Duane's Pit Stop
Hey, welcome back to another weekly edition of the Old Pit Stop. In this week's edition we have tons of tour dates and some information on new release dates on various bands and this up and coming Tuesday this beaner is heading out to check out The Exploited show. I should have info on that for next week. With that in tow, lets do what we do best. But before we go “This one’s for Johnny”
Your Chance To Take Action - The Take Action Tour has gotten completely off the ground and show are already happening all over the country. The tour, with a line-up including acts like Shai Hulud, Poison The Well, Eighteen Visions, Further Seems Forever, Dillinger Escape Plan and more, is not only an incredible show, but is of course happening for an equally as awesome reason. If you haven't been there yet, you should head over to the Take Action Tour homepage and find out all about the tour happenings. A tour diary, notes from the road, dates, compilation CD info, a public service announcement from PTW Ryan, info on the cause, and more are all up for grabs at the site. Head over and take a look, and catch the date when it rolls through your neck of the woods.
Raised Fist Canadian Tour Update - Attention all hardcore fans! Raised Fist's Canadian tour date has been updated as follows:
09/19/2003 Carleton, Quebec
09/20/2003 Quebec, Quebec
09/21/2003 Chicoutimi, Quebec
09/24/2003 Robertsonville, Quebec
09/25/2003 Drummondville, Quebec
09/26/2003 Sherbrooke, Quebec
09/27/2003 Trois Rivieres, Quebec
09/28/2003 Montreal, Quebec
09/30/2003 London, Ontario
10/02/2003 Toronto, Ontario
10/03/2003 Oshawa, Ontario
10/04/2003 Newmarket, Ontario
10/05/2003 Hamilton, Ontario
10/07/2003 Guelph, Ontario
10/08/2003 Niagara Falls, Ontario
10/09/2003 Barrie, Ontario
10/10/2003 Kingston, Ontario
10/11/2003 Ottawa, Ontario
10/12/2003 Sudbury, Ontario
10/14/2003 ThunderBay, Ontario
10/15/2003 Winnipeg, Manitoba
10/16/2003 Brandon, Manitoba
10/17/2003 Regina, Saskatchewan
10/18/2003 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
10/20/2003 Edmonton, Alberta
10/21/2003 RedDeer, Alberta
10/22/2003 Calgary, Alberta
10/24/2003 Vancouver, British Columbia
See you there!!!
LLR Updates From The Studio - LLR Recordings has annouced that their bands have been busy in the studio. Feeling Left Out is just about to finish pre-production for their newest EP which they will start recording come October. Labelmates The Academy are also putting the finishing touches on pre-production as they get ready to begin work on their debut EP for the label. They head into the studio October 11th. Watch for mp3s and news on these EPs in the future.
For now, LLR has set up their own mp3.com page where you can get a taste of all the bands on the label including the aforementioned and more. Hit this link to get to the page.
Pennywise Rises From The Ashes - So, what happens when you throw Pennywise a record release party and give Brett a digital camera? Yes, a Pennywise photo gallery from the event. Epitaph has a slew of photos posted from the party, if you're curious to check them out, take a look here. The band is working hard in support of their newest record, From The Ashes. If you haven't yet checked out stuff from the new album, click here to listen to "Falling Down." While you're there, take a look here at the Band History E-Card, which is a cool composition of the band's past and complete discography. Enjoy.
Dr. Know Splits Up - The infamous Dr. Know is breaking up. Yes, the 1980s Nardcore band is breaking up for the second time, but this time it's for good. Brandon Cruz did not explain why he decided to break up the band, but the band does have an unreleased album they may be coaxed into selling. Brandon Cruz made headlines earlier this year when he quit Dead Kennedys in order to focus on Dr. Know. So much for that plan.
Zwan Calls It A Day - Billy Corgan's follow up to The Smashing Pumpkins has decided to disband. Corgan explained that the band didn't have a family feeling, that it was more like a working relationship. He felt that it wasn't worth the effort without that feeling. Zwan released one album and Billy Corgan implied that he intends to persue a solo career.
Hey Mercedes Have Lost Control -Head over to the Vagrant web site to hear 3 new tracks off the upcoming album from Hey Mercedes, Loses Control. If you like what you hear you can pre-order yourself a copy of the album, too.
Shai Hulud Breaking Up? - Shai Hulud are reportedly planning to call it quits. It appears as though band vocalist Geert Van der Velde's has decided to leave the group, causing the split. One last show, likely with original vocalist Chad Gilbert fronting the band.
