http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ TheCalmingSeas.com Forums: Last 35 Posts en Mon, 12 May 2008 03:19:32 +0000 http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/26#post-101 Mon, 12 May 2008 00:24:44 +0000 casey 101@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>ahh..not quite, dale...dewey or mike love??? you've got to be kidding me..this isn't just "informing", it's borderline vindictive..interpol may have some time in their schedule, and if so, who knows??? are you going to say the shows played with ben knight, or say, neal casal were any less "bws"??? don't "rain parade" on happy folks that are hoping they get to hear songs (played very well, mind you) that maybe they never thought they'd hear..ubsorry, dale, not them..hugs, anyway.. </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/26#post-100 Wed, 07 May 2008 22:13:20 +0000 DaleBSorry 100@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>It's not the same band without Dave. It's a bit of a con to call it Beachwood Sparks with no Farmer Dave in the mix. Not trying to ruffle any feathers. It's just a fact based opinion. One of the main things that made the band valid was the chemistry betwen the 4 members. It's all fine and good if old friends want to get together and play again and have fun and make some money but to use the name in order to project the idea and convince people they'll be seeing the same band is a bit akin to Dewey Martin using the Buffalo Springfield name to play any old crap show at some suburban saloon or Mike Love using the Beach Boys name to play at the county fair. Had to say it. Forgive me. </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/26#post-99 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:50:09 +0000 HotBurrito 99@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>I hope they play some shows on the east coast... </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/26#post-98 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:46:32 +0000 casey 98@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>holy sweet pickels!!!!!!! bring 'em on....i think it'd be great if they did the s/t album, once we were trees and then make the cowboy robots cry in succession in their beautific entirety...please, more dates...oh yeah, and go here <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thehellsayers" rel="nofollow">www.myspace.com/thehellsayers</a> </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/26#post-97 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:35:54 +0000 Staffan 97@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>1. Me too!<br /> 2. <a href="http://www.thecalmingseas.com/archives/217" rel="nofollow">http://www.thecalmingseas.com/archives/217</a> </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/26#post-96 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:21:06 +0000 AlienRendel 96@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>2 things I hope for now:</p> <p>1) I hope somebody tapes this and puts the show up online somewhere.<br /> 2) I hope the band does more shows. </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/26#post-95 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:35:12 +0000 LennyV 95@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>it looks like a really good line-up. helio sequence, grand archives, ruby suns &#38; no age etc.etc.</p> <p>too bad it's far from sweden... </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/26#post-94 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:40:32 +0000 stairwaytoevan 94@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>the rumours are true! and its only a 3 hour drive for me to redmond from bc...<br /> <a href="http://stereogum.com/archives/sub-pop_009119.html" rel="nofollow">http://stereogum.com/archives/sub-pop_009119.html</a><br /> wahooo </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/26#post-93 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:48:17 +0000 AlienRendel 93@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>It is reported that BWS will get back together to play the Sub Pop 20th anniversary festival in Seattle...<br /> <a href="http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003789756" rel="nofollow">http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003789756</a> </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/25#post-92 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:56:49 +0000 Staffan 92@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>I don't think you can!