn, carried, or displayed (even if covered or masked in some way).
Morning Dress-dress shirt (no denim/chambray) with tie, dress or neat casual pants (no jeans, cargo, carpenter, or sloppy pants), dress or leather casual shoes; sweaters should show shirt collar and tie knot (no sweatshirts).
Afternoon Dress-collared shirt (no crew necks), neat casual pants, dress or casual shoes (no slides or sandals), socks above the ankle, sweatshirts or sweaters.
Sunday Dress-coat, tie, and dress shirt; dress shoes; dress or dressier casual pants.
Recreation and Work Dress-jeans, t-shirts, shorts at athletic facilities (not as spectators at sports events), sleeveless athletic shirts (indoor activities only), socks required (including at work).
Dress Code for Women
Classroom/general dress consists of a dress or top and skirt; however, pants may be worn for some recreational activities.!!! Shorts may never be worn outside the residence halls and fitness center.
Tops
Tops must be long enough that the midriff is never exposed.
Sleeves are required. (Sleeveless tops and dresses may be worn with a blouse, jacket, or sweater.)
Necklines may come no lower than four fingers below the collarbone.
Skirts
Hemlines and slits or other openings should never come higher than the bottom of the knee.
Denim skirts may be worn for casual dress (not to class or other professional-type events).
Pants
Loose-fitting pants may be worn between women's residence halls, for athletic events, and to homes in the area.
Loose-fitting jeans may be worn between women's residence halls and when participating in activities where the durability of the fabric is important, such as skiing and ice-skating.
Low-riders are not permitted.
All dresses, skirts, pants, and shirts must be loose-fitting, having a minimum of three inches of ease at bust and hips.
An informal way to measure ease is to stand up straight and pinch the loose fabric on both sides of the hips or at the bust line. Without stretching the fabric, there should be at least a 3/4-inch fold of fabric on both sides.
Other
-Sheer clothing may be worn only when the garment underneath conforms to normal dress regulations.
-Hose must be worn for all professional-type activities including class, church, and recitals.
-Combat boots, hiking boots, or shoes that give this appearance are not permitted.
-Hairstyles should be neat, orderly, and feminine. Avoid cutting-edge fads and cuts so short that they take on a masculine look.
-Students are not permitted to get tattoos. Excessive makeup is not permitted.
-Earrings may be worn only in the lobe of the ear (maximum of two matched sets).
-All other types of body piercings are prohibited.
-Please note the statement concerning Abercrombie & Fitch under Men's General Dress.
Is that not the most stifling thing ever? This is a university! Astounding.
Other thoughts:
-Summer boxing was so cute. And they got the Rocky "Eye of the Tiger" (by Survivor), which made it better.
-they played "Miami" by Will Smith which was AWESOME. Then they played SPOON which was also AWESOME.
-Seth acting like an old man was hot, especially with those sunglasses.
-Jess is such a skank. Like ew, as Summer would say. There's no reason for her to really even be on the show, except to act as that annoying voice that reminds everyone of what has happened so far. She just repeats things that have happened. Or she foreshadows. I could do without her.
-Poor the Nana, she's looking for love in all the wrong places. But seriously, she could do better than the two-bit George Hamilton wannabe. He was skeezy to the max. Thank goodness, Sandy threatened his ass with the background check and such to get him away. I mean, I feel bad for the Nana, but it's obvious that this guy was in it for the money. Hell, if someone had a $1 million beachfront condo, I would be all over that. Because I'm a golddigger. Shrugs.
-Speaking of Julie Cooper, who else thought she looked so hot last night? I totally did--her dresses were so pretty. I covet.
-Mary-Sue and the whipped cream and Seth was pretty funny. Bret Harrison was so over the top as the VJ, it was annoying, but fairly accurate.
-I HATE ZACH ATTACK. Good lord I wanted him to die last night. So effing badly. With the "gnocchi" and the "Francesca gave me a great recipe, let me cook you dinner." What an asshole! And then Summer kissed him, made me sick.
-The whole Marissa/Trey thing was utterly disturbing. But, another thing, Brandon called "The Notebook" reference, and he hasn't even seen the movie. He was like she's going to pick out the Notebook to watch. And she did. Then she almost got raped by the coked out Trey. Ass. He's so skeezy.
-The comic book thing was pretty boring, and Zach is such an asshole. Seriously. He was the biggest douchebag ever. Seth and his fight was pretty funny though, I'll give them that. Summer's being a real beotch about things--what's up with getting back together with Zach? He lied to her and is lame as fuck. And then the whole "I'm a water polo player, we're never nice guys," thing was over the top and Iceman crushing his teeth together-ish. Reed was very stiff last night, in terms of acting. Sorry, but she started this monstrosity of a storyline.
