Upcoming shows:
Lookout Records is putting on some shows to mark its 15th anniversary, July 25th - 27th. (15? No way. Yes way.)
I'm playing solo on Friday, July 25th at the "Launch Party" at thee Parkside Lounge in San Francisco. It's a private party from 6 to 8, and a public show (in the sense that it will be public if anyone shows up) from 8 to 10. I'll probably play at around 9. I heard a rumor that Jesse Michaels might play some songs, too, but I have no idea if that's true. Anyway, if you're planning to go and have some particular song you'd like to hear, email me and I'll try to learn it if I can. (I can never remember my own damn songs.)
On Saturday, July 26th, at the Great American Music Hall, the line-up is:
The Queers, The MTX, The Smugglers (!), and the Enemies.(It might not be a bad idea to purchase tickets in advance for this one, if you want to go.)
Ted Leo, the Pattern, the Oranges Band and Communique will be playing at the GAMH the following night. I won't be playing that night but I'll be there, looking a little worse for wear and tear I imagine.
I still don't have a clear picture of how many readers of this blog are interested in my rock and roll activities, and vice versa, and how much overlap there is between the two groups. But for those who do fall into the little shaded portion of this ungodly Venn diagram, I'm trying to encourage people with comments, criticism and suggestions concerning "eight little songs" and the new album-in-progress to consider leaving them in the comments section of this post instead of emailing. For the time being anyway. I have no idea if anyone will take this up, but it's worth a shot. And again, to anyone who has mailed comments, be patient-- you'll get a response eventually.
Lookout Records being 15 years old is a somewhat sobering thought. Anyway, Frank, I request the Girl Scout Song.
Posted by: Aaron at June 26, 2003 05:12 PMI gots to find someone with a credit card or Paypal account who'll let me order "eight little songs," cuz it's about damn time I checked it out in full. My apologies for being such a crappy fan. =)
My record store only stocks "Show Business..." unfortunately, but I bet if "e.l.s." had some crazy distribution we'd sell it like hotcakes too.
Re: Lookout: Anyone remember the "Thing That Ate Floyd" compilation? A neat slice of punk rock history, that one is. =)
Posted by: geoff at June 26, 2003 05:29 PMI seriously can't believe it's been 5 years since the 10-year anniversary. I also can't believe that I feel slightly old for feeling that way.
If I was going to be there, I would want to hear "how'd the date end?" (the extended radio remix version, of course).
Also, I'm waiting for that Venn Diagram. Any other visuals are of course optional.
Posted by: XbudweiserX at June 26, 2003 06:27 PMYeah, I'll be in like Atlanta on tour or something but had i been there
I would love to hear "you you you" live and acoustic..
it's your best song ya know.
that and "you alone"
Posted by: Christian at June 27, 2003 07:52 AMhello, i have heard a lot about your "eight little songs" ep. and i really want to check it out. but i dont have a paypal account, (and would prefer to not have one if possible). is there any other way i can get it?
Posted by: thecoolkid at June 27, 2003 10:30 AMCool Kid (and anyone else who may be interested) just email me and we'll work something out.
Posted by: Dr. Frank at June 27, 2003 06:23 PMI believe I saw the Oranges Band here in Vegas at the Double Down Saloon. Were from Maryland I believe? With an ex-member of Spoon? If that's the same band, fine band, fine band.
Posted by: Matt from Vegas at June 29, 2003 10:45 AMWhy do I have to be a lame 16yr old stuck @ home in Chicago on July 25th?! This makes me and all my other local SoCal-Deprived friends sad...Esp. after having to miss your EastCoast tour!!! O well. New *killer* CD means Midwest touring rite? ::cheesy smile:: One can only hope...
Posted by: Allyson at July 14, 2003 01:29 AMYa! What she said!! the Fireside Bowl loves your Dr. Frank!! Do all the Chicago-ians a favor and come back 2 rock our socks!!!!
Posted by: Beth *Trendy* at July 14, 2003 02:02 AM