popbytes interviews jake shears!

Hey everyone! So this past Friday I got to do a phone interview with Scissor Sisters main man hottie Jake Shears but the night before I was able to catch the first show of their North American tour in support of the band's second album Ta-Dah that just released in the US on Sept 26th. The show was amazing (although some complained the acoustics sucked in the venue - the band felt the same way - the Shrine Expo downtown probably won't ever see the band play there again) but luckily I was quite close to the front and it sounded fine by me. It was the first time I got to see them live and I was in no way disappointed - Jake in person was everything I thought he would be - on fire! They performed an awesome set, which was a nice mixture of songs off their self-titled debut album as well as their new one. Everyone seemed to be having a lot of fun - including the band who all looked so comfortable with each other - Main lady Ana Matronic & Jake were both adorable - providing clever quips and tidbits between each energetic performance. The energy got kicked up an extra notch when they played their super popular cover of Pink Floyd's 'Comfortably Numb', which had me moving my ass right along with the rest of the crowd. For their final song they performed their hit 'Filthy Gorgeous' which was a perfect cap off to the evening. (plus the fact Jake had stripped down to almost nothing) By the time it was over - I was beyond beat but gosh I had so much fun - it's so refreshing to see a band (which writes their own songs) that obviously loves what they do and have their own unique vibe & energy that's unlike anything else going on in music today. Although they are hugely popular over in the UK (the album and single are #1) the 'Sisters' still have yet to properly break into mainstream music in the US...which was one of the topics we covered when I spoke with Jake the next day! Rather than trying to write the quotes into some smart ass article (remember I'm far from being a p

Published: 2006-10-02 Provider: Popbytes

popbytes interviews jake shears!

Hey everyone! So this past Friday I got to do a phone interview with Scissor Sisters main man hottie Jake Shears but the night before I was able to catch the first show of their North American tour in support of the band's second album Ta-Dah that just released in the US on Sept 26th. The show was amazing (although some complained the acoustics sucked in the venue - the band felt the same way - the Shrine Expo downtown probably won't ever see the band play there again) but luckily I was quite close to the front and it sounded fine by me. It was the first time I got to see them live and I was in no way disappointed - Jake in person was everything I thought he would be - on fire! They performed an awesome set, which was a nice mixture of songs off their self-titled debut album as well as their new one. Everyone seemed to be having a lot of fun - including the band who all looked so comfortable with each other - Main lady Ana Matronic & Jake were both adorable - providing clever quips and tidbits between each energetic performance. The energy got kicked up an extra notch when they played their super popular cover of Pink Floyd's 'Comfortably Numb', which had me moving my ass right along with the rest of the crowd. For their final song they performed their hit 'Filthy Gorgeous' which was a perfect cap off to the evening. (plus the fact Jake had stripped down to almost nothing) By the time it was over - I was beyond beat but gosh I had so much fun - it's so refreshing to see a band (which writes their own songs) that obviously loves what they do and have their own unique vibe & energy that's unlike anything else going on in music today. Although they are hugely popular over in the UK (the album and single are #1) the 'Sisters' still have yet to properly break into mainstream music in the US...which was one of the topics we covered when I spoke with Jake the next day! Rather than trying to write the quotes into some smart ass article (remember I'm far from being a p

Published: 2006-10-02 Provider: Popbytes

popbytes interviews jake shears!

Hey everyone! So this past Friday I got to do a phone interview with Scissor Sisters main man hottie Jake Shears but the night before I was able to catch the first show of their North American tour in support of the band's second album Ta-Dah that just released in the US on Sept 26th. The show was amazing (although some complained the acoustics sucked in the venue - the band felt the same way - the Shrine Expo downtown probably won't ever see the band play there again) but luckily I was quite close to the front and it sounded fine by me. It was the first time I got to see them live and I was in no way disappointed - Jake in person was everything I thought he would be - on fire! They performed an awesome set, which was a nice mixture of songs off their self-titled debut album as well as their new one. Everyone seemed to be having a lot of fun - including the band who all looked so comfortable with each other - Main lady Ana Matronic & Jake were both adorable - providing clever quips and tidbits between each energetic performance. The energy got kicked up an extra notch when they played their super popular cover of Pink Floyd's 'Comfortably Numb', which had me moving my ass right along with the rest of the crowd. For their final song they performed their hit 'Filthy Gorgeous' which was a perfect cap off to the evening. (plus the fact Jake had stripped down to almost nothing) By the time it was over - I was beyond beat but gosh I had so much fun - it's so refreshing to see a band (which writes their own songs) that obviously loves what they do and have their own unique vibe & energy that's unlike anything else going on in music today. Although they are hugely popular over in the UK (the album and single are #1) the 'Sisters' still have yet to properly break into mainstream music in the US...which was one of the topics we covered when I spoke with Jake the next day! Rather than trying to write the quotes into some smart ass article (remember I'm far from being a p

