Here's 40 Day Dream from the footage we shot on the last night of the 3 week Regent Theatre residency, edited by Edward Sharpe frontman Alex Ebert. There are few bands anywhere today that bring out energy at live shows like this band. I can only imagine what Abbot Kinney Blvd will look like this Sunday when they take the Little Radio stage. Outdoor street revival? You better believe!

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros perform @ 4:30pm on the Little Radio Stage @ Abbot Kinney Fest in Venice Beach. Full lineup HERE.

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros - 40 Day Dream

EP
Community Music/Fairfax Recordings

Chief

Chief - Your Direction

EP
Domino Recording Company

The Parson Redheads

The Parson Redheads - Punctual As Usual

EP
Parson Farm Records

Hot Hot Heat

Hot Hot Heat - Middle of Nowhere

Elevator
Warner Bros Records

Hot Hot Heat

Hot Hot Heat - Goodnight, Goodnight

Elevator
Warner Bros Records

The Kinks, Dead End Street

The Kinks album, Face to Face, released 1966 on Pye Records in the United Kingdom and on Reprise Records in the United States, was out of print for many years. Re-issues since 1998 have included bonus tracks of songs released contemporaneously as singles (most notably "Dead End Street") and two unreleased tracks.

A major artistic breakthrough for Kinks' songwriter Ray Davies, the LP represents the first full flowering of Davies' use of narrative, observation, and wry social commentary in his songs. It heralded The Kinks' move away from the hard-driving rock and roll style of 1964-65, which had catapulted the group to international stardom. It was the first Kinks album consisting entirely of Ray Davies compositions, and was their first album recorded over several months, rather than in one concentrated session.

Davies, who had suffered a nervous breakdown just prior to the major recording sessions for the album, seemed to be responding to the overwhelming pressures on him by escaping into stories of the bittersweet existence of ordinary suburban people, their failings, and frustrations. The new style of writing began gradually the previous year with compositions such as "A Well Respected Man" and "Dedicated Follower of Fashion", and came to full fruition in May 1966 with the hit single "Sunny Afternoon", which reached Number 1 in the UK.

The album was released in a particularly tumultuous year for the band, with personnel problems (bassist Pete Quaife was injured, resigned, and later rejoined the band), legal and contractual battles, and an ongoing hectic touring schedule. The album was critically well received, but did not sell particularly well at the time of its release.

LYRICS:

There's a crack up in the ceiling,
And the kitchen sink is leaking.
Out of work and got no money,
A Sunday joint of bread and honey.

What are we living for?
Two-roomed apartment on the second floor.
No money coming in,
The rent collector's knocking, trying to get in.

We are strictly second class,
We don't understand,
(Dead end!)
Why we should be on dead end street.
(Dead end!)
People are living on dead end street.
(Dead end!)
Gonna die on dead end street.

Dead end street (yeah)
Dead end street (yeah)

On a cold and frosty morning,
Wipe my eyes and stop me yawning.
And my feet are nearly frozen,
Boil the tea and put some toast on.

What are we living for?
Two-roomed apartment on the second floor.
No chance to emigrate,
I'm deep in debt and now it's much too late.

We both want to work so hard,
We can't get the chance,
(Dead end!)
People live on dead end street.
(Dead end!)
People are dying on dead end street.
(Dead end!)
Gonna die on dead end street.

Dead end street (yeah)
Dead end street (yeah)

(Dead end!)
People live on dead end street.
(Dead end!)
People are dying on dead end street.
(Dead end!)
Gonna die on dead end street.

Dead end street (yeah)
Dead end street (yeah)
Dead end street (yeah)
Head to my feet (yeah)
Dead end street (yeah)
Dead end street (yeah)
Dead end street (yeah)
How's it feel? (yeah)
How's it feel? (yeah)
Dead end street (yeah)
Dead end street (yeah)

Good Old War video for Weak Man featuring Anthony Green. Shot at Sargent House in August 2008.

Here are their summer tour dates;

July 05 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre #
July 06 Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep #
July 08 Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues *
July 09 San Diego, CA @ SOMA *
July 10 Tempe, AZ @ Marquee *
July 11 Tuscon, AZ @ Club Congress *
July 12 Tuscon, AZ @ Club Congress *
July 14 Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues *
July 15 Austin, TX @ Emo's *
July 16 San Antonio, TX @ The White Rabbit *
July 18 Pensacola, FL @ Sluggo's #
July 19 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade Downstairs #
July 24 Camden, NJ @ Wiggins Park XPN Festival
July 31 Pittsfield, MA @ Bowland Theatre - Berkshire College #

This version of the Gordon Lightfoot song, I'm Not Saying, is unique in that it is said to feature both then lover Brian Jones and session player Jimmy Page on guitar. It wasn't Nico's favorite track but it was a start for her post modeling turned singing career. She claimed that producer Andrew Loog Oldham (also The Rolling Stones manager) was trying to make her sound like another Marianne Faithfull for this track on his own Immediate label. Nico appeared on Ready, Steady, Go, British TV's Friday night mod-scene showcase performing this song. The flip, The Last Mile, is not as strong but still is quite charming. This is the single that Andy Warhol brought into The Factory to play for everyone proclaiming he would be bringing her in to meet the Velvet Underground.

LANDy, playing this Thursday, June 25th at The Regent Theater. Also playing, Avi Buffalo, The Minor Canon all for only $5! Doors at 9PM.

