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The first time I met Tyler Matthew Smith was back in 2009. We were all packed into a Volvo station wagon on the way to play a gig at the Speakeasy Brewery in San Francisco. Driving along the Embarcadero we got caught in a traffic jam caused by one of San Francisco’s cliche’ protests. Having a little time to burn we chatted a bit about politics, substitute teaching and of course music. We eventually Read more
Rainy Sunday With the Temper Trap
The Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition (Music Video) from Moop Jaw on Vimeo.
9:17AM Sunday morning and its raining in San Francisco. I just induced malolactic fermentation in the 2011 Red Hills cabernet so now it’s up to nature and a pinch of bacteria to do it’s work. As Thanksgiving approaches I have been calling friends and family in an effort to stave off the holiday blues. Hopefully this song finds everyone in good spirits.
Santé,
The Wine Sherpa
Gazela Vinho Verde NV
Since becoming a wine enthusiast I’ve noticed that one of the defining qualities that separates a great wine from an average wine is the “range” (with regard to time and space) in which a given wine can be enjoyed. Unbeknownst to us all there are some mysterious situational factors that can either amplify a wine’s perceived enjoyment or turn it into an epic fail that are simply unique to the individual and is what makes us wine drinkers such a fickle bunch. Read more
Federico Aubele – Berlin 13 Introduction
Federico Aubele returns to a smoky realm of acoustic guitar licks, heavy rhythms and sinister dub atmospherics for his fourth studio album, Berlin 13. The record pulls from Read more
Tranquilizer By Kiyoshi Foster
Note: All music reviews will be scored by the Notebook system of: Thumbs Up/ok/thumbs down.
A few years ago I met a local musician who helped me realize how fortunate I am to live in a city with such great live music. Over the past four years I have watched his music progress while attending numerous shows here in San Francisco. The latest release by Kiyoshi Foster titled “Tranquilizer” is a more refined effort that is filled with all the heart wrenching and inspiring blues melodies that his loyal fans have grown to expect from the talented Boston-native. You can check out Kiyoshi Foster at the Fillmore, Red Devil Lounge, Kimo’s, Giordano Bros. and various other music venues around the Bay Area.
Notebook Score: Thumbs Up
