Just noted this at our eXTReMe Tracking site; beautiful girls, beautiful Asian girl, and me. I would love to tell you I was such fine company, but alas...
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Monday, July 18, 2005
Acetate records is set to release a demo album by NINE POUND HAMMER; "Mulebite Deluxe", recorded in 1990 (with three new tracks, two originals and a cover for good measure), while Get Hip will be issuin' a 45 of NPH's version of "Train Kept A Rollin', Part 1 and 2".
Sunday, July 17, 2005
Cool picture overview of the recent Primitive fest in Rotterdam at YadaYadaOink.com. (link c/o Sander Bink)
And even more...
And even more...
Dear Cats and/or Kittens,
Can't knock the rock? Then give in for a triple helping of rock and/or roll, SIT & Die Co. style!
THURSDAY, JULY 21st / OTTO'S SHRUNKEN HEAD / 8:00 - 12:00
It's another spectacular monthly revue of music, mirth and canned ham -- and special featured guests: uptown's Heather Allison, down South's Rosalyn Morris and the gypsy that's everywhere, Baby Maria. DJ Fabio Roberti will provide the atmosphere and we'll provide the snack bowls, all in the air-conditioned elegance of Otto's, located at 538 East 14th Street (just west of Avenue B) in Manhattan's East Village. Two complete shows, at 8:00 and 10:00 sharp. Free! / www.OttosShrunkenHead.com /
FRIDAY, JULY 22nd / FREDDY'S BACKROOM / 9:00 - 9:45
The 2nd Annual Brooklyn Country Music Festival returns to the old-timey setting of Freddy's in Park Slope, Brooklyn, found at 485 Dean Street. No cover -- and free frankfurters! / www.BrooklynCountryMusic.com /
SATURDAY, JULY 23rd / RODEO BAR / 10:30 - 1:30
We're back at the Rodeo Bar, home of Tex-Mex grub, cold beer and peanuts in the shell, located at 375 Third Avenue (at 27th Street) in Kips Bay, Manhattan. We'll play three sets(!), from 10:30 on, and the music, like the peanuts in the shell, is free. / www.RodeoBar.com /
Why, it's three times the rock!
Sincerely,
Michael Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co "Ballads, Boogies & Blues"
And now to a few random things that'll keep you occupied while I have the rest of the day away from the screen here. Give the old peepers a break, catch up on some of the music and stuff that's lying around. Might even look into the possibility of catching DIG! , if it's still playing at any of the cinemas around here. I'm not holding my breath. So this next segment comes courtesy of a man who knows how to mix it up (Thanks Marty)...
LONG GONE JOHN interview. Then visit Sympathy to check out the latest releases.
BUBBLEGUM MACHINE (does pretty much what it sez on the glass).
The men don't know but the little GHOULS understand.
As the great one said, "and awaaaaaaay we go!" So get going.
Saturday, July 16, 2005
Sure I take requests; playlists, top 10s, whatever. You tell me...
Here goes:
Sods - Minutes To Go (1979, Step Forward LP).
Pulled this one from the shelves earlier today, fantastic p-rock from Denmark. The William Burroughs reference and Suicide cover make it clear these kids were in the know.
Various - Studio One Lovers (2005, Soul Jazz 2LP).
Fab collection of early reggae and rocksteady tunes. The Sharks' How Could I Live is easily worth the price of admission by itself. But dig the Mad Lads' Ten To One and the Wailers' ultra rare I'm Still Waiting as well. Beautiful vocal harmonies, and more proof that the Impressions were bigger than the Beatles in Jamaica..
Dictators - Viva Dictators (2005, Escapi CD).
As much as I obviously enjoy this one, it would have been so much better if there was at least one new tune aboard and they'd left in HDM's between song rants. Each song here is a classic of mythical proportions, sure, but Manitoba's anouncements are such an intregal part of the 'tators'live experience. If you wanna save rock 'n' roll, you gotta serve the entire ensalada, not just parts of it.
Here goes:
Sods - Minutes To Go (1979, Step Forward LP).
Pulled this one from the shelves earlier today, fantastic p-rock from Denmark. The William Burroughs reference and Suicide cover make it clear these kids were in the know.
Various - Studio One Lovers (2005, Soul Jazz 2LP).
Fab collection of early reggae and rocksteady tunes. The Sharks' How Could I Live is easily worth the price of admission by itself. But dig the Mad Lads' Ten To One and the Wailers' ultra rare I'm Still Waiting as well. Beautiful vocal harmonies, and more proof that the Impressions were bigger than the Beatles in Jamaica..
Dictators - Viva Dictators (2005, Escapi CD).
