2049 has unfortunately dropped off the show at the Strutt. Taking their place will be a band from Baltimore that combines elements of hardcore, post-rock, and screamo into a sound that’s as sonically captivating as it is aggressive. After having them talked up by friends from Pittsburgh way back in the middle of last Fall, I was looking forward to crossing paths with Pansori for a long time. That chance came last night when we got to play a show with them at the DAAC in Grand Rapids. I was impressed to say the least. Their lush dual-guitar, bass, and drums instrumentation with a free-standing vocalist (who boasts a monster shriek) might not sound unlike other screamo bands of the atmospheric nature, but add to that a violinist who knows her stuff and you’ve got something that truly stands out. I’m happy Kalamazoo was able to turn a hole in their tour schedule into what will be a rad chance to play for a new audience. Check them out, you’ll be glad you did. http://www.myspace.com/eighthundredyearsofsilence

Of course they will be joined by the Detroit madmen of Child Bite who have played Kalamazoo a number of times, as well as Chelsea Boys and Buffalo Moon. It’s all good, baby.