-Summer in her Little Miss Vixen costume, taking pictures with the fans--a little creepy. Then she decides that she wants neither guy. Good call. Except, not--pick Seth! He's dreamy!
-Ryan and Marissa have problems, what's new. Thanks a lot, Trey. And that skank Jess isn't helping either. And now Ryan thinks something is going on between his n'er do well brother and Marissa.
-Julie and Cay-Cay are getting divorced. She made him death food aka eggs benedict for breakfast, which was already a bad sign. Plus the whole kissing Lance thing, too. Bad times. But nobody puts JuJu in the corner...
-Kirsten and Carter--why, Josh, why?!?! Ruin the perfect couple just a little bit more, why don't you. Then make Kirsten a raging alcoholic. That'll solve everything. The car wreck was so frustrating. She had finally realized the error of her ways, and she was going to make up with Sandy--then that truck (which you would never see driving around Newport Beach at 10 PM, btw) plows right into her Jeep, even though Kirsten doesn't drive a Jeep.
Next week on the OC: Kirsten is in the hospital and Sandy is begged to get her some help. Seth does something stupid probably. I'm just assuming. Marissa and Julie are out on the street. BUt Julie does something stupid and tries to poison Caleb. Kirsten blames Caleb for everything that is wrong in her life. Only 2 episodes left!
Next time on the OC: The O Sea. Lamest title ever!
Sandy and Caleb confront Kirsten about her behavior. Kirsten's DUI-related accident forces Sandy to take desperate measures; Ryan, looking for the truth about Trey and Marissa is clued in by a familar face. Meanwhile, Summer won't let her love triangle with Zach and Seth get in the way of her attending the prom, and Julie and Caleb toast to their final evening together as husband and wife. Seth and Zach try to decide which of them takes Summer to the prom while the other takes a meeting with their graphic novel's out-of-this-world fan; and Julie's last night with Caleb proves to be her most memorable.
Music from last night's OCs
The Return of the Nana:
Eye Of The Tiger--Survivor
Shadowland--Youth Group
Miami--Will Smith
I Turn My Camera On--Spoon (Love this song!)
Step Aside--Efterklang
Adios--Alan Paul
Kids With Guns--Gorillaz
Bring Em Out--T.I.
Get Down--Cham Pain
Questa o Quella--Rigoletto
Night Groove--Marc Durst Trio
Love Underground--Robbers On High Street
Na Na Na Na Naa--Kaiser Chiefs (good song)
The Showdown:
But Then Again No--Shout Out Louds
Hey Scenesters!--The Cribs
The Party's Crashing Us--Of Montreal
Cage That Tiger--Soledad Brothers
The Big Fight--Stars (another good song)
Freight Elevator--The Rogers Sisters
Twenty Two Fourteen--The Album Leaf (they must LOVE album leaf, this is like the third time they've been used on the show)
Liner Notes #12 - Alexandra Patsavas
I can’t believe the season is almost over - only a few episodes left to air and then we go on hiatus until after the 4th Of July. Production has already wrapped, but the Post-Production department is still finishing up the last two episodes. Listen for some as-yet-unreleased songs (beautiful tracks by Coldplay and Imogen Heap) in major emotional moments.
The Chop Shop (me, Andrea, Andy and Angie) Producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage as well as some of the cast all ventured out to the desert to the now practically famous Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio. So many great bands, such short but great performances. Highlights for me were seeing the Gang Of Four (first American performance with the original lineup since 1981), Snow Patrol, The Raveonettes, Arcade Fire, Rilo Kiley and Kasabian. Parking, weather and the dreaded bathroom situation were all vastly improved this year and I didn’t see any arrests…
Luckily, summer concert season is upon us and some of the bands that I missed at the festival are coming to town soon. I am especially looking forward to Spoon, The Dears, And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of The Dead, The Pixies, Athlete, Pinback and Ray Lamontagne.
On The Stereo: Ryan Adams, World Leader Pretend, Hyper, Gang Of Four, The Go! Team, Caufield, Mainline, The Redwalls
First of all, I wish I could have gone to Coachella. But no, I was like studying or something. I wish I could see the Pixies, Arcade Fire; I've seen the Raveonettes and the Redwalls, and am seeing Rilo Kiley this week--I'm just saying, I could totally work for the Chop Shop--give me a call, won't you?
