It seems a bit of a misnomer to call this post “Happy Monday” given the content. Yet while the passing of music legend Lou Reed brings much sadness, it also offers us a chance to reflect on the life and musical contributions of one of the second half of the 20th century’s most influential artists. […]
Founding Velvet Underground member John Cale stopped by San Francisco’s Regency Ballroom Sunday night. Cale is touring for his new album Shift Adventures in Nookie Woods. Folk songster Cass McCombs opened for Cale. To start, I think it’s worth pointing of the significane of Cale’s career, not that it will be the first time. Obviously, Cale’s memorable […]
Last night, I had the opportunity to watch founding Velvet Underground member John Cale perform his new solo material in San Francisco. Photos and review of that performance will be up shortly. But it seemed as good of excuse as any to legitimize Velvet Underground for the Happy Monday spot. This jam, “What Goes On”, […]
World renowned composer, musician and original Velvet Underground member John Cale will swing through San Francisco’s Regency Ballroom tomorrow night. Cale is touring on the release of his new album Shift Adventures in Nookie Wood, out now on Double Six Records. While many will know Cale for his Velvet Underground work, he’s an accomplished composer outside the […]
Castle Face Records will release a Velvet Underground cover tribute album to celebrate the 45th anniversary of The Velvet Undeground & Nico. We’ve already heard White Fence’s take on “Run Run Run” and Ty Segall’s cover of “Femme Fatale“. But now Bay Area garage lords Thee Oh Sees’ version of “European Son”. You can download it […]