Old Friends

Over the years we've had the pleasure of playing with many a fine band. We've also played with some bands that aren't worth remembering, and some bands that are worth remembering for all the wrong reasons-- but this post isn't about those bands (though we should come up with one for later-- there was a band I remember calling "Death Wedding" in particular that I would love to track down as a where are they now kind of thing)-- this post is about a couple artists we played with over the years that have some music out that you should check out if you have the time or money.

Until June has released a follow up EP to their debut album from 2007. We've played with these guys more than any other band in the LA scene, and they are great guys, and deserve all the success they can get, so show them some love!

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=314331214&s=143441

A few years ago we were booking one Wednesday night a month at the Derby in Los Feliz-- there was no cover, no typical industry BS, and we got to book bands WE wanted to hear play and not worry about getting people through the door and all that. Even though I don't know this for sure-- Until June showcased one of those nights, so I'd like to think that was the ngiht they got signed. Anyway, through those nights, we were introduced to Diane Birch, who I remember seeing and thinking "if this girl doesn't make it in music, there's no hope for any of us."

Well today, she is the free download single of the week on itunes, and her album is available for pre-order. From the clips on her myspace, this is going to be a damn fine album, so congrats to her, and check it out for yo' self, yo.

free single (this week only):

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=316586924&s=143441

album pre-order:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPreorder?id=315660531&s=143441

Congrats to both these guys. Now it's time to look up the real name of that Death Wedding band.

Gigography - Lestat's, San Diego, 5-8-09

Our first trip to San Diego in a number of years was much more of a success than the last one, with a good turnout, and a good show to boot. Thanks to everyone that stuck out for our very "rock and roll" hour late start. And special thanks to Cynthia, who we met for the first time after having her as a fan for a number of years on myspace, and who was able to provide a ton of great video and photographic documentation of the show!

The Company You Keep

One More Chance


setlist:

Live Life Now
Change Your Heart
Everything and Nothing
The Company You Keep
One More Chance
On the Sideline
It Would Be Funny
You Can Have it All
Torquemada
I Do
Caravan

Gigography - Renaissance Hotel, Hollywood, 5-7-09

When going on family vacations or school trips growing up, I would always get excited to see a piano in the hotel we were staying at, only to get bummed out when it was completely locked and I couldn't play it. So tonight, along with Matt, I finally played a piano in a hotel lobby-- and it was way better than I could have hoped. And after we finished, a homeless man dressed as a pirate, talking like Tony Montana, wanted to jam with us on harmonica. We'll be playing the Renaissance every Thursday in June-- so perhaps that homeless man's dreams can come true soon too.

setlist:

She Will Have Her Way
It Would Be Funny
On the Sideline
One More Chance
I Do

Gigography- Saint Rocke, Hermosa Beach, April 30th, 2009

If nothing else ends up being said about 2009, The Quiet can at least say we were fortunate to discover and play some very cool, exciting new venues this year. First we added Zoey's Cafe to the list of clubs that are actually a pleasure to play (along with The Hotel Cafe and the Troubadour), and now we can add Saint Rocke, a revelation of a venue in the South Bay. We always look forward to playing our music, but it's a rare occurance to find a new venue that actually looks forward to hearing it. Our only regret was that we ate dinnner before getting to the club, because their food looks freakin' delicious. Next time gadget. Next time.

As for the show-- tough to top the Hotel Cafe show so soon, but this was a little more laid back and free wheelin' as well. We let uber fan Veronica (the star of that last Hollywood Attic blog) pick the next song of the set at one point, and so Torquemada finally made an appearance.

setlist:

Live Life Now
Change Your Heart
Clarion Call
One More Chance
On the Sideline
Torquemada (by request)
Everything and Nothing
I Do
Caravan
The Company You Keep

Gigography - Hotel Cafe, Hollywood, April 17th, 2009

This show was pretty kicking. Many long time followers of the band said it was the best show yet, and for once you don't have to take our words for it:

http://thehollywoodattic.blogspot.com/2009/04/epic-night-hotel-cafe.html

the setlist:

Live Life Now
Change Your Heart
She Will Have Her Way
The Company You Keep (original, first time played)
One More Chance
On the Sideline
Everything and Nothing
Stranglehold (original, first time played)
I Do
Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing/Treat Her Right (Chris Isaak/Roy Head, first time played)

Gigography - Zoey's Cafe, Ventura, April 2nd, 2009

Every once and awhile you end up playing a venue that is actually an honor to play, rather than just an obligation. In our case, it's only really happened a handful of times with The Hotel Cafe, the Troubadour, and now Zoey's Cafe in Ventura. Not that there's anything wrong with most of the other places we play, these places just seem to go out of their way to make you feel welcome, and Zoey's truly goes the extra mile, which made for a very relaxed show. Far From Kansas was the first band up, and like us, performed acoustic, and minus a number of members. But JD Levin and Claire Winters couldn't have brought a nicer crowd, or been any cooler, so it was a blast to play with them.

Our set is below, suffice to say, it went well enough we even played an encore-- though I believe it was only JD who was calling for one, but we obliged with honor.

She Will Have Her Way
It Would Be Funny
Everything and Nothing
Torquemada
Summers Gone
One More Chance
I Do
When I Fall (Barenaked Ladies)
The Rapture
On the Sideline
Don't Dream It's Over (Crowded House)

encore:
Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder)

Gigography - Gypsy Lounge, March 31st, 2009

Matt pointed out the last time we had played Gypsy Lounge was on this exact same date a few years ago, still in the Plan-R days. Touching.

Some things had changed... they had current-events related graffiti on the bathroom walls:


This was the 2nd acoustic performance for Matt and I. It happened. The 3-5 people playing pool through the set can confirm that.

setlist:
I Do
You Can Have it All
It Would Be Funny (If It Wasn't So Sad)
On the Sideline
Summers Gone
Don't Dream It's Over (Crowded House cover)