Published: 2006-10-02 Provider: Popbytes

james blunt - live at the el rey theatre!

good evening y'all! last night (many thanks to ms. marisa) i was able to catch james blunt (join him on myspace) play down at the el rey theatre - which i hadn't been to yet - i was way annoyed right off the bat since they weren't letting you bring in any gum into the venue - you couldn't even be chewing it! i had to throw away a fresh pack of gum which totally killed me - but what can you do? gosh i was just shocked - that's the first place i've been to where they were so strict on gum (the people at the door took themselves so damn seriously yet i know gum can probably be a bitch to scrap up off the floor) on the other hand they didn't seem to care about cameras at all - hence i was able to snap a few pictures along with a bit of video (not the best quality but not the worst either!) which are posted below! unfortunately my pal leanne and i missed the opening act - an up & coming new singer who hails from ireland named laura izibor (join her on myspace) from the few people i spoke to she was really decent - and now ms. izibor has a digital EP coming out along with an album due early next year! anyways we secured a sweet spot to catch mr. blunt from and as i was looking around - i realized the crowd was one of the most random ones i've seen! there was everybody from trendy hipsters to like mom & dad type of people - plus i spotted a few children - there was no rhyme or reason to the crowd at all - obviously james has quite a varied fan base - which i guess is actually better than only really appealing to one mindset - mixing it up is always good right? mr. blunt took to the stage around 10pm - backed up by four band members (who were all really excellent) a neon sign was displayed behind them featuring the name of his new album all the lost souls (just released last week which i've been enjoying for awhile now) of course like i've mentioned before i've had a crush on him for the longest time - ever since i discovered him by way of the song beautiful - he's kinda

Published: 2007-09-27 Provider: Popbytes

james blunt - live at the el rey theatre!

good evening y'all! last night (many thanks to ms. marisa) i was able to catch james blunt (join him on myspace) play down at the el rey theatre - which i hadn't been to yet - i was way annoyed right off the bat since they weren't letting you bring in any gum into the venue - you couldn't even be chewing it! i had to throw away a fresh pack of gum which totally killed me - but what can you do? gosh i was just shocked - that's the first place i've been to where they were so strict on gum (the people at the door took themselves so damn seriously yet i know gum can probably be a bitch to scrap up off the floor) on the other hand they didn't seem to care about cameras at all - hence i was able to snap a few pictures along with a bit of video (not the best quality but not the worst either!) which are posted below! unfortunately my pal leanne and i missed the opening act - an up & coming new singer who hails from ireland named laura izibor (join her on myspace) from the few people i spoke to she was really decent - and now ms. izibor has a digital EP coming out along with an album due early next year! anyways we secured a sweet spot to catch mr. blunt from and as i was looking around - i realized the crowd was one of the most random ones i've seen! there was everybody from trendy hipsters to like mom & dad type of people - plus i spotted a few children - there was no rhyme or reason to the crowd at all - obviously james has quite a varied fan base - which i guess is actually better than only really appealing to one mindset - mixing it up is always good right? mr. blunt took to the stage around 10pm - backed up by four band members (who were all really excellent) a neon sign was displayed behind them featuring the name of his new album all the lost souls (just released last week which i've been enjoying for awhile now) of course like i've mentioned before i've had a crush on him for the longest time - ever since i discovered him by way of the song beautiful - he's kinda

Published: 2007-09-27 Provider: Popbytes

james blunt - live at the el rey theatre!

