Duane's Pit Stop
Hey!! Welcome back to another Pit Stop. For this week, thus far, I have received a load of email regarding "just who the F##k! are The Shrooms" and "why did I interview them". Well, since I do this shit for free and I choose to listen to music that I enjoy, especially since there is a freedom of choice. I like to select my Music unlike what is being played by what corporate America decides what’s right and what's not right to hear. Who in their F##kin' mind listens to Justin F##ken Timbershit and just how the hell does this bastard get award after award when the SOB has less talent than all of the Brady Kids combined. Is there a secret society amongst us that actually says, “Let’s make them big..call my accountant, Ira”. Yes, as ironic as it sounds, that’s what happens today in our modern Music Industry. And while I’m at it, Celine Dion can go F##k herself too. I’m sick of these pre-fabricated BS Corporate junk that’s spilled through Big Brother MTV every 10 minutes of the day. It’s so bad that these entertainers are like cockroaches, you turn the TV channel on, you look at the TV Guide cover, you go to the market and they're on every gossip column front page. Holy shit!! Wake up, world! The kids we all picked on and took their lunch money from are now running things. Lets unite and hear punk music 24/7. Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Which leaves me with The Shrooms. Every now and then, there is a breath of fresh air that just puts things back into perspective. In music, as when one first heard The Rolling Stones for the first time or when the Sex Pistols were first aired on the TV, people were jolted to realize that there are still bands out there that truly keep to their form and actually do enjoy just playing music for their own gratification. That’s why The Shrooms were my selection. So, with that in tow, lets do what we do best.
UK NEWS
Marky Ramone - taking his 'Ramones Around The World' spoken-word/multimedia/video experience around the UK very soon. It's described as "the incredible story of the band that invented punk rock and changed the face of popular music forever, told by the man who brought the beat. Marky delivers the no-holds-barred tale of how 4 kids from Forrest Hills, Queens turned the rock world upside down - from 'Teenage Lobotomy' to 'I Wanna Be Sedated' to 'Rock'n'Roll High School' - complete with behind the scenes anecdotes, tales from around the globe and tons of incredible, high energy, rare and never before seen concert footage, questions and answer session, autographs and more!".
PANIC are the opening band at the following shows. Also at these shows Marky will be playing the drums with PANIC for a full set of Ramones classics! Rock!
Sunday 7th September 2003 at The Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Tuesday 9th September 2003 at The Academy, Birmingham
Sunday 14th September 2003 at The Bier Keller, Bristol.
Matchbook Romance Dates
09-Sep Oxford Zodiac
10-Sep Birmingham Academy bar
11-Sep Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach
12-Sep London Barfly
Hope Conspiracy Tour
Monday 17th November - Liverpool Barfly
Tuesday 18th November - Belfast Auntie Annies Porterhouse
Wednesday 19th November - Dublin Whelans
Thursday 20th November - Leeds Bassment w/Razor Crusade
Friday 21st November - Brighton Freebutt w/Razor crusade
Saturday 22nd November - Nottingham Rock City Basement (this show is an all-nighter) w/Razor Crusade)
Sunday 23 November London Barfly w/Razor Crusade
Jello's Back – at the Life Cafe, Manchester on Sunday 19th October.
US NEWS
Eastern Youth Debut Album Hits US + Tour With Cursive
One of the most prominent fixtures of the Japanese punk/indie rock scene, Eastern Youth's long awaited U.S. debut album "What Can You See From Your Place" is finally here. The street date was September 2 and to support the release, they are touring the U.S. this fall with Cursive.
Consumed Calling It Quits - From the Consumed website: As some of you may have already heard, Consumed is indeed splitting up. Basicly we felt that our time as 'unluckiest band in the world' was over and that we should pass on that particular crown to another unfortunate group of youngsters. We really appreciate the support you guys have shown us, through coming to a gig, buying a t-shirt or copying an album from one of your mates. Expect a final chapter in the history of Consumed from Chris appearing on the bio page anytime soon. Suffice to say we have had a total blast! Thanks!
