Heroic Trio: Jack White, Jimmy Page, and the Edge
I had a chance to see a sneak preview of the documentary It Might Get Loud yesterday. First impressions? Best. Rock. Movie. Ever. The film, scheduled to open in Bay Area theaters August 28, takes three guitar gods from different eras--Led Zeppelin legend Jimmy Page (who receives associate producer credits), U2 sonic architect the Edge, and new-school throwback Jack White, of the White Stripes. Built around a jam session featuring all three guit
Amadou & Maryam
Believe it or not folks, there are other things happening in the entertainment world besides the seemingly endless Michael Jackson media feeding frenzy - which should have concluded with his memorial service and BET tribute. Here are a few:
5. Amadou & Mariam opening for Coldplay. Two blind musicians from Mali with an amazing sound and a story to match have snagged the coveted opening spot for the world's biggest rock band not named U2 or the Rolling Stones on their cur
Just can't get enough of SFoodie blogger, music writer, and DJ Tamara Palmer? Score an extra-hefty slice of Tamara tomorrow on Pirate Cat Radio's Broken Record Party (87.9 FM), 2-4 p.m. Special guest Tamara joins host Caroline Thompson for a session of chit-chat and tasty food joints, circa 1930 to the present. "Who Put the Benzedrine in Mrs. Murphy's Ovaltine?" by Harry "The Hipster" Gibson, "Dash the Curry" by MIA, "The Recipe" by E-40, "Lemon" by U2, "Eat Steak" by Reverend Horton Heat