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The Benefits Of Busking: Leftover Cuties Play Optical Underground, Hotel Utah
You can always guess what musicians started off as buskers. Still sporting the bravado of a street performer, the past difficulties of playing to and entertaining an entire city on a single block remains the fuel that drives them do more. Those who break through to other venues are forever indebted to the lessons they learned on the streets. Amanda Palmer discovered the benefits of the art of asking. Venice-based throwback act Leftover Cuties paid their way through a tour simply by busking in SF.
âThe last time I was there, I busked on Haight and got a great reaction. It actually helped fund our entire trip,â frontwoman Shirli McAllen tells the Appeal.
âI love San Francisco. Itâs just one of those places.â
The band has been hard at work finishing their second LP, Spark and the Fire. Though theyâve released countless EPs, including a Christmas album and a covers album, theyâve yet to properly follow-up on their breakout debut Places To Go.
Their sophomore album, due out July 23, takes the twee joy the band is accustomed to providing and muddles that emotion with what McAllen says are her most confessional lyrics yet.
âSomething happened and thereâs a definite difference with this album. Thereâs a lot of heartbreak: about relationships and that sense of longing. We all feel that way when we feel like we canât take anymore. Itâs about how much of a challenge it is to be a friend as it is to be alone. A lot more of the songs are personal like with âWhatâs The Matterâ,â McAllen says.
âIt takes you to this sentimental, lonely place. Itâs about longing and wanting to have harmony.â
Leftover Cuties could easily be written off as a band embracing the past without moving forward if it werenât for the conscious decision to put more of themselves into their songs, even when it comes to those aforementioned covers. A particular highlight of that effort is a comedown of a cover to close out the album, Coldplayâs âTrouble.â
The track, which closes out the aptly titled Departures, pits McAllenâs voice with a muted trumpet heading into the first verse, a self-deprecating lament propelled by meandering ukelele and swelling horns. The subdued minimalism makes the song all the more effective.
âIt came about almost organically. It was something we could really make different and interesting. We were in Texas at the time doing soundbites and it just came to mind. I started singing it and thought, âThatâs it! Thatâs the song,ââ McAllen says.
âWe put horns in instead of piano. I loved switching that. It was quite magical and I think it turned out well.â
Leftover Cuties kick off their North American tour in SF over two nights. You can catch them either Thursday at 7 PM at a free, all-ages show at Optical Underground (yes, the glasses store at 280 Sutter!) or at 9 PM Friday night at Hotel Utah (tickets are $10). At either show, youâll be catching a fully realized band thatâs sure to leave you smiling.
âPlaying live is an experience. One of the biggest compliments we get is that we make people smile. Weâve always got grins on our faces and we have a really good time,â McAllen says.
âItâs kind of unreal though, playing with with your best friends. And when weâre all together, it just makes sense.â
You Are Invited to Optical Undergroundâs Fall Fashion Fest Festivities
By Jesica Ryzenberg
2 October, 2013
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Looking for something to do tomorrow night in San Francisco? Well, you are in stock for one fun event right in the heart of the city. Union Square is hosting its Fall Fashion Fest as shops will stay open and party it up with cocktails, great deals and even some giveaways.
I am partnering up with Optical Underground on 280 Sutter from 6-8p for a night of music, fun discounts and tequila ice cream! Tequila ice cream?!?! That was exactly my reaction, but come on, arenât you the slightest curious to taste what this concoction is all about?
The masterminds behind this eyewear boutique are throwing quite the soiree with music from Bay Areaâs own April & the Paradigm, yummy apps from Sinto Gourmet and the aforementioned tequila treat from Abel 1950. Be sure to stop by and say hello, give your eyes the royal treatment and mingle with some of SFâs funnest people.
Click here for information about the event, other stores participating and how to grab tickets.
See you all around tomorrow, and remember everything is always more fun when itâs underground!!!
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PHOTOS: Courtesy of The Bold Italic and Optical Underground

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Optical Underground Is Giving Guys Outfit of the Day Inspo
Article by Racked SF
Friday, August 15, 2014, by Robyn Hagan CainÂ
A selection of Michael Campbell's outfit of the day photos. Images via Facebook.
Optical Underground in Union Square has been running a new Facebook feature this month: In addition to the usual eyeglass images and announcements, store manager Michael Campbell has been showing off his style savvy with outfit of the day photos. Sheerling-lined vests? Shawl-neck sweaters? High-top sneakers? Michael nails every look. (And of course, the pièce de rĂŠsistance is always a new pair of glasses.) It may just be a month-long series for the store âand a reminder that August requires a steady supply of sweaters in San Franciscoâ but we wouldn't mind seeing this style star continue to shine all year long. ¡ Optical Underground [Official Site]