As time goes I'm less and less creative with posts. Pretty much just state the band and maybe whether or not I think you should go see them. Here's another week long update.
7/19 -- The last Coffin Cheaters show at the Uptown Bar. Not necessarily a great band but fun, fast songs and I'm really glad I made their last show. Not a huge crowd but the people there were very into it.
7/20 -- Back at the Uptown Bar for Six Six Crush. Missed openers Black Strap and heard they were great. Stateline Motel in my opinion has some real potential. I think their guitar player/back up vox has a good rock voice. Wouldn't mind hearing him front a side project. And of course Six Six Crush. Well I've said it all before, they rock, go see them, NOW.
7/21 -- Since I missed Black Strap the night before I headed to Big V's. I was able to see them with Bloodcow who were fucking awesome. My friend described them as Pantera with a sense of humor, but damn so much fun. Very energetic great quick vocals with a more metal guitar. And a great drummer keeps them together well. Black Strap's set was almost chaos on stage but in a good way. Their songs last maybe a minute long but are fast and loud with some very mixed up vocals. Rich's guitar playing really stands out in this band and its great to see this kind of action on stage. A MUST SEE.
7/22 -- Friday night I ventured to the Nomad and checked out Steve Poltz. A nice acoustic set which was a break from what I've been seeing lately. Cool laid back PBR guzzling time. Guy does a good cover of "Skyway" as well. Supposedly he was pan handling out front before the show. Cool down to earth guy.
7/23 -- Went to the Panty Huffers show at the Uptown Bar. Missed the Squabs which sucks but I hope to check them out again soon. Jehovah's Shitlist is ok but not what I was there to see. I was outside when the Panty Huffers started and walked in to a thong clad Rob running out the door. He was in his normal rock star form that night. All over the uptown bar he was outside singing, climbing on tables slithering across the floor and just exuding energy. So much fun to see Rob perform. The Panty Huffers are definitely a local favorite of mine.
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Yes, more shows
Friday was Six Six Crush at the Urban Wildlife. Obviously, I go to see this band a lot. They're really good. But it was weird being at the Urban Wildlife. Their venue isn't open so it was just the band playing in a corner. It worked out cause Six Six Crush can rock any venue, but it was just a very up close tight situation. They didn't let it get to them and rocked anyone who happened to be in the area. Tonight they're playing the Uptown Bar and it should be a great fucking show.
Sunday was Blowfly at the Triple Rock.
The original Dirty Rapper. Lets just say he was all I expected him to be. Fly flashy suit, young white guys in his band and all about the pussy. I've never heard more songs about pussy in one night before. He's into the ladies and he'll tell everyone of them about it. It was a little weird with the crowd being pretty smally so it was easier for him to point people out, plus he's getting up there in age (how many times can you watch an old man grab himself? The answer is many!) but I was definitely still entertained by it.
Tuesday night was the Coffin Cheaters last show. Not the greatest band out there but their songs are fun, their guitars quick and we will miss them. They played their punk sped up version of Dead Flowers but for some reason was hearing Color Me Impressed in the guitars. I kept hearing "Intoxicated lover ending our french kiss. Can you stand me on my feet?" Not a huge turn out but definitely a crowd that appreciated them for who they are and that made it great.
Sunday was Blowfly at the Triple Rock.
The original Dirty Rapper. Lets just say he was all I expected him to be. Fly flashy suit, young white guys in his band and all about the pussy. I've never heard more songs about pussy in one night before. He's into the ladies and he'll tell everyone of them about it. It was a little weird with the crowd being pretty smally so it was easier for him to point people out, plus he's getting up there in age (how many times can you watch an old man grab himself? The answer is many!) but I was definitely still entertained by it.
Tuesday night was the Coffin Cheaters last show. Not the greatest band out there but their songs are fun, their guitars quick and we will miss them. They played their punk sped up version of Dead Flowers but for some reason was hearing Color Me Impressed in the guitars. I kept hearing "Intoxicated lover ending our french kiss. Can you stand me on my feet?" Not a huge turn out but definitely a crowd that appreciated them for who they are and that made it great.