As much as I obviously enjoy this one, it would have been so much better if there was at least one new tune aboard and they'd left in HDM's between song rants. Each song here is a classic of mythical proportions, sure, but Manitoba's anouncements are such an intregal part of the 'tators'live experience. If you wanna save rock 'n' roll, you gotta serve the entire ensalada, not just parts of it.
OLD FARTS AT PLAY: TELEVISION LIVE IN UTRECHT 15/07/2005.It's close to three decades since Tom Verlaine graced the cover of the very first issue of NBT. But even so many years down the line, Television proved they can still present a clear, transparent image/sound that is remarkably free of outside or current influences. Recent material sounded fine enough, but hey, gimme Marquee Moon any day. I can sorta understand that new songs probably give some kinda validation to the band, but it's the strength of the original material that still pulls in the crowds. And really, there's nothing wrong with that, as long as it's done with the kind of dignity as displayed tonight. See no Evil, Venus, Friction, Marquee Moon and Prove It (tho'sadly no Little Johnny Jewel) were all performed in fine style with the amazing guitar interplay between Richard Lloyd and Verlaine as good as it ever was. This reuion biz can be rather tricky at times, but this TV set was built to last and will never need fancy extras to make an impact...
HIGHTONE have just released 4 albums that were recorded at The Studio in Springfield, Missouri by the great Lou Whitney. The Show Me state is still raising the bar when it comes to pumping out simple, life-affirming, rockin’ country blues and beyond.
The Morells – Think About It
What can I tell ya about The Morells? They should be a staple of each and every NBT visitors sonic diet. They’ve made three albums in 20+ years because they believe in quality not quantity. The Reverend Joe of Terry isn’t involved this time but Dudley Brown is a fine replacement. THINK ABOUT IT! is an 11 song masterpiece enveloping the vast spectrum that these guys curate into THE roots rock sound to beat all others.
Kicking off with a unique sinewy, slip, sliding romp complete with kazoo solo through Chuck Berry’s "Nadine", it’s a great feeling just to know that they’re active. Other cool covers here are Paul Revere and The Raiders “Ups and Downs” and The Delmore Brothers “Girls Don’t Worry My Mind”. Rubbing shoulders with equally groovy originals like Donnie’s “She’s Gone” (“and now my heart’s just a pile of masticated protein” indeed and “Cool Summer” which tips a keyboard nod toward Bananarama’s "Cruel Summer"). Rongo and Lou keep it all swingin’ as only they can.
All in all, forget what you’ve been told is the sound of this summer. This’ll see you through that and provide natural daylight all that remains of this annum and far beyond. I hope they can make it over this way because right now, I can’t afford to go to them. I would if I could. It’s 15 years since I made my pilgrimage to Springfield and methinks it’s time to be planning another.
Brian Capps – Walk Through Walls
Brian Capps used to be in The Domino Kings but these days he plays out with The True Liars. The TL’s include Skele-fellas past and present including Sir Bobby Lloyd Hicks and The Rt. Hon. Kelly Brown. Capps has made an album that sounds like Dave Edmunds recording in Bakersfield.
A rollocking, gospel tinged pot of primo rockin’ country that I do believe might make inroads to taking that Springfied sound a little further afield. The album contains mostly Capps originals but also includes a couple of merle Travis covers and a version of Rodney Crowell’s “Standing On A Rock”. The title track includes one of those patented heart-shredding Donnie Thompson solos. This is perhaps more mainstream than The Morells, but whatever trajectory it takes to put this ensemble on the map is something I’m down with.
The Bel Airs – Got Love
These guys are a kinda stripped down Midwest spawned Blasters that consists of David and Dick Pruitt along with onetime Paladin Mike Cherry. The sound is fleshed out with the spooner Oldham type keyboard stylings of the aforementioned Rev. Joe of Terry. Anything that this guy is involved with comes five star certified by me.
It’s a simple but effective strut down the bluesier, bruisier strip of that bar room hardy annual sound. American music – undiluted and undisputed.
The Domino Kings – Some Kind of Sign
Fellow ex-Slewfooters with The Morells, The DK’s sound a little like The Mavericks channelling Bobby Fuller on the title track. No bad thing in my book. Indeed these guys could appeal directly to the vast legion of fans that Raul Malo’s crew have built up over the years.
This is a pretty simple but effective style of country rock which probably stand the best chance of infiltrating the airwaves. Familiar enough to set the foot tapping but not to breed contempt. Not a bad strategy. Standouts are “Dark Side of The Moon”(don’t worry, it’s not a PF cover) and the title song. “Lying Next To Me” is like a great lost Del Lords song. What the hell could be bad about that.