We are going to be doing a small selection of shows before we finally throw in the towel so if you can make it to any of them it would be awesome!
19/9/03 - Cardiff, Barfly
21/9/03 - Cheltenham, The Faction
23/9/03 - Grantham, The Playhouse
27/9/03 - Tromso (Nor), The Fucking North Pole Festival
30/9/03 - Birmingham, Academy
1/10/03 - Liverpool, Academy
2/10/03 - Hull, Adelphi
4/10/03 - Nottingham, Junktion 7
5/10/03 - Bristol, Bierkeller
6/10/03 - London, Underworld
After that we are planning one final show at Rock City in Nottingham sometime in December where we may be recording a live album. Details of how to get tickets for that show will be posted here at a later date.
After that we are planning one final show at Rock City in Nottingham sometime in December where we may be recording a live album. Details of how to get tickets for that show will be posted here at a later date.
The Juliana Theory Working On New Album + Tour Dates - From The Juliana Theory: We have been home for the past 6 weeks, writing and demoing new songs. It's been a nice time, and we are very excited about the new songs. We are also amped to have our friends in.
Hopesfall, Punchline, and Celebrity out on the road with us, as well as guys who I am sure will be friends of ours in no time- Count the Stars. Tomorrow is our final full production rehearsal at an unnamed venue in Pittsburgh, and then we depart for Rhode Island on Tuesday. This tour promises to be a fun time and we look forward to seeing you all out there on the road. Tour dates can be found here: http://www.punkbands.com/featuredband.php?id=13
New Andrew W.K. Video - The video for Never Let Down from Andrew W.K. upcoming album is now available at MTV. Check it out because it won't be anything you expected.
New Story Of The Year E-Card - Check out the new Story Of The Year e-card here. Listen to 3 new songs, watch their video and get the latest tourdates. Story Of The Year album "Page Avenue" drops in stores September 16th.
Maxeen Finishing Up Album And Set Release Date - Side One Dummy band Maxeen have finally finished their debut album and they couldn’t be more excited. These guys are really doing something that is original and fresh. The album is yet to be titled but, will be in stores on Nov.18.
Forgotten Arrival - Orange County band- Forgotten Arrival is gearing up to release their debut full length "Through Your Eyes" on Indie Vision Music Sept. 30th. You can hear the new track "Unveil" at www.mp3.com/forgotten_arrival For more info on the bands and future releases through Indie Vision Music, visit www.indievisionmusic.com.
Pelado Records Signs The Sleazies - Pelado Records recently signed East Coast punk band The Sleazies. Their debut single is out now on Rapid Pulse Records and getting great press. Their debut full length will be out this Fall on Pelado Records. For more info see www.peladorecords.com.
Win Tickets to See The Exploited -Total Chaos & More California’s newest punk label Gale Force Records is giving away tickets to see their very own Split Decision who are appearing with The Exploited Total Chaos and Dr. Know. Not to mention you will also receive a copy of Split Decision’s, “Long Road to Maturity” CD. They are also offering discount tickets to the show and online orders of Split D’s new cd for all that enter and lose. Visit www.galeforce-records.com for all the details. [Duane will be at The Key Club LA appearance].
Take Action. Vol 3 Cd, Tour 2003 - On Sept 9th Sub City Records will be releasing Take Action Tour 2003 the 3rd compilation for the 4th annual Take Action. Tour. The tour os intended to raise awareness and cash for The National Hopeline Network 1-800-SUICIDE 784-2433 managed by Kristin Brooks Hope Center. Confirmed artists on this year’s tour include: Poison The Well Dillinger Escape Plan Further Seems Forever Avenged Sevenfold , Shadows Fall, Eighteen Visions, Shai Hulud, Throwdown, Himsa, These Arms are Snakes and others. The month-long tour begins on September 11, of all dates, in Minneapolis (of all places). Tickets are currently available through Ticketmaster and Musictoday and www.takeactiontour.com Visit the site for all the dates and artists.