good evening y'all! last night (many thanks to ms. marisa) i was able to catch james blunt (join him on myspace) play down at the el rey theatre - which i hadn't been to yet - i was way annoyed right off the bat since they weren't letting you bring in any gum into the venue - you couldn't even be chewing it! i had to throw away a fresh pack of gum which totally killed me - but what can you do? gosh i was just shocked - that's the first place i've been to where they were so strict on gum (the people at the door took themselves so damn seriously yet i know gum can probably be a bitch to scrap up off the floor) on the other hand they didn't seem to care about cameras at all - hence i was able to snap a few pictures along with a bit of video (not the best quality but not the worst either!) which are posted below! unfortunately my pal leanne and i missed the opening act - an up & coming new singer who hails from ireland named laura izibor (join her on myspace) from the few people i spoke to she was really decent - and now ms. izibor has a digital EP coming out along with an album due early next year! anyways we secured a sweet spot to catch mr. blunt from and as i was looking around - i realized the crowd was one of the most random ones i've seen! there was everybody from trendy hipsters to like mom & dad type of people - plus i spotted a few children - there was no rhyme or reason to the crowd at all - obviously james has quite a varied fan base - which i guess is actually better than only really appealing to one mindset - mixing it up is always good right? mr. blunt took to the stage around 10pm - backed up by four band members (who were all really excellent) a neon sign was displayed behind them featuring the name of his new album all the lost souls (just released last week which i've been enjoying for awhile now) of course like i've mentioned before i've had a crush on him for the longest time - ever since i discovered him by way of the song beautiful - he's kinda

Published: 2007-09-27 Provider: Popbytes

james blunt - live at the el rey theatre!

good evening y'all! last night (many thanks to ms. marisa) i was able to catch james blunt (join him on myspace) play down at the el rey theatre - which i hadn't been to yet - i was way annoyed right off the bat since they weren't letting you bring in any gum into the venue - you couldn't even be chewing it! i had to throw away a fresh pack of gum which totally killed me - but what can you do? gosh i was just shocked - that's the first place i've been to where they were so strict on gum (the people at the door took themselves so damn seriously yet i know gum can probably be a bitch to scrap up off the floor) on the other hand they didn't seem to care about cameras at all - hence i was able to snap a few pictures along with a bit of video (not the best quality but not the worst either!) which are posted below! unfortunately my pal leanne and i missed the opening act - an up & coming new singer who hails from ireland named laura izibor (join her on myspace) from the few people i spoke to she was really decent - and now ms. izibor has a digital EP coming out along with an album due early next year! anyways we secured a sweet spot to catch mr. blunt from and as i was looking around - i realized the crowd was one of the most random ones i've seen! there was everybody from trendy hipsters to like mom & dad type of people - plus i spotted a few children - there was no rhyme or reason to the crowd at all - obviously james has quite a varied fan base - which i guess is actually better than only really appealing to one mindset - mixing it up is always good right? mr. blunt took to the stage around 10pm - backed up by four band members (who were all really excellent) a neon sign was displayed behind them featuring the name of his new album all the lost souls (just released last week which i've been enjoying for awhile now) of course like i've mentioned before i've had a crush on him for the longest time - ever since i discovered him by way of the song beautiful - he's kinda

Published: 2007-09-27 Provider: Popbytes

james blunt - live at the el rey theatre!

good evening y'all! last night (many thanks to ms. marisa) i was able to catch james blunt (join him on myspace) play down at the el rey theatre - which i hadn't been to yet - i was way annoyed right off the bat since they weren't letting you bring in any gum into the venue - you couldn't even be chewing it! i had to throw away a fresh pack of gum which totally killed me - but what can you do? gosh i was just shocked - that's the first place i've been to where they were so strict on gum (the people at the door took themselves so damn seriously yet i know gum can probably be a bitch to scrap up off the floor) on the other hand they didn't seem to care about cameras at all - hence i was able to snap a few pictures along with a bit of video (not the best quality but not the worst either!) which are posted below! unfortunately my pal leanne and i missed the opening act - an up & coming new singer who hails from ireland named laura izibor (join her on myspace) from the few people i spoke to she was really decent - and now ms. izibor has a digital EP coming out along with an album due early next year! anyways we secured a sweet spot to catch mr. blunt from and as i was looking around - i realized the crowd was one of the most random ones i've seen! there was everybody from trendy hipsters to like mom & dad type of people - plus i spotted a few children - there was no rhyme or reason to the crowd at all - obviously james has quite a varied fan base - which i guess is actually better than only really appealing to one mindset - mixing it up is always good right? mr. blunt took to the stage around 10pm - backed up by four band members (who were all really excellent) a neon sign was displayed behind them featuring the name of his new album all the lost souls (just released last week which i've been enjoying for awhile now) of course like i've mentioned before i've had a crush on him for the longest time - ever since i discovered him by way of the song beautiful - he's kinda