Friday, July 15, 2005
Framin', Spittin', Gamblin'
Last night was the Riverboat Gamblers at the Triple Rock with The Spits and The A-Frames. I missed most of the A Frames set but have always liked what I've heard from those guys. The Spits had me movin and I was into their sound. Vocals a little Joey Ramonesque but the music wasn't as much of a knock off. Ski masks, robot suited keyboard players and loud guitars really got me into their show. I'll be looking forward to seeing these guys again. The headliners, of course the Riverboat Gamblers were a mass of energy as normal. Mike was all over the Triple Rock jumping at the crowd running toward the bar, standing on railings. Even climbing walls which lead to a gash in his arm due to a run in with an Exit sign. The two fine ladies I was with are an EMT and an ER nurse. They stitched him up and brought him to the ER. Such a fun show and the crowd was definitely into despite that heat and humidity that has been Mpls for the past week or so. Seven days in a row of 90+ degrees. Its pretty much just gross. Overall great show, great Thursday night. Well worth the $10 to get in.
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Catching Up
Ok so I haven't been motivated to post anything, which doesn't seem to matter a whole lot. I left off with the Drinking With Ian taping on Sunday June 27th.
Wed 6/29: Took a couple of nights to myself and got back to the music with the Acoustic Garage Sale. This is a garage sale for charity that usual features quite a few vendors as well as a long list of musical acts. It wasn't very advertised and there were very few vendors. I was able to pick up some cool vinyl and a couple of posters. Grant Hart went on with a rant regarding his thoughts on our Governor and of course the President. He also stated for the record that he himself is an asshole and wanted to make sure everyone was aware. It was quite interesting. Other good performances I caught were Rich Mattson and Whorehouse, featuring members of the Midnight Evils and TC Howlers. Great acoustic cover of ZZ Top's Thank You.
Thur 6/30: Groovie Ghoulies at the Triple Rock. Got their late so I only saw the Ghoulies but as always a really fun show. I catch these guys everytime they come to town.
Sun 7/3: Crazy as it sounds, actually took Friday and Saturday off and just hit bars and did a movie night. Kind of relaxing but by Sunday I was going through withdrawl. And lucky I had Bob Mould to help out with that. He played at the Taste of MN and did a solo plugged in set. It was great to hear his new stuff as well as some great Sugar and Husker Du songs. Will never get sick of hearing Husker Du songs. Really looking forward to him bringing the full band in September to First Ave. Also planning on hitting Austin City Limits where he will be playing.
Monday 7/4: Dillinger Four at the Triple Rock. Great way to celebrate the 4th of July. Missed Metallagher who does Metallica covers with a guy dressed as Gallagher who between songs spouts lame jokes and smashes melons. Heard it was pretty damn funny. They came out for D4s encore and rocked on Master of Puppets. Off With Their Heads and Heads and Bodies were both rockin live as well. The guys in D4 announced that they found out there were only three squad cars on duty in the area so it was fuck the smoking band that night and everyone lit up. A very fun energetic show.
Wed 7/6: Took Tuesday as my only night off this week and was back to the Turf Club on Wednesday to see Maps of Norway. The bill was really wierd with some god awful jazz fushion thing that couldn't get their timing right as openers. Then Maps rocked in their normal fun as hell get you moving sort of way. After them was a sort of neu metal band called Angelic Animosity. Yeah its in the name. Their drummer though did have a bit of a resemblance to Walter Sobchak. We didn't stay for the final band, we found out they had horns and a manual lawn mower and that was enough for us to hit the door.
Thu 7/7: Wayne "The Train" Hancock at Lee's. A nice mellow hillbilly kind of a night. The rockabilly scenesters were definitely out for this one though too busy wanting to look cool and be scene to actually dance, but thats a whole other issue. Always a good time seeing Wayne. He too will be at the Austin City Limits Festival.
Fri 7/8: Tonight was the night of all nights. I love it when I can get in two shows. Six Six Crush was opening for the TC Howlers and The Spokes at the 400 Bar. We were able to see Six Six Crush, than the Howlers and head over to the Triple Rock where we caught Velcro Lewis and headlining was the Midnight Evils. Great performances by all bands and a rockin Friday evening.
Sat 7/9: Signal to Trust and the Stnnng at Big V's. Haven't seen these two bands play together since the lunch show in the Entry just after First Ave reopened. Signal had a new drummer and he proved to fit in perfectly. Always great to see these two high energy bands show their stuff. Especially in a cool place like Big V's.
Mon 7/11: Another night of two shows. Started out with a free ticket to see The Subhumans with From Ashes Rise. Both bands are hard, fast punk rock. From Ashes Rise is rumored to be on their last tour and it was great to be blown away by them once more. The Subhumans who's last show here was canceled due to visa problems was definitely in form. Always look forward to hearing Reason For Existence and was not disappointed. The whole set was tight, fast and loud. All ages show with a great crowd fully into it. After that show it was over to the Turf club. Celebrating the birthday of Vandy from the Midnight Evils with sets from Guided By Budweiser (GBV cover band, Pollard would be proud) and a plugged in set from Vandy and Co who were called Whorehouse at the acoustic garage sale but I'm not sure what last night. Some great covers of tunes by Dylan, ZZ Top, Stones, etc.
