This Sunday (Sept 19th), The Strutt has a whole slew of amazing bands. Check it:

Arrington de Dionyso’s Malaikat Dan Singa –

They’re billed as “Indonesian Ecstatic Trance-Punk”. An accurate description for the new project from the founder of the swamp rock powerhouse Old Time Relijun. With Malaikat Dan Singa, Arrington has a big focus on exploring the potential of the human voice. The man has the ability to create sounds you would never think possible from a human. See for yourself.

The Bismarck –

On tour all the way from Seattle. If you got a chance to see them at either of their last two shows here with Minutes, you’ll know that these guys don’t bring the weak shit. Super heavy post punk at it’s best. Think Shellac or Mission Of Burma.

Chinook –

Everyone’s favorite local post math rock group. This band is nothing short of amazing.

Supercollider –

Local mostly instrumental math rock / post punk. These dudes played a No Fun House show a few months ago and everyone was completely impressed. I’m excited to see them again.

Show starts early at 8pm sharp. Chinook is opening this time so don’t be late. $7 at the door. See you there.

It’s 3pm. Get your collective butts down to the State Theater, pay five bucks, and see some of the best music Kalamazoo has to offer. It’s gonna be a party ladies and gentlemen.

The Glowfriends

The Go Rounds

Minutes

Aaron Young and his Nightjars

The Cabtown Checkers

Who Hit John?

Fiona Dickinson

Jason Roseboom

Delightism

and The 27s

If you need any other reason to bail on Bronco Bash, then I don’t know what to tell you.

That is all.

Excited about the big Rangda show tonight? The Gazette is. Check out this article from Kalamazoo’s own Mark Wedel.

If tonight’s show isn’t enough for you. Stay tuned for more info on future cool Strutt shows such as Avant Midwest Conference on 9/11; Caspian on 9/16, Tera Melos on 9/18, Malaikat Dan Singa & The Bismarck on 9/19, So Cow on 9/20, Shonen Knife on 9/22.

Are you coming to The Strutt‘s amazing show this Wednesday? If not, allow me to attempt to convince you otherwise. You probably have not heard of these bands before and might be wondering why you should care about this show. Here’s why:

Rangda is pretty much the supergroup of the decade. Comprised of Sir Richard Bishop from Sun City Girls, Ben Chasney from Six Organs Of Admittance and Comets On Fire, and Chris Corsano who has most recently been doing a lot of work with Bjork. Suffice it say that these guys have been around the bloc more than a few times and are pretty much masters of their instruments(guitar, guitar, drums). If you want more info, check out this interview or the video posted below.

Stare Case is the new project from Nate Young and John Olson. If you don’t know them by name, you’ve probably heard of their other band, WOLF EYES. Stare Case tends toward the more ambient side of noise. Some people have even called this their “blues project”.  Check it.

Forget The Times is the brand new project from myself and Benji of Rotten Wood Moon, Peter of The Philly Crawlers and Jarad from Son Drop and just about every other band in Kalamazoo. We sound a lot like Rangda except we have an extra guitar player and maybe about 1/8th of the talent.

If this at all sounds like something you’d be interested in, PLEASE MAKE IT A POINT TO COME OUT. These first big shows at The Strutt are crucial. The more people we can bring out for shows like this, the more interesting bands I can start bringing in. Let’s work together and put Kalamazoo back on the map for cool music!!!