Geoff Useless

I found this in Philly the other day… I can’t seem...

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:10:56 -0400

I found this in Philly the other day… I can’t seem to put my finger on it but something seem off about the whole “Family” and “condom” thing. (Taken with instagram)

Nice write up about my band The CONNECTION in the awesome Boston Band Crush!!

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:02:44 -0400

Nice write up about my band The CONNECTION in the awesome Boston Band Crush!!

Gas guzzlers once ruled the road. (Taken with instagram)

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:54:06 -0400

Gas guzzlers once ruled the road. (Taken with instagram)

Guess who’s full of Bologna now? I don’t know why...

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:43:19 -0400

Guess who’s full of Bologna now? I don’t know why but I just love this stuff!! (Taken with instagram)

localgod: Nick Lowe And Ron Sexsmith -My Baby’s Gone - Live At...

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 18:57:58 -0400

localgod:

Nick Lowe And Ron Sexsmith -My Baby’s Gone - Live At The Royal Albert Hall 2009

The original version of this song by The Louvin Brothers is on the Crazy Heart soundtrack album that I’ve really been digging lately. (It has Jeff Bridges singing on it, how could I not dig it?)

Enjoy this beautiful cover by Nick and Ron.. two guitars, two voices, one microphone. All you need for heartache.

Chuck Livid On..: Chuck Livid Explained.

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:38:51 -0400

Chuck Livid On..: Chuck Livid Explained.:

chucklivid:

Act 1: Drop the Grunge.

At 14, Kurt Cobain’s death left a void that deeply affected me. Nirvana was and is my introduction to music. They opened my eyes to an underground Punk movement that in South Florida wasn’t as accessible as other places in the US.

With Cobain’s absence, I…

The Connection "Baby doll"

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:34:07 -0400

The Connection "Baby doll" :

The Connection playing “Baby Doll” written by Dee Dee Ramone for the Chesterfield Kings in 1987.

collectors-club: Paul Collins ( The Nerves - The Beat ) Asks...

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:24:56 -0400

collectors-club:

Paul Collins ( The Nerves - The Beat ) Asks The Connection four important questions!!

The CONNECTION - Stop Talking

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:51:10 -0400

collectors-club:

We are offering up the first 3 songs from the upcoming STOP TALKING 12’ LP by The Connection as a free download!! Check it out,download it,play it for a friend and love it!!

http://the-connection.bandcamp.com/album/stop-talking-ep

The Connection - Stop Talking EP

Mon, 30 May 2011 16:54:01 -0400

The Connection - Stop Talking EP:

power-pop:

A couple of weeks ago I posted the video of the title track from this fresh New England band.. now they’ve put up the rest of their debut EP for you to download for free.

Keep an eye on these guys, they’ve got an album on the way that promises more hooks and more pop goodness!

Radioculars: the blog: VIDEO BONANZA: new clips from our past Scene Beaters

Wed, 11 May 2011 16:37:47 -0400

Radioculars: the blog: VIDEO BONANZA: new clips from our past Scene Beaters:

radioculars:

Well, looky here: all three of our past SCENE BEAT guests have released videos this week. Let’s check ‘em out!

The Connection: My first SCENE BEAT guest, Chris Faulkner, dropped by to talk about his work drumming for the Jonee Earthquake Band, but now it looks like he’s got another project…

power-pop: The Connection - Stop Talking Geoff Useless is a...

Mon, 09 May 2011 18:51:37 -0400

power-pop:

The Connection - Stop Talking

Geoff Useless is a busy man. As well as his own band, he’s also playing guitar with Kurt Baker, and has now formed another band! This one is called The Connection, and they’re offering up their first song as a free download on Bandcamp! (You can download it right after you’ve watched the awesome video.)

The Ben Weasel Incident

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:29:00 -0400

funderburk:

Friday afternoon, March 18th. From Ben Weasel’s twitter feed:

“Gearing up to play the most depressing show of my life in the most joyless, soulless, shameful excuse of a music event in modern history.

I’ll probably just punch the clock and get out of Dodge as quickly as possible. I’m too old for the hijinks of days of yore.

Why’d I agree to it? I’m a dumb ass who listened to his management and label instead of his gut, that’s why.”

There’s more but it’s along the same lines and I’m sure you get the picture. Ben was very unhappy that he was playing this showcase “for free for douchey rock critics & music industry hacks.” SXSW is an annual music showcase that takes place in Austin. This would be the first time legendary punk rock band Screeching Weasel would play the event in their 25 years as a band…and most definitely would be the last.

