Hello and welcome back to another Duane’s Pit Stop. In this week's edition, I had made a promise to the inbred Justin Timberlake loving Editor of this site, Little Matt Rowe that I would post some sissy Munsters pictures for Halloween. Well, you Bastard Matt, here’s your damn scary pictures. Now go change your underwear. As for this week's information on punk, it’s some what light this week but I was able to get some info on the great Indie labels signings for new bands and some tour dates. If you would like for me to check out some of your stuff or band, you can email me at dkleyva@musictap.net.
Also I wanted to apologize to Art from the band, the Shrooms. Unfortunately I was unable to attend your gig last week. But don’t count me out bro. A beer's coming your way. With that in tow, let's do we do best and get to the news.
Ferret Music Signs ZAO - Ferret Music is reporting that they have signed Zao. This is from www.ferretstyle.com : Some things won't stay dead, heart and passion and the drive to keep making music won't let that blood stop pumping. The legendary Zao have returned with their full line up fronted by their only new addition. Youve seen them on tour throughout the US in the past months. 'Burn Beautiful' their next album, will be recorded March 2004 and see life Summer 2004. Well have music for you well before that. A producer for the effort is being confirmed now.
AFI Announce Next Single - AFI has announced plans to release Silver and Cold as the latest single from Sing The Sorrow! Details will be announced as they are received, so stay tuned!
Ester Drang - Was involved in a serious collision outside of St. Louis, MO on October 18, in which a car crossed into their lane, impacting the back of the van as well as the trailer and totaling all of the band's equipment. No one in the band sustained any injuries and they are soldiering on with their tour despite using equipment borrowed from their gracious friends and supporters.
Check them out and support this hard-working band. All dates listed below subject to change. Please consult the Jade Tree Tour page for updates.
October
31: Milwaukee, WI @ Triple Rock w/ Ladybug Transistor
November
1: Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock Social Club (629 Cedar Ave S) w/ Ladybug Transistor
4: Seattle, WA @ Graceland (109 Eastlake Ave E) w/ Ladybug Transistor
5: Portland, OR @ Berbati's Pan (231 SW Ankeny) w/ Ladybug Transistor
6: Ashland, OR @ The Revolution (188 Garfield St)
7: San Francisco, CA @ Bimbo's 365 Club (1025 Columbus Ave) w/ Earlimart
8: Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland (1717 Silver Lake Blvd) w/ Ladybug Transistor, Call & Response
10: San Diego, CA @ The Casbah
11: Tempe, AZ @ Stinkweeds (1250 East Apache, #109)
12: Tucson, AZ @ Plush (340 E 6th St)
14: Norman, OK @ The Opolis
15: Austin, TX @ The Mercury
New Fueled By Ramen Sampler - The limited edition "I <3 Ramen" sampler is done! This gorgeous piece of plastic contains totally bodacious artwork, unreleased tracks by upcoming FBR artists Roy and Punchline, along with free tracks from perennial favorites Fall Out Boy, The A.K.A.s (are everywhere!), and Teen Idols. The sampler is available on the upcoming Less Than Jake / Fall Out Boy tour, or on our on-line webstore when you purchase any CD or t-shirt. The artwork inside the CD features interviews of the bands and Vinnie of LTJ where they ask each other questions.
See The Dropkick Murphys/Boston Bruins T.V. Commercial - As you may have heard, the Dropkick Murphys will perform live at the Fleetcenter on Saturday November 15th immediately following the Boston Bruins NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks.
The Dropkick's set is sure to include their Boston Bruins anthem "Time To Go" played live for the first time in front of the team and fans they wrote it for. Expect a great night with lots of surprises, who knows maybe even some of the players will join in on stage for a song or two!
Check out the TV commercials that were made for this event at the links below.
DSL: DKM/Boston Bruins TV Commercial
56K: DKM/Boston Bruins TV Commercial
New CKY DVD - CKY has a new DVD called "Infiltrate.Destroy.Rebuild - The Video Album". It contains videos for every song on their last album IDR. The first pressing is also limited edition and comes with a 3-HOUR bonus dvd called "Chopped and Sliced". It's available on 11/18/03 but can be preordered now.
The band is playing a huge Halloween show at the Electric Factory in phili on Friday and then doing a instore at Tower in South Street in phili on 11/1/03. Your ticket to the instore is the preorder of the DVD. There are also playing at the TLA in Phili on 11/1/03.
And stay tuned for some other very interesting CKY events that are coming up very soon around the US -
Drive-Thru Giving Away Cds - Drive-Thru Records is giving away copies of their 3 new Eps, Steel Train, The Starting Line acoustic EP, and Hidden In Plain View, all on www.punkdiscovery.com
Oct 28 Date at Soma in San Diego Rescheduled for Dec 18 - Drive-Thru / Geffen recording artists Something Corporate, whose headlining tour in support of their brand new album North was due to start tomorrow in San Diego, CA, have been forced to postpone their show at SOMA due to the wildfires that are currently ravaging communities across Southern California. The date has been rescheduled for December 18th.
