Listen to Free Pizza’s Boston, MA here: http://freepizzarocks.bandcamp.com/
Gymshorts will be on tour FOREVERRRRRRRR!
Seriously go out and see these homies anywhere you can.
Tour Dates:
8/28 – PROVIDENCE, RI @ The Salon – TOUR KICKOFF w/ Fletcher C. Johnson, Pixels & Radradriot
https://www.facebook.com/events/674811032602094/
8/29 – BOSTON, MA @ lilypad w/ – Fletcher C. Johnson, Free Pizza & Dylan Ewen and the Sulk Scouts
https://www.facebook.com/events/614176888696954/
8/30 – NEWMARKET, NH @ The Stone Church Meeting House w/ Jonee Earthquake Band, Bellwire & The Raunchy Randos
https://www.facebook.com/events/314620938695147/
8/31 – PHILLY, PA @ The Nuthouse w/ Pussy Dogs, Cousin Brian & Abandos
https://www.facebook.com/events/655332721203143/?ref=br_tf
9/1 – BUFFALO, NY
9/2 – CLEVELAND, OH @ Now That’s Class w/ Swirley in the Fryer, Kill the Hippies and Mr. California and the Mr. California Band
https://www.facebook.com/events/1461127037478773/
9/3 – LOUISVILLE, KY Al’s Bar of Lexington w/ Bummer’s Eve, Street Gnar and Slim Twig
https://www.facebook.com/events/1493255087582196/
9/4 – ASHEVILLE, NC @ SHOTGUN CLUB – MELTASIA PRE-PARTY
9/6 – LAFAYETTE, GA @ MELTASIA MUSIC FESTIVAL
https://www.facebook.com/events/295750470591119/
9/7 – ST LOUIS, MO @ PU FEST (10:00 PM)
https://www.facebook.com/events/483486855112967/
9/8 – NASHVILLE, TN @ Springwater Supper Club w/ Designer, Young Wolves,
https://www.facebook.com/events/1505748229660422/?notif_t=plan_user_joined
9/9 – LITTLE ROCK, AR @ HAUS w/ Radradriot, Breakfast Special
9/10 – TULSA, OK @ Soundpony Bar w/ Bitch Craft & Daddy-os
https://www.facebook.com/events/1455383784725096/
9/11 – WACO, TX @ TRUELOVE w/ LOAFERS
https://www.facebook.com/events/1454672718133685/?notif_t=plan_user_invited
9/12 – AUSTIN, TX @ Hotel Vegas/ The Rich Hands, Pharoahs, Lochness Mobsters
https://www.facebook.com/events/345033132312920/
9/13 – DENTON, TX @ Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios/ Bitch Teeth, The Hymens, sexual jeremy
https://www.facebook.com/events/661174853969795/
9/14 – MARFA, TX
9/15 – ALBUQUERQUE, NM @ Burt’s Tiki Lounge
9/16 – TUSCON, AZ @ FLYCATCHER
9/17 – SAN DIEGO, CA @ The Tower Bar w/ San Pedro El Cortez, Kids in Heat
https://www.facebook.com/events/677178009034172/
9/18 – COSTA MESA, CA @ The Wayfarer w/ Summer Twins, Naive Thieves
9/19 – SACRAMENTO, CA
9/20 – PORTLAND, OR @ High Water Mark Lounge w/ Therapists, Funeral Gold & Mope Grooves
https://www.facebook.com/events/1530592750504613/
9/21 – SEATTLE, WA @ Victory Lounge DASWASUP GIG Presents!