</p> <p><a href="http://www.thecalmingseas.com/?page_id=89" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow"><em>Black Diamond (aka Sweet Julie Ann)</em></a>, <a href="http://www.thecalmingseas.com/?page_id=91" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow"><em>Canyon Ride</em></a> and <a href="http://www.thecalmingseas.com/?page_id=129" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow"><em>Time</em></a> used to be available on the BWS myspace page. My guess is that <a href="http://www.thecalmingseas.com/?page_id=66" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow"><em>Make It Together</em></a>, <a href="http://www.thecalmingseas.com/?page_id=96" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow"><em>Desert Skies</em></a> and <a href="http://www.thecalmingseas.com/?page_id=69" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow"><em>Midsummer Daydream</em></a> would sound pretty much the same as on the singles (since they were recorded in the same period and with roughly the same line up). A live performance of <a href="http://www.thecalmingseas.com/?page_id=131" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow"><em>Watery Moonlight</em></a> can be found <a href="http://www.thecalmingseas.com/media/video" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<br /> <a href="http://www.thecalmingseas.com/?page_id=92" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow"><em>Charm</em></a> remains a mystery... </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/25#post-91 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:25:26 +0000 cruz992 91@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>How can I acquire this collection of songs?<br /> I saw an early incarnation of B Sparks that I believe was before they dialed up the Gram Parsons vibe. They were already onstage as my friends and I were waiting to come in. As we listened, my buddy said, "Who is this?" I said, "I don't know, but they sound like the last Teenage Fanclub album (ie Songs From Northern Britain)...that's a fucking great album".<br /> Nice job on the website by the way. </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/24#post-90 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:50:38 +0000 skipperthomas 90@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>Not sure if anyone's already aware of this, but this may interest a few of you:</p> <p><a href="http://sue-me.mrdwab.com/bands/strictly-ballroom.html" rel="nofollow">http://sue-me.mrdwab.com/bands/strictly-ballroom.html</a></p> <p>Pretty crazy.</p> <p>* </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/19#post-89 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:26:16 +0000 Staffan 89@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p><a href="http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mb/mb040423all_night_radio" rel="nofollow">http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mb/mb040423all_night_radio</a><br /> Click the gray watch button. </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/23#post-88 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:43:57 +0000 stairwaytoevan 88@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>yes, it really is one of the best albums i've ever heard, and since i discovered it about 6 months ago i have been pushing it on everyone. i'm certain that 10-15 years down the road it will be recognized as as classic that got overlooked. its a shame i'll never get to see them, but its not the first and it won't be the last! </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/19#post-87 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:40:38 +0000 stairwaytoevan 87@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>did anything ever become of this? where could it be viewed in the first place? the only all night radio footage i can find is a 30 second clip on youtube... </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/21#post-85 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:37:09 +0000 Staffan 85@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>When I click 'artist' on the main page BWS is listed in gray as in non-active... </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/21#post-84 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:19:30 +0000 stuporfly 84@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>Just to further stoke speculation (something I'm wary of, lest I be let down), Sub Pop has Beachwood Sparks listed on their active roster (not everywhere, but when you click 'Artists' on the main page it does - Conversely, they show up as inactive on the 'Media Kits' list). It's almost certainly just an oversight, but seeing it like that got my pulse going just a bit faster. </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/22#post-83 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:51:32 +0000 skipperthomas 83@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>the elevator to hell song is actually entitled morning cloud. i'm only pointing it out because it is one of the greatest songs i have ever heard. </p> <p>glad to see this mix getting more attention as the months go by, it's incredible. </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/23#post-82 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 22:03:52 +0000 Wivenswold 82@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>Crikey. I heard there was just a minor disagreement over a lady. A mate run off with my ex a few years ago, but I'd never lose a friend over a woman. I did get an email from Jimi Hey in response to my request for them to play in the UK. He suggested that the label didn't know how to promote them and made it sound like they'd been dropped. At the time (must have been a few weeks after their last appearance) he sounded really sad that they'd split. </p> <p>So sad, it seems a terrible waste of talent to me. </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/23#post-81 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 04:04:01 +0000 DamO 81@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>i also agree, but i think