Agent Orange @ Station 4

Yes the only reason I went to this show was because Six Six Crush was an opener. And unholy blood were they loud. The only way to play that venue is as loud as possible, and they were told to turn down. Up after Six Six Crush was Build or Burn. I thought for sure I would not be into that band but they had a high energy level and the female vocalist definitely carried her own. Last was Agent Orange. So cal surf punk that while on most nights would have me rockin out, I just wasn't feeling as much and left before the set finished.

Bible Of The Devil 4/14

Bible of the Devil was back in town on 4/14 at the Spring Inn with The Nerds of Inferno from Italy, Straight Six and Six Six Crush. What a great line up and amazing night of rock. The Nerds started it out and set a good precedent for the evening. While I wasn't the biggest fan of the vocals the guitars were quick, hard and the band full of energy. Straight Six was next and as always had the hip shaking rock and roll. Bible played third and rocked every one as they always do. Great motorhead influenced hard rock/metal and very cool guys. I've seen them the last three times they came to town and they have never disappointed. And Six Six Crush was on last. If you've ever read this page before you don't need to be reminded how much I love this band. And another great performance by them indeed. Completed a stellar line up that should have had a much bigger crowd. Some people just don't know what they're missing.

Panty Huffers @ The Uptown Bar

Last night I went to see the Panty Huffers with a band called Sheep. I stayed by the bar for sheep but it was pretty fucked up. Singer guy had an insane clown posse type make up on, blow up sheep, weird confetti shit he was throwing around. It was all sorts of odd. The band also had the Panty Huffers sign one of the blow up sheep afterwards. Another great performance by the Huffers. Cowboy hats and tighty whities, they definitely pulled it off. Not much of a crowd there but definitely appreaciated that it was free. Tonight they'll be unleashing their abilities on Superior, WI.

Gogol Bordello 4/7

Friday night I checked out Gogol Bordello at the Fine Line. Other than being reminded how much I hate the Fine Line, the band had some great energy. I watched most of the show from a spot that had me viewing the back of the band. It was so fun to see the crowd jumping to every song. I wasn't very familiar with the music, just scene a boot dvd of a show at the Fine Line last year but was very pleased with the display. The band is known as Gypsy Punk and they definitely have the gypsy spirit and attire. Some people give the band crap because they seem to try to give off a european vibe but are from new york. I guess I just figure its all part of the show.

Club Underground 4/4

Panty Huffers, Trailer Park Queen, Pitch and Faggot. Missed Faggot which pissed me off a bit but I'll get another opportunity. Trailer Park Queen is a parody band doing raunchy covers of your favorite Sabbath songs among others. Panty Huffers did not disappoint. I obviously knew they started when the guitars kicked in, but also the appearance of the lead singer at the door of the bathroom stall I was in singing through his wireless mic was a pretty good indicator. The guy crowd surfed, broke a table and was generally just all over the place. The energy is awesome.

Hank III in Chicago

Saturday I left for Chicago. Just hit bars Saturday night and then Sunday night went to Hank III. Awesome show of course. The country set was mostly songs from the recent release "Straight to Hell" which I thoroughly enjoy. Hellbilly set was fun and quick and rocked everyone. Then of course there was Assjack. A set of metal fury complete with a bloody front man who was constantly in the crowd. Two thumbs up, fun had by all.

Club Underground 3/31

Friday night I went to Black Strap, Straight Six, Belles of Skin City and The Abusers at Club Underground. Drunken night of punk rock fun. Well except for Belles. They were pissed about the line up of the show for some reason and insisted on getting their set over with early. Kind of art rock. Got up on stage saying they're not rock and roll.

Straight Six was almost the favorite of the night. Less punk then black strap, and features members of the Squabs. The Abusers were joined on stage by the front man of Amish Armada for a cover of Danzig's "Mother." Great great fun

Chooglin @ The Turf 3/30/06

3/30 - Tonight was chooglin bridge club and cockfight at Turf club.

Cock fight opened and I had yet to see this band. A little surf, a lot of rock, a very good time.

Bridge Club is up second. And in this scene their name makes them sound like some indie semi emo band but they rock hard. Been a while since I had seen them play and it reminded me how much I enjoy them.

Chooglin, was awesome as per usual. A little loose but always fun. They just got back from playing Chicago, Tuscaloosa and I think nashville and am happy to report that they have been recording. A record should be out in the next few months, depending on lable backing of course.

Neko Case @ First Ave 3/29

Neko can make you sway with her voice alone. Add a bass so smooth it could be in a jazz lounge and the sweet subtle pluckings of a banjo and you've got a good show. My only complaint would be that she got in about a five song set that seemed to keep the same slow pace and this rocker would have liked it mixed up a bit but overall damn good time.