https://www.facebook.com/events/784772211553044
9/23 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA @ The Knockout w/ The Krypters, Pogo Ono
9/24 – LOS ANGELES, CA @ lolipop records w/ Colleen Green
9/25 – EL CENTRO, CA @ Strangers
https://www.facebook.com/events/309038575944462/?notif_t=plan_user_invited
9/26 – TEMPE, AZ @ PARLIMENT
9/28 – AUSTIN, TX @ The Grand-Social Club and Billiards Room w/ Church Shoes, Sweet Talk
9/29 – SAN ANTONIO, TX @ Café Rev Proper Yarnhe Oblios, Mountain Meets Water, & Basketball Shorts
https://www.facebook.com/events/1453515678244264/
9/30 – NEW ORLEANS, LA @ Saturn Bar w/ Trampoline Team & BABES
https://www.facebook.com/events/1500275203542984/
10/1 – JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA @ Burro Bar
10/2 – SAVANNAH, GA @ Hang Fire Bar w/ Wet Socks, Crazy Bag Lady, Beneath Trees
https://www.facebook.com/events/609817702474778/
10/3 – CHARLOTTE, NC
10/4 – ASHEVILLE, NC
10/5 – WILMINGTON, NC @ Reggies 42nd Street Tavern – Doctor Gone Records Presents w/ Free Clinic and Side-Walk Babes
https://www.facebook.com/events/1521713231395821/?context=create&source=49
10/6 – RICHMOND, VA @ Gallery5 with The Cales
10/7 – BALTIMORE, MD
10/8 – WASHINGTON DC
10/9 – PHILLY, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie w/ Mannequin Pussy, LITTLER
https://www.facebook.com/events/684444404968502/
10/10 – BROOKLYN, NY @ Don Pedro w/ Mad Doctors (Tour Kick-off) and Big Huge
10/11 – NYACK, NY @ Olive’s w/ Greenfield
10/12 – BRATTLEBORO, VT w/ sun lions
10/13 – SALEM, MA @ Opus w/ The Little Richards
10/14 – BOSTON, MA
10/15 – PROVIDENCE, RI
FB EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/250069071850157/
MUSIC: http://gymshorts.bandcamp.com/
KLYAM favorites Atlantic Thrills are heading out on touur again; this time with fellow Providence rockers Ravi Shavi. They’re making a stop at the Meltasia Music Festival in Lafayette, GA, playing alongside such greats as Black Lips, Shannon and The Clams, Bloodshot Bill, and hometown dawgs Gymshorts! Catch them before they catch you at the tour dates below:
8/28 Brooklyn, NY Death By Audio w/ Larry & the Babes
8/29 Brooklyn, NY Don Pedro w/ Liquor Store
8/30 Richmond, VA En Su Boca
8/31 Wilmington, NC The Calico Room w/ Brown Widow
9/1 Charleston, SC @ The Tin Roof w/ DUMB Doctors
9/2 Gainesville, FL @ A Space w/ Holographic Teeth
9/3 New Orleans, LA Saturn Bar w/ Trampoline Team + Native America
9/4 Atlanta, GA Star Community Bar w/ Spoilers + Brothers
9/5 Nashville, TN Springwater Supper Club w/ Tennessee Scum
9/6 Lafayette, GA @ Meltasia Music Festival
9/8 Asheville, NC The Odditorium w/ Future West
9/9 Chapel Hill, NC Nightlight Bar & Club w/ Bohica Sheiks
9/10 Washington, DC @ Rough House w/ CRUMMS
9/11 Wilmington, DE Oddity Bar w/ Tone
9/12 Philadelphia, PA @ House Party
9/13 Providence, RI AS220
Boston Fuzzstival 2014 organized by Illegally Blind’s Jason Trefts is going down tomorrow (Saturday August 2nd) afternoon and evening at The Middle East Upstairs (starting at 1 PM) and Downstairs (starting at 6 PM) and features exactly 15 bands of the garage/psych/surf/pop variety — exactly the styles of music that we appreciate most around here on KLYAM! Of course this is an event we’ve been looking forward to for months and if you remember back to last year Chris cranked out a review of the event as soon as he got home from it. It is a wonderful thing to see underground rock ‘n roll of this kind making the rounds around local blogs; just head over to the Fuzzstival FB event page to read a bunch of posts about Fuzzstival and the bands playing it.
