tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:37:17 +0000Welcome to the working week here at Shore Fire. Suite 16 is a place for our gang to let you know what we're up to and what our clients are doing. What we're thinking about in the media world, the entertainment world, the music world. Places we've been, places we're going. Every once in a while, what we had for lunch. Thanks and enjoy.http://shorefire.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com (Nick Baily)Blogger728125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-7350538936345716183Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:04:00 +00002010-03-10T13:32:57.261-05:00Like a Southern boogie influenced Faces, The Auctioneers took to the stage at the Mercury Lounge last night and played a ferocious set, complete with big riffs, expert three part harmonies and even some fuzzed out feedback squall filled jams.I've seen the band a bunch now, and each time they seem to get tighter and together. Erik Broberg is a monster on guitar, Ryan Alexander Gregg attacks his http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/03/auctioneers-kill-it-at-mercury-lounge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob Krauser)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-9024600299393085189Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:23:00 +00002010-03-10T13:37:17.630-05:00A brief non-sequitur diversion for this brilliant nugget of digital flotsam and jetsam that came across the transom:It's only a guess but I can't help but wonder if Wayne & Garth are involved in this one, perhaps a prop from a deleted bonus scene just after the opening credits:I hesitate to question art, in all its permutations, but I have to say if I had been this anonymous spray can wielder http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/03/and-now-for-something-completely.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nick Baily)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-5603179520558227112Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:42:00 +00002010-03-05T19:02:06.813-05:00The Shore Fire Oscar Pool ballots are in! And despite a couple contrarians (Stanley Tucci for best supporting actor? Seriously?), some clear favorites emerged. Though the winner will probably come down to who picks the foreign movies and docs that none of us have seen, here's the office favorites in the top categories. It's worth noting that Mo'Nique was the only nominee from the below list http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/03/and-oscar-will-go-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Hanks)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-8603035733815015729Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:54:00 +00002010-03-05T19:01:43.902-05:00If you ever find yourself driving on the NJ Turnpike (you have to be driving though. The bus does not count), I highly recommend including the following songs on your playlist:"Ooh La La" The Faces, "Starstruck" The Kinks, "Motor Away" Guided By Voices, "Abel" The National, "Stay Positive" The Hold Steady, "Jungleland" Bruce Springsteen, "Money City Maniacs" Sloan, "Tin Soldier" The Small Faces. http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/03/best-playlist-for-driving-on-nj.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris Brudzinski)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-4017441066053881223Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:52:00 +00002010-02-25T12:48:11.102-05:00shore fire eventsshore fire kidsIt was a typically rockin' time last Saturday at the Ralph's World show. In a reprise from a couple of years ago, I went with my kids Eli (l) and Leo (r) and as usual had a blast. Ralph's keeps putting incredible records out and he's got a brand new one All Around Ralph's World. Played a couple of tunes off that alongside crowd favorites like We Are Ants and the indelible Coffee Song. I loved http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/02/rockin-ralph-and-rockin-bowl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Satlof)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-8566334647168419555Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:05:00 +00002010-02-23T08:47:42.278-05:00Photo by: Sarahana ShresthaIceland is easily one of the top five places I'd like to visit. Although getting a glimpse of its mind-blowing landscape is very appealing, I'll admit the songwriter side of me is curious to find out what's in their water. I came of age as Icelandic artists like Björk and Sigur Rós rose to fame, and, just recently, I've had the great pleasure to work with the http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/02/lay-low-takes-manhattan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andy Silva)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-8304845789576726298Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:46:00 +00002010-02-19T11:25:25.030-05:00shore fire kidsIn recent weeks, when I would tell people I was going to Mobile, AL, for Mardi Gras I'd get one of two responses: confusion (they celebrate Mardi Gras there?) or disdain (you're going to Mardi Gras there?). Fact is, the Mardi Gras in Mobile pre-dates the bigger, splashier New Orleans carnival, and - this is key if you've got small kids - it's way less insane. We could actually find parking andhttp://shorefire.com/blog/2010/02/mardi-gras-mobile-style.