....and I'm spent. Ha, that should get me caught up
Wed 6/29: Took a couple of nights to myself and got back to the music with the Acoustic Garage Sale. This is a garage sale for charity that usual features quite a few vendors as well as a long list of musical acts. It wasn't very advertised and there were very few vendors. I was able to pick up some cool vinyl and a couple of posters. Grant Hart went on with a rant regarding his thoughts on our Governor and of course the President. He also stated for the record that he himself is an asshole and wanted to make sure everyone was aware. It was quite interesting. Other good performances I caught were Rich Mattson and Whorehouse, featuring members of the Midnight Evils and TC Howlers. Great acoustic cover of ZZ Top's Thank You.
Thur 6/30: Groovie Ghoulies at the Triple Rock. Got their late so I only saw the Ghoulies but as always a really fun show. I catch these guys everytime they come to town.
Sun 7/3: Crazy as it sounds, actually took Friday and Saturday off and just hit bars and did a movie night. Kind of relaxing but by Sunday I was going through withdrawl. And lucky I had Bob Mould to help out with that. He played at the Taste of MN and did a solo plugged in set. It was great to hear his new stuff as well as some great Sugar and Husker Du songs. Will never get sick of hearing Husker Du songs. Really looking forward to him bringing the full band in September to First Ave. Also planning on hitting Austin City Limits where he will be playing.
Monday 7/4: Dillinger Four at the Triple Rock. Great way to celebrate the 4th of July. Missed Metallagher who does Metallica covers with a guy dressed as Gallagher who between songs spouts lame jokes and smashes melons. Heard it was pretty damn funny. They came out for D4s encore and rocked on Master of Puppets. Off With Their Heads and Heads and Bodies were both rockin live as well. The guys in D4 announced that they found out there were only three squad cars on duty in the area so it was fuck the smoking band that night and everyone lit up. A very fun energetic show.
Wed 7/6: Took Tuesday as my only night off this week and was back to the Turf Club on Wednesday to see Maps of Norway. The bill was really wierd with some god awful jazz fushion thing that couldn't get their timing right as openers. Then Maps rocked in their normal fun as hell get you moving sort of way. After them was a sort of neu metal band called Angelic Animosity. Yeah its in the name. Their drummer though did have a bit of a resemblance to Walter Sobchak. We didn't stay for the final band, we found out they had horns and a manual lawn mower and that was enough for us to hit the door.
Thu 7/7: Wayne "The Train" Hancock at Lee's. A nice mellow hillbilly kind of a night. The rockabilly scenesters were definitely out for this one though too busy wanting to look cool and be scene to actually dance, but thats a whole other issue. Always a good time seeing Wayne. He too will be at the Austin City Limits Festival.
Fri 7/8: Tonight was the night of all nights. I love it when I can get in two shows. Six Six Crush was opening for the TC Howlers and The Spokes at the 400 Bar. We were able to see Six Six Crush, than the Howlers and head over to the Triple Rock where we caught Velcro Lewis and headlining was the Midnight Evils. Great performances by all bands and a rockin Friday evening.
Sat 7/9: Signal to Trust and the Stnnng at Big V's. Haven't seen these two bands play together since the lunch show in the Entry just after First Ave reopened. Signal had a new drummer and he proved to fit in perfectly. Always great to see these two high energy bands show their stuff. Especially in a cool place like Big V's.
Mon 7/11: Another night of two shows. Started out with a free ticket to see The Subhumans with From Ashes Rise. Both bands are hard, fast punk rock. From Ashes Rise is rumored to be on their last tour and it was great to be blown away by them once more. The Subhumans who's last show here was canceled due to visa problems was definitely in form. Always look forward to hearing Reason For Existence and was not disappointed. The whole set was tight, fast and loud. All ages show with a great crowd fully into it. After that show it was over to the Turf club. Celebrating the birthday of Vandy from the Midnight Evils with sets from Guided By Budweiser (GBV cover band, Pollard would be proud) and a plugged in set from Vandy and Co who were called Whorehouse at the acoustic garage sale but I'm not sure what last night. Some great covers of tunes by Dylan, ZZ Top, Stones, etc.
....and I'm spent. Ha, that should get me caught up
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