Autopilot Off / Lost City Angels Tour - Autopilot Off are rocking out on the road with Lost City Angels. Dates are listed below, but it doesn't stop there! Autopilot Off will continue touring, playing dates with AFI while Lost City Angels will be doing Skatefest 2003, and then doing shows with The Pietasters, H2O, and the Street Dogs.
09.18 - Manhattan, NH Bomb Shelter
09.19 - Augusta, ME The Edge
09.20 - Killington, VT The Picklebarrel
09/21/03 Albany, NY Valentine's
10.05 - Charleroi, PA VFW
10.06 - Cleveland, OH Agora Theatre
10.07 - Indianapolis, IN Emerson Theatre
10.08 - Evanston, IL Nevins Live
10.09 - Minneapolis, MN Ascot Room @ Quest Club
The Early November Song Online And Preorder - New tracks from The Early November's new album, "The Room's Too Cold" are available for download on mp3.com. The long-awaited new album from The Early November, "The Room's Too Cold" is now available for presale purchase from the Drive-Thru store.
Hot Hot Heat Working On New Album - Canadian rockers Hot Hot Heat will head home to Victoria, British Columbia, after a fall tour to work on the follow-up to 2002's Make Up the Breakdown. This is the end of this period of touring," frontman Steve Bays says. "We want some new songs."
Shows on the band's current tour, which kicked off last night in Las Vegas, will likely include at least one new one, "You're Making Such a Mess." "People get into it the first time they hear it," Bays says. "It's really bizarre sounding, so it draws people in right away."
Another new track, currently untitled, heads off in a different direction from the poppy, disco-punk sound of Breakdown. "It's got a Native American feel," says drummer Paul Hawley.
"It's got like a jungle, Oriental thing going on," adds Bays. "When we play it, it puts me in a weird mood. Any time anything affects your mood, that's a really good thing."
The band plans to hit the studio in the spring and release the album by next summer. "I don't want another two-year break between records," Hawley says. "We get off on being at home and doing a new song."
Hot Hot Heat tour dates:
9/17: Tempe, Nita's Hideaway
9/18: Ventura, CA, Ventura Concert Theater
9/19: Hollywood, The Avalon
9/20: Devore, CA, Hyundai Pavillion
9/21-22: Anaheim, CA, House of Blues
9/23: San Diego, The Scene
9/24: Los Angeles, Greek Theater (w/ the White Stripes)
9/25: San Francisco, The Fillmore
9/27: Sacramento, Crest Theater
9/28: Sparks, NV, New Oasis
9/29: Salt Lake City, Bricks
10/2: Minneapolis, Quest Club
10/3: Chicago, Vic Theater
10/4: Detroit, St. Andrews Hall
10/6: Philadelphia, Theater of Living Arts
10/7: Providence, RI, Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
10/8-9: Boston, Axis
10/10: Washington, DC, 9:30 Club
10/11: New York, Irving Plaza (source: rollingstone.com).
The Distillers European Dates Announced - The Distillers are to play a trio of UK shows following the release of their new album Coral Fang. The record, the band's third, is out on October 14. The first single to be taken from the Gil Norton-produced LP will be 'Drain The Blood', out on October 27. Dates are as follows:
Wed-Sep 17 New York NY Bowery Ballroom
Fri-Sep 19 Boston MA Axis
Sat-Sep 20 Philadephia PA TLA
Sun-Sep 21 Pittsburgh PA Club Laga
Tue-Sep 23 Cleveland OH The Grog Shop
Wed-Sep 24 Detroit MI Shelter
Thu-Sep 25 Cincinatti OH 20th Century
Fri-Sep 26 Chicago IL The Bottom Lounge
European Tour Dates Thu-Aug-14 LONDON HEADLINE SHOW
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AGE LIMITS : 14 and over
TICKET PRICE : £9.50
ON SALE : WEDNESDAY 9TH JULY 2003 9AM
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM :
WWW.STARGREEN.COM TEL 020 7734 8932
WWW.TICKETWEB.CO.UK TEL 08700 600100
WWW.WAYAHEAD.COM TEL 020 7403 3331
OR IN PERSON FROM:
CAMDEN TICKETSHOP, PARKWAY, CAMDEN
ALL AGES RECORDS, 27A PRATT STREET, CAMDEN
Sat-Aug-16 UK Stafford V2003
Sun-Aug-17 UK Chelmsford V2003
Tue-Aug-19 GERMANY Berlin Wuhlheide (With the Chili's)
Thu-Aug-21 GERMANY Duisburg Landschaftspark Nord (With the Chili's)
Sun-Aug-24 SCOTLAND Glasgow Big Day Out on the Green
Denali Shoot Video For “Hold Your Breath” - Denali just wrapped shooting on their video for “Hold Your Breath”, the first song off of their sophomore album The Instinct. The video was directed by the collective Tronic Studios (www.tronicstudios.com), who are best known for their work in the commercial world where they are regarded as industry innovators. “Hold Your Breath” is expected to begin airing on video channels nationwide after the release of The Instinct on October 28. Until then, view the photos below for a glimpse behind the scenes of the video.
