AMOEBA RECORDS JOINS THE RUMBLE SAN FRANCISCO TEAM

THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO has added yet another indie cornerstone to it's team of SF partners - AMOEBA RECORDS. The family includes The Owl Magazine, Bagel Radio, The Noise Pop Music Festival, The Bay Bridged, The San Francisco Bay Guardian and Spin Earth, which is pretty much the indie rock Mount Rushmore of the Bay area. We're all committed to helping up-and-coming bands get as much attention as possible in a time where the establishment is no longer working on developing bands.

The Amoeba store on the end of Haight Street near the entrance to Golden Gate Park is a mecca for music heads, especially in a city where the % of people that are DJ's rival any city on the planet. I think I've personally spent enough for a college education in this location, and I bet my brother is probably there right now flipping through bins.

Our next Rumble: SF party is on June 9th @ Cafe Du Nord.

THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO TONIGHT @ CAFE DU NORD

Dear San Francisco, You may think we've moved on and are spending time in the other seven cities the Rumble takes place in each month, but the fact of the matter is that we took January off just to bring you our biggest Rumble yet. This Wednesday night, THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO moves into it's new home - CAFE DU NORD - and we've made it a night you won't forget. Where do we begin?

For starters, we've brought more friends to the party, literally, as we've added partners to the Rumble SF in the form of THE BAY BRIDGED, THE SF BAY GUARDIAN, MR ROBOTO PRESENTS and the NOISE POP MUSIC FESTIVAL. This week's Rumble party is the official NOISE POP WARM UP party to get you prepared for NP2010 which starts on February 23rd.

This party also represents the 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of THE OWL MAG - that equals 'one 'hella long time' to those counting. The Rumble also goes even deeper to celebrate BAGEL RADIO's 7 YEAR ANNIVERSARY. Our original partners are no Johnny-come-lately's to the Bay Area music scene.

But what about the music? Headlining and playing all The Rumble west coast dates in February is JAGUAR LOVE. They've had back-to-back rawkin' Rumbles in Seattle on Monday, and last night in Portland @ Holocene, and are on fire rolling into the Bay.

We've been trying to get MY FIRST EARTHQUAKE'S local show schedule to mesh up with our night and our persistence finally paid off as they support Jaguar Love and again, get you prepared for their NP 2010 performance. Opening up the evening will be the sounds of BUTTERFLY BONES, another up-and-comer that's headed for Noise Pop this month.

The O.G., our resident DJ BAGEL TED will be handling the DJ duties as no Rumble SF party feels right without Ted as the selector.

The party is FREE if you RSVP here
http://sonicliving.com/rumble26

Cafe Du Nord is located at 2170 Market Street

JAGUAR LOVE PLAYING ALL WEST COAST RUMBLES IN FEBRUARY

The perfect set up for Valentine's Day, we're thrilled to announce that JAGUAR LOVE will be playing ALL of the west coast RUMBLE dates in February. We've been clocking them for some time, but this new album, 'Hologram Jams' is filled with just that, JAMS! The record drops in March on Fat Possum and we've already been banging 'Started A Fire' and 'Polaroids & Red Wine" on the FS show on WOXY, but this disc runs deep.

The Rumbles have some new twists and turns starting in February that add spice along the way. We've moved the Rumble Seattle to the HAVANA SOCIAL CLUB in Capitol Hill.

In San Francisco, we say goodbye to our friends at Harlot after 2 years, and move over to Market to CAFE DUNORD to accommodate the growing list of SF partners, as we've added THE BAY BRIDGED, MR ROBOTO PRESENTS, the SF BAY GUARDIAN and even NOISE POP MUSIC FEST to the family. The Rumble: San Francisco will be the Warm Up Party for Noise Pop 2010, as well as the 5 year anniversary of THE OWL MAG and the 7 year anniversary of BAGEL RADIO!

The Rumble: San Diego will now find a home at BAR PINK in North Park, the coolest neighborhood in SD.

We're also thrilled to announce a new Rumble city - AUSTIN, TEXAS in February. More on this announcement but we've moved on to join our WOXY brothers and sisters at BEERLAND on Feb 11 and we have some amazing partners jumping on in the indie rock capitol.

