Sunday’s night of mayhem was a success on all counts from what I’ve heard. The boys down at the Corner Record Shop put on an excellent harsh noise performance in the evening, and the night was filled with raucious folk yelling and supercharged electric guitar, depending on your location.

The turnout for the Strutt was exceptional according to The Reptilian guitarist and DIT Member Russ Wagner. Plenty of support for Empire! Empire!, Boyln , and Joie De Vivre, which from a performer’s perspective, makes it that much easier to put on an absolutely killer show. Hopefully photos will be forthcoming from that delightful bit of chaos.

Meanwhile, The No Fun House had a record turn-out for Chicken Little, Our Lady…, and The Almanac Shouters, with upwards of 45 people paying at the door (and a bunch of attendees being let in for free). All three bands were fantastic (with Chicken Little being called up for an encore), and everyone had a blast as far as I could tell. I know I did, anyway. Highlights of the evening include No Fun House inhabitant Benji Puppies bringing down a NERF gun which got passed around and used to shoot a great number of innocent bystanders. Thanks to Josh Tabbia for arming Mr. Puppies.

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It’s been a busy month for DIT, but the month is only halfway through. So if you’re feeling bummed out that you missed some of the excellent shows passed, you can surely remedy the situation by checking out some of the excellent upcoming musical joy.

More music tomorrow night at the No Fun House! Parlor Scouts, Bears of Blue River and locals The Number Eight will join the Elephant 6-related band Folklore for an excellent line-up of ambient soundscape and top-notch songwriting. This is not a show to be missed, especially for the measly sum of 2 dollars (suggested. It’s always nice to toss the touring bands a little more). Let’s see if we can’t break last night’s record. See you guys there.