bobbyFANTASY

Check Out Our New Musical Project!

2011-04-07T08:20:00.000-07:00

http://rocksoffband.blogspot.com/

Fantasy Metamorphosis

2011-03-07T22:42:00.001-08:00

2011-02-28T19:51:00.001-08:00

Next Show: The Ruby Room - 12/10/10

2010-11-23T21:01:00.001-08:00

Bobby Fantasy Suprise Return!

2010-10-16T01:42:00.000-07:00

We're back and better than ever! Although, we'll see just how much better when we get together to practice tomorrow morning. Can you believe it's been nearly 8 months! Indeed.

Here's the info:
Friday, October 22, 2010 - 9pm
Bobby Fantasy
Live @ The Stage
762 Fifth Ave, San Diego -

(619) 651-0707

The Worst Show Of Our Lives

2010-09-13T22:02:00.001-07:00

Next show!

2010-07-11T21:34:00.000-07:00

Into the heart of makeout city, for the last time?

2010-02-09T21:16:00.001-08:00

Fantasy returns to the Ruby Room!

2009-12-13T10:43:00.000-08:00

Order "Can't Stop The Night" Today!

2009-10-16T15:21:00.001-07:00

We are proud to present the release of our first full-length CD, "Can't Stop The Night." The album features 12 tracks that span the Bobby Fantasy canon and capture their genre blending sound. Infectious dance beats, passionate vocals, a kaleidoscope of synthesizers and guitars and tongue-in-cheek storytelling.

Go to http://www.myspace.com/bobbyfantasymusic to preview the album and order your copy.

CD RELEASE PARTY - OCT 15!

2009-09-27T21:49:00.001-07:00

Creating Club Tropicana @ The Radio Room!

2009-09-13T10:47:00.000-07:00

It was a mellow night with a handful of faithfuls to take in the sights and sounds of the band. Sometimes the intimate nights are the best. Zeke did an amazing job behind the soundboard. It was such a relief after the sonic mishaps at Onyx Room the week before. Downtown clubs are just not fluent in the language of rock bands (with the exception of Eric @ the Stage). Jason and Sarah got Church's Chicken biscuits after the show.

PHOTOS: Sarah Emerson

Into Systems @ Onyx Room!

2009-09-10T01:37:00.000-07:00

Video submitted by Abbie Berry.

NEXT SHOW: Saturday 9.12.09

2009-09-07T20:28:00.000-07:00

Gaslamp Martyrs!

2009-09-06T10:59:00.000-07:00

Some snapshots from Abbie Berry and Jon O'Brien from our Onyx Room show last Saturday night. Thanks to all who came out in fantastic force.

Upcoming Show!

2009-08-23T23:12:00.000-07:00

Taking it to the streets!

2009-08-10T23:36:00.000-07:00

Murmurs of the Marmara

2009-08-04T09:00:00.001-07:00

Our musical journey continues along the shores of the Sea of Marmara. Istanbul (once called Constantinople by the Roman Empire and before that, Byzantium, by the ancient Greeks) is uniquely perched on a peninsula that is separated from an identical peninsula that lies about 1 mile across the Bosphorus river. This divide marks the boundary of Europe and Asia. Culturally, Istanbul is both Western and Eastern. This mix of music that I gathered while traveling is my attempt at capturing the sonic experience of floating around the Bosphorus and Sea of Marmara. I imagined hearing the music of modern Turkey reflected amongst its joyfully tangled structures - mosques and markets. This mix is more ambient and less song-oriented than my previous (Songs in the Key of Asia Minor). Perfect for small parties or an evening tea on the patio. Play it for your relatives from Kansas and freak 'em out. Enjoy!

Untitled - Burhan Öçal & The Trakya All Stars
İstanbul 1:26 A.M - Orient Expressions
Ab-ı Nar - Mercan Dede
Dewo Dewo (Ayran) - Aynur Dogan
Kara Cali - Burhan Öçal & The Trakya All Stars
Ab-ı Tarab - Mercan Dede
Sevsem Öldürürler Sevmezsem Öldüm - Baba Zula
Bak Şu Adama Aşık Oldu - Ayla Algan
Η Αγάπη Ορμάει Μπροστά - Γιάννης Αγγελάκας & Οι Επισκέπτες
Dayê (Rojek Tê) - Aynur Dogan
Kör Limoncu - Baba Zula
Kasaba - Murat Dalkilic

Songs In The Key of Asia Minor (pt. 1)

2009-07-28T12:46:00.000-07:00

I just returned from traveling in Greece and Turkey. Of course, my trusty transistor radio was tuned into the local stations along the way. Greece's airwaves were flooded with pulsing dance music that ranges from overproduced Britney Spearsesque club music to more hard-edged electro pop. Turkey is where the music really changes key. The music in Istanbul was a blend of DJ beats, sufi (spiritual) and traditional folk music. I pillaged every music store I could find for the music that poured out of my little handheld radio. This mix sonically represents my journey from Athens to Crete to the Dodecanese islands to Istanbul and back. It's meant to give the listener the sensation of drifting across the Aegean Sea. The music represents that special place where eastern and western music come together and blend inextricably. Enjoy the soundtrack. I recommend listening to it in the late afternoon with the doors open and a small cup of Turkish coffee in your hands.