KLYAM’s pretty energetic about the bands we care about. We’re also eager to see any bands we have not had the pleasure to see yet. I’m just going to say some words about some bands I have seen and really really dig:
GYMSHORTS – Playing at 2:25 UPSTAIRS – Providence scum surf roquers blasted into existence about one year ago, but it just might seem like they’ve been around longer with the amount of shows they’ve been playing around New England and New York. Sarah leads the pack in their mosh friendly jams on vocals/guitar while Devin complements her with fuzzy lead twang. I think this will be about my tenth time seeing them and it’s always a real fun time! [LISTEN]
TELEVIBES – Playing at 3:00 UPSTAIRS – North Shore ass jigglers / ball ticklers – course these words are courtesy of Chris, but I agree completely – playing that slimy Migsian stuff that’s had us in a tizzy since hearing their Washed Up EP and damn that release show is still one for the record books. It’s been seven months since – far too long a wait for us so the anticipation runs highhhhh. [LISTEN]
BEWARE THE DANGERS OF A GHOST SCORPION – Playing at 3:45 UPSTAIRS – Everybody ought to pace themselves at this point – I mean on any other day these guys would probably be playing at 12 AM and closing out festivities. Two weeks ago they put an end to STARLAB FEST and wow I fondly recall bopping up, down, and around, perhaps at one point falling as they pounded out southern evil Dicky Dale instrumental after southern evil Dicky Dale instrumental. Guess I just suck at describing surf and should stick to bumping into people with a shit eating grin. Must see group! [LISTEN]
CREATUROS – Playing at 4:30 UPSTAIRS – Have seen these new era Boston garage/psych legends (a term I’ll use loosely to let the crowd response to their 2013 Fuzzstival set do the talking) rather intermittently over the past couple of years. I was really won over when they opened for FUZZ at Great Scott last fall. That was a killer set… then just a bit ago they dropped ‘SHORT SHORTS‘ a pure garage pop goldie. Forgive me for not really knowing any of their other songs by heart, I will know that one! [LISTEN]
ATLANTIC THRILLS – Playing at 6:00 DOWNSTAIRS – Alrighty garage bro so you know the Atlantic Thrills, you read about ’em online somewhere. OK yes it was probably here. We’ve championed their rock ‘n roll since the year 2011, about three years before they dropped their first LP (KLYAM recommended obviously). Tripped to Providence a bunch of times to catch them in their abode and have had some really memorable experiences both on stage and off stage in their presence. Very happy to hear that they are kicking things off DOWNSTAIRS (where they once opened for Those Darlins), here’s to another round of sloppy debauchery. [LISTEN]
THE FAGETTES – Playing at 9:00 DOWNSTAIRS – Without feeling like a local rock n roll snob, I am confident calling The Fagettes the Boston kings and queens of the garage, flower punk style. They have a history of playing with some of the world’s finest rock n roll bands (NOBUNNY, Shannon and the Clams, Hunx and His Punx) and that is surely no coincidence. The energy, vocal trade-offs of Ryan and Melanie, dueling drums, sax here and there, the noisy POP racket, I could go on and on. You wanna feel good. Catch THE FAGETTES. [LISTEN]
FAT CREEPS – Playing at 9:45 DOWNSTAIRS – We’ve seen the Creeps the most out of all the bands at Fuzzstival about three times over, which should not come as a shocker to anyone as we’re intense supporters from way back. They just released their first LP Must Be Nice [pick one up if you haven’t, along with their klyammy debut 10″ of course] and IT’s great! For those who like both the sun and the shade, the fast and the slow, Fat Creeps pack ’em all and their live show is a stellar reflection of what’s got the Americans, Europeans, and Japanese going nuts!! [LISTEN/BUY 10″]
NEW HIGHWAY HYMNAL – Playing at 12:15 DOWNSTAIRS – What better way to cap off this night than with New Highway Hymnal, emblematic diplomats of the meaning of FUZZSTIVAL. K, didn’t mean to get that deep all of a sudden, except I’m telling the truth here. Psych/garage/surf/noise The New Highway Hymnal can dismantle a Lowell basement and a 575 capacity venue just the same. Don’t think I’ve seen them since Charlie joined on guitar, should be sweeeeet! Heads up crowd you might get bumped in the head by Hadden’s guitar, but you’ll love it all the same. [LISTEN]
Sure, you’ve seen The Fagettes before, but have you ever seen The Fagettes ON DRUGS??? Most likely, you have. Still, I assure you, you haven’t seen this brand spankin’ new music video for “On Drugs” off the band’s upcoming full length. Better yet catch the band tomorrow night at the Middle East for this year’s Boston Fuzzstival!
Take a peep at this documentary on Starlab Fest brought to you by the Queen Lush You Tube channel. It was a vibin’ time, vibes we’re had. Try to catch some of those vibes from this video… though you won’t catch all of them, you’ll have to wait till next year and experience it in the flesh.
Ya huh MINA’S WORLD is Sonam’s (case you are not acclimated, she runs top shelf local booking staple Fast Apple) new label and she’s starting things with a gunky bang – releasing Sick Thoughts newest tape Last Beat of Death in the oh so limited quantity of 50. Turbulent trash pop from the fecund teen punk who’ll be releasing more 7″s from the big guys of the garage. Kinda hard not to go krei along with these angry rippers… props to MINAS WORLD on their premiere release, a winner.
Boston’s own Free Pizza has hit the road once again, bringing their fun punk down the United States and back up again. The best place for you to check where to see them in those cities (on the poster above) is the FASCIST BOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/771957836196021/
Do check ’em out, we try to as often as we can, but we spoiled being here in BOS.