those two dudes are not likely to even be in the same room together, let alone make a follow up album-it'll be interesting to see what the future holds-it's still one of my favorite post-bws albums ever, and could easily become a cult classic in the next 40 years. </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/23#post-80 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:18:03 +0000 Staffan 80@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>You're right -- that's a classic! Although I would kill for a second LP, I find it hard to believe that it would be possible for them to come up with something as good as SSF! Well, that's just my two cents anyway... </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/23#post-79 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 11:51:00 +0000 Wivenswold 79@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>Been listening to SSF on headphones in a darkened room (as all good albums should be enjoyed). I've come to the conclusion that it's the best LP I've ever heard. It's a shame they never made it to England to play a few dates. They would have gone down a storm here. </p> <p>I understand they fell out and don't speak any more which is a massive shame. Is there any chance of a reunion and a second LP? Has anyone approached them about it? Do Jimi &#38; Dave realise they've produced a record that will become known, in years to come, as a classic? </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/14#post-78 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:17:30 +0000 Gizmology 78@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>I'd really love to get these too! Little help?</p> <p>Thanks!! </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/22#post-77 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:44:25 +0000 DamO 77@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>yep, that's the one. </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/22#post-76 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:40:53 +0000 Staffan 76@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>Here's the tracklist:</p> <p>Side A:<br /> (intro is an excerpt from Everlasting Bass by Rodney O<br /> and Joe Cooley blending into Jimmy by Boogie Down<br /> Productions blending into a track by Aube)<br /> 1. The North Wind Blew South - Philamore Lincoln<br /> 2. Today - Hot Legs<br /> 3. Dogs In Baskets - Geranium Pond<br /> 4. Hands 2 take - Flying Lizards<br /> 5. DK 50/80 - John Otway<br /> 6. Images Blue - Complex<br /> 7. Up - AR Kane<br /> 8. Nice And Easy - Susan Cadogan<br /> 9. What About You (In The World Today) - Co Real Artists (blends into a Fuxa song which then blends into...)<br /> 10. Love At First Sight - The Gist<br /> 11. Mr. Sun - Elevator To Hell<br /> 12. No Me Tomorrow - Euphoria<br /> 13. Swings And Roundabouts - Stavely Makepeace<br /> 14. Ice Cold Waves - No More<br /> 15. Smokeytime Springtime - The Doves<br /> 16. excerpt from a Phil Ochs anti drug promo spot.</p> <p>Side B<br /> 1. The Secret - Slapp Happy<br /> 2. One Of These Days - The Roosters<br /> 3. Let Me Take Your Foto - The Speedies<br /> 4. Driving And Talking At The Same Time<br /> 5. Runaway Child (Minors Beware) - The Necessaries<br /> 6. Can You See What You Speak - The Field Trip<br /> 7. Two By Two<br /> 8. Love Songs In The Night - Steve Martin (w/ The Left Banke)<br /> 9. I Like Rain - The Jean Paul Sartre Experience<br /> 10. Keep On Believin<br /> 11. All You've Got - The Lovin<br /> 12. Crazy Kids - Jook<br /> 13. Tinkertoy Tomorrow - Milk N Cookies<br /> 14. Lawnchairs - Our Daughter's Wedding<br /> 15. A Bun In The Oven - Princess Tinymeat<br /> 16. This Way Please - The Golden Dawn<br /> 17. Flying Lizards excerpt </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/22#post-75 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 11:19:47 +0000 DamO 75@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>Jimi Hey ( BWS, AllNightRadio, etc.) has this killer dj mixtape on the lovefingers website-and a lot of other fun to listen to is also posted frequently. </p> <p>there's a track listing floating around somewhere on the internet-loads of rad tunes from all over the musical spectrum..like 'Dogs In Baskets' by Geranium Pond<br /> to 'I Like Rain' by The Jean Paul Sartre Experience. Good stuff.</p> <p>so here's the link (you can stream or download from)</p> <p>side 1<br /> <a href="http://www.lovefingers.org/mp3/pinknoise_1.mp3" rel="nofollow">http://www.lovefingers.org/mp3/pinknoise_1.mp3</a></p> <p>side 2<br /> <a href="http://www.lovefingers.org/mp3/pinknoise_2.mp3" rel="nofollow">http://www.lovefingers.org/mp3/pinknoise_2.mp3</a></p> <p>-damo </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/21#post-74 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:21:01 +0000 DamO 74@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>this is not 100% and i don't want to start any online 'rumors' as they are generally misconstrued and almost always lame-but a few months ago Brent mentioned something to me about working on new BWS matereal w/ Chris Gunst-but i assume they've both been pretty busy now that they're married men and living on opposite corners of the country.</p> <p>i'm stoked to hear anything new they might put out and am still hopeful for a proper release of the 'Pre-Flight' and 'Space Shed' recordings from the classic lineup.