"We didn't really feel right about putting on a show when our fans should be home with their families," said Something Corporate lead singer/pianist Andrew McMahon. "We're looking forward to playing San Diego in December."
Ten major wildfires that destroyed more than 800 homes and killed more than 13 people continued to burn today from the Mexican border to the suburbs north of Los Angeles. Described as the worst fires in Southern California in more than 10 years, Governor Gray Davis has declared a state of emergency in San Diego, Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino Counties.
Tickets purchased for the October 28th date at SOMA will be honored on December 18th. No word whether the other bands on the bill will perform on 12/18.
Debut Album by the Clockwork Affiliate - The debut album by The Clockwork Affiliate has just been pressed and is hitting stores near you. The band was once known as Aboutface. For a free sample CD send E-mail to Aboutface10@aol.com, with name and address, a cd will be on it's way shortly after.
The Chemistry Touring East Coast - The Chemistry will be heading out on the road with Zao, Beloved, This Day Forward, & The Bled over the next month and a half. This is their first nation wide tour. Go to the website for full tour dates.
Blatant Finger Signs to Pelado Records - Columbus, Ohio band Blatant Finger have recently signed to Pelado Records. The band is now putting the final touches on their album set to be released in Jan/Feb 2004. In the meantime the band will be touring the Mid West and East Coast then in early 2004 the West Coast. For more info and to hear a MP3 go to www.peladorecords.com
Setback - Setback has a new demo coming out soon for only 3 dollars on are official website. Check it out. Also, thanks to all the fans who will be their to support us December 1st with Spicolie and All That’s Left at the Emerson Theatre.
Fairwell Madison On One Way Promotions - Fairwell Madison has been added to One Way Promotions. Check out the Fairwell Madison or One Way Promotions site for more info.
Desoto Jones Debut E.P - Desoto jones, southern NJ rock outfit, (ex members of A Long Winter,) just posted a new song off their self-released ep. The recording/mixing/mastering was done in 3 days by Nick Rotundo at Clay Creek Studios in Newark, Delaware. Check it out right now at http://www.xorecords.com/mp3/desotojones/desoto.jones-staticsnow.mp3
The Spotlight Syndicate - Substandard Record's own The Spotlight Syndicate have a new website up, as well as some new shows, and some news on the future of the band. Please visit the bands website for more info.
New Catch 22 Mp3 - There is a new mp3 from Catch 22's new record the song is called, "Motown Cinderella". Download it here. The new record will be released Nov. 4th titled, "Dinosaur Sounds". Also, they still need people for the street team, if interested, email bean @ thec22crew@yahoo.com.
Southcott Loses a Member Before National Tour - Before Southcotts first national tour, they lost a member and gained a new one and taught him the songs 3 days before a 2-1/2 week tour. However, they have bounced back strong and have signed with OneLineMedia managment corp. They plan to release a second EP entitled, "By Valour And Arms" due out in winter 2003. They will be on tour all of December, check their site for tour dates.
Bryan from Hat Trick - Bryan (drummer for Seattle punk band Hat Trick) is embarking on a nationwide tour w/ his side project and Seattle rock group called Trana.
Hard Rock Cafe is sponsoring the tour featuring many other rock groups as well. Members from these groups consist of 80s rock stars including: Yes, White Snake, Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Todo, Great White and more. Tour dates are as follows. They also get to ride on some sweet tour buses.
DATE LOCATION
10.30.03 Hard Rock Cafe Salt Lake City, Utah
10.31.03 Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas,Nevada
11.01.03 Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco, CA
11.02.03 Hard Rock Cafe Los Angeles, CA
11.03.03 Etta's Place San Diego, CA
11.05.03 Hard Rock Cafe Phoenix, AZ
11.06.03 Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio,TX
11.07.03 Hard Rock Cafe Dallas, TX
11.08.03 Hard Rock Cafe Houston, TX
11.10.03 Hard Rock Cafe Memphis, TN
11.11.03 Outer Limits Nashville, TN
11.13.03 Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans, LA
11.14.03 Club La Vela Panama City Beach, FL
11.15.03 Brass Mug Tampa, FL
11.16.03 The Whale FT. Myers, FL
11.17.03 Ridge Port Pub Naples, FL
11.20.03 Hard Rock Cafe FT. Lauderdale, FL
11.22.03 Wills Pub Orlando, FL
11.22.03 Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta, GA
11.23.03 Hard Rock Cafe Myrtle Beach, SC
11.28.03 Hard Rock Cafe Atlantic City, NJ
11.29.03 Hard Rock Cafe Washington, DC
11.30.03 Hard Rock Cafe Baltimore, MD
12.02.03 Hard Rock Cafe New York City, NY
12.03.03 Tuxedo Junction Danbury, CT
12.04.03 The Crazy Donkey Long Island, NY
12.05.03 Hard Rock Cafe Boston, MA
12.06.03 Lupo's Providence, RI
12.07.03 Mohegan Sun Casino Uncasville, CT
Every Time I Die / Poison The Well / The Bronx - Every Time I Die is headed out on tour in late 2003 with Poison The Well and The Bronx. Some dates will also feature Nora or Codeseven as well. Click below for the info as well. Every Time I Die's other upcoming shows in November are also listed below.
