Boom Chick w/ Wreckids & Nik Westman and The Central Plains
Friday, August 13, 2010 9:00 PM
THUNDERBIRD CAFE
4023 Butler St, Pittsburgh PA 15201

www.boomchickboomchick.com

Boom Chick was born when songwriter Frank Hoier invited girlfriend Moselle Spiller to sit at a drum kit. Despite it being her first time, a simple suggestion of 1 2 3 4 on the hit hat, with a boom chick boom chick, and Moselle was naturally drumming.

Through countless sweaty Brooklyn loft dance parties, constant rehearsal and performing, & in less than a year Boom Chick has captured it’s living breathing sounds in a 2 inch tape. Recorded mostly live with minimal overdubs, “Show Pony” has all the energy, love and bones you can pack into 20 minutes.

Boom Chick’s sound and influences come from their shared love of that ‘atomic’ energy of 50′s Rock n’ Roll, electrified slide Delta & Chicago Blues, and Surf Rock guitar. You will definitely hear traces of Chess & Sun Records, and the early 60′s girl groups.

The energy that Moselle brings to the drums is thunderous, charging and forcibly danceable. You’ll find no broken hearted ‘indie rock’ here. Just the sharing of celebration and joy as early Rock n’ Roll expressed.

Experience Boom Chick Friday, August 13 with the Wreckids and local favorites Nik Westman and The Central Plains.

The film, Scott Pilgrim VS. the World, centers around Scott Pilgrim (played by Michael Cera), a 22-year-old bass guitarist who plays in the garage band Sex Bob-omb. Pilgrim finally meets the girl of his dreams (literally), Ramona Flowers, but in order to date her he must battle her seven evil exes. He must face an increasingly vicious rogues’ gallery from her past—from infamous skateboarders to vegan rock stars and fearsome identical twins.

Genre-smashing filmmaker Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) brings this cult-classic comic to the big screen this August 13. However, Geekstar has advanced screening passes for the film’s sneak preview Thursday, August 12 at 7:30 PM at the Loews Waterfront Theatre. If you are interested in a pass (admits 2), leave a comment or personal anecdote about a theme from the movie…comic books, hipsters, indie rock music, Michael Cera, evil love drama, hair dye gone bad, etc…I’ll send passes out to the most creative posts until I run out! Be sure to leave your email address (won’t be published), so I can contact you if you win! Be creative and bonus points for funny.

www.scottpilgrimthemovie.com

THE “DEEP SKY URBAN STAR PARTY” WILL BRING TELESCOPES, GOOGLE’S STAR

MAP ENGINEERS AND CHAMBER MUSIC INTO LAWRENCEVILLE’S EMPTY LESLIE PARK POOL.

Date/Time: Sunday July 25, 2010 (No rain date) 8-11 pm

Location: Leslie Park Pool, 4700 Butler Street, Lawrenceville

Fee: FREE

On Sunday July 25th, from 8-11pm, the decommissioned community swimming pool at 4700 Butler St. in Lawrenceville will again thrum with activity—and not a drop of water.

The site will host Deep Sky Urban Star Party, a free, hands-on astronomy extravaganza for all ages organized by the Leslie Park Pool Collective. The one-night event is being sponsored by Google’s Pittsburgh office.

The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will help guests of all ages gaze heavenward through one of their magnificent professional grade telescopes. Participating astronomers expect viewing conditions to be excellent for seeing Saturn, Mars, Venus and perhaps Mercury, star clusters and nebula.

Deep Sky kicks off at dusk with a string chamber concert of ethereal works by Lawrenceville resident Jonathan Cordle (of popular group “Mother Sun”) and friends.

Last night Joseph Arthur played an intimate set at LiquidSundays.com. Joseph Arthur has been one of my favorite artists for nearly ten years. It was the fourth time I’ve seen him live in concert and by far one of my favorite shows to date. Joseph incorporates live looping into his sets where he creates layers and layers of interesting vocal and instrument samples. This creates an amazing and unique concert experience. He also created a large painting while performing on stage. He typically only incorporates art into his shows at venues where he already has a close relationship. So this was an unexpected but appreciated addition to the show. He finished the concert by performing an impromptu acoustic encore while sitting on the merch table surrounded by family and fans.