That's it until next week--take a rest, recover from the OC heartbreak that was forced upon us last night.
The OC 2 hour cinco de mayo extravaganza was both spectacular and frustrating like a mofo. But, I just want to write, for everyone to see, that my friend Brandon called most of the events of last night's episodes. He hadn't seen them before, but he predicted exact details. We've infiltrated your head, Josh Schwartz. Either that or he has bugged us and is listening to us talk about things--because one of the details last night was just too coincidental for my liking. Big brother is watching.
-okay, for those of you who don't know what BJU is, it's a Christian fundamentalist school that has the most outrageous rules and regulations, I've ever heard. Like really, really strict and crazy. I thought it was a joke when I first heard about the school a few weeks ago. No offense, but for real, this is their residence hall requirement page. My friend is obsessed with this school. So last night, when Mary-Sue's boyfriend said, "Where we come from that's not an option..." and Ryan replied, "Where's that?" Brandon says, "Bob Jones University." Then the boyfriend says, "Bob Jones University." And we all flipped the hell out. Like that's scary. It's just too coincidental that these people would be from that school. Scroll down if you don't want to be disturbed.
Residence Hall Life
-A student must live in one of the University residence halls unless he is living with parents or other close relatives (approved by the Dean of Men's or Dean of Women's office), is 23 years old or older, is married and over the age of 20, or is a graduate student.
-Freshmen may request a roommate. Other students are allowed one request for a friend to be in their prayer group, on their hall, or in their residence hall, but not in their room.
-For the sake of accountability, students must "check out" when they leave the campus. Students gradually acquire more freedom in this area as they become upperclassmen.
-Each night all students meet for prayer, either as a room or together with several other rooms.
-Students are required to be in their own rooms and quiet at 11 pm. All lights must be out by midnight.
-Students are required to keep their rooms clean and neat. Rooms are inspected daily.
-Facilities and furnishings:
-Laundry facilities are provided.
-All rooms are furnished with twin-sized beds, dressers, desks, closets, cupboards, sink, telephone, and blinds.
-Computer network and high-speed Internet access is available in each residence hall room.
-An email account is provided for each student. Due to the flood of objectionable content coming through outside email services, students may use only this filtered campus email system.
-All wireless access to the Internet is forbidden since all Internet use must go through the University's filtered access.
List of what to bring
-Students may bring automobiles to campus. However, underclassmen (freshmen and sophomores) who are under 21 years old may use their vehicles only to drive home and for extension.
-Cell phones are permitted. Students will be instructed in cell phone etiquette.
What Not to Bring
-Posters of movie and music stars and fashion models are not permitted. The subjects of personal photos should exhibit the modesty and appropriate physical contact we expect from our students.
Music must be compatible with the University's music standards:
New Age, jazz, rock, and country music is not permitted.
Contemporary Christian music is not permitted (e.g., Michael W. Smith, Stephen Curtis Chapman, WOW Worship, and so forth).
-Televisions and DVD/videocassette players are not permitted in the residence halls; computer DVD players may not be used to view movies.
-You may not possess or play computer and video games rated T, M, or A or having elements of blood and gore, sensual or demonic themes, or featuring suggestive dress, bad language, or rock music.
-Due to space considerations, appliances such as mini-refrigerators and microwaves are not permitted in residence hall rooms. A refrigerator for medical-related needs and microwaves are provided in each residence hall.
-Residence hall students may not watch videos above a G rating when visiting homes in town and may not attend movie theaters.
-All weapons must be turned in for storage. Trigger locks are required for pistols.
-Fireworks are not permitted on campus.
So, no fireworks, but you can have pistols. That's cool. And wtf, with not letting them listen to Steven Curtis Chapman? Why are you putting the man down? And by the man, I actually mean THE MAN because SCC is a total Christian artist.
And here are their dress code regulations:
Men
-Hair must be cut in a traditional, conservative style-not shaved, spiked, tangled, or shelved. It may not be colored or highlighted.
Sideburns should not extend past the middle of the ear. Men are expected to remain clean-shaven.
-Necklaces, earrings, and bracelets are not permitted.
-Hats may not be worn indoors except in the gym.
-Men are not permitted to get tattoos or wear body piercings.
Abercrombie & Fitch and its subsidiary Hollister have shown an unusual degree of antagonism to the name of Christ and an unusual display of wickedness in their promotions. In protest, we will not allow articles displaying their logos to be worn, carried, or displayed (even if covered or masked in some way).
