Gossip
May 15th, 2008 by elton tom
Which local pop star threatened to turn to heroin after getting a bad review in Pitchfork? I can’t sympathize, homegirl has had more success than most indie sf musicians. Be grateful for the fans you’ve got!
Which adorably sweet member of a high energy dance pop outfit stars in a gay porn film? Here’s a clue, the porn takes place at fisherman’s wharf. Careful not to get crabs!
Which much loved pop singer got her period at a big sold out show, borrowed a tampon and proceeded to put it in right there at the merch table! Seconds later she was on stage winning over the crowd. Thatta girl!
Gossip
January 29th, 2008 by elton tom
Which bassist for a hot young band is rumored to have the largest penis in San Francisco? We had to hear about it in LA so it must be huge. Here’s a clue, he fronts a cover band side project. Rumor has it that he’s quite proud and has been known to whip it out at parties. Hmm, we haven’t had a party in awhile….(just kidding, we’re interested in his music more than his package.)
Which notoriously heterosexual half of a darling SF pop duo expressed his interest in same sex hanky panky during a cocaine fueled rampage? Well, it might have been just a harmless same sex crush but we have to marvel at the mind altering effects of the booger suger.
Which LA blogger blabbed about all of the above (and more!) while simultaneously telling us not to tell specific people things because they were known to have a big mouth! (This is why we love this person.)
Gossip
October 21st, 2007 by elton tomWhich critically acclaimed, much loved local band actually stops in the middle of rehearsal to discuss the latest Harry Potter novel?
Which bassist for a now defunct local band that was big on the scene throughout 2007 fessed up to a one night stand with a famous TV commercial personality. Here’ a hint, the bassist is actually Polish and not Latino. The TV personality? I made a promise not to tell, and when I make a promise not to tell “I guarantee it!”
Which band is on the outs in L.A? Seems there are two sides to the indie rock fence in the City of Angels. On one side are those that do meth, and on the other are the kids I’m referring to here. Not that it matters, they just made their own scene on the meth free side of the fence where there’s plenty of fans and other stuff to put up your nose.
Which local DJ always seems to be drunk? (No, not all of them!?) There’s one in particular who’s been standing out lately.
Which monthly club has been pulling in a tiny tiny crowd? Rumour has it you could count the attendees at this months soiree on one hand, not that it was the headlining bands fault, I hear they were quite good.
Which now defunct local band with a stormy history has been hinting around about reforming? It will be interesting to see who actually signs up.
Gossip
June 7th, 2007 by elton tom
What cute but fussy drummer was just fired from his bartending job? Seems a patron known as “Castrobear” claims he was pushed by drummer boy. We know drummer boy pretty well and can’t imagine him pushing anyone other than the lead singer of his band.
What local band, popular with Live 105 and at one time on a major label, has a new single up on their myspace page that is so BAD it makes their old stuff sound significantly better, and the old stuff wasn’t so hot. Here’s a hint, it’s not Honeycut!
What semi-famous local musician likes to keep a lid on the fact that he’s totally into same sex hanky panky? While we could criticise him for being closeted we kind of like that fact that there’s a fag out there who you can shag and NOBODY will ever find out about it.
Gossip
May 16th, 2007 by elton tom
Which SF festival has consistently scheduled shows at the LAB without telling the bands that rehearse below the venue that they need to cancel practice so they do not disrupt the performance. The “promoter” waits until the event is taking place, then send his lackeys (volunteers?) to quiet the rehearsals. This “promoter” has the bands e-mails, knows them on a first name basis, has their myspace info but for the past three years has refused to contact them in advance and ask them not to practice. Guess he doesn’t realize that practice spaces cost money.
Which much loved keyboardist, who left both SF and his popular band for the L.A. life was famous in college for plugging his toilet? Seems it was a common occurrence. Worth mentioning in a gossip column? Maybe not, but from what we hear he wasn’t good with a plunger to boot!
Which bassist for a L.A./S.F. based band has a serious crack problem? See the photo above as proof.
Gossip
May 7th, 2007 by elton tom
Which female co-front person of a popular local band, who likes to wear extremely skimpy outfits while performing, used to be quite the chub when younger? Perhaps this explains the exhibitionism.
Which critically acclaimed local band recently had two members quit via e-mail? When one quitter had second thoughts and wanted back in, remaining members said no way. Seems the music was good but the drama bad.
Which 90’s San Francisco band was approached by a well known festival to reform for this years May festivities. Seems everyone was into it, with some even agreeing to fly in from as far New York and Chicago, that is until the bands former guitarist poo-poo’d the idea. Maybe he doesn’t like living in the past, (at various times he was romantically involved with not one but two gorgeous female members) or maybe he can only handle playing the festival with his latest project?