From the album, The Letting Go. Directed by Einar Baldin

Good times for Hump Day!

From their lastest release, Tight Knit. Directed by Jonathan Krisel, and outstanding costume design by Hilary Olson.

From their album, Bits.

Directed by Jade Harris

A theme song for the recession.

Lightning Dust

Lightning Dust - I Knew

Infinite Light
Jagjaguwar

The Cave Singers

The Cave Singers - Beach House

Welcome Joy
Matador Records

Crooked Fingers

Crooked Fingers - Cannibals

Forfeit/Fortune
Constant Artists

Deer Tick

Deer Tick - Art Isn't Real

Born On Flag Day
Partisan Records

Dawes

Dawes - When My Time Comes

EPl
Unsigned

AA Bondy

AA Bondy - American Hearts

American Hearts
Fat Possum Records

This is a your weekly, weekend soundtrack series on Saturday (sndtrksat) and Sunday (sndtrksun), in the form of free mp3 downloads. After download, these songs can be recorded to cassette and taken everywhere you go to be played at barbeques, pool parties or bridge games.

This week includes five bands that have been regular rotation on both the radio station and my headphones. All five songs are perfect for the soundtrack to your afternoon in the sun or drives to wherever your going. Enjoy and have a great day.

-Dave

**RIGHT CLICK SONG NAME TO DOWNLOAD. CLICK PLAY BUTTON TO LISTEN ON PAGE

AA Bondy

AA Bondy is led by Scott Bondy, the former lead singer of Birmingham, AL’s Southern grunge darlings Verbena. American Hearts is stripped-down indie folk, that was recorded and mixed at a barn near his home the Catskills of upstate New York. The result is a record that is consistently amazing from start to finish. I seriously need someone to come and take this album away from me because it might just be the only way it gets a break. Check dates for a limited US tour during June.

AA Bondy

AA Bondy - American Hearts

American Hearts
Fat Possum Records

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros

A 12 piece outfit from Los Angeles fronted by Alex Ebert of Ima Robot, the band was one of the "super buzz" bands at SXSW this past year. We teamed up with Edward Sharpe for a 3 week residency to kick off the Regent Theater in downtown LA. With only two songs available anywhere, the band drew 700-900 each week for what can only be described as part musical extravaganza and part tent revival. The new EP is available on iTunes and is highly recommended. Small West coast tour and European dates currently. Look for a big opening tour soon. See them live if you have the chance, because few bands put on shows this fun and energetic.

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros - 40 Day Dream

EP
Community Music/Fairfax Recordings

Dawes

As I fill in "Unsigned" for Dawes' record label, I can't help but think how short lived that should be. This band is one of my favorite examples of good American rock and roll in Los Angeles and made up of four great dudes. Every time they play a Little Radio event, I get new people telling me how awesome they are. With hints of 70's greats, these guys drive home the kind of music that would keep you company  on a cross country drive. On tour with Deer Tick all summer and playing with us at the Regent this Thursday for Artwalk. Check the site Monday for set time.

Dawes

Dawes - When My Time Comes

EPl
Unsigned

Deer Tick

John Joseph McCauley III's creation that was originally from Providence, Rhode Island. The band started as a two-piece (guitar/drum) and grew to include upright bass and an additional guitar. Deer Tick's sound has been described as everything from "Alt-Country" to "Freak-Folk", but is more simply a great band with rock, folk and country elements. They were another band at SXSW people were putting extra effort into seeing. Their live shows match and even surpass their studio recordings that, themselves, are full of life. Look for them on tour across the US (with Dawes) starting in about a week.

Deer Tick

Deer Tick - Art Isn't Real

Born On Flag Day
Partisan Records

Crooked Fingers

For fans of 90's great Archers of Loaf from Chapel Hill, Eric Bachmann's Denver based Crooked Fingers need no introduction. Following the breakup of Archers back in 1998, Eric began work with CF as a solo project that grew over the years. For me, the latest records by far my favorite, sharing all the guitar and vocal qualities that made Archers a favorite. Fun and all around great rock music. Not much in the way of touring besides about 5 dates right now. I'm personally trying to get them out to LA for an event soon.

Crooked Fingers

Crooked Fingers - Cannibals

Forfeit/Fortune
Constant Artists

You don't have to be Barak Obama to champion hope, change and joy!

In the past there have been people that have had trouble streaming the radio station because of firewalls and such. That is now sorted, as we've added a whole new setup that makes the stream available to everyone. We will have the new links plugged into the site shortly. In the meantime, here's all you need to know:

Winamp, I-tunes, and most others:
http://www.fast-serv.com/live/stream.pls?host=ic2178.c793.fast-serv.com&port=80&path=/littleradio

RealPlayer:
http://www.fast-serv.com/live/stream.ram?host=ic2178.c793.fast-serv.com&port=80&path=/littleradio

Windows Media Player:
http://www.fast-serv.com/live/stream.asx?host=ic2178.c793.fast-serv.com&port=80&path=/littleradio

QuickTime Player:
http://www.fast-serv.com/live/stream.qtl?host=ic2178.c793.fast-serv.com&port=80&path=/littleradio

This is good fun.

Cale Parks currently on tour with Passion Pit. This reminds me of music videos from the 80's.

The Future of The Left!! Directed by Casey Raymond and Ewan Jones-Morris