Songs in this mix (listed below) appear in their entirety or transitional portions. Many of the tunes are culled from artists who are part of the Double Moon label's roster. If you like the music, I highly recommend checking out their website (http://www.doublemoon.com.tr/). This mix is only available in streaming format.

Aşkın Yolu - Barbaros Erköse Ensemble
Min Biriya Te Kiriye (Ben Seni Özledim) - Aynur Dogan
Aşıkların Sözü Kalır - Baba Zula
Sulo - Burhan Öçal & The Trakya All Stars
Dilli Düdük - Tarkan
Ηλίθια Αστεία - Στέρεο Νόβα
Η Αγάπη Ορμάει Μπροστά - Γιάννης Αγγελάκας/Επισκέπτες
İsimsizler - Replikas
İstanbul Dream - Trance Istanbul Project / DJ. Kambo
Ο Σκύλος Των Άστρων - Θανάσης Παπακωνσταντίνου
Karabiber - Burhan Öçal & The Trakya All Stars
İskender (dub) - Baba Zula
My Sweet Trial - Psarantonis

Last shows of the Spring!

2009-05-31T14:03:00.001-07:00

Playing in the Neighborhood!

2009-05-13T19:05:00.000-07:00

Upcoming Show!

2009-04-29T23:34:00.001-07:00

House Of Blues Photos

2009-03-21T08:15:00.001-07:00

See more of the photos from House of Blues here PHOTO GALLERY

House of Blues this Thursday!

2009-03-16T20:17:00.001-07:00

We play at 8:45. Show starts @ 8pm. $12.50 @ the door. FREE TIX if you email us.

Next Show!

2009-03-01T23:46:00.000-08:00

Next Show!

2009-02-01T15:37:00.000-08:00

San Diego City Beat Blog about Fantasy

2009-01-24T13:22:00.000-08:00

Read Kinsee's blog

Next Thursday!

2009-01-13T22:17:00.001-08:00

Next Show!

2009-01-03T20:44:00.000-08:00

2008-09-03T17:00:00.001-07:00

NEXT SHOW!

2008-08-14T18:11:00.000-07:00

Fantasy Fotos from The Stage (June 14, 2008)

2008-06-15T21:58:00.000-07:00

fotos courtesy: Sarah Emerson

"Graveyard Shift" from The Stage performance (June 14, 2008)

2008-06-15T17:45:00.000-07:00

Bah Bah Yeah!

New Bobby Fantasy videos!!!

2008-06-03T00:32:00.000-07:00

Check our our new channel on Youtube. We've uploaded videos from The Beauty Bar and The Whistle Stop.

http://www.youtube.com/user/bobbyfantasymusic

Next Show!

2008-06-01T22:29:00.000-07:00

Next Show!

2008-05-28T18:12:00.001-07:00

Beauty Bar (May 12) - Memoirs

2008-05-15T22:55:00.001-07:00

Bobby Fantasy - Into Systems
Bobby Fantasy - Beyond The Solar Glow

Photos Courtesy: John O'Brien's iPhone

NEXT SHOW!

2008-03-24T23:35:00.000-07:00

Did you miss their debut at the Casbah? Did you, by chance, rip into the outside with them at The Whistle Stop? Say what? You gotta be crazy. Do yourself a favor and be absolutely sure to catch the Fantasy at their third show @ The Beauty Bar on May 12. The boys are working on new songs to debut on this evening. Word on the street is that Bobby Fantasy is San Diego's top band right now. However, we have no real way to substantiate this claim. Who could deny such a claim? We'll take it.

The Casbah (3/11/08) - Reflections

2008-03-14T17:29:00.000-07:00

Sweat. Jitters. Fury. Rhythm. Friendship. Wall of synth and guitar. Pounding drums and maracas. Smiles. Ringing in my ears. Sheets. Masks. Mongolia. Can't wait to do it again.

The Return of Bobby Fantasy

2008-03-14T17:28:00.000-07:00

This may well be the 4th or 5th return that this band has proclaimed. Nevertheless, this return is the ONE that matters most. There's been a lot of talk about there being old music and new music. At the Casbah we will show San Diego what is Fantasy music. We'll be playing a range of songs that touch upon electro-dance, pop and indie rock. Dominic Carrillo joins us on drums, Ben Krueger on guitar, Matt Gross maintains bass and Jason Hee slathers a delicious layer of synths and keys over the songs. The focus of the group is to play tight, energetic music that conjures dreams, stimulates gyrations and sends me (Bobby) into a whirling frenzy. Let it be said, Bobby Fantasy is not me. This is a band. I've renounced the name Bobby Fantasy. I am simply Bobby... Bobby Shaddox.This band is my fantasy. This band is what I've always wanted to do with my life.