20
Aug
2009
New Show
OK people I don’t normally talk about anything other than music on this blog but it has come to my attention that there are a lot of people hating on a new show called “Vamos!” produced and edited by my good friend Luis Munoz right here in San Antonio and hosted by another good friend Vanessa Ballou. I wanted to clear up some rumors that are circulating in the blog world of mysa.com.
One of the many elaborate rumors is that Luis and Vanessa were at one point married. Having known both of them since for many years now I can tell you that this is absolutely not true. Luis has actually never been married to Vanessa they actually are just good friends. The problem with most people is that they think that men and women can’t just be friends. They see an attractive woman and a person in power and they automatically assume that they are sleeping together.
Another rumor is that Luis was also dating Lu Parker and again not true. Lu and Luis are again nothing more than great friends. But because of the above stated people just assume that they were sleeping together.
I find it kind of funny how people that don’t know either of them at all, as apparent by their comments, are saying so many things that are not true and acting as though they are the authority in the subject. Why can’t everyone just be happy that FOX is supporting the local community by bringing a show like “Vamos!” and “The Cleto Show” to their station? This is a great thing for San Antonio but people just want to be hateful. My guess is that it’s the people that can’t make anything good happen for themselves so they need to put others in their cross-hairs to feel good about themselves.
24
Jul
2009
New Editor
As many of you have probably noticed we haven’t published a show in a while. The reason for this is because we have had some problems with our editor that has made it impossible for us to get video on the website. Fortunately we have resolved this issue and are now in the process of getting it done. So please be on the look out for our next show which will be coming soon!
5
Jun
2009
Welcome to the Journey
What up music lovers?! I’ll keep this first blog short. Very excited about MusicSeenSA and am eager for the upcoming weeks and months to experience the San Antonio music scene. I’ll admit that although I love music, I haven’t experienced the local music scene as much as I would like. This journey will be an exciting one and we invite you to take it with us. Whether you are new to the scene or an expert, join us as we learn about it together. Not only will the music be incredible, but we’ll get to know the people behind the music… the artists, producers, promoter, and the fans.
So come along on what promises to be an awesome ride! The crew, Lauren, and I are ready to exposed the little known but amazing San Antonio music scene!
27
May
2009
Last of our Kind
Last of our Kind
Last of our Kind (LOOK) is the preeminent Alternative Eclectic Experimental Rock Band on the San Antonio music scene today. In a remarkable career that started out as a two piece Instrumental act , the Quartet of Amadeus Fernandez on guitars , Bryan Alfaro on guitars and vocals, Eric Miculka on drums and backing vocals and Derek Easterling on bass and backing vocals continues to push the standard for original rock music. Critical acclaim and a wide demographic fan base has built a dedicated following that grows each year. Whether headlining a local bar, playing music festivals, benefit concerts, or sharing the stage with such celebrated acts as Grammy nominated band Grupo Fantasma , The Dreaming , Vallejo, Blowing Trees, February Chorus, VAST, Mothers Anthem, Sounds Under Radio, among others looks great on LOOK’s accomplishments but it’s not what keeps them at the forefront of the music scene it is the energy and vitality of their music and songwriting, but most importantly the showmanship in which it is delivered. From its humble, inconspicuous beginnings as a open mic act, to making finals in every battle of the bands entered, LOOK’s journey has been one of hard work, perseverance, and dedication. Their music is clever, melodic, refined; their performances are entertaining, mesmerizing and epic. There’s a reason that San Antonio Current magazine awarded best instrumentalist of San Antonio 2007 to Amadeus Fernandez ,why SARocks.com was impressed with new vocalist Bryan ; and why fans really enjoy the new additions of Eric on drums and Derek on Bass — all within a year — because they’re that good! Amadeus chord progressions and riffs are catchy, delicate, and sets the mood for the songs, Bryans Vocals are melodic, vibrant, passionate, and daring. The understated bass play by Derek masterful. The seamless, efficiency of Eric’s drum play and his jazz background is extraordinary. The interaction among the 4 represents Alternative Eclectic Rock at its best. The news keeps getting better— LOOK is just hitting its creative stride. Their much anticipated self titled Freshman Album “Last of our Kind”, set to be recorded this summer, comes a year after the band found its roots and began to grow. By all accounts, for this “eclectic band,” as SARocks.com recently described them, it would be best to keep your eyes on this band and your ears tuned in to their music. Witness history in the making. This is welcome news for LOOK’s faithful and ever-expanding fan base. Yet — even better news for the world of Original Rock — LOOK has finally come into their own. Recently they were awarded the top honor of San Antonio’s best band at the Hard Rock Cafe’s Battle of the Bands contest where they had an opportunity to go on and compete for a chance to open for Dave Mathew…. unfortunately they didn’t make it to the top 5 but it was definitely a great journey for them and a great accomplishment to be in the top 22 in the nation. They are currently working on another contest put on by Myspace, Toyota and Universal Records so they need the help of all of you the fans are really what make anything possible. Check back on our website for the latest on this and other bands.