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PERCEPTION… Something To Think About THE SITUATION In...

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:47:42 -0400

PERCEPTION… Something To Think About

THE SITUATION

In Washington , DC , at a Metro Station, on a cold January morning in 2007, this man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, approximately 2,000 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.

After about 3 minutes:

a middle-aged man noticed that there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds, and then he hurried on to meet his schedule.

About 4 minutes later:

The violinist received his first dollar. A woman threw money in the hat and, without stopping, continued to walk.

At 6 minutes:

A young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his watch and started to walk again.

At 10 minutes:

A 3-year old boy stopped, but his mother tugged him along hurriedly. The kid stopped to look at the violinist again, but the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head the whole time. This action was repeated by several other children, but every parent - without exception - forced their children to move on quickly.

At 45 minutes:

The musician played continuously. Only 6 people stopped and listened for a short while. About 20 gave money but continued to walk at their normal pace. The man collected a total of $32.

After 1 hour:

He finished playing and silence took over. No one noticed and no one applauded.

There was no recognition at all.

No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the greatest musicians in the world. He played one

of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a violin worth $3.5 million dollars. Two days before, Joshua Bell sold-out a theater in Boston where the seats averaged $100 each to sit and listen to him play the same music.

This is a true story. Joshua Bell, playing incognito in the D.C. Metro Station, was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people’s priorities.

This experiment raised several questions:

*In a common-place environment, at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty?

*If so, do we stop to appreciate it?

*Do we recognize talent in an unexpected context?

One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be this:

If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world, playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments ever made ….

How many other things are we missing as we rush through life?

EVAN DANDO ( Lemonheads ) & GEOFF USELESS 3-11 Dover...

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:31:45 -0500

EVAN DANDO ( Lemonheads ) & GEOFF USELESS 3-11 Dover brickhouse 21+

TONIGHT!!!! Wicked party W/ NATE DOYLE -- KURT BAKER - GEOFF USELESS

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:11:52 -0500

TONIGHT!!!! Wicked party W/ NATE DOYLE -- KURT BAKER - GEOFF USELESS

The Geoff Useless ( Band ) Video for The Queers “Hi mom...

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 06:27:33 -0500

The Geoff Useless ( Band ) Video for The Queers “Hi mom its me”

Geoff Useless ( Band ) NEWS!!

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 08:35:32 -0500

Don’t forget to check www.geoffuseless.com for show info. We have a bunch of shows this week. Are first show in RI on Saturday!! Live on the radio Wednesday and a killer show w/ Kurt Baker & Nate Doyle on Friday!!

localgod: It’s been a pretty splendid year for music. I’ve...

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:02:44 -0500

localgod:

It’s been a pretty splendid year for music. I’ve discovered a lot of great new records in the last twelve months, and this compilation is my effort to present some of them to you in 79 minutes. You’ll hear the full gamut of sounds: the pop-punk-country of Geoff Useless, the Kinks-y Len Price 3, the epic Scottishness of Frightened Rabbit, the soaring bicycle-loving June Gloom.. and 19 other songs to warm your heart and thrill your eardrums. ENJOY IT.

1. Little Less Loneliness - Pete Molinari

2. Loser - Geoff Useless

3. Arkansas - Damien Jurado

4. In My Room - Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby

5. Don’t Leave, Don’t Go - Elvyn

6. If I Had A Bike - The June Gloom

7. Sinful Wishing Well - Caitlin Rose

8. Shadow People - Dr. Dog

9. You Are My Sun - Sun Kil Moon

10. Cape Town - The Young Veins

11. One Last Kiss - Billy Goodrum

12. Walmart Parking Lot - Clem Snide

13. Restless Feet - Danny & The Champions Of The World

14. Mr. Grey - The Len Price 3

15. Soultaker - Riverdales

16. It’s Good To Be Alive - Joey Sykes

17. Ridin’ In My Car - She & Him

18. She’s Doing Fine - Seth Swirsky

19. Road Song - The Candles

20. Partially Awesome - Edward O’Connell

21. Living In Colour - Frightened Rabbit

22. Big Wave - Jenny and Johnny

23. Don’t You Think Someone Should Take You Home - Butch Walker

Geoff Useless band interview from the WIRE...

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:06:08 -0500

Geoff Useless band interview from the WIRE...