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City: BROOKLYN
State: New York
Country: US
Signup Date: 5/1/2006
Friday, October 16, 2009 


That was a really fun show at The Rickshaw Stop for Stephen Elliott's Rumpus night of Comedy and Song. Delightful poster here: http://therumpus.net/sections/rumpus-events/
I enjoyed much of what else was on, and the band (The English SF) played exceptionally well, as you can see from this video evidence - this is the last song we played, Changes, by David Bowie: http://bit.ly/YVMyw
We played  (in what can only be described as our kinda "Festival" set):

The Rickshaw Stop
San Francisco, CA
10/15/09

My Favourite Angel (w. The English SF)
Nothing At All (w. The English SF)
The End (w. The English SF)
Sussex Ghost Story
Hello, Dead Horse
Caught The Common Kiss 
Goth Girl (I may have missed one in the middle here...)
The Person You Are (w. The English SF)
Negative Love (w. The English SF)
Changes (w. The English SF)

At least, I think that was it. I managed to use three guitars during the set because I broke a string at the end of The End, and then I used Chris' electric for Sussex Ghost Story, and then he brought me, I think, Jason Finazzo's guitar, and then I finally got back to my own. Very odd. Stephen Elliott always lays on a good event, and I whole-heartedly recommend his book "The Adderall Diaries", just published.
Then, in a change to our advertised programming, Chris and I stayed up the entire night listening to classic vinyl on his amazing system. The turntable itself looks like something from Close Encounters. I want one really badly. We heard so many things, though I particular recall: Stackridge, Nilsson's 1941 and Kojak Columbo from "Duit On Mon Dei", Chicago VI (I have never previously got anything out of Chicago at all; last night it suddenly seemed like a disastrous avenue I might have to explore), Elton John (I actually went to sleep while we were listening to something else, woke up and it was Elton John), the stellar version of Wah Wah from Concert To Bangladesh, The Trick (come on! come on!), The Ramones (Road To Ruin - Joey's great vocal on Needles and Pins). Oh my god, it was all quite fantastic. And then I went to sleep for three hours.
The day stretches before me, but I don't think I'll impose myself on it too much: maybe have a bath, clear out my inbox (that's not a euphemism, I mean my email), and wait until my car picks me up at 5pm to go to tonight's concert, which is a slightly secret one in Woodside, CA (home of Joan Baez as I recall) where I will play a benefit (in someone's home, but not Joan's) for Kathleen McNamara's movie "Why Isn't Chris von Sneidern Famous?" [I suppose, on reflection, it may be that he stays up until 6am listening to Chicago VI. In fact, I went to bed before him. He might have stayed up until 7am listening to Chicago VII, for all I know. I'm assuming that there is a Chicago VII. It seems likely that there might be. Of course that's not really the reason why he isn't famous. Why aren't I famous come to that? Where's *that* friggin' movie?] If anyone needs details of the show tonight, please email me at jwh@armory.com and I'll put you in touch with the hosts. Last night's tickets were $10. Tonight's aren't quite so reasonable. But I suppose it's a good opportunity to see me, relaxed, playing in the most relaxing circumstances possible. if that sounds appealing, and you live near Woodside, then... hey...
And then tomorrow, armed with a parking pass and a couple of backstage passes, we shall go to the Treasure Island festival, which piques my interest, even though all the bands I've actually heard of play on sunday. Tomorrow night, be the way, I am making an appearance (and playing) at: The Make-Out Room [3225 22nd St] as part of the Litcrawl, Phase Three: The Rumpus Presents…John Wesley Harding, Vendela Vida, Bucky Sinister, Kevin Smokler,  Michelle Richmond, Stephen Elliott (host). This should be good, so see you there. Tis free.
Best wishes to all, Chris Isaak.


8:32 PM
 
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Adam

 
Doh!
I believe, kind sir, that when I called out for "Red Rose and the Briar" at the Triple Door this past Tuesday night that you responded to me: "Bollocks!".
Fear not, though, as you might redeem yourself with a recording of it from a future performance placed here for all to enjoy.  This shouldn't be a problem, as you seem to have promoted the performance of the song from "bollocks" to "desirable" in your mind as of now.
I look forward to the recording.
All said, though, the Triple Door show was great, and I thank you for it, nonetheless.
Cheers!

 
Posted by Adam on Friday, October 16, 2009 - 11:31 PM
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John Wesley Harding

 
Ah, well then in that case it was probably you who reminded me of it. For which, thank you!
 
Posted by John Wesley Harding on Sunday, October 18, 2009 - 5:22 PM
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Yannick, the GeneralEclectic

 
San Francisco Daze (San Francisco Nights) 
by the way, is the title of an old song by Chris Isaak.

"Why Isn't Chris von Sneidern Famous?" is a question that I, too, have asked myself previously. He's a great guitarist, producer and songwriter. I'd love to hear him really showcase his guitar chops on his next solo album.

Thanks for the Frisco report.
Y.


 
Posted by Yannick, the GeneralEclectic on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 9:42 AM
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