The recording capital of Greene County is still churning them out, hoping that the world might catch up one day. It’s not about to be the new “Seattle” or anything like that but there’s a confidence in that community that will continue to buzz unabated while continually vapid trends come and go.
Update at 3.49pm: Some Big Noise from Springfield tour info! (Thanks Steve...)
The Morells – Think About It
What can I tell ya about The Morells? They should be a staple of each and every NBT visitors sonic diet. They’ve made three albums in 20+ years because they believe in quality not quantity. The Reverend Joe of Terry isn’t involved this time but Dudley Brown is a fine replacement. THINK ABOUT IT! is an 11 song masterpiece enveloping the vast spectrum that these guys curate into THE roots rock sound to beat all others.
Kicking off with a unique sinewy, slip, sliding romp complete with kazoo solo through Chuck Berry’s "Nadine", it’s a great feeling just to know that they’re active. Other cool covers here are Paul Revere and The Raiders “Ups and Downs” and The Delmore Brothers “Girls Don’t Worry My Mind”. Rubbing shoulders with equally groovy originals like Donnie’s “She’s Gone” (“and now my heart’s just a pile of masticated protein” indeed and “Cool Summer” which tips a keyboard nod toward Bananarama’s "Cruel Summer"). Rongo and Lou keep it all swingin’ as only they can.
All in all, forget what you’ve been told is the sound of this summer. This’ll see you through that and provide natural daylight all that remains of this annum and far beyond. I hope they can make it over this way because right now, I can’t afford to go to them. I would if I could. It’s 15 years since I made my pilgrimage to Springfield and methinks it’s time to be planning another.
Brian Capps – Walk Through Walls
Brian Capps used to be in The Domino Kings but these days he plays out with The True Liars. The TL’s include Skele-fellas past and present including Sir Bobby Lloyd Hicks and The Rt. Hon. Kelly Brown. Capps has made an album that sounds like Dave Edmunds recording in Bakersfield.
A rollocking, gospel tinged pot of primo rockin’ country that I do believe might make inroads to taking that Springfied sound a little further afield. The album contains mostly Capps originals but also includes a couple of merle Travis covers and a version of Rodney Crowell’s “Standing On A Rock”. The title track includes one of those patented heart-shredding Donnie Thompson solos. This is perhaps more mainstream than The Morells, but whatever trajectory it takes to put this ensemble on the map is something I’m down with.
The Bel Airs – Got Love
These guys are a kinda stripped down Midwest spawned Blasters that consists of David and Dick Pruitt along with onetime Paladin Mike Cherry. The sound is fleshed out with the spooner Oldham type keyboard stylings of the aforementioned Rev. Joe of Terry. Anything that this guy is involved with comes five star certified by me.
It’s a simple but effective strut down the bluesier, bruisier strip of that bar room hardy annual sound. American music – undiluted and undisputed.
The Domino Kings – Some Kind of Sign
Fellow ex-Slewfooters with The Morells, The DK’s sound a little like The Mavericks channelling Bobby Fuller on the title track. No bad thing in my book. Indeed these guys could appeal directly to the vast legion of fans that Raul Malo’s crew have built up over the years.
This is a pretty simple but effective style of country rock which probably stand the best chance of infiltrating the airwaves. Familiar enough to set the foot tapping but not to breed contempt. Not a bad strategy. Standouts are “Dark Side of The Moon”(don’t worry, it’s not a PF cover) and the title song. “Lying Next To Me” is like a great lost Del Lords song. What the hell could be bad about that.
The recording capital of Greene County is still churning them out, hoping that the world might catch up one day. It’s not about to be the new “Seattle” or anything like that but there’s a confidence in that community that will continue to buzz unabated while continually vapid trends come and go.
Update at 3.49pm: Some Big Noise from Springfield tour info! (Thanks Steve...)
Shoeshine's Evening of Glorious Music will take place on SUNDAY 7th August (NOT FRIDAY), King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow, 8.30pm, £6...
The Beauty Shop - dark acoustic country noir rock with a twinkle in its eye, all the way from Illinois.
Eugene Kelly (solo acoustic) - what can you say about Mr. Vaseline that hasn't been said before?
The Hermit Crabs - charming, tuneful indie pop.
Camera Obscura DJ sets.
Should be fun fun fun..........