Elliott's Last Tourdates
4-Nov C Chicago, IL bottom lounge brian peterson
5-Nov C Detroit,MI Shelter Theatre Ramona/ CCE
6-Nov C Akron, OH The Lime Spider Timothy Edding
7-Nov C Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Small's Theatre Ladyfox Pro
8-Nov C Baltimore, MD Otto Bar Jamie Arthurs
9-Nov C NYC Knitting Factory Paolo Suarez
10-Nov C Boston, MA Middle East Up Shred
11-Nov C Hoboken Maxwell's Todd Anerson
12-Nov C Philadelphia, PA First Unitarian Church
And that's all. The band is breaking up afterwards.
Pretty Girls Make Appearances - Attention all you Ugly Guys Pretty Girls Make Graves will be making in store appearances in promotion of their upcoming CD The New Romance, which will be in stores on Sept 9, 2003. Don't miss them at the following locations:
SEATTLE
Tuesday, September 9th at 7PM
Sonic Boom Ballard
2209 NW Market Street
206 297 2666
SAN FRANCISCO
Thursday, September 11th at 6PM
Amoeba SF
1855 Haight Street
415 831 1200
LOS ANGELES
Monday, September 15th at 7PM
Virgin Sunset 8000 Sunset Boulevard
Hollywood
323 650 8666
The Scaries On Tour - The Scaries new album "Souvenir" is out now off Law Of Inertia Records, you can catch these guys on tour to promote their album with Small Victory and different bands may be added on different dates. Check it out below:
September 25th | Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
w/ A Small Victory, Don Bravado
September 26th | Atlanta, GA @ Revolution
w/ A Small Victory
September 27th | Kansas City, MO @ TBA
w/ A Small Victory
September 28th | Lubbock, TX @ Tokyo Joe's
w/ A Small Victory
September 29th | Las Cruces, NM @ The Dirt
w/ A Small Victory, Harris
September 30th | Tempe, AZ @ Nita's Hideaway
w/ Staring Back, A Small Victory, Anatomy of a Ghost
More tour dates and updates at: www.thescaries.com
Rancid For All You Vinyl Junkies - Remember: The Rancid "Indestructible" vinyl will be available on September 16th, so all of you vinyl junkies...mark your calendars. For more details on this insanely good album, click here.
Hot Water Music Tour Junkies - "Live and die by the tour van." Seriously, this band tours harder and more often than 99% of the bands around today. Their shows are passionate, soulful and above all...sincere. This band's set is a must see if you love music in general. Get all of the latest dates for HWM click it here.
Bad Religion On Tour - The mighty Bad Religion is heading out on the road again, and you need to go and see them. To find out when and where you can catch-up with them, click here.
Matchbook Romance New Album Out Sept 23rd - The new album "Stories And Alibis" will be out on September 23rd, and we will be streaming the whole record very soon; we'll also have another MP3 up next week. Until then, download an MP3 for the song "Promise" here.
Atmosphere's New Album Out In Only 3 Weeks - Only three more weeks to go until the new Atmosphere album "Seven's Travels" will be available in stores. We have a killer Atmosphere "microsite" in the works that we will launch soon, and it will be full of all the music and media you could ever want. For now we have 2 free MP3s for you here.
These guys also have a ton of new tour dates confirmed and we have all of them here.
The Weakerthans – Stream It, See It Their new album "Reconstruction Site" is out now, and getting tons of great press & reviews. This album really is outstanding and if you don't believe me, you can stream the whole record, download 3 MP3s and watch a new video for yourself right here.
That’s going to do for this week's Pit Stop. If any one has any questions or information, I can always be reached at dkleyva@musictap.net
Love you, Roxy. Be good.
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