Tim Rutili, songwriter and singer for Califone wanted to know how close you’ve come to the light. So we asked you to tell us about your closest near death experience and the best story wins a copy of Califone’s new album, Quicksand / Cradlesnakes. Thanks to everyone who participated!

Here is the winning entry.

Name: Susan Fagan

October 1991. Aragon Ballroom. Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam and Red Hot Chili

Peppers. Mosh pit. Suddenly, the crush gets a little too much and I’m stuck

about two layers of people behind the gate in front of the stage. I can’t

move. I feel a bit light headed. I pass out. After an undetermined amount of

time, I come to in the space between the gate and the stage, staring directly at

Anthony Kiedes’crotch. I dust myself off only to find a boot print square in

the middle of my chest and a lot large bruises on my lower legs. All signs of a

good show I guess.

Susan will receive a copy of Califone’s new album. And here are some of the runners up…

Continue reading Turn Away from the Light: Califone Contest Results →

I think everyone knows where I stand on Tim Rutili and his gang of urban mountainmen hellbent on rustic pop and grainy images. From his work with Red Red Meat to the collaboration on my pick for 2002’s album of the year from Ugly Casanova, I am a fan through and through. With that, I am eagerly awaiting the release of Quicksand / Cradlesnakes, the new Califone album due out March 18.

Taking a step further from the critically hailed Roomsound, Quicksand / Cradlesnakes walks the same shadowed path with a nod to Michigan Girls and Leon Spinx along the way.

Enter the contest and win a copy for yourself.