Published: 2007-09-27 Provider: Popbytes

james blunt - live at the el rey theatre!

good evening y'all! last night (many thanks to ms. marisa) i was able to catch james blunt (join him on myspace) play down at the el rey theatre - which i hadn't been to yet - i was way annoyed right off the bat since they weren't letting you bring in any gum into the venue - you couldn't even be chewing it! i had to throw away a fresh pack of gum which totally killed me - but what can you do? gosh i was just shocked - that's the first place i've been to where they were so strict on gum (the people at the door took themselves so damn seriously yet i know gum can probably be a bitch to scrap up off the floor) on the other hand they didn't seem to care about cameras at all - hence i was able to snap a few pictures along with a bit of video (not the best quality but not the worst either!) which are posted below! unfortunately my pal leanne and i missed the opening act - an up & coming new singer who hails from ireland named laura izibor (join her on myspace) from the few people i spoke to she was really decent - and now ms. izibor has a digital EP coming out along with an album due early next year! anyways we secured a sweet spot to catch mr. blunt from and as i was looking around - i realized the crowd was one of the most random ones i've seen! there was everybody from trendy hipsters to like mom & dad type of people - plus i spotted a few children - there was no rhyme or reason to the crowd at all - obviously james has quite a varied fan base - which i guess is actually better than only really appealing to one mindset - mixing it up is always good right? mr. blunt took to the stage around 10pm - backed up by four band members (who were all really excellent) a neon sign was displayed behind them featuring the name of his new album all the lost souls (just released last week which i've been enjoying for awhile now) of course like i've mentioned before i've had a crush on him for the longest time - ever since i discovered him by way of the song beautiful - he's kinda

Published: 2007-09-27 Provider: Popbytes

james blunt - live at the el rey theatre!

good evening y'all! last night (many thanks to ms. marisa) i was able to catch james blunt (join him on myspace) play down at the el rey theatre - which i hadn't been to yet - i was way annoyed right off the bat since they weren't letting you bring in any gum into the venue - you couldn't even be chewing it! i had to throw away a fresh pack of gum which totally killed me - but what can you do? gosh i was just shocked - that's the first place i've been to where they were so strict on gum (the people at the door took themselves so damn seriously yet i know gum can probably be a bitch to scrap up off the floor) on the other hand they didn't seem to care about cameras at all - hence i was able to snap a few pictures along with a bit of video (not the best quality but not the worst either!) which are posted below! unfortunately my pal leanne and i missed the opening act - an up & coming new singer who hails from ireland named laura izibor (join her on myspace) from the few people i spoke to she was really decent - and now ms. izibor has a digital EP coming out along with an album due early next year! anyways we secured a sweet spot to catch mr. blunt from and as i was looking around - i realized the crowd was one of the most random ones i've seen! there was everybody from trendy hipsters to like mom & dad type of people - plus i spotted a few children - there was no rhyme or reason to the crowd at all - obviously james has quite a varied fan base - which i guess is actually better than only really appealing to one mindset - mixing it up is always good right? mr. blunt took to the stage around 10pm - backed up by four band members (who were all really excellent) a neon sign was displayed behind them featuring the name of his new album all the lost souls (just released last week which i've been enjoying for awhile now) of course like i've mentioned before i've had a crush on him for the longest time - ever since i discovered him by way of the song beautiful - he's kinda

