Hey, welcome back to another Pit Stop. Damn, we're already into October. We only have three months left in the year. Damn, that means their is plenty of Beer and Gigs to see by year's end. So what are you waiting for? Go get you a cold one and come back here to read the rest of this column………………Okay, you're back already. Sweet. This week we have tons of info on various bands as well new tour dates for your local bands. (BEER-BREAK Slurp--ahhhh).
I also wanted to take the time to respond to one of the readers, Katie from Omaha, Nebraska who is a concerned parent and who is claiming that her two young teenagers have become a menace since listening to Punk Rock music. She also adds that I shouldn’t promote Punk Music in general. Well Katie from Nebraska, I don’t claim to have the answers but I can add that for me back in the 80s, the concern amongst parents, including mine, was Heavy Metal Music for what the lyrics had depicted with its Satanic overtones. On the same token, I was able to differ what was reality and what wasn't. In the end, this old boy and my generation did well. Unfortunately, every ten years a new generation emerges with even more shocking values. But do remember this Katie, that the poster children of the music industry of the 80s that were supposed to be straight arrow clean, people like Michael Jackson, Boy George, Madonna and George Michael..well, look at the obscurity and what has become of those individuals since. I just hope history doesn’t repeat itself again with this new breed of entertainers. Take care Katie and good luck. Now off to the news.
Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros - Joe Strummer's final artistic work, "Streetcore" will be out on October 21st, and we are streaming two full songs on the website. Hit the link below to check out streams for "Coma Girl" and "Get Down Moses."
Take A Listen To The Ghost - New Jersey emocore boys Ghost of a Tragedy have announced that new mp3's have been posted at their mp3.com page, found here. The band will be hitting the studio in the next few months to record their upcoming EP that is still yet to be named. Details are in the works. In the meantime, the band will be playing shows throughout Jersey, so check the Ghost of a Tragedy site for dates and details.
The Plan For 504plan - Chicago rockers 504plan have all sorts of things going on. First, the band has a new EP coming out. The disc can be preordered online at their site, 504plan.net. The EP, entitled Minutia will be a six-song disc, and can be previewed at their mp3.com site. Additionally, a new store has been set up, so head over and take a look at all of the things the band is brewing.
What'll Throwdown Throw At You? - Throwdown is getting ready to shoot the new video for their next single, but with one major problem. They don't have a song to shoot for. Seeing as the track is a vital part in the video making process (duh, asshole), this is where you come in. If you head over to the band's site, you can choose your favourite song from their new album, Haymaker, to be the next single. If you're slow and haven't yet heard anything off of the album, check out "You Can't Kill Integrity from the disc at that link, or "Hopeless" at that one. Get involved and pick what you want to see from the band.
Everything Under Sunday's Sun - Though Taking Back Sunday, new lineup and all, are out in full gear on tour with Moneen and headliners Saves The Day, they've still got time to sit down and answer a few obscure questions with Jane of EmotionalPunk.com. If you're curious about the future of TBS, what they think of major labels, Queer Eye For The Straight Guy, and everything else under the sun or if you are just a big fan of "knock-knock" jokes, you should take a look at the feature. Hit this link to read up.
Is Green Day Networking? - Have Green Day recorded a new album under a pseudonym? There's a new band on Billie Joe Armstrong's Adeline label called The Network and they sound remarkably like … um, you can listen for yourself at label website www.adelinerecords.net. According to the label, The Network "are extremely mysterious and never show their faces to humans or cameras. The members hail from all corners of the world and were brought together by an ancient prophecy, which predicted their rise to world power and eventually their demise".
The Network just released their debut album Money Money 2020 through Adeline this week but you have to head to the Adeline website to get it.
The blurb at the site says "Astonishingly amazing debut full-length from this exceedingly mysterious new group. THE NETWORK presents an electronic, post-punk experience in sound and fury, with strong robotic and mechanical overtones. Their new-wave futuristic chaos gives nods to the likes of ADAM & THE ANTS, DEVO, PUBLIC IMAGE LTD., and PETER MURPHY. With monikers like The Snoo, Fink, and Van Gogh, THE NETWORK has formed an anomalous synthesis of pop and sarcastic social commentary. This is a record you cannot afford to miss. Also includes a DVD with 6 full-length music videos".