Miami Doritos are coming back for you! They rocked your socks and scuzzled their way through your soul this past March with fellow scuzzlers Nice Guys and now they’re back AGAIN! If you live in or near any of the following cities you better be there or be dead or in jail, but if you’re in jail BREAKOUTTTTT!
AUG 1st – Boston, MA @ Neverland w/ (NE) Patriots & Miami Dolphins
AUG 2nd – Brooklyn, NY @ Death By Audio w/ Soupcans, & Pampers &ULTRATHIN & Chat Logs
AUG 3rd – Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
AUG 4th – Durham, NC – Fellowship Hall w/ Growwing Pains & Silent Lunch
AUG 5th – Atlanta, GA – House Show
AUG 6th – Nashville, TN – Dino’s Bar w/ The Suez & No Good & Young Wolves
https://www.facebook.com/events/897863376894575/?fref=ts
AUG 7th – St. Louis, MO – FOAM w/ Stella & Blight Future
& Birches
https://www.facebook.com/events/663917107031298/?fref=ts
AUG 8th – Detroit, MI – TBA
AUG 9th – Chicago, IL – Wally’s World w/ Fleshlights & Negative Scanner & Basement Family
AUG 10th – Athens, OH – Pink Mistress w/ Style Star & Gaze & Sardaukar
AUG 11th – York, PA – Skidrow Garage w/ Baby’s Brains
AUG 12th – Allston, MA – Great Scott w/ The Lemons and Twin Peaks
Tour Event FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/682066928540291/
Pick up this snazzy splifft 7″ w/ Nice Guys from KLYAM Records: http://klyam.bigcartel.com/product/nice-guys-miami-doritos-splifft-7
And while you’re at it read every single word from this head spinning review of the splifft from 7inches: http://7inches.blogspot.com/2014/07/nice-guys-miami-doritos-split-on-klyam.html
Bands: Fat Creeps, The Memories, The Lemons, Street Gnar, Miami Doritos
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2014
Venue: Whitehaus (Jamaica Plain, MA)
Miami Doritos – It feels like déjà vu seeing Miami Doritos slaying at thee olde vanillahouse. I saw them two weeks ago on a bill with Fat Creeps, Crosss, and Loose Tooth. This set is pretty much similar to that one and that’s fine by me. There’s a mixture of new songs, newish songs, and some vintage Doreets. I tells ya, for my money it doesn’t get much better than Kurt and Alex slamming into “Bike Cops” when you’re feeling rather toasted. It’s always a highlight of mine, just makes my spidey sense tingle. It’s like discovering you still have twenty more minutes to sleep in before getting up for work. I’ll take a spiritually arousing Miami Doritos set to kick off a show anytime.
Catch the band live before they catch you. It will be fun, it will be educational, it will make you laugh, it may even make you cry. One thing is certain, you will need to bring an extra pair of pants because you will finish before they finish. Get started here: http://miamidoritos.bandcamp.com/
And why not strap on your Compton hat and grab this smelly 7″ Splifft from the Big KLYAM Cartel: http://klyam.bigcartel.com/product/nice-guys-miami-doritos-splifft-7
Street Gnar – I only catch a few moments of this and it sounds like a combination of dream pop and experimental noise. Reminds me of Lowell’s Chill City Icon. http://streetgnar.bandcamp.com/
The Lemons – Damn, I missed these guys :(. http://thelemons.bandcamp.com/ They are coming back on August 12 at Great Scott!
The Memories – Few bands can make my eyes light up like these Memories. Ahh yes the memories come back to me literally. Memories of the time I saw the band at a haus in JP last October with Colleen Green, White Fang, Ronnie Nordac’s Crying Lessons, and Smarty. This set tonight is like a time machine back to that breezy, beautiful autumn night.
Front dude Rikky is an all star performer. A true entertainer. With just a few words, moves, and mannerisms he can captivate an audience. He’s Dude Love if Dude Love had a rad band that journeyed across the country and beyond nearly all year long. For my non pro wrestling enthusiasts Dude Love was Mick Foley’s hippie alter ego. And if you don’t know who Mick Foley is then I just can’t help you. Matt Altieri would be disappointed in you.
Speaking of love, it’s the theme of the evening. It’s the theme of The Memories. It’s everywhere, it’s in their hearts and souls, and it’s in the air. The smell of love in the air… or marijuana smoke. These cats can’t go more than a couple songs without firing up another joint. And their songs aren’t long either!