Published: 2007-09-27 Provider: Popbytes

scissor sisters land back in NYC!

good evening! don't you love love how it seems a little lighter at the end of the day? next sunday we 'spring' forward a whole hour...yes we lose a little sleep but gaining the extra 'daytime feeling' is totally worth it! so last night i went to a cool little party and met up with my pal jess who is an old friend from college - i hadn't seen her in like 10 years - we touched base a few weeks ago randomly via popbytes business and i'm so glad we did! plus she's working on something way cool which you may see down the road on popbytes - all good stuff - i promise! speaking of good stuff we've got new scissor sisters pictures from their return to new york city last night where they played a sold out show at the theatre @ madison square garden! below the awesome pics (courtesy of kevin tachman) is a list of their upcoming US & canada tour dates - i'm so bummed they're not swinging by los angeles anytime soon but if they happen to be playing by you - the band is a must see live! (if you didn't catch their latest fun video for the new single 'she's my man' you can watch it here) popbytes over & out for tonight...xxoo! ALL PHOTOS BY KEVIN TACHMAN scissor sisters tour dates 3/06 Montreal - Metropolis 3/07 Toronto - Koolhaus 3/08 Detroit, MI - State Theatre 3/09 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre 3/11 Maplewood, MN - Myth 3/12 Saint Louis, MO - The Pageant 3/13 Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theater 3/15 Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom 3/16 Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater

Published: 2007-03-05 Provider: Popbytes

scissor sisters land back in NYC!

good evening! don't you love love how it seems a little lighter at the end of the day? next sunday we 'spring' forward a whole hour...yes we lose a little sleep but gaining the extra 'daytime feeling' is totally worth it! so last night i went to a cool little party and met up with my pal jess who is an old friend from college - i hadn't seen her in like 10 years - we touched base a few weeks ago randomly via popbytes business and i'm so glad we did! plus she's working on something way cool which you may see down the road on popbytes - all good stuff - i promise! speaking of good stuff we've got new scissor sisters pictures from their return to new york city last night where they played a sold out show at the theatre @ madison square garden! below the awesome pics (courtesy of kevin tachman) is a list of their upcoming US & canada tour dates - i'm so bummed they're not swinging by los angeles anytime soon but if they happen to be playing by you - the band is a must see live! (if you didn't catch their latest fun video for the new single 'she's my man' you can watch it here) popbytes over & out for tonight...xxoo! ALL PHOTOS BY KEVIN TACHMAN scissor sisters tour dates 3/06 Montreal - Metropolis 3/07 Toronto - Koolhaus 3/08 Detroit, MI - State Theatre 3/09 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre 3/11 Maplewood, MN - Myth 3/12 Saint Louis, MO - The Pageant 3/13 Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theater 3/15 Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom 3/16 Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater

Published: 2007-03-05 Provider: Popbytes

scissor sisters land back in NYC!

good evening! don't you love love how it seems a little lighter at the end of the day? next sunday we 'spring' forward a whole hour...yes we lose a little sleep but gaining the extra 'daytime feeling' is totally worth it! so last night i went to a cool little party and met up with my pal jess who is an old friend from college - i hadn't seen her in like 10 years - we touched base a few weeks ago randomly via popbytes business and i'm so glad we did! plus she's working on something way cool which you may see down the road on popbytes - all good stuff - i promise! speaking of good stuff we've got new scissor sisters pictures from their return to new york city last night where they played a sold out show at the theatre @ madison square garden! below the awesome pics (courtesy of kevin tachman) is a list of their upcoming US & canada tour dates - i'm so bummed they're not swinging by los angeles anytime soon but if they happen to be playing by you - the band is a must see live! (if you didn't catch their latest fun video for the new single 'she's my man' you can watch it here) popbytes over & out for tonight...xxoo! ALL PHOTOS BY KEVIN TACHMAN scissor sisters tour dates 3/06 Montreal - Metropolis 3/07 Toronto - Koolhaus 3/08 Detroit, MI - State Theatre 3/09 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre 3/11 Maplewood, MN - Myth 3/12 Saint Louis, MO - The Pageant 3/13 Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theater 3/15 Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom 3/16 Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater

Published: 2007-03-05 Provider: Popbytes

scissor sisters land back in NYC!

good evening! don't you love love how it seems a little lighter at the end of the day? next sunday we 'spring' forward a whole hour...yes we lose a little sleep but gaining the extra 'daytime feeling' is totally worth it! so last night i went to a cool little party and met up with my pal jess who is an old friend from college - i hadn't seen her in like 10 years - we touched base a few weeks ago randomly via popbytes business and i'm so glad we did! plus she's working on something way cool which you may see down the road on popbytes - all good stuff - i promise! speaking of good stuff we've got new scissor sisters pictures from their return to new york city last night where they played a sold out show at the theatre @ madison square garden! below the awesome pics (courtesy of kevin tachman) is a list of their upcoming US & canada tour dates - i'm so bummed they're not swinging by los angeles anytime soon but if they happen to be playing by you - the band is a must see live! (if you didn't catch their latest fun video for the new single 'she's my man' you can watch it here) popbytes over & out for tonight...xxoo! ALL PHOTOS BY KEVIN TACHMAN scissor sisters tour dates 3/06 Montreal - Metropolis 3/07 Toronto - Koolhaus 3/08 Detroit, MI - State Theatre 3/09 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre 3/11 Maplewood, MN - Myth 3/12 Saint Louis, MO - The Pageant 3/13 Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theater 3/15 Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom 3/16 Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater

Published: 2007-03-05 Provider: Popbytes

scissor sisters land back in NYC!

good evening! don't you love love how it seems a little lighter at the end of the day? next sunday we 'spring' forward a whole hour...yes we lose a little sleep but gaining the extra 'daytime feeling' is totally worth it! so last night i went to a cool little party and met up with my pal jess who is an old friend from college - i hadn't seen her in like 10 years - we touched base a few weeks ago randomly via popbytes business and i'm so glad we did! plus she's working on something way cool which you may see down the road on popbytes - all good stuff - i promise! speaking of good stuff we've got new scissor sisters pictures from their return to new york city last night where they played a sold out show at the theatre @ madison square garden! below the awesome pics (courtesy of kevin tachman) is a list of their upcoming US & canada tour dates - i'm so bummed they're not swinging by los angeles anytime soon but if they happen to be playing by you - the band is a must see live! (if you didn't catch their latest fun video for the new single 'she's my man' you can watch it here) popbytes over & out for tonight...xxoo! ALL PHOTOS BY KEVIN TACHMAN scissor sisters tour dates 3/06 Montreal - Metropolis 3/07 Toronto - Koolhaus 3/08 Detroit, MI - State Theatre 3/09 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre 3/11 Maplewood, MN - Myth 3/12 Saint Louis, MO - The Pageant 3/13 Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theater 3/15 Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom 3/16 Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater

Published: 2007-03-05 Provider: Popbytes

scissor sisters land back in NYC!

good evening! don't you love love how it seems a little lighter at the end of the day? next sunday we 'spring' forward a whole hour...yes we lose a little sleep but gaining the extra 'daytime feeling' is totally worth it! so last night i went to a cool little party and met up with my pal jess who is an old friend from college - i hadn't seen her in like 10 years - we touched base a few weeks ago randomly via popbytes business and i'm so glad we did! plus she's working on something way cool which you may see down the road on popbytes - all good stuff - i promise! speaking of good stuff we've got new scissor sisters pictures from their return to new york city last night where they played a sold out show at the theatre @ madison square garden! below the awesome pics (courtesy of kevin tachman) is a list of their upcoming US & canada tour dates - i'm so bummed they're not swinging by los angeles anytime soon but if they happen to be playing by you - the band is a must see live! (if you didn't catch their latest fun video for the new single 'she's my man' you can watch it here) popbytes over & out for tonight...xxoo! ALL PHOTOS BY KEVIN TACHMAN scissor sisters tour dates 3/06 Montreal - Metropolis 3/07 Toronto - Koolhaus 3/08 Detroit, MI - State Theatre 3/09 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre 3/11 Maplewood, MN - Myth 3/12 Saint Louis, MO - The Pageant 3/13 Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theater 3/15 Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom 3/16 Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater

Published: 2007-03-05 Provider: Popbytes