Location: Standard and Pours, South Side Lamar.
Well, I decided to get out of my comfort zone a little bit and try out a new music venue last night. While I’ve lived in Dallas my whole life, I must admit that I do not know the south side of downtown well at all. So I decided to make the trip down there to check out Standard and Pours in the basement of the old red brick Sears building. The atmosphere was very nice. S&P is a cozy little coffee shop that serves alcohol and some food. I didn’t notice anyone smoking (Dallas ordinance maybe?), and the shop was very pleasant to be in. There were a few tables and some large couches in front of the small stage area. It was also very well lit (which makes taking pics much more easy!).
I arrived just after eight, and got there just as Jayson Bales and Dave Wilsonstarted their set. It would seem that Jayson just landed a recording contact and had he advance versions of his CD available for purchase. I’ll see if I can get around to writing a review of the CD sometime soon. Jayson and Dave played very well together and had an easy going light rock/acoustic sound. Typical of a small music venue, the artists were able to engage the crowd in an informal and informative fashion. One of the highlights came when Jayson’s young son asked his Dad if he would play “Yes Jesus Loves me”. Dad hesitated, but then obliged and the whole crowd joined in.
They had a friend from the audience join in for a few songs. I didn’t catch the gentleman’s name but he really helped to add to the music. Maybe if Jayson, Dave , or Pascal are reading this, they can post his name in the comments section..
If you like live music, you will probably enjoy Standard and Pours. They have live music almost every night of the week and it looks like there usually isn’t a cover. Some great acts like Salim Nourallah and Kacy Crowley will be playing there very soon. Check the calendars in the links above. Check it out!
S&P’s myspace
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Ever write a blog post knowing full well that pretty much nobody is going to read it? Think this is one of those. I’ve really enjoyed getting back into bike riding. I fixed up Dad’s 20 year old Trek 2000 (might be a 1500.. will have to check) and have been riding several times a week lately. Sometimes solo, sometimes with friends, sometimes at night. I find it relaxing, and I can get a good cardio workout with out tearing up my knees, shins, and ankles getting destroyed.
Sir Robert and I went on a 36 mile ride last weekend in the humid 100 degree heat. I think we might have pushed our limits a little bit further than we should have, but we made it back home in one piece. We got to see some really cool and beautiful parts of the city I’ve never seen before. Not only did we get a good work out, but it also gave 2 great friends a few hours to enjoy each other’s company (the golf effect?). We went on another shorter ride yesterday with Vivek. It looks like he might get a bike and come ride with us also.
Did you really read all that?
I’ve decided I take too many pictures. I took 200 pics tonight…. 200!!! Do you realize how many rolls of film that would hve been back in the old days? Thank god for digital and high capacity cards. I had a little time to post some of the pics from the Guy Forsyth show at Bend Studio tonight. Click the pic below to get to the gallery.
I’ll write more tomorrow (maybe?) It’s late and SLLLEEEPY!!!! The show was great, and a good time was had by all.
Update: Ok… It’s tomorrow now… why I’m not putting this in a comment…. I’m not sure.
Guy’s myspace
Bend’s webpage.
The show was great. Most artists drink water between sets. Guy drank wine, and I respect that. 
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The crowd was small, the music was great, and the experiance…. well, I thiink you pretty much need to go see a show at Bend Studio (link above) so you can understand. A night with great live music, and I didn’t stink of Bar!!!!! What more can you ask for? If Guy is playing in your area, I’d make sure to check him out.
Ally, any ideas on what I could do with an extra 600 bucks?
Z
Published on
July 5, 2006 in
Reviews.
Patrice’s music being reviewd below is available (here) See below for details.
I was trying to decide which review to write for you guys today: The live Bend Studio recording of Ian Moore, or Patrice Pike. Well, since Patrice Pike is going to be on CBS tonight for Tommy Lee’s new show Rockstar Supernova, the Tommy Lee Project I thought I might as well post her review. Especially since it looks like Patrice’s show from June 2006 might be on sale very soon, and might very well be the most recent recording of her music available. The review below is from a recent (2005) recording curently available from Bend Studio, but if you are interested in the June 2006 recording, please e-mail me at here and I will send out a blast as soon as it is made available (and no, I don’t use or sell any e-mail addresses).
Ally from Bend Studio was nice enough to send me one of Patrice Pike’s recordings from a show at her studio last year along with the Ian Moore recording that I ordered. I wasn’t sure what to expect. I must admit that I was amazed at the recording quality and fidelity of the music. Too often live show recordings sound terrible, but the 2 live CD’s that Ally recorded sounded fantastic. On top of that, I was impressed that Ally recorded the show in it’s entirety, leaving in the discussion with the crowd at her little studio. Instead of chopping out the entire dialog, she left it in and has the collection available on her site as a 2 disc set. If you are interested in Patrice Pike’s music, want to see how she performs in the raw without a recording studio or full band… or just want to hear some fantastic live music and also get a glimpse of her real personality I would highly recommend the 2005 show recorded by Bend Studio (available here) The CD is about half way down the page (Ctrl+F and then type Patrice, and you will find it). I think you will enjoy the music, and would highly reccomend the CD’s to anyone.
Pic’s from Patrice Pikes June show at Bend Studio here
A review of that show is here
Bend Studio
Patrice Pike’s Myspace