Every Time I Die Tour:
Date City, State Other Bands
11/09 Anaheim, CA Senses Fail, Early Times, The Format
11/10 Los Angeles, CA Senses Fail, Melee, The Mean Reds
11/11 San Diego, CA Senses Fail, Early Times, TBA
11/12 Tucson, AZ Senses Fail, Saosin
11/14 Austin, TX Senses Fail, Saosin
11/15 Dallas, TX Senses Fail, Saosin
11/16 Houston, TX Senses Fail, Saosin
11/18 Pensacola, FL Senses Fail, TBA
11/23 East Meadow, NY Poison the Well, This Day Forward, Armsbendback
11/25 Orono, ME Poison the Well, This Day Forward, Armsbendback
11/26 Ottawa, ON Poison the Well, This Day Forward, Armsbendback
11/27 Montreal, QC Poison the Well, This Day Forward, Armsbendback
11/28 Toronto, ON Poison the Well, This Day Forward
11/29 Syracuse, NY Poison the Well, The Bronx, Nora
11/30 Albany, NY Poison the Well, The Bronx, Nora
12/01 Lancaster, PA Poison the Well, The Bronx, Nora
12/02 State College, PA Poison the Well, The Bronx, Nora
12/03 Toledo, OH Poison the Well, The Bronx, Nora
12/04 Louisville, KY Poison the Well, The Bronx, Nora
12/05 Indianapolis, IN Poison the Well, The Bronx, Codeseven
12/06 Iowa City, IA Poison the Well, The Bronx, Codeseven
12/07 Omaha, NE Poison the Well, The Bronx, Codeseven
12/08 Lawrence, KS Poison the Well, The Bronx, Codeseven
12/10 Nashville, TN Poison the Well, The Bronx, Codeseven
12/11 Birmingham, AL Poison the Well, The Bronx, Codeseven
Sick Of It All / Most Precious Blood / The Program - Lambgoat is reporting commencing in late November, NYC hardcore acts Sick Of It All and Most Precious Blood will be headed out on tour together. Joining them on all dates will be The Program. With Honor and Love Is Red will also appear on select shows (check the band's sites for specifics). Click below for the dates.
Most Precious Blood's Our Lady Of Annihilation hits stores on November 18th via Trustkill. The band just completed a Canadian tour with Rise Against. You can check out an e-card for Our Lady here.
11/20 New Haven CT @ Toad's Place
11/21 Poughkeepsie NY @ The Chance
11/22 New York NY @ The Knitting Factory
11/23 Providence RI @ Ultra
11/25 Carborro NC @ Cat's Cradle
11/26 Charlotte NC @ Tremont Music Hall
11/28 Jacksonville FL @ Freebird
11/29 Orlando FL @ The Club at Firestone
12/1 Ft. Lauderdale FL @ The Factory
12/2 Tampa FL @ State Theatre
12/3 Tallahassee FL @ The Beta Bar
12/4 Atlanta GA @ The Cotton Club
12/5 West Columbia SC @ New Brookland Tavern
12/6 Virgina Beach VA @ Peabody's
12/7 Baltimore MD @ Ottobar
12/9 Pittsburgh PA @ Club Laga
12/10 Cleveland OH @ Agora Theatre
12/11 Buffalo NY @ Showplace Theatre
12/12 Albany NY @ Valentines
12/13 South Amboy NJ @ Cricket Club
Suburban Home signs Laymen Terms -Suburban Home Records has just announced [on their snazzy new re-designed webpage] that they have signed Laymen Terms, from Colorado Springs, CO. The band has previously released two CDs via Soda Jerk Records. They will be recording a single for the label this November, and then will commence work on their new full-length in early 2004.
Blatant Finger sign to Pelado - "Columbus, Ohio band Blatant Finger signs to Pelado Records. Blatant Finger are finishing up the debut release for Pelado Records now. The release should see a late Jan early Feb 2004 release. In the meantime the band will be playing the Mid West with a East Coast tour to follow and West Coast in early 2004 to support the release. For more info check the Pelado Records web page."
Well that’s going to do it for this week in Duane’s Pit Stop and I wish every one a very safe and sane Halloween. As for me, I’m going to pass out candy to the little boogers and drink beer. Peace out!! I will talk to you next week. “Later”.