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Hanks)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-6498763784760247995Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:10:00 +00002010-02-12T18:20:54.537-05:00In honor of Presidents' Day (the important holiday this weekend), you must check out the official Whitehouse Flickr page. Some amazingly intimate moments captured on camera.http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse/(Official White House photo by Pete Souza)http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/02/presidential-photo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Diana)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-3845915763294072080Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:53:00 +00002010-02-12T11:21:48.650-05:00this is one of the funniest SNL skits I've seen in a long long time. I can still picture that punk rock girl on the Ocean City boardwalk with the Corrosion of Conformity logo stitched to the back of her jean jacket. I might just dig up my 7 Seconds and Dead Kennedy's records this weekend.http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/02/lets-get-band-back-together.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris Brudzinski)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-1812836166711390784Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:23:00 +00002010-02-12T11:23:21.588-05:00If there's one maxim in the world of tech media you can count on it's that when Google sneezes, it's news. So when Google makes a bold move to create a next-generation social media platform, it's really big news. This week's announcement and debut of Google Buzz was met with the expected level of breathless hype and cataclysmic predictions. Longtime commentator and internet celeb Jason Calacanishttp://shorefire.com/blog/2010/02/buzz-on-google-buzz.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nick Baily)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-8918277255817593700Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:57:00 +00002010-02-08T18:39:06.699-05:00Wanna know a secret? I don't like football. Not since I was 11 years old and Tony Dorsett was the best player in the league, anyway. What can I say, it's just not my thing. My wife and daughters are eternally grateful for this. But I do like New Orleans. A lot! I went to college there and try to make it back a couple times a year. Still, I fully admit I'm the worst possible fair-weather http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/02/geaux-saints.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Hanks)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-5039726836480420421Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:47:00 +00002010-02-05T18:33:38.524-05:00videosGRAMMYSelizabeth lutzzac Brown bandThe excitement (and anxiety) was high from the moment I stepped foot in LA - and it only got better as the days went on. From rehearsals, to walking the 400 ft. red carpet, to winning Best New Artist, to a mad dash through the media room, to celebrating with family and friends, Darren Doane (director of ZBB's "Toes" and "Highway 20 Ride" videos) was there with his camcorder capturing every http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/02/behind-scenes-w-zbb-at-grammys.htmlelutz@shorefire.com (Elizabeth Lutz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-3808222869315256255Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:20:00 +00002010-02-05T13:21:46.680-05:00I have been informed that if I am going to break the seal and post links to preposterous UK novelty hits then I have no choice but to inflict this upon you. Sorry. http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/02/youtube-friday-returns.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nick Baily)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-4190428061708543508Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:24:00 +00002010-02-04T18:24:28.933-05:00I had the pleasure of talking baseball and hanging out with Boston trio State Radio last week in NYC before heading to Montclair, NJ, to see their smokin set at the gorgeous Wellmont Theater. I met the band at CBS Radio, where the Chad, Mike and Chuck played "Knights Of Bostonia" and "Calling All Crows" from their latest effort 'Let It Go.' From there we headed down to Relix to hang out for a http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/02/knights-of-bostonia-visit-nyc-onia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-3801785628304660470Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:23:00 +00002010-02-04T17:27:22.785-05:00Here are 10 of my favorite quotes about music, collected over many years... "Music should never be harmless."- Robbie Robertson"Years from now, after I'm gone, someone will listen to what I've done and know I was here. They may not know or care who I was, but they'll hear my guitars speaking for me." - Chet Atkins"James Brown is the only human to develop a musical style that didn't exist before http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/02/for-no-particular-reason.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nick Baily)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-3275079537977648820Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:29:00 +00002010-02-04T14:36:45.110-05:00Let's not forget that American pop culture is not the only place to find some unexpected musical oddity, as this video - which is apparently a massive hit on the UK charts - clearly demonstrates. I confess, I did have to Google "Jedward" for the backstory. http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/02/meanwhile-across-pond.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nick Baily)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-8506860209511819293Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:11:00 +00002010-02-03T14:20:25.981-05:00Check out this good question proposed by Dan Ouellette in the March issue of Downbeat and interesting answers from some fine jazz musicians. What do you think? Stop by Shore Fire's Facebook page to comment... http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/02/should-there-be-jazz-band-video-game.