All photos © geekstar.com:

Each year, the Mattress Factory’s Urban Garden Party becomes the talk of the town as more than 1,000 attendees turn out to help support the museum’s mission with one heck of a fundraising party!

SUMMER IN THE CITY: THE 2010 URBAN GARDEN PARTY
Friday, June 18, 2010
7:00 PM (VIP Pre-Party at 6:00 PM)
The Mattress Factory is located at 500 Sampsonia Way in Pittsburgh’s North Side

Geekstar.com is part of the Urban Garden Party Street team. Please help me reach my ticket sale quota by ordering from the link posted below. Support the arts in Pittsburgh! Thanks so much!

TICKETS: BUY TICKETS HERE

http://urbangardenparty-geekstar.eventbrite.com

As the Mattress Factory’s primary annual fund raising event, the Garden Party is vital to the organization’s programming and has helped the museum push the artistic envelope for more than three decades.

London based DJ collective Eclectic Method will be headlining from 9 PM till 11 PM. You have to love these guys because they made a video collage of robots set to their music! I love robots!

Eclectic Method – Robots from Eclectic Method on Vimeo.

The night will also include DJ Omar Abdul, Artist Tim Kaulen & Sean Derry. There will be skateboards from Mr. Smalls Funhouse just like it’s 1988 all over again!

For one night only, many of Pittsburgh’s best restaurants and bars will come together to offer an amazing selection of delectable edibles and liberating libations. Their donations in support of the Mattress Factory are included in the cost of your ticket to the Urban Garden Party.

Food and beverages for the Urban Garden Party generously donated by:

TICKETS: BUY TICKETS HERE

http://urbangardenparty-geekstar.eventbrite.com

So, Geekstar has free passes to see the forthcoming “Get Him to the Greek” movie staring Jonah Hill and Russell Brand. You may previously remember this duo together in “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”.

This comedy is the latest film from producer Judd Apatow (“The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” “Knocked Up,” “Funny People”). Aaron Green (Hill) is the ambitious intern with the assignment to fly to London and escort a rock god to L.A.’s Greek Theatre for the first-stop on a $100-million tour. His warning: Turn your back on him at your own peril.

As the countdown to the concert begins, one intern must navigate a minefield of London drug smuggles, New York Citybrawls and Vegas lap dances to deliver his charge safe and, sort of, sound. He may have to coax, lie to, enable and party with Aldous, but Aaron will get him to the Greek.

Win free passes to Get Him to the Greek by leaving a comment below about why you would like to see this movie! Each pass admits 2 to an advanced screening of the film Thursday June 3 at 7:30 PM at the AMC Loews Waterfront.

I recommend arriving an hour prior to secure a spot in line with your pass. I will contact the winner by email so leave your email address with your comment (will be kept private).

I will pick comments at random on Friday with my handy dandy random number generator for the passes that I have in hand. Now go comment!

This is one event you don’t want to miss. First, one of my all-time favorite musicians Joseph Arthur is performing at a small intimate venue. If you aren’t familiar with his music, please check out his website and youtube videos posted below. Joseph has been a long time favorite by critics for over a decade. He typically plays larger venues and tours quite a bit in Europe where he has a large fan base. He is joining us Sunday, June 6 to play at a J. Verno Studios, a large loft in the South Side.

Also playing are two fantastic Pittsburgh bands, the Harlan Twins and the Long Time Darlings. The Harlan Twins are one of Geekstar’s favorite local bands. They perform soulful rock that has a throwback to the 70′s. The Long Time Darlings also have a classic rock influence and their singer, Brett Staggs, has amazing raw gritty vocals. Geekstar photographed a Harlan Twins show this past November.

In addition to an amazing band lineup, various local artists will be displaying their art including photography, paintings, furniture, masks, and more.

For $15 you’ll enjoy live music, art, and unlimited Yuengling. You’ll spend nearly this amount on a regular night out.

BUY YOUR TICKET ONLINE! YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT.

RSVP AT THE FACEBOOK EVENT so we can help build more of a buzz so Pittsburgh continues to host cultural events such as this. Thanks!

