Monthly Archives: June 2014

Seventeen Again (RECORD RELEASE), Life in a Vacuum, Congratulations, Talvisota @ The Box 6/20

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Let me tell you something about the show that is happening tonight at this new house venue that I haven’t been to you yet called “The Box.” It is going to be hard. Local Yokels Seventeen Again will be selling their DEBUT 12″ LP “Invoke” at the show because it is literally a “record release show” and you should take this opportunity to listen to them, if you haven’t, and/or buy the record, because this is the first time you can.

Oh, and what’s that, you’re not sold on this show yet but you’re still inexplicably reading this post? WELL HAVE I GOT A TREAT FOR YOU. LIFE IN A VACUUM will be travelling from Ontario CANADIA AGAIN, as they rocked the Millhouse last year ’round this very same time of year.

I was at the show and it was wild. And therefore I trust their opinion about who to play with. And that means that even though I know nothing about Congratulations other than the youtube video I have been linked to, I am still suggesting that you check them out.

And filling the line up out as extra local support is Talvisota.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see some solid Kalamazoo hard-core rock ‘n roll TONIGHT at THE BOX. Check the Facebook event for more deets (location, etc). TGIF, YA’LL.

Local Punks On The Move – No Bails, Anybody But The Cops Tours Kickoff + More – Milhouse – 6.5

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Kalamazoo has become notable for being a go-to spot for DIY touring bands. Houses are packed, people are nice, the couches are bedbug free, and Michigan has limited poisonous creatures – all good news for the band on the go.

For all the hard work Kalamazoo does to make this town a good time for bands that come here, the amount of locals that really get out there and travel sometimes seems small. that’s why No Bails and Anybody But The Cops, embarking on two tours on the same day, is a notable happenstance.

NO BAILS are a long time West Michigan force of garage rock and sloppy punk, a key band associated with UFO Dictator, the mysterious local label responsible for bringing you all that is good in garage punk sounds once a year. No Bails are playing for the first time at Milhouse, and then taking off on a tour promoting their new new new new new record Epyx Shredder

ANYBODY BUT THE COPS are the scattered noise punk group that has played Milhouse more than anyone of that description. After 2.5 years and 3 drummers, they are going on their first tour. They cannot stop drawing traffic pylons.

This show is mainly to raise up some funds to begin these two tours, and to kick things off on the right foot. In order to do that, there’s even more!

If we’re trying to run the gamut of Kalamazoo punk in one small show, that means including a brand new band. TALVISOTA will be playing their second show ever. They are a two piece, because nobody really likes bass anyway, and they are nervous so show up on time and put their minds at ease.

Also on-the-spot painting will be had by friends of No Bails Michael Bailey.

Donate. Show starts at 9:00. Respect the house, friends new and old, and yourself. Be kind, rewind.

Message ditkalamazoo@gmail.com for address.