Spain At Crane's - The Report

Thanks to everyone for coming to Spain's show last night at Crane's Tavern in Hollywood. We had a lot of fun and it was great to see folks I hadn't seen in quite awhile. It was our first gig in a long time - and our first with new guitarist Daniel Brummel - and it felt good to get my stage feet back with such a welcoming audience.

Its also been so long I'm out of practice -- forgot to bring my camera!!

It was great to see: Daniel's dad (longtime Spain fan!), Ron Frank, my cousin John Wells, music producer John Chelew, Loveless Motel (studio where Spain has been recording lately) owner/engineer Billy Burke, Jamie Drake (great set, Jamie!), and many other friends and familiar faces. Even our friend/practice space-mate Jud showed up, on his bicycle a few hours late, but its the thought that counts. He rode all the way from West Covina!

Crane's is a great intimate venue with two rooms (full bar and performance area) and a cool back patio. A lot of the people who attend are locals and regulars which gives it a cozy, familiar vibe that's hard to find in L.A., even though its right off Hollywood Blvd. Rare indeed! Highly recommended. Thanks for having us Crane's! And thanks to Jamie for inviting us to play during her residency there, check out her music!

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From my photoblog.

Tindersticks + Spain Photos From Henry Fonda Theater 13 March 2009

Here are some photos of Tindersticks I took from the show at the Henry Fonda Theater in Hollywood 13 March 2009. The first two photos are from their soundcheck. The photos of my band Spain were taken by Andrea Morgenstern.

Spain Set List Henry Fonda Theater 13 March 2009

Tindersticks were incredible last night. I took some photos from the side of the stage which I'll try to post tomorrow.

Here's my band Spain's setlist (by request):

I Lied
Before It All Went Wrong
I Love You
I'm Still Free
Sevenfold
Dreaming Of Love
Waiting For You To Come
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Tindersticks, Spain Friday the 13th

Tomorrow night, Friday, March 13, Tindersticks and my band Spain will be performing on the same stage at the Henry Fonda Theater.

This is Tindersticks' first L.A. show in over five years and one of only a handful of dates they are playing in the U.S. to support their latest CD, The Hungry Saw.

This show also marks the debut of Spain's new lead guitarist, Perry Smith.

Please come and support if you can. It would be great to see you.

Friday March 13, 2009
Tindersticks
Spain
Henry Fonda Theater
6126 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
All Ages - $28
323-464-0808

Spain Opening For Tindersticks March 13

Earlier today I got confirmation that Spain is opening for Tindersticks on Friday, March 13, 2009 at the Henry Fonda Theatre in Hollywood.

Info and tickets can be obtained from Goldenvoice and Ticketmaster.

Tindersticks haven't played in L.A. in over 5 years. I know because I was at their last show here! Its gonna be a full band complete with strings and the inimitable Stuart Staples on vocals. Please come help celebrate the return of Tindersticks and hear them play songs from their new album, and hear Spain play some of your favorites and debut some new material.

Please come and support if you're able to! It would be great to see you there!

Friday March 13, 2009
Tindersticks
Spain
Henry Fonda Theatre
6126 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
All Ages - $28
323-464-0808

Nate & Ramona's Wedding

My good friend Nate got married over the weekend. Congrats Nate!

I was one of Nate's groomsmen and attended the wedding rehearsal dinner Friday night at Dar Maghreb.

Dar Maghreb is a Hollywood landmark restaurant which is patterned closely after a 15th Century Moroccan Palace.

The food is great, each table gets big plates and everyone eats with their hands.

There's belly dancers and daredevil tea-pourers.





My band Spain performed at the wedding reception Saturday night.

I rarely get to play dressed in a tux and bow tie. Maybe I should do it more often.



Everyone was looking quite spiffy.



Much happiness to you both, Nate and Ramona!