JAGUAR LOVE - THE RUMBLE TOUR

Feb 1 - Seattle @ Havana Social Club
Feb 2 - Portland @ Holocene
Feb 3 - San Francisco @ Cafe DuNord
Feb 4 - Los Angeles @ 3 Clubs
Feb 6 - San Diego @ Bar Pink
Feb 7 - Las Vegas @ The Aruba

MORE ABOUT JAGUAR LOVE:
Jaguar Love is one of two bands that have sprung out of the 2007 break-up of experimental hardcore band The Blood Brothers (the other being Past Lives, comprising ex-singer Jordan Blilie, ex-drummer Mark Gajadhar, ex-bassist Morgan Henderson, and original Blood Brothers guitarist Devin Welch). In Jaguar Love, singer/pianist Johnny Whitney and guitarist Cody Votolato are ex-members of that band, and Pretty Girls Make Graves member Jay Clark was the drummer: Due to unforeseen differences, Jay Clark has left the band. As of Januay 21, 2008 the band has signed to the independent label Matador. The Blood Brothers’ music could be described as a schizophrenic split between raging hardcore punk and jagged art-punk with Surrealistic lyrics.

The three bands that developed as side-projects during The Blood Brothers’ existence—Whitney’s experimental post-hardcore bands Soiled Doves & Neon Blonde and the band’s other lead vocalist Jordan Billie & Votolato’s hardcore/thrash band Head Wound City—illustrated this. Jaguar Love has so far shown many characteristics found in Whitney’s past side-projects, albeit there is no electronica influence as heard in Neon Blonde and the “spazzcore” elements of Soiled Doves have been relatively toned down. In favor of the chaotic sound for those bands is the feeling of a more fully-fleshed out band with more concentration on melody, a lyrical maturation, and traditional songwriting that stylishly culls influence from indie rock, art-punk, soul, post-hardcore, jazz-rock, and glam metal. They are currently touring after finishing writing and recording the album [album]take me to the sea[/album] which is due out in august with production and recording duties being handled primarily by Clarke. Whitney’s clothing company Crystal City, which he co-owns with his wife Amy, has already designed and produced a handful of t-shirts for Jaguar Love.

THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCICO TONIGHT @ HARLOT

THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO TURNS 2 YEARS OLD TONIGHT?

Two years???? WTF?

How did it happen? The little party meant to bring together the Bay area indie rock community lasted two years? It started as an indie dance party, then added one band each party, then up to two acts performing, and the future looks like three bands + DJ's.

Harlot has been great to THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO for two years and Jacek, you are the man for taking care of every band, DJ and Rumble attendee. Watch our for those bar stools late night Drunkula....

For the 2 year party we had to come up with the cream of the crop, and FITZ & THE TANTRUMS provide that very thing. Think HALL & OATES meets ROBERT PALMER meets THIN WHITE DUKE era-Bowie. Add a big splash of Motown and you're getting close to describing FITZ and his wrecking crew as they do the entire West Coast run of RUMBLE dates in October, from Seattle to now Las Vegas.

Listen to the entire Fitz & The Tantrums EP, "Songs For A Break-Up Vol. 1" at http://www.fitzandthetantrums.com

The Rumble: SF wouldn't be the Rumble: SF if it didn't spotlight a band from the Bay area that is also destined for greatness. This month our collective team of partners have cooked up the mighty MAN/MIRACLE from Oakland. You must hear their anthemic "Pushing and Shoving".

Need more? How about special guest DJ's like AARON AXELSEN from POPSCENE/LIVE 105 and DJ TOM THUMP, the guy that digs so deep in the crates his fingernails are black.
Couple those two with resident badasss, DJ BAGEL TED, and you've got yourself a celebration.

The party is FREE if you RSVP here
http://sonicliving.com/therumble23
It's $5 if that's not your thing and you like spending money.

Harlot is located at 46 Minna Street

TONIGHT @ HARLOT - THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO

The seven-piece dynamo that is UNITED STATE OF ELECTRONICA are driving through Weed, CA in a fury to reach San Francisco this evening after killing it in Portland last evening at The Rumble: Portland. Tonight they cram into Harlot for THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO and we're still not sure how they'll all fit, but they'll probably take over the dance floor as well in more ways than one. Joining them is the incredible sounds of PANCE PARTY, which you might as well call a dance party, because you add DJ AMPLIVE (Zion I) and DJ AARON AXELSEN (Popscene/Live 105) and you won't be able to sit down.

The party is FREE is you RSVP here >
http://sonicliving.com/therumble22

If not, or if you wait until 5pm, it'll be $5. Money well spent for this line up.

JUST ANNOUNCED - THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO LINE UP FOR AUGUST

We have a screamer on our hands at the August THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO @ Harlot. Coming in from Chicago we have COMPANY OF THIEVES playing a mini-set and local buzz act, A B & THE SEA, plus guest DJ Aaron Axelsen (Popscene, Live 105).

From the moment I heard COT's frontwoman, Genevieve Schatz's voice I was hooked. Then after seeing the Rushmore-inspired video for "Oscar Wilde" (see below), the hook was buried deep.

