Happy birthday to Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters. There are a million reasons I love this man. His music with Scissor Sisters makes me so happy! Every time one of their songs comes on, you want to suddenly throw yourself a dance party. He’s one of the best performers I’ve ever seen. Whether he’s performing at a small club or a stadium, he gives 1000%! The man has so much energy and he gives it all he’s got. I’ve seen Scissor Sisters so many times and I’ve never walked away from their shows feeling disappointed. He’s also a role model for gay men. He’s not afraid to show a little skin and he’s an advocate for freedom and self-expression. Last, but not least, he’s a very nice person. He’s always nice to fans. Always! I appreciate that so much. As he’s a big fan of music himself, he knows exactly how it could scar a fan for life for being a jerk to them. If you are unfamiliar with their music, and if you live in the USA, there’s a good chance you are – check it out immeditely. Jake is the real deal. Hope you have the happiest of birthdays Jake! Thanks for so many great times and for all the great music – past, present and future! xo
Scissor Sisters were in New York on October 1, 2011 at the New Yorker festival to talk about their career and play a nine song acoustic set! In addition to playing hits such as “I Don’t Feel Like Dancin,’” “Laura,” and “Fire With Fire,” the band also played “Sex and Violence” from their criminally underrated album “Night Work” and they also premiered a new song – “San Luis Obispo.” I know so many Scissor-heads that could not be in New York will want to see this video, so this is for you. If anyone in the band or SS management team wants me to take this video down, I will. My intention is to share the music, not rob from the artists, because I am a Scissor Sister – and so are you! If you like videos such as the one you are about to see, become a fan of this page and visit daily. I post world exclusive photos and/or videos all the time. 7 days a week, in fact.
October kicked off with a bang at the New Yorker Festival as the band Scissor Sisters sat down for a Q&A as well as a nine song acoustic set in which they premiered their new song “San Luis Obispo.” The band talked candidly about their career from its early beginnings to present day and even as a die hard fan, I learned a bunch of new information about the group. For example, Pink Floyd have given their seal of approval to the Sisters’ cover of “Comfortably Numb.” It was also revealed that the scrapped but fully recorded 3rd album (before their masterpiece “Night Work”) will see the light of day – “some day.” Jake Shears talked about writing songs with Elton John as well as Bryan Ferry and they also discussed what it was like touring with Lady Gaga.
Baby Daddy, Del Marquis
After the interview was over, Scissor Sisters played a 9 song acoustic set which featured the premiere of a new track “San Luis Obispo” (and a video will be coming soon – so stay tuned) as well as a very rare performance of their song “Sex And Violence,” which is one of the fan favorites from their highly underrated 3rd album “Night Work.” The hits were also thrown in including “Laura,” “Take Your Mama,” “Fire With Fire” and “I Don’t Feel Like Dancin.’” I had so much fun. It was also great to see all the Scissor Sisters east coast fans who are so dedicated that they travel long distances to have another great Scissor Sisters experience.
Scissor Sisters
I spoke with the band after the performance and as usual, the entire band is so cool. I talked to Jake about their album “K-Mart Disco.” It was demos prior to their debut album that was issued in Australia. It’s sold on Amazon.com, so I wasn’t sure what the story is behind it. It was not authorized by the band and Jake doesn’t know where they got the title from either! I assured Jake that I will atone for owning this unauthorized album by continuing to support them by seeing them in concert and of course I always will. I have never had a bad time at a Scissor Sisters concert and frankly, I don’t think it’s even possible to not have the time of your life when you see them. Scissor Sisters are great!
Jake and Ana performing
Thanks again to Scissor Sisters for a great night! See the setlist after the jump and stay tuned for the premiere of “San Luis Obispo.”
Music Week is reporting that Baby Daddy and Jake Shears from our beloved Scissor Sisters have been commissioned to write the music for an upcoming Fraggle Rock movie. The film will be based on the classic children’s TV series. No word on release dates as of press time.
Scissor Sisters front man Jake Shears is having a busy month. Scissor Sisters have just finished touring with Lady Gaga and then offered a free DJ Mix. The Tales of the City Musical, for which Jake penned the lyrics, will be premiering in San Francisco on May 18, 2011. Jake Shears doesn’t stop there! In conjunction with Jeremy Lingvall, a DJ project entitled Crystal Pepsi was born. You can download Crystal Pepsi’s first DJ Mix entitled “Underground SF Mix” for free on Soundcloud for a limited time.
The tracklist is:
01. Gesaffelstein — Selected Faces (Original Mix)
02. LCD Soundsystem — Get Innocuous! (Soulwax Rmx)
03. The Presets — Together
04. Gesaffelstein — Hatred (Original Mix)
05. Mark Knight — Devil Walking (Original Club Mix)
06. Boys Noize — Nerve (Hey Today! Remix)
07. Robyn — None Of Dem (Souldrop Remix)
08. Sagan — The Madhouse
09. Falko Richtberg, Sebastian Wojkowski — Salt ‘n’ Bread (Audiojack’s Bottle ‘n’ Spring Remix
10. Wolfgant Gartner — Space Junk (Original Mix)
11. Michael Jackson — Billy Jean (Dance Bitch Remix)
12. Carte Blanche — Gare Du Nord
13. Grandtheft — Let Me Out feat. Alixe Turner (U-Tern Remix)
14. ZZT — ZZafrika (Original Mix)
15. Peaches — I Feel Cream
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