Love and weed. Those are the themes of The Memories and this show. As I’m writing this though, I just remembered my English teachers telling me that themes are not just one, but an entire statement. Damn and I was an English Major. I’ve failed. But Hey! it’s all good. I’m with The Memories.
Jumping back to the joints for a second, besides this act complementing the music and vibe itself, it also establishes the point that house shows are always superior in nature to any other show. That goes for pretty much most bands, but with The Memories it is especially true. I really can’t picture seeing these dudes anywhere other than a tight, tiny spot. Haha that sounded far more licentious (I love this word) than I intended it to be.
As I mentioned earlier Rikky can work a crowd and half of the pleasure of taking in a Memories show is his/the band’s light hearted sense of humor. This comes through in most of their songs on tape/record, but it’s far more animated when you see it live.
Once again, it’s like a trip back to my first Memories experience. All of the songs are performed to a tee. Such playful classics as “Dad’s Not Home,” “Higher,” “You Need A Big Man,” “Go Down On You,” and many others. Those last two are essential. Big Man Rikky is able to take a typically disgusting sentiment and make it palatable in a pop song, because it’s funny in a coy sort of way. Wink wink, nudge nudge.
If Ice Cube, Steve Albini, or myself said YOU NEED A BIG MAN to a woman then we’d probably get clocked in the head. “You awful, awful man!” But, it works here. It’s simultaneously mocking and celebrating males’ obsession with their own anatomy. It’s funny, Rikky even flexes his arms as he says “A big man tough and a big man strong, you need a big man thick and a big man long.” ExtenZe needs to get on this. I smell a theme song.
The show closes with Rikky spreading a few words of wisdom. He enlightens us about the meaning of this evening’s final tune. (I’m paraphrasing) Sometimes in life you find something you’re good at and very passionate about, so you want to pursue it full time. Then he pauses…. “nah, I’m fucking with you, this song is about eating pussy,” and with that they kick into what is arguably the finest Memories tune “Go Down On You.” The song is a great example of how the band mashes their sweet, 60s AM pop sound with sexy/stoner themed lyrics.
Definitely one of the best live bands around right now. Seeing them up front and personal brings a new life to these already exquisite tunes. http://burgerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/love-is-the-law
Fat Creeps – A running theme tonight is the actual basement setting itself. A lot of music freaks (including myself) attribute their most memorable show experiences to seeing shows in basements/houses. It’s an entirely different environment from your typical aboveground, legitimate establishment – even if it’s a swell venue, the swells aren’t as tasty as a place like the Whitehaus.
Besides seeing the Creeps at BUFU Fest I haven’t seen them in months. New Year’s Eve was the last time actually. So, hey man it’s great to actually see the band with a proper set. It’s been ohh so long. Their music is perfect for a a basement show too. It hits on all the emotions. It can be fun and happy, solemn and murky, upbeat and sexy. You name it. I’ve felt it. Whatever.
If you haven’t felt it you should spend the rest of your worthless life figuring out what went wrong at the following tour dates with The Lentils:
Monday, July 14 in Brattleboro, VT at THE FUTURE
Tuesday, July 15 in Buffalo, NY at SPIRAL SCRATCH RECORDS w/ JOHNS and SPACE WOLVES
Wednesday, July 16 in Columbus, OH at ACE OF CUPS
Thursday, July 17 in Chicago, IL at AUXILIARY ARTS w/ JIMMY WHISPERS and THE SUEVES
Friday, July 18 in Chicago, IL at THE OBSERVATORY w/ THE HECKS and WUME
Saturday, July 19 in Louisville, KY at Astro Black
Sunday, July 20 Nashville, TN at PUSSY PALACE w/ IDLE BLOOM
Tuesday, July 22 in Atlanta, GA at GOAT FARM ARTS CENTER
Wednesday, July 23 in Athens, GA at SECRET SQUIRREL
Thursday, July 24 in Charlotte, NC at RECESS FEST
Friday, July 25 in Boone, NC at BLACK CAT
Saturday, July 26 in Washington D.C. for Fringe Fest w/ CHAIN AND THE GANG
Sunday, July 27 in Philly, PA w/ BUGS AND RATS at HAZZARD HALL
Monday, July 28 in Boston, MA at MIDDLESEX w/ BUGS AND RATS
http://fatcreeps.bandcamp.com/ Get their latest LP Must Be Nice out now!
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