</p> <p>bee good folks.</p> <p>dm </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/21#post-73 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:33:30 +0000 stuporfly 73@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>I would also like to thank everyone here who's helped keep the flame burning. I was crushed when Beachwood Sparks went on what I still try and convince myself is just a temporary hiatus. I only had the chance to see Beachwood Sparks once - I was at that Cafe Du Nord show in San Francisco that's in the media section here - but I've been a fan since the debut cast its spell on me. Brent was at the merch stand that night in San Francisco, and he was about the nicest guy you could ever hope to meet. </p> <p>I love it all, but I think <em>Make the Cowboy Robots Cry</em> has some of the most beautiful music I've ever heard. </p> <p>The All Night Radio album <em>is</em> pretty amazing, but my favorite post-BS work to date is <em>Tree Colored See</em>. I dig most everything the guys in the band have worked on, though. </p> <p>Still, I'm holding out hope... </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/18#post-72 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 05:16:50 +0000 DamO 72@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>oh thanks, no worries..just throwing it out there for the season and etc. </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/18#post-71 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 23:13:22 +0000 stranger 71@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>Congrats to Brent, that is great! </p> <p>I realized that my copy of the "Christmas has been canceled..." record is in storage, and unfortunately I don't think I'll be able to retrieve it until after Christmas proper...not to mention that I am not set up to properly digitize vinyl at the moment. But hopefully someone else can step up!</p> <p>Nice page, by the way! It's great that people can hear some of those songs, since the originals can be hard to come by...and it's always nice to see Further get some long overdue recognition. </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/18#post-70 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 07:06:49 +0000 DamO 70@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>hey there Calming Sea people , this is kinda off the subject but B-Rad (Brent) of further / BWS /the tyde/f'dots/etc., got married over the weekend (Dec. 1st)- so if any of you folks are in touch w/ him, you should drop a line w/ best wishes, a digital high five, your best regards or any post wedding whatnots you may come up with..</p> <p>I just know that I'm super happy for him and wish he and his lady Kath nothing less than the absolute best...</p> <p>oh and if you can also send me an MP3 of ''X-Mas Has Been Cancelled Due To...''<br /> I'd like to put it up on the further myspace page during the holidays-</p> <p>thanks and happy holidays.</p> <p>Damo M<br /> ( aka the dude that does the further myspace page) </p> <p><a href="http://www.myspace.com/furtherdohjrq" rel="nofollow">http://www.myspace.com/furtherdohjrq</a></p> <p>and as always, taking requests (if i have the tune, that is) </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/18#post-69 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:47:22 +0000 stranger 69@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>Hi, nice to hear back from you; you obviously have a well-maintained time machine! I sent you an email... Cheers. </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/21#post-68 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 02:17:04 +0000 JohnnySweatpants 68@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>I love this site and I'm thankful to those who have taken the time to keep track of the infinite Beachwood Sparks fragments. I caught BS in Boston several years ago and have been a silent but devoted fan ever since. I cried when they broke up. Ok, I didn't cry but I did close my eyes and shake my head in disapproval. I must say, I think All Night Radio is the best of them all, it's a crime against humanity that they only put out one album. </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/18#post-67 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 08:43:04 +0000 spaceman 67@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>hey...thanks so much for the reply, just in time for christmas too! you can contact me at <a href="mailto:dmc59@drexel.edu.">dmc59@drexel.edu.</a> wow, another philly summer its fan, that's pretty amazing! ...how did you get into them? i saw your other post and i think i saw somewhere that tartarex is living in europe or something, and darren has said that the summer hits are still alive, rex is just waiting for inspiration to hit before they record again. its been 10 years, but you never know, maybe there will be more summer its at some point. their comp CD is definitely in my top 10 of all time...well thanks again and hope to hear from you. </p> http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/topic/20#post-66 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:36:00 +0000 stranger 66@http://www.thecalmingseas.com/forums/ <p>Hey, does anyone happen to know what Rex from the Summer Hits is up to? </p> <p>Thanks! </p>