With their track, "Suzie", San Francisco's A B & THE SEA have become a regular to 'The Hot 5' on the Future Sounds radio show. We understand that these amazing demos we received were produced by Chris from THE MORNING BENDERS, which only adds to our devotion.

As always, the mighty Bagel Ted of BAGEL RADIO holds it down as our resident DJ, and we'll have drink specials and giveaways, plus more copies of FS33.

RSVP to get in free here > http://sonicliving.com/therumble21
$5 if not

TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO - THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO @ HARLOT

Two acts that are on the rise quickly - LOCAL NATIVES (Los Angeles) and OONA (Oakland) - are performing mini-sets at tonight's THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO at Harlot. This show will be one of those in six months to a year you'll revisit the poster and realize that this line up contained to acts that are now what everyone takes for granted as established and cherished, so come out tonight and witness some stars in the making. The guest DJ for the evening is DJ EDDY BAUER from KALX and he joins our resident bad bay, BAGEL TED (Bagel Radio). There will be the usual drink specials and people making out, pinching asses, and the general horseplay the occurs at The Rumble.

We'll be giving out hard copies of FUTURE SOUNDS 33 (which features LOCAL NATIVES) tonight at the party. Ask for Evan.

RSVP before 5pm at http://sonicliving.com/therumble

JUST ANNOUNCED - THE LINE UP FOR THE RUMBLE: SF JULY

Still basking in the glory of last night's LOCAL NATIVES set in Hollywood at our party at Space15Twenty, we doubled our pleasure by confirming the Natives to our RUMBLE: SF party at Harlot next week for our July party. The local buzz act, OONA, a voice and a talent that will spill outside the Bay area soon enough, joins the evening, as does DJ Eddy Bauer.

The RSVP link is already up > http://sonicliving.com/therumble

Our partners in the Rumble: SF, THE OWL MAG, sent the sweet Mari out to have beers with OONA and it was girls gone wild....

TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO - THE RUMBLE: SF

They've arrived - BAND OF SKULLS. Over from London to support their new album this band is too big to play our little party, but it's happening anyway. Traveling from almost that far, Chicago, APTEKA makes their West Coast debut in SF. YONI WOLF from WHY? is the guest DJ, and the Skulls will also be spinning, and big papa, BAGEL TED, will do what he always does. Drinks specials throughout the night, party starts a little later tonight - doors are at 9PM this time.

TONIGHT! THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO @ HARLOT

We're jumping on the plane to the Bay area in a moment for the May edition of THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO. Driving up the 5 at this moment is DJANGO JAMES & THE MIDNIGHT SQUIRES who will be supporting THE FRAIL as the two bands start playing at 11pm. We have a late start to the party this evening ~ 9:30pm ~ but the good news is that there is $2 drink specials all night long. Guest DJ's for the night are the mighty AMPLIVE (Zion I) and Anthony of LOQUAT, and of course our resident main man is DJ Bagel Ted (Bagel Radio).

RSVP here and it's FREE
http://sonicliving.com/theowlmag/rumble

$5 if you don't (translates to "don't text me to be on the list when you can put yourself on)

See you tonight

JUST ANNOUNCED - THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO MAY LINE UP

Next month's RUMBLE: SF will be like a return to the glory days! DJANGO JAMES & THE MIDNIGHT SQUIRES will be driving up from LA to perform at 11pm, with San Francisco's THE FRAIL (FS28) headlining. Special guest DJ's include AMPLIVE (Zion I) and Anthony of LOQUAT. Of course, Bagel Ted of Bagel Radio will be holding things down as well.

$2 drink specials - RSVP here > http://sonicliving.com/theowlmag/rumble
If not, $5 when you get there.

TONIGHT THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO @ HARLOT

Our posse hooked up with THE BAY BRIDGED for tonight's RUMBLE: SF at Harlot (46 Minna Street) and they linked us to LEOPOLD & HIS FICTION - a Bay area band that should be showing up everywhere soon enough. Norway's SIMON SAYS NO are also experiencing Haight Street at this moment, gearing up for their late night set this evening - I saw a Twitter from them that they were knee-deep in a drum circle on Hippie Hill already this morning. Drink specials for the first hour and a half (doors at 8pm) - bands hit the stage at 11pm, and DJ VIN SOL is gracing the party. Resident DJ BAGEL TED, who's kicking off his new radio program, At Home With DJ Unfit For Work, today at Noon (Pacific) on Bagel Radio today - tune in here > http://www.live365.com/stations/leibowt?play - will also be spinning the indie dance tunes you come out each month for.

