If anyone enjoyed the Atlantic Thrills and Movers & Shakers at the Middle East Downstairs opening for Those Darlins back in October, BRACE ya self because both bands are coming back to the Middle East (Cambridge, Mass) on Friday February 3. Doors open at 8 PM. [CLICK HERE FOR TICKET INFO]
King Khan and the Shrines – “Bite My Tongue” – Bruise Cruise 7″ – You might remember this one from the Shrines Fall 2010 tour. Maybe not. Either way the studio version has just arrived and it’s a nice segue back into some of that real rock’n’soulin KK+Shrines flavor that the KK Experience lacked! LISTEN
Baby Chuck – “Whatever Is Happening” – This is the band of the same named guitarist/songwriter in Orwells. “Whatever” is a rugged rock and roll’r with some slick guitar riffs that bring to mind the Smiff West, and a harmonica solo to finish things off! If you love The Orwells, you’ll be a Baby Chuck fan. Or something’s wrong. LISTEN/WATCH VIDEO, BandCamp
Mind Spiders – “Wait For Us” – Meltdown (Dirtnap) – Mind Spiders put out a really good S/T album last year. It had the supreme “Don’t Let Her Go” on it. This one is addictive from the start. Has that sort of instant garage pop charm that Reatard had down pat.
Life Partner – “King Nothing” – Dogs (Sophomore Lounge) – Dang, how had I missed out on Life Partner. I love the production on this one. The droney vocals and that real upfront drum set really make you PAY ATTENTION. Plus, it’s pretty short, so you can just go back and replay it. LISTEN/WEBSITE
Perpetually scary (but more than equally enticing) SKIMASK have some shows lined up. Boston area KLYAMers: check them out if you haven’t done so.
January 13 @ The Western Front (Cambridge) – All Ages w/ Double Nines, Subclinix
January 21 @ Great Scott – 21+ opening for Pissed Jeans w/ Reports, Problem U.
February Tour W/ Diarrhea Planet – Check the Skimask blog for dates/venues.
The funnest ROCK n ROLL band in Rhode Island, the Atlantic Thrills, are playing tommorow night (Friday) at the Local 121 in Providence! The Movers & Shakers, another sweet band from BOSTON, will be opening. Here is a legendary clip (my favorite) of them playing “Acid Rain”:
Loads of Great Local Shows, Check Out The Listings: HERE
Donations I hear include an OG 4 Loko
Diarrhea Planet – “Fauser” – “Greatest party anthem ever”
Skimask – LIVE @ Great Scott
Thirsty & Miserable is throwing a show down again at PA’s Lounge on Friday, August 19th! On the bill are Ex Humans, killer rock n rollers born out of the ashes of ATL’s Carbonas, Somerville’s Four Eyes, Cambridge comedic punk White Pages, and well-traveled pop-meisters The BF’s. Indeed, there is a Facebook page for this event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=257701984255909#!/event.php?eid=257701984255909.
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Providence’s Atlantic Thrills are opening for Those Darlins at the Middle East Downstairs on October 15! Word!
Comprehensive Listing Of Underground/Above Ground Shows
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Artists: Pongo’s Groove, People With Instruments
Date: Friday, April 8, 2011
Location: Dirty Douglas (Lowell, MA)
Comments: As with my first visit at the Dirty Douglas, this show was another pleasant addition to my concert attending history. Once again the sound was great, I can’t help but pay props to the PA of the Douglas. Last time, we heard garage esque bands, this time it was Full Out Funk! Apparently, a first for the Douglas. In any case, it was a stellar show and people seemed to respond with enthusiasm and plenty of dancing. Pongo’s Groove had plenty of grooves and I loved their jams. Specifically, I adored the classic soul/funk jam, “You Can Make It If You Try,” by Sly and the Family Stone. PG more than did the song justice; it was exceptional. Next up, was People With Instruments. These guys were also great musicians, but I didn’t appreciate their musicianship as much as the previous band, but maybe that’s just me. They were definitely a fun group, but I was definitely less interested in their performance. With that being said, when they played Dr. John’s “Right Place, Wrong Time” I was estatic! Their renditon was spot on and simply the right song for the time being. Overall, I had a good time, long live the funk!
P.S.: Brett Mason had an awesome supply of Surrealist (at least to me) art work, which I thoroughly appreciated. Spread the word, his work is excellent.