http://jadetree.com/images/newsletter/Denali-shoot-water.jpg
Punchline In Action - Punchline just got out of the studio where they where recording their new CD, Action, w producer Sean O'Keefe. Expect the CD out in the first bit of 2004.
In other Punchline happenings, they will be playing September 19th in Lancaster, PA at Field Of Screams with WWE Superstar Wrestler Booker T at 6:00 pm, as well as at the following locations:
09.15 The Downtown in Farmingdale, NY
09.16 Nanci Raygun in Richmond, VA
09.17 Attitudes in Blacksburgh, VA
09.19 Field Of Screams in Lancaster, PA
09.20 American Legion Hall in Allentown, PA
09.26 9:30 Club in Washington, DC
09.27 Metropol in Pittsburgh, PA
Bayside to Record - Long Island-based Bayside have finalized recording plans and are excited to announce that they will enter Phase Studio in College Park, Maryland on October 7th to record their new album, "Sirens and Condolences". Producer J. Robbins, known for his work with Jawbox, Burning Airlines, Fairweather and Jets To Brazil, will be on board as well. "We are such fans of the records J has worked on, so we are really excited to have the opportunity to work with him," said Anthony, guitarist/vocalist of Bayside. They will spend about a month in the studio, then head out on tour during November and December. Bayside have received great reviews from Alternative Press, Skratch, Punk Planet, and many other music magazines. Look for "Sirens and Condolences" to release in early 2004.
Glasseater Tour In Support of Their New - Glasseater's new album, "Everything Is Beautiful When You Don't Look Down" released August 26th and the band will be on tour from September 24th to December 4th in support. There are several tours, the most notable is with Sick of it All on the West Coast. The new album has received rave reviews in publications like Revolver, Boston Globe, CMJ and College Times and it’s a hit at college radio. Click here for the entire tour itinerary.
Snapcase, Catch 22 & Victory Video Collection, Volume 3 - Catch 22 have long been a favorite of punk fans everywhere, and they are back with their first full length release in three years, "Dinosaur Sounds". The new record, titled as a tongue-in-cheek comment on the state of Ska-punk, has 11 songs about growing up, loving, losing, and of course, drinking. Catch 22 are known for combining influences in their sound, and "Dinosaur Sounds" brings punk, ska, soul, metal and Motown to the table. Catch 22 will be on tour through the fall, click here for dates in your area.
Snapcase (Matt Rowe's favorite band) have made a career combining philosophy and social critiques with aggressive music - their latest, "Bright Flashes," expands on their previous catalog with remixes from folks like The Rise, "missing" songs from "End Transmission" and some choice covers of Jane's Addiction, Devo and Helmet.
The latest Victory Video Collection, Volume 3, contains uncensored versions of videos by Atreyu, Taking Back Sunday, Spitalfield, Silverstein, Freya, Minus, Darkest Hour, Waterdown, The Reunion Show, Count the Stars and Ten Foot Pole by notable directors like Darren Doane and Christian Winters.