Morning Dress-dress shirt (no denim/chambray) with tie, dress or neat casual pants (no jeans, cargo, carpenter, or sloppy pants), dress or leather casual shoes; sweaters should show shirt collar and tie knot (no sweatshirts).
Afternoon Dress-collared shirt (no crew necks), neat casual pants, dress or casual shoes (no slides or sandals), socks above the ankle, sweatshirts or sweaters.
Sunday Dress-coat, tie, and dress shirt; dress shoes; dress or dressier casual pants.
Recreation and Work Dress-jeans, t-shirts, shorts at athletic facilities (not as spectators at sports events), sleeveless athletic shirts (indoor activities only), socks required (including at work).
Dress Code for Women
Classroom/general dress consists of a dress or top and skirt; however, pants may be worn for some recreational activities.!!! Shorts may never be worn outside the residence halls and fitness center.
Tops
Tops must be long enough that the midriff is never exposed.
Sleeves are required. (Sleeveless tops and dresses may be worn with a blouse, jacket, or sweater.)
Necklines may come no lower than four fingers below the collarbone.
Skirts
Hemlines and slits or other openings should never come higher than the bottom of the knee.
Denim skirts may be worn for casual dress (not to class or other professional-type events).
Pants
Loose-fitting pants may be worn between women's residence halls, for athletic events, and to homes in the area.
Loose-fitting jeans may be worn between women's residence halls and when participating in activities where the durability of the fabric is important, such as skiing and ice-skating.
Low-riders are not permitted.
All dresses, skirts, pants, and shirts must be loose-fitting, having a minimum of three inches of ease at bust and hips.
An informal way to measure ease is to stand up straight and pinch the loose fabric on both sides of the hips or at the bust line. Without stretching the fabric, there should be at least a 3/4-inch fold of fabric on both sides.
Other
-Sheer clothing may be worn only when the garment underneath conforms to normal dress regulations.
-Hose must be worn for all professional-type activities including class, church, and recitals.
-Combat boots, hiking boots, or shoes that give this appearance are not permitted.
-Hairstyles should be neat, orderly, and feminine. Avoid cutting-edge fads and cuts so short that they take on a masculine look.
-Students are not permitted to get tattoos. Excessive makeup is not permitted.
-Earrings may be worn only in the lobe of the ear (maximum of two matched sets).
-All other types of body piercings are prohibited.
-Please note the statement concerning Abercrombie & Fitch under Men's General Dress.
Is that not the most stifling thing ever? This is a university! Astounding.
Other thoughts:
-Summer boxing was so cute. And they got the Rocky "Eye of the Tiger" (by Survivor), which made it better.
-they played "Miami" by Will Smith which was AWESOME. Then they played SPOON which was also AWESOME.
-Seth acting like an old man was hot, especially with those sunglasses.
-Jess is such a skank. Like ew, as Summer would say. There's no reason for her to really even be on the show, except to act as that annoying voice that reminds everyone of what has happened so far. She just repeats things that have happened. Or she foreshadows. I could do without her.
-Poor the Nana, she's looking for love in all the wrong places. But seriously, she could do better than the two-bit George Hamilton wannabe. He was skeezy to the max. Thank goodness, Sandy threatened his ass with the background check and such to get him away. I mean, I feel bad for the Nana, but it's obvious that this guy was in it for the money. Hell, if someone had a $1 million beachfront condo, I would be all over that. Because I'm a golddigger. Shrugs.
-Speaking of Julie Cooper, who else thought she looked so hot last night? I totally did--her dresses were so pretty. I covet.
-Mary-Sue and the whipped cream and Seth was pretty funny. Bret Harrison was so over the top as the VJ, it was annoying, but fairly accurate.
-I HATE ZACH ATTACK. Good lord I wanted him to die last night. So effing badly. With the "gnocchi" and the "Francesca gave me a great recipe, let me cook you dinner." What an asshole! And then Summer kissed him, made me sick.
-The whole Marissa/Trey thing was utterly disturbing. But, another thing, Brandon called "The Notebook" reference, and he hasn't even seen the movie. He was like she's going to pick out the Notebook to watch. And she did. Then she almost got raped by the coked out Trey. Ass. He's so skeezy.
-The comic book thing was pretty boring, and Zach is such an asshole. Seriously. He was the biggest douchebag ever. Seth and his fight was pretty funny though, I'll give them that. Summer's being a real beotch about things--what's up with getting back together with Zach? He lied to her and is lame as fuck. And then the whole "I'm a water polo player, we're never nice guys," thing was over the top and Iceman crushing his teeth together-ish. Reed was very stiff last night, in terms of acting. Sorry, but she started this monstrosity of a storyline.