What: Liquid Sundays
When: Sunday, June 6; 6-10 PM
Where: J. Verno Studios (South Side), 3030 Jane Street, Pittsburgh PA 15203
Price: $15 (21+); $3 discount by brining a T-shirt to donate to www.1MillionShirts.org
Tickets: Purchase online at Showclix http://www.showclix.com/event/10296

Bands:
Joseph Arthur
Harlan Twins
Long Time Darlings

Artists:
Mosaics by Stevo Sadvary
Graphic Art by Alanna James
Woodworking by Christopher James
Photography by Nick Coppula
Puppetry & Masks by Dave English
Live Graffiti by Shane Pilster & Lindsey Bieda
Laser Cutting by Epilog Laser

Yuengling & Yuengling Light provided free of charge by Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale.

Wines by Sylvester Winery.

Facebook Event: View the Facebook event here

Harlan Twins © 2009 Geekstar.com

WE HAVE 15 SECONDS TO TELL YOU HOW SMART, HOW SEXY, AND HOW AWESOME ONE…MAN…..IS. MACGRUBER!  CRITICS SAY IT’S WILDLY ENTERTAINING, IRREVERENT AND VERY, VERY FUNNY!  IT’S THE BEST SNL MOVIE SINCE WAYNE‘S WORLD AND THE BEST ACTION COMEDY SINCE BEVERLY HILLS COP!  ON MAY 21ST, PREPARE TO BE BLOWN AWAY.  IF YOU DON’T GO SEE MACGRUBER’S NEW MOVIE, HE’LL HUNT YOU DOWN AND MAKE YOU COME HIMSELF! MACGRUBER!  RATED R

MACGRUBER opens nationwide May 21.

Geekstar has advance screening passes for Thursday, May 20 at 9:30 PM at the South Side Works theatre. Hit me up at sarah at geekstar.com if interested in passes!

I’m looking forward to seeing Val Kilmer playing Dieter Von Cunth…a bad guy with a pony tail.

Only one American hero has earned the rank of Green Beret, Navy SEAL and Army Ranger. Just one operative has been awarded 16 purple hearts, 3 Congressional Medals of Honor and 7 presidential medals of bravery. And only one guy is man enough to still sport a mullet.

In 2010, Will Forte brings Saturday Night Live’s clueless soldier of fortune to the big screen in the action comedy MacGruber.

In the 10 years since his fiancée was killed, special op MacGruber has sworn off a life of fighting crime with his bare hands. But when he learns that his country needs him to find a nuclear warhead that’s been stolen by his sworn enemy, Dieter Von Cunth (Val Kilmer), MacGruber figures he’s the only one tough enough for the job. Assembling an elite team of experts—Lt. Dixon Piper (Ryan Phillippe) and Vicki St. Elmo (Kristen Wiig)—MacGruber will navigate an army of assassins to hunt down Cunth and bring him to justice. His methods may be unorthodox. His crime scenes may get messy. But if you want the world saved right, you call in MacGruber.

Robin Hood opens nationwide May 14.

Geekstar has advance screening passes for Tuesday, May 11 at 7:30 PM at the AMC Waterfront. Hit me up at sarah at geekstar.com if interested in passes!

Oscar® winner Russell Crowe stars as the legendary figure known by generations as “Robin Hood,” whose exploits have endured in popular mythology and ignited the imagination of those who share his spirit of adventure and righteousness. In 13th century England, Robin and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power.

With their country weakened from decades of war, embattled from the ineffective rule of the new king and vulnerable to insurgencies from within and threats from afar, Robin and his men heed a call to ever greater adventure. This unlikeliest of heroes and his allies set off to protect their country from slipping into bloody civil war and return glory to England once more. www.robinhoodthemovie.com

Who: Low Water, Harlan Twins, Lohio

When: Friday, April 30; 9 PM (21+)

Where: Brillobox (4104 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh)

Price: $6

Low Water:
Indierockcafe sez…http://www.indierockcafe.com/labels/Low%20Water.html

WFUV’s Band of the Week! http://thealternateside.org/news/2009/mar/24/local-band-week-low-water/

BNAC Music Blog: ”Twisting the Neck of The Swan” showcases the type of ambition and obvious love for music that so often is lacking in today’s current musical climate.”

Harlan Twins:
Click here to view photos from the Harlan Twins concert at the Never Bloomfield (geekstar.com)