Reno 911: Miami is a lot like the Comedy Central series, but raunchier. It's a cluster of f-bombs, ass jokes, and stupid humor, wrapped up into a low budget movie. This would be the perfect movie to go see with your friends or a date while having a few drinks. There are four or five times where I laughed so hard I almost cried, so if you're feeling a little less than intellectual, I'd head down to the 8Pm free show tonight at the Independent. There's a two drink minimum, but it's not enforced really. It's best to see this movie with a little buzz anyway. Show up about 7:45 to grab a seat. Check on the Monday movie listings every week on the Independent's website.
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Monday, July 2, 2007
Reno 911 Miami at the Independent
Sunday, July 1, 2007
San Francisco Fireworks and 4th of July partying
If you're in San Francisco on the 4th of July, you should go check out the fireworks in the San Francisco Bay. Ideally, you'll want mooch off one of your friends that lives in Russion Hill or somewhere overlooking the water because drinknig a martini and eating your friends food is better than standing on outside with a bunch of strangers. In fact, you may want to call or IM that person on Monday morning if you haven't talked to them in a while. That way, it won't look like you're just using them for their place when you call them agiain on Wednesday. The evening of the 4th, go down to wherever you're going to watch really early. There's no parking for miles around. If you want to make an afternoon of it, here are some of the posted bands and things to do before hand.
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Ferry Corsten @ Ruby Skye Reviewed
Last night, Ferry Corsten hit SF in a big way. Local promoters, Spundae, brought in this world class DJ and he shook the foundations of the Ruby Skye nightclub all night long. This was a packed event. The glamorous and fabulous of SF were out, and this was THE night not to be missed.
I walked into the club around 11:40 PM and TAJ was rocking the decks to a very healthy crowd of dancers. Then a quick DJ switch and Dirtyhertz played some good Ferry warm-up tunes, the crowd and I loved it. The crowd consisted of tailored and glamorous bay area beauties, for those who wanted to experience a night in a European night club and that’s exactly what they were served at Ruby Skye.
Ferry hit the decks at 12:10 AM and what an entrance, as he unwinds things down in his first transition tune, he brings the volume really low. The entire crowd went off the hook chanting “Ferry, Ferry… “ just like one would see at an English soccer game. Graciously, Ferry acknowledges the love from the crowd with air kisses and a big fat smile back…then raises his hands up in there and proceeds to blast the roof of Ruby Skye with his next track continuing through the rest of his set.
The room was packed and not a lot of room to dance, but the music was just a pure tasty journey with lots of visual delights including 4 cute dancers for additional visuals. Good old world class DJ club tunes, timed so perfectly for the ride of your life. Ruby Skye was in top performance mode; VIP lounges were set up all over, upstairs was open to everyone with a good bar and a half… The back room had lots of swanky smokers and hip hop blazing away on the decks… hey but for me no reason to leave Ferry’s musical delight.
Two thumbs up for Ferry, he certainly blows the crowd away so effortlessly with his marvelous performance.
Ferry Corsten review brought to you by Ofer R... man about town.
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Saturday, June 30, 2007
Gearing up for High Sierra Music Festival
Even though the city is a constant center of amusement and entertainment for me, it's good to get out of town from time to time. It makes me remember that there is a summer after all. So then, are you heading out to High Sierra Music Festival this week? You should be! With acts like Tea Leaf Green, ALO, Bassnectar, and most of SCI, it looks to be one of the strongest line ups in years. Here are a few final thoughts to share before you head out.
1. Expect to pay $20 to stay overnight in line the day before. Because so many people will be arriving on Wednesday, expect big crowds early.
2. Check out the merch area to the left of the main stage. Every year they get better and better about recording real time shows and selling them off within 12 hours of the set. They're great soundboard quality and some acts, like Xavier Rudd need to be listened to live.
3. Expect some great collaborations this year! Kyle, Kang and Travis from SCI will all be there, as will Page from Phish. Something cool is bound to happen, just get to the workshops if it's not too hot and see what goes down.
4. Keep your eyes out for all the post HSMF shows. The promoters do a great job of bringing all the acts into town days after the festival, (mostly because of proximity). So, if you live anywhere in California, you'll be able to catch most of the bands in the coming weeks in your home town.
5. Wear sunscreen. This year is going to be scorching hot.
That's all for now. Share your tips below if you have any to add or check out my 10 Tips for HSMF article from a few months back if you want to learn the real secrets. I'll see you out at Big Meadow, in line at Java a go-go or dancing to the Disco Biscuits late night.
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Where to stay in SF - Phoenix Hotel
When you are looking for a unique place to stay in San Francisco, there is no place more unique than the Phoenix Hotel. The Phoenix Hotel defies conventional wisdom in a lot of ways. It’s one of best hotels in the city, but it doesn’t have most of the things a person looks for in a great hotel. It's located at the outer edge of the Tenderloin (sometimes referred to as the TenderKnob) which means it can be a bit on the sketch side, the rooms, they’re kind of like a fancy motel and the location, in terms of proximity, is not that great either to be perfectly honest.
The Phoenix makes up for all these shortcomings however, with the parties and the atmosphere surrounding the hotel. The adjoining, super hip, Bambuddha Lounge Bar and Restaurant, the Sunday pool parties, and the eclectic artistic vibe seen throughout in the sculptures and style of the property are why people stay here. This is a young persons hotel, for the tourist that will take a little sketchy to get a little edgy. Check the calendar before you book. You might wake up Sunday to fire dancers, D:Fuse banging on the drums and hundreds of guys and girls partying at the pool outside your hotel room. For some, that’s a horrible thought, for others, that’s paradise. If you know MetroWize, then you know what we think. It’s high on our list.
Phoenix Hotel: 601 Eddy Street, San Francisco
Friday, June 29, 2007
Cieba Fashion Show @ Mighty
Last week over at Mighty, Cieba Fashion held a fashion show to showcase their new "playa inspired" line of clothing and fashion. Complete with dj's, firedancers and some of the craziest urban fashion you have ever scene, this was definitly a "show".
Our good friend Gene from Phatcatphoto caught all the action with his camera.
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Thursday, June 28, 2007
Hidden Places - Hidden Vine Wine Bar
Welcome to hidden places... A column dedicated to giving you the inside scoop to places you probably didn't know about, but will be glad you did.
Hidden Vine Wine Bar
(415) 674-3567
Their website says that this place is a “secret wine bar,” which is more or less true, since it’s down in a (non-sketchy) alley, and kind of in the basement of a hotel. It’s cozy (only chairs and couches) and so not a scene.
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