From a little item in the Aquarius Records newsletter: Looks like local rock recording genius Tim Green is pulling up stakes from his Portola area compound, Louder Studios. The famed basement that committed to tape albums from the likes of the Melvins, Saviours, Howlin Rain, Crime in Choir, the Fucking Champs (duh), and many, many other legendary acts is on the market. Well, not just the downstairs, but the entire house is for sale starting February 28. For a half-million and change, you can own
Look, Ma! Solar panels and a three-car garage!If asked to guess which city in California sported the most rooftop solar installations, you might well guess San Francisco, right? And if asked which city would be most likely to include such information on its official travel brochure or within the stump speech of its politically striving mayor -- well, that'd be a no-brainer. But, alas, the answer isn't San Francisco. It's San Diego. A study released yesterday by the group Environment California t
AlisonWhat is in the water in Nevada City? That old gold rush town is a hotbed for Bay Area expats (Tim Green) and general musical creativity (Joanna Newsom, Alela Diane) that goes well with what's popular back here (freaky folk, pastoral pop). Tonight Casual Fog comes down from the hills with a hearty collection of musicians mixing those aforementioned genres together. The band is our pick for the Mission Creek showcase tonight. They play the Knockout with stoner rockers Hot Lunch, as well as P