Free if you RSVP here before 6pm > http://sonicliving.com/theowlmag/therumble
If not, you pay $5 at the door (= cheap)

TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: THE RUMBLE @ HARLOT

Every time that DJ's AARON AXELSEN & BAGEL TED get together at THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO, our dance floor takes a beating. They tag team again this evening at HARLOT for the March edition of The Rumble and this time we have performances by HOT CHALLENGE and LILOFEE. Can Harlot handle the thump of Lilofee???

$2 Negro Modelo from 8-9:30 and a free beer for the first 40 SonicLiving RSVPs. Plus Vestalife Ladybug giveaways. RSVP here> http://sonicliving.com/theowlmag/therumble

ANNOUNCING MARCH LINE UP FOR THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO

It's going to be a big one next month as we have LILOFEE coming off their Noise Pop appearance supporting Deerhunter as well as up-and-comer HOT CHALLENGE playing late night sets at Harlot for THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO on March 4th. A very special DJ guest will be there, DJ AARON AXELSEN of Live 105/POPSCENE playing alongside resident DJ, BAGEL TED. Plan ahead.

TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: THE RUMBLE SF @ HARLOT

Tonight at HARLOT in San Francisco, THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO opens up at 8pm and the dancing and drinking begins. Free pilsner for the first 40 SonicLiving RSVPs that come thru. And, $1 pilsners from 8 to 10pm. Local headliners, MUSIC FOR ANIMALS perform along with LA's ferocious THE RINGERS. DJ's Omar (Popscene) and Bagel Ted (Bagel Radio) man the decks, and the SF BAY AREA ROLLER DERBY GIRLS kick off their 2009 season at the party.

RSVP here > http://sonicliving.com/theowlmag/rumble

THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO LINE UP ANNOUNCED FOR FEBRUARY

February 4th is the first Wednesday of the month, and that means THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO at Harlot. This month we have a lot of special guests such as THE BAY AREA ROLLER DERBY GIRLS who will kick off their season at The Rumble. Equally out of control will be the performance by LA's THE RINGERS, a band that throws furniture out of hotel windows because their M&M's aren't the right colors. The SF Rumble has yet to experience anything like this act. On the flip side of the bill is the SF based MUSIC FOR ANIMALS performing a set of music that has made them a big draw in the Bay for some time now. DJ OMAR of POPSCENE will join BAGEL TED on the turntables.
All for $5, or FREE if you RSVP > http://www.sonicliving.com/theowlmag/rumble

TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: THE RUMBLE-SF @ HARLOT

It's back, THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO this evening at Harlot on Minna Street. LOVELIKEFIRE kick off this year's party with a mini-set of new songs from their forthcoming album, and will be followed up by the band on everyone's list, FRENCH MIAMI. DJ AMPLIVE, of ZION I and the Radiohead remixes fame will be on the turntables with BAGEL TED of Bagel Radio. Free if you RSVP here > $5 if not. Free VESTALIFE Ladybug Ipod docking stations, direct from MacWorld will also be handed out to lucky party goers.

LINKS
http://sonicliving.com/theowlmag/therumble
http://www.myspace.com/lovelikefire
http://www.myspace.com/mrfrenchmiami
http://www.myspace.com/amplive
http://www.bagelradio.com/
http://www.theowlmag.com/
http://strandedinstereo.blogspot.com/

THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO LINE UP ANNOUNCED FOR JANUARY

We're wasting no time in 2009 to kick things off in high fashion up at THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO at Harlot. FS fav's LOVELIKEFIRE make a return visit to the place they destroyed almost a year ago. Newcomers and band with lots of buzz -- FRENCH MIAMI join them in our first 2-band Rumble to date in SF. Another huge score is DJ AMPLIVE (Zion I) joining Mr BAGEL RADIO, Bagel Ted at the DJ booth.

Another new addition to the Rumble: SF team is STRANDED IN STEREO, coming on board to help blow the party out even larger. As always, FREE with RSVP, $5 if you don't.

TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: THE RUMBLE @ HARLOT

THE FEROCIOUS FEW are going to beat your asses tonight with a live set of music up in SF at THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO @ Harlot. Golden Gram of ROGUE WAVE will be our guest DJ, mixing it up with BAGeL Ted. Drinks specials, Vestalife giveaways, dancing......

FREE if you RSVP > http://sonicliving.com/theowlmag/therumble
$5 if not

THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO LINE UP ANNOUNCED FOR DECEMBER

Looks like another excellent night of indie rock at THE RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO next Wednesday as we've confirmed a live performance by THE FEROCIOUS FEW. On the turntables will be resident DJ, BAGEL TED (BAGEL RADIO) and a guest DJ spot from GOLDEN GRAM of ROGUE WAVE. We have our usual free drinks for the first hour and giveaways, and it's only $5 at the door or FREE if you can RSVP here > http://sonicliving.com/theowlmag/therumble