The Broke - The Broke (amp records) from Sacramento Ca., is back out on tour. These guys have been working hard all year since the release of "26 & S", so give them as much support as possible. it's all DIY so go see a show. Attached is their western regional tour schedule, thanks everyone. spread the word.
www.amprecords.com www.thebrokepunks.com
More Guff tour dates:
09/26/2003 - Athens, GA @ Tasty World w/ Community Chaos and Vena Cava
09/27/2003 - Evansville, IN @ The Rev
09/28/2003 - Elk Grove Village, IL @ Elk Grove Village Teen Center w/ The Audition/ Mayfield and more
09/30/2003 - Milwaukee, WI @ 8th Note Coffeehouse
Toxic Narcotic with Discharge - Tour dates for Toxic Narcotic and Discharge:
09/22/2003 - New York City, NY @ CBGB’S
09/23/2003 - Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre Of The Living Arts
09/25/2003 - Providence, RI @ Lupo's
09/26/2003 - Cleveland, OH @ Rhythm Room
09/27/2003 - Chicago Heights, IL @ Oasis One Sixty
09/28/2003 - Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock Social
Selfmademan On Tour; 'The Daylight Robbery' Out October 7th
Tour Dates:
09/26/2003 - Cambridge, MA @ Middle East (W/ Small Brown Bike)
09/28/2003 - Edinburg, PA @ Young Peple's Community Centre
10/02/2003 - Lincoln, NE @ The Culture Centre (W/ Haymarket Riot and Lawrence Arms)
10/03/2003 - Iowa City, IO @ Gabe's Oasis (W/ Haymarket Riot and Lawrence Arms)
10/09/2003 - Lansing, MI @ Mac's Bar
10/10/2003 - Kalamazoo, MI @ Kraftbrau
10/12/2003 - Milton, IN @ The Grainery
10/17/2003 - Gainesville, FL @ The Fest 2
10/21/2003 - Columbia, SC @ New Brooklyn Tavern (W/ Small Brown Bike)
10/22/2003 - Greensboro, NC @ Ace's Basement (W/ Small Brown Bike)
10/25/2003 - Mohegan Lake, NY @ Oasis (W/ Small Brown Bike)
More Dates To Be Added (including CMJ date)
Twenty2 - The new album from Twenty2, The Dudes Of Hazzard, will be in stores nation-wide on November 4th on New School Records. You can go check some pics from the recording sessions at their web site, www.twenty2intl.com and be sure to go see the cover art and track listing at: www.newschoolpunk.com.
The Early November - New tracks from The Early November's new album, "The Room's Too Cold" are available for download on www.mp3.com/the_early_november. New album in stores Oct.7, 2003.
New Cruiserweight Video - Be on the lookout for Cruiserweight's rockin' new punk video "Yellow Lights" coming soon to a television near you. Stay posted to cruiserweight.com, the Austin music networks, and news about a screening in Austin, Texas.
Cougars Announcing Extensive Us Tour - Eight-count 'em-eight guys (including former members of Big'n and Hot Stove Jimmy) thrust onto the stage for a multi-instrumental assault: dueling guitars, driving bass, manic drumming, powerful horns, ominous keyboards, beguiling vocals. Like a hurricane spinning into motion and laying waste to all that has not been boarded up and abandoned.
Booked by the mighty Flower Booking the Cougars will be on the road non stop starting from September 26th. So go and check them out.
09/26/2003 - Chicago, IL @ Fireside Bowl
09/29/2003 - Lawrence, KS @ Replay Lounge
09/30/2003 - Ames, IA @ Maintenance Shop
10/02/2003 - Champaign, IL @ Cowboy Monkey
10/06/2003 - Austin, TX @ Emo's Alternative Lounging
10/07/2003 - Denton, TX @ Rubbergloves Rehearsal
10/11/2003 - Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland
10/12/2003 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
10/14/2003 - Seattle, WA @ Crocodile Cafe
10/15/2003 - Portland, OR @ Dante's
10/16/2003 - Spokane, WA @ Detour
10/17/2003 - Billings, MT @ FOE - Fraternal Order of Eagles
10/22/2003 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Carnegie Melon University
10/30/2003 - Washington, DC @ Black Cat Backstage
The Cougars will restore your faith in rock and roll. For updates on their tour, keep checking the go-kart website: http://www.gokartrecords.com/tourdates.
Also, don’t forget about the Cougars’ very first album “Nice, Nice” that hits the stores on October 21st. We already provided you with two songs from this fabulous new album which you can download on the Go-Kart site.
“Duke’s A Champ” from “Nice, Nice”
“She Can Wear Gold” from “Nice, Nice”
And that’s going to do it for this week's edition for the old Pit Stop. Thanks for reading us and remember, if you should have any information regarding Punk or you just want to shoot the shit with me you can always reach me at dkleyva@musictap.net. As for this upcoming weekend, I’m off with a beer in hand to the Red Bull Flugtag at the Santa Monica Pier. We should have those pictures posted up for next week's Pit Stop. I hope every one has a great week. Take care.
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