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Diana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-4058397828073798018Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:28:00 +00002010-02-04T14:36:58.802-05:00Another great video featuring a friend of mine. Keep watching because I think this is just about the best use of this amazing Grizzly Bear song.http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/02/grizzly-bear-balloons-and-summer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris Brudzinski)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-4051787659802477238Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:52:00 +00002010-02-02T15:01:29.288-05:00I may be overstating it slightly, but Marrow's insanely creative packaging for their new album 'Sunshine Enema' may be the coolest I've ever seen.The "Master Cleanse" version of the album comes on a pill shaped USB drive, which can be found in a pill bottle and prescription bag complete with "dosing instructions. Here's a look:And the music on the album is equally as kick ass as the packaging ithttp://shorefire.com/blog/2010/02/best-album-packaging-ever.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rob Krauser)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-153120620760473886Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:23:00 +00002010-02-02T12:27:45.302-05:00There were enough of us from Shore Fire at the Grammys this year to field a basketball team (or would that be court a basketball team?). And with good reason. With 28 nominations, and 8 clients attending, we had to play a little zone defense at times.I was in town with Neko Case and Booker T. Jones. Both were double nominees this year, and both performed at the Neil Young MusiCares dinner http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/02/grammys-glitz-glamour-shore-fire.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt Hanks)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-949811830645142929Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:51:00 +00002010-02-02T10:19:26.200-05:00shore fire kidsrandom fun stuffmonster trucksThe kids, Eli and Leo, jumped up and down and roared, and so did the massive Monster Trucks we got to see over the weekend at Nassau Coliseum for the "Monster Jam Freestyle Mania." We all had a blast, me included. I'd put the whole thing down in the "good, clean fun" category. Nice seats, fair ticket price ($15 per kid + the onerous charges of course), started on time, matinee. Definitely kept http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/02/monster-fun-at-freestyle-jam-at-nassau.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Satlof)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-754477302178037759Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:58:00 +00002010-02-01T18:05:33.997-05:00Zac Brown Band Named Best New Artist; Maxwell Wins 2 Shore Fire clients last night earned nine GRAMMY® Awards, five of them in a diverse set of Best Album categories, and a clutch of our clients were seen onstage during the televised Awards ceremony. Zac Brown Band was named Best New Artist and, with Leon Russell, delivered a smoking rendition of America the Beautiful, Russell's Dixie's Lullaby http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/02/shore-fire-clients-earn-9-grammy-awards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nick Baily)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-7615007825997870561Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:50:00 +00002010-01-29T19:13:44.660-05:00GRAMMYSmaxwellelizabeth lutzzac Brown bandyour turnMy excitement can't be contained - I love the interactive GRAMMY site and the ability to make a portrait from all our favorite nominees - www.wereallfans.comHere's a Shore Fire Media portrait I created in seconds with the following Artist DNA. It looks cool as a picture, but click on the image to see a full motion multimedia show:Zac Brown Band, Maxwell, Ledisi, Bruce Springsteen, Neko Case, http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/01/shore-fire-is-fan-of-grammys-are-you.htmlelutz@shorefire.com (Elizabeth Lutz)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-4458944552004450603Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:55:00 +00002010-01-29T15:15:32.055-05:00shore fire eventstasty little pastriesbirthdaypartiesYes, it was finally time for the big one, the landmark birthday, the one everyone's been waiting for. It's been a long time coming but our very own Diana D'Angelo has hit the big twenty-one, and is ready to take a few writers out for drinks. As you can see she was grinning ear to ear for the occasion:Here's Diana as she got ready to blow out her birthday... well, pastry collection, which may be ahttp://shorefire.com/blog/2010/01/most-special-birthday-for-diana.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nick Baily)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34415066.post-8936025537384972879Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:50:00 +00002010-01-27T11:19:29.619-05:00staff funrandom fun stuffsuzanne muldowneyunderdogIn the late 80s/early 90s a mysterious Underdog roamed the streets of New York. I would see this lady dressed in full on costume here and there and wonder, and I knew her from her appearances on the brilliant late night public access show Beyond Vaudeville, probably the craziest talk show ever to air. Were they putting us on? You just never knew...the host Frank Hope was so deadpan and so http://shorefire.com/blog/2010/01/me-and-underdog-brilliance-of-suzanne.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Satlof)1