-Summer in her Little Miss Vixen costume, taking pictures with the fans--a little creepy. Then she decides that she wants neither guy. Good call. Except, not--pick Seth! He's dreamy!
-Ryan and Marissa have problems, what's new. Thanks a lot, Trey. And that skank Jess isn't helping either. And now Ryan thinks something is going on between his n'er do well brother and Marissa.
-Julie and Cay-Cay are getting divorced. She made him death food aka eggs benedict for breakfast, which was already a bad sign. Plus the whole kissing Lance thing, too. Bad times. But nobody puts JuJu in the corner...
-Kirsten and Carter--why, Josh, why?!?! Ruin the perfect couple just a little bit more, why don't you. Then make Kirsten a raging alcoholic. That'll solve everything. The car wreck was so frustrating. She had finally realized the error of her ways, and she was going to make up with Sandy--then that truck (which you would never see driving around Newport Beach at 10 PM, btw) plows right into her Jeep, even though Kirsten doesn't drive a Jeep.
Next week on the OC: Kirsten is in the hospital and Sandy is begged to get her some help. Seth does something stupid probably. I'm just assuming. Marissa and Julie are out on the street. BUt Julie does something stupid and tries to poison Caleb. Kirsten blames Caleb for everything that is wrong in her life. Only 2 episodes left!
Next time on the OC: The O Sea. Lamest title ever!
Sandy and Caleb confront Kirsten about her behavior. Kirsten's DUI-related accident forces Sandy to take desperate measures; Ryan, looking for the truth about Trey and Marissa is clued in by a familar face. Meanwhile, Summer won't let her love triangle with Zach and Seth get in the way of her attending the prom, and Julie and Caleb toast to their final evening together as husband and wife. Seth and Zach try to decide which of them takes Summer to the prom while the other takes a meeting with their graphic novel's out-of-this-world fan; and Julie's last night with Caleb proves to be her most memorable.
Music from last night's OCs
The Return of the Nana:
Eye Of The Tiger--Survivor
Shadowland--Youth Group
Miami--Will Smith
I Turn My Camera On--Spoon (Love this song!)
Step Aside--Efterklang
Adios--Alan Paul
Kids With Guns--Gorillaz
Bring Em Out--T.I.
Get Down--Cham Pain
Questa o Quella--Rigoletto
Night Groove--Marc Durst Trio
Love Underground--Robbers On High Street
Na Na Na Na Naa--Kaiser Chiefs (good song)
The Showdown:
But Then Again No--Shout Out Louds
Hey Scenesters!--The Cribs
The Party's Crashing Us--Of Montreal
Cage That Tiger--Soledad Brothers
The Big Fight--Stars (another good song)
Freight Elevator--The Rogers Sisters
Twenty Two Fourteen--The Album Leaf (they must LOVE album leaf, this is like the third time they've been used on the show)
Liner Notes #12 - Alexandra Patsavas
I can’t believe the season is almost over - only a few episodes left to air and then we go on hiatus until after the 4th Of July. Production has already wrapped, but the Post-Production department is still finishing up the last two episodes. Listen for some as-yet-unreleased songs (beautiful tracks by Coldplay and Imogen Heap) in major emotional moments.
The Chop Shop (me, Andrea, Andy and Angie) Producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage as well as some of the cast all ventured out to the desert to the now practically famous Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio. So many great bands, such short but great performances. Highlights for me were seeing the Gang Of Four (first American performance with the original lineup since 1981), Snow Patrol, The Raveonettes, Arcade Fire, Rilo Kiley and Kasabian. Parking, weather and the dreaded bathroom situation were all vastly improved this year and I didn’t see any arrests…
Luckily, summer concert season is upon us and some of the bands that I missed at the festival are coming to town soon. I am especially looking forward to Spoon, The Dears, And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of The Dead, The Pixies, Athlete, Pinback and Ray Lamontagne.
On The Stereo: Ryan Adams, World Leader Pretend, Hyper, Gang Of Four, The Go! Team, Caufield, Mainline, The Redwalls
First of all, I wish I could have gone to Coachella. But no, I was like studying or something. I wish I could see the Pixies, Arcade Fire; I've seen the Raveonettes and the Redwalls, and am seeing Rilo Kiley this week--I'm just saying, I could totally work for the Chop Shop--give me a call, won't you?
That's it until next week--take a rest, recover from the OC heartbreak that was forced upon us last night.