Friday, July 15, 2005
FRIDAY 22nd JULY
THE BUFF MEDWAYS
ARMITAGE SHANKS
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FRIDAY 29th JULY
ZOMBINA & THE SKELETONES
NME described them as "an evil hybrid of the 80s Matchbox B-Line Disaster and, erm, Hello Kitty", but that¹s a gross simplification of course, as one would expect. In fact, they¹re rock¹n¹roll stomp and grind is joined by Tijuana brass, bongo rhythms, jews harp and gut bucket sax, making the perfect soundtrack to any party. Delivering drag-strip melodies and amphetamine paranoia in Johnny Kidd¹s best clothes, these punk rock vampires are the most chromed-up, greased-down, bubblegum switchblade punk rock since Gene Vincent back in ¹58.
LUNAR JET MAN
What would it sound like if The Sonics had written Green Onions? What would it have been like if Nick Cave had been signed to Stax? And how about if Dexy's Midnight Runners formed a Roxy Music tribute band? It would be f*cking brilliant, wouldn't it? Just like Lunar Jet Man, who bring their rock'n'soul stylings to the stage of the Dirty Water Club in anticipation of the release of their debut album. 2005 - Year of the Jet Man?
THE CHANDELIERS have had to cancel. Replacement to be advised.
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MONDAY 1st TUESDAY 2nd AUGUST
THE 5678S
Woo hoo! The 5678s became famous, of course, with their appearance in the Tarantino movie, "Kill Bill". But they have always been fantastic. What can I say about them that you don't know already? They've been around since around 1996 with a slew of records out on various labels over the years.
Their first trip over here following the release of "Kill Bill" was most likely something like their fifth or sixth visit to the UK. And on each time I've seen them previously they've always had a good crowd come out to enjoy their unpretentious fifties and sixties rock'n'roll sound. Now it's a case, though, of making sure to get your tickets in advance (before the hordes of baseball cap wearing football fans get there first). But with advance notice of this gig here and on the Dirty Water mailing list I think this will be a gig for the true fan. If you don't know them already, what do they sound like? The girls are cool like the blues, primitive like rockabilly, wild like surf hotrod music, cute like the girl groups, crazy like garage punk, danceable like R&B, hot like punk rock, rock'n'roll like... rock'n'roll!
One, two, three, four, chant the spell! Use the magic of rock'n'roll and off to another time, another frontier. The three oriental witches are rocking the earth as their stage. Banzai!
On the Monday night support comes from
THE PRISCILLAS and THE PIPETTES.
On the Tuesday night support comes from
VINCENT VINCENT & THE VILLAINS and NAKED RUBY.
Starting off each night will be ENOCKY from Japanese surf-instro rockers Jackie & the Cedrics, who¹ll be doing his one-man guitar stomp noise.
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FRIDAY 5TH AUGUST
THE URGES
These are exciting times in the Dublin music scene. All at once there is a glut of must-see bands and we¹re talking bands with masterplans, with definable images and, most importantly, songs to rival anything the UK is producing. The Urges are one such band. But the UK is taking to them too, this is a band with a big and fashionable following and there¹s a palpable sense of event when they play a gig. The five young sixties throwbacks emerge through a fog of dry ice and hairspray, a swirling psychedelic stage come on looking like they're an edition of Ready Steady Go! The style, then, is spot on what of the substance? Straight up, their set of songs is as cool as the group appear. The Urges combine the perfectly executed pop of The Kinks with the more rugged blues edginess of Them but that doesn¹t begin to cover it. Yes, they are derivative but for all that they take their lead from that bygone era when popular music was uniformly fresh and fun, their sound, style and attitude is pretty much their own. They strut their hour upon the stage volleying one catchy, energetic pop song after another, no time being wasted on endless tuning or tiresome existential eulogies.
Entertainment is their key objective and the band is obviously well rehearsed and conscientious. Backed by his near perfect rhythm Œn¹ jangle minstrels, vocalist Jim Walters shakes his tambourine and maracas with brooding intent. He has the confident swagger of a young Jagger and the looks of a young Robin Askwith; surely a winning combination in anyone¹s book.
THE BLUES EXPERIMENTATION SOCIETY
When thinking of a guitar/drums duo with a penchent for the blues, the White Stripes inevitably come to mind. But the BXS are a very different beast indeed. And beast is probably the appropriate word. It¹s a huge behemoth of sound that wreaks havoc on unsuspecting bystanders, drums thrashed to breaking point, the vintage AC30¹s speakers reduced to dust, the guitar groaning in agony under a wave of distortion. Both guys are influenced by blues and rock¹n¹roll, from Muddy Waters through to Motorhead, grew up in the same street, moved away only to come together again years later and, finding musical tastes in common, have spent the past four years writing songs and building up their sound, eventually finding themselves sharing a stage with the likes of T-Model Ford, The Immortal Lee County Killers and The Soledad Brothers. A mini-album, "Original Dragstrip Blues", is due for release in June 2005.
Other band to be announced.
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