That's not a band first effort for an unsigned band on an indie label now is it? Or is it? (undercovermedia.com.au)
It seems Hopesfall just can't get a break - Only weeks after their practice space was broken into, the bands new equipment, van, trailer, and merch were all stolen while on a stop in Dallas. The Trustkill site had this to say, "Anyone who has any information leading to the people who would do such a thing are urged to notify them, and information relating to the North Carolina case [where their practice space is located] should call the Pineville Police at 704-889-2231, ask for Sgt. Owens.
If you see or hear of anyone selling/pawning/trading a baby blue "Orange County" drumkit, let us know, it is a special made kit and is one of a kind. They also are missing their Marshall Cabs, Mesa Triple Rectifiers, Laney Cabs, and tons of other stuff. Those of you in North Carolina and Texas, especially be on the look out for this stuff." Hopesfall will continue their tour with The Juliana Theory playing on TJT's equipment and borrowing a van. A PayPal fund has been set up for those who would like to donate. You can donate to the fund at the Trustkill site http://www.trustkill.com/.
Jade Tree CMJ Showcase - Jade Tree's 2003 CMJ showcase will take place on Friday, October 24 at North Six in Brooklyn, NY and looks as if it might be one of the best yet! With a heavy emphasis on new Jade Tree bands along with co-headliners Denali and Strike Anywhere, this is the must see CMJ event. Be there or be square!
JADE TREE 2003 CMJ SHOWCASE
STRIKE ANYWHERE 12:00 - 1:00
DENALI 11:15 - 11:45
PAINT IT BLACK 10:30 - 11:00
ESTER DRANG 9:45 - 10:15
THESE RAMS ARE SNAKES 9:00 - 9:30
STATISTICS 8:15 - 8:45
CHALLENGER 7:30 - 8:00 (new MILEMARKER band)
DATE: Friday, October 24, 2003
VENUE:
North Six
66 N. 6th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
DOORS: 7PM
ALL AGES (Under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
ADMISSION: $12 Advance/Door
Descendents Album Update - The Descendents will return in March with a new album, their seventh and first since 1996. After seven years off, the band was finally able to lure vocalist Milo Aukerman away from his science job. "He works on trying to make corn grow more efficient says drummer Bill Stevenson. "And we write a lot of songs about food, so that just fits in with us perfectly."
Food songs on the upcoming record include "Blast Off" -- "about having a bad chili-related incident in the bathroom," Stevenson says -- and "Anchor Grill," about "responsibilities taking the fun out of life."
There are also some new facets to the material, recorded live at the band's Blasting Room studio in Colorado: "Maddie" is an adventurous bit of surf rock with multiple harmonies. "It operates in I don't even know how many keys," Stevenson says. "It almost sounds Schoenbergish or Bartokish in that your can never predict where the tonic sensor will fall next."
And according to Stevenson, another new track called "Alive" sounds like "the Screaming Trees playing a Doors song."
Stevenson and his high school buddy Aukerman made their debut as the Descendents with a send-off, 1981's Milo Goes to College, and their recording schedule has been sporadic ever since then. "I've adopted a 'I really don't care what everyone thinks' kind of attitude," Stevenson says. "I don't know if it's just because I had my fortieth birthday or what" (source: Rollingstone.com / Punknews.org).
The Offspring Drummer Update - The Offspring have announced that drummer Atom Willard will be touring with the band starting this fall as they head out in support of their new album 'Splinter'. Atom was in Rocket From The Crypt for 10 years and more recently played with Moth, the the Alkaline Trio and Melissa Auf Der Maur.
Less Than Jake Tour Dates + Recording Of X-mas Compilation – From the Less Than Jake newsletter: So in true Less Than Jake fashion it's a few days until we leave for two months of touring and we're in Rogers house recording an x-mas song for a compilation when we should be enjoying our beds and pets and local burrito place. Roger gets the MVP for putting in overtime to get it done on time.We're heading off to Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Then we head home for a United States tour with Yellowcard, Rufio, and Fallout Boy. I'm Vinnie and this is Less Than Jake packing the same clothes we unpacked two weeks ago.
Here's the tour. Man it looks like we'll be missing all of fall and going right into winter. Hell at least we'll be home for Halloween and that's a huge plus in my book. I'll be buying toys in Japan like a madman that's a plus too.Check out the tour dates blow and have sympathy on our jetlagged asses.
Date Venue/Location Bands
10-04-2003 Galatos
Auckland, New Zealand
10-05-2003 Galatos
Auckland, New Zealand
10-08-2003 Corner Hotel
Melbourne, Australia
10-09-2003 The Globe
Perth, Australia
10-10-2003 Loudmouth Festival
Adelaide, Australia
10-11-2003 Livid Festival
Sydney, Australia
10-12-2003 Livid Festival
Melbourne, Australia
10-15-2003 Gaelic Club
Sydney, Australia
10-16-2003 ANU
Canberra, Australia
10-17-2003 Manly Youth Centre
Sydney, Australia
10-18-2003 Livid Festival
Brisbane, Australia
10-21-2003 Club Quattro
Nagoya, Japan
10-22-2003 Club Quattro
Osaka, Japan
10-24-2003 Club Quattro
Hiroshima, Japan
10-25-2003 Drum Be-1
Fukuoka, Japan
10-27-2003 AX
Tokyo, Japan
11-04-2003 The Pageant
St. Louis, MO w/ Yellowcard, Fall Out Boy
11-05-2003 The Eagles Ballroom
Milwaukee, WI w/ Yellowcard, Fall Out Boy
11-06-2003 Riviera Theatre
Chicago, IL w/ Yellowcard, Fall Out Boy
11-07-2003 The Quest
Minneapolis, MN w/ Yellowcard, Fall Out Boy
11-11-2003 The Showbox
Seattle, WA w/ Yellowcard, Fall Out Boy
11-12-2003 Roseland
Portland, OR w/ Yellowcard, Fall Out Boy
11-14-2003 Warfield
San Francisco, CA w/ Rufio, Fall Out Boy
11-15-2003 The Catalyst
Santa Cruz, CA w/ Rufio, Fall Out Boy
11-16-2003 House Of Blues
Las Vegas, NV w/ Rufio, Fall Out Boy
11-17-2003 House Of Blues
Los Angeles, CA w/ Rufio, Fall Out Boy
11-19-2003 Marquee Theatre
Tempe, AZ w/ Rufio, Fall Out Boy
11-21-2003 Ogden Theatre
Denver, CO w/ Rufio, Fall Out Boy
11-22-2003 Beaumont
Kansas City, MO w/ Rufio, Fall Out Boy
11-23-2003 Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH w/ Rufio, Fall Out Boy
11-24-2003 Clutch Cargos
Detroit, MI w/ Rufio, Fall Out Boy
11-25-2003 Electric Factory
Philadelphia, PA w/ Rufio, Fall Out Boy
11-26-2003 The Nation
Washington, DC w/ Rufio, Fall Out Boy
11-29-2003 Laga
Pittsburgh, PA w/ Rufio, Fall Out Boy
11-30-2003 Irving Plaza
New York City, NY w/ Rufio, Fall Out Boy
12-01-2003 Irving Plaza
New York City, NY w/ Rufio, Fall Out Boy
12-04-2003 Masquerade
Atlanta, GA w/ Rufio, Fall Out Boy
Street Dogs 2003 Tour Dates - Tour dates for Street Dogs have just been confirmed! Here's the official list, subject to change...
Oct. 11th- Boston, MA. Street Dogs cd release party @ AXIS
Oct. 12th- Baltimore, MD.- The Depot
Oct. 13th- Wilkes-barre, PA.- Cafe Metropolis w/The Boils
Oct. 14th- Arlington, VA.- The Royal Lee
Oct. 15th- Atlanta, GA. @ Swayzes
Oct. 16th- St. Petersburgh, FL.- Venom
Oct. 17th- Pensacola, FL.- Room 1026
Oct. 18th- Orlando, FL.- Back Booth
Oct. 20th - Dallas, TX.- Red Blood Club
Oct. 21st - Austin, TX.-Emo's
Oct. 22nd - San Antonio, TX.-Sam's Burger Joint
Oct. 23rd - Tucson, AZ.- Skrappy's
Oct. 24th - Los Angeles, CA.- Allen Theatre w/The Hunns
Oct. 26th - Bakersfield,CA.- Jerry's Pizza
Oct. 27th - San Francisco, CA.- Pound w/The Hunns
Oct. 28th - Sacramento, CA.- Capitol Garage w/ Pressure Point
Oct. 29th - Hollywood, CA.- The Garage
Oct. 30th - Anaheim, CA.- House of Blues w/flogging molly
Oct. 31st - Anaheim, CA.- House of Blues w/flogging molly
BMI Signs Songwriter Matt Bair - Sixteen-year-old BMI singer/songwriter Matt Bair stopped by the New York office recently to perform an acoustic set of some of his newest songs. Bair, who fronts Long Island pop/punk/rock band bandcamp (bandcampmusic.com), is in the process of signing a deal with EMI Music Publishing while his band is generating major label interest. The high school band was featured at this year's NEMO Music Showcase & Conference September 5-6 in Boston and is a major contender in the NEMO Emerging Artists Competition.
Punk Goes Acoustic - The long awaited compilation from Fearless Records and the 3rd in the popular "Punk Goes..." series Punk Goes Acoustic will finally be in stores on October 21st. The announcement of the release follows months of unforseen delays.
Like predicesors Punk Goes Metal and Punk Goes Pop Punk Goes Acoustic has brand new unreleased tracks by some of the most popular artist on the scene including Thrice Yellowcard Sugarcult Thursday The Starting Line Strung Out The Ataris Taking Back Sunday Rise Against Rufio Strike Anywhere Coalesce Grade Glasseater and others.
The pressing also includes an 8 track bonus disc which includes non acoustic ? songs by the bands including Anatomy Of a ghost Rock Kills Kid Plain White T's and Count The Stars.
The CD is currently available at www.smartpunk.com and www.towerrecords.com. There is also a contest at certain retailers where you can win a free autographed acoustic guitar, so keep your eye out for that. For more information please ask your local record retailer or visit www.fearlessrecords.com
One Man Army/Eyeliners Tour Cancelled - The One Man Army/Eyeliner tour has been cancelled - Jack of OMA apparently injured himself skating and cannot play. Check www.1manarmysf.com for more info on One Man Army. This does not mean the Eyeliners will not be touring, so don't get stupid on us.
slam dancing:
NOUN: A style of dancing, usually performed to punk rock, in which participants intentionally collide with one another.
OTHER FORMS: slam -dance (sl m d ns ) —VERB
Bouncing Souls - The Souls are out on the road again in support of their latest release "Anchors Aweigh." And judging by the number of shows they have scheduled, it appears they are trying to cover every square inch of North America on this tour.
Bouncing Souls tour dates on website: 48
Roger Miret & the Disasters - All year long the Disasters have been relentlessly crisscrossing the U.S.A. in support of their Self-Titled debut release playing with The Transplants, The Bouncing Souls, Voodoo Glow Skulls; even playing a national tour opening for Good Charlotte. Now they are hitting the road again, this time with The Dropkick Murphys. This is going to be a straight-up killer tour, so hit the link below to see all of the dates we have thus far.
Roger Miret and the Disasters tour dates on website: 33
Turbonegro - These guys are heading back to the states with a vengeance. The undisputed kings of "Unholy Norwegian Black Punk" have just announced some North American Tour dates...yes. Hit the link to see what we have so far.
The Slackers - Their new album, "Close My Eyes" is now out and we have three full-length MP3s up on their album page. These guys combine so many sounds and styles that it is hard to classify them...so I guess you better download the MP3s to see what I mean.
Slackers tour dates on website: 43
Funeral For A Friend to the U.K. - Funeral For A Friend have just warped up their US tour with From Autumn To Ashes, Every Time I Die and Cave In and are headed back to the UK. They'll set out on a full European Tour with Iron Madien in the not to distant future. They're US debut hit's streets Oct 21st - you can check out 2 songs from 'Seven Ways To Scream Your Name' in their new Ecard here:
Matchbook Romance Album Stream - As you know, their new record "Stories And Alibis" came out last week, and we still have it up for you to stream in-full. This album is as solid as they come, so hit the link and check it out.
If you like what you hear on the stream, hit this link and download three full-length MP3s for your personal collection.
Matchbook Romance tour dates on website: 14
Atmosphere - The new Atmosphere record "Seven's Travels" dropped last week and we have the entire record up and streaming. Simply hit the link to launch the Atmosphere "Micro-site," then sit back and enjoy an incredible album from some of underground hip-hop's most talented musicians.
Atmosphere tour dates on website: 32
And that’s going to wrap up another week in the old Pit Stop. Thanks for visiting us and please do remember.. if you should have any Punk news or just want to shoot the breeze with me I can always be reached dkleyva@musictap.net. Thanks again and have a great weekend. Go Raiders! Whoop that Bears ass!
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