I don’t know about you guys, but I’m still not tired of all the STACKED line-ups that we’ve booked in our small and enigmatic city. The show tonight follows suit with an excellent lineup of:

Secret Plot to Destroy the Entire Universe


Philly dudes laying down some intense and heartfelt tracks. Their sound makes me think of being in a dark room and being able to see colours and light in the distance. Heavy, full, rich, and full, punctuated by powerful and abrasive fits.

Natural Disasters


Fit Guy House’s own whiskey-guzzlin’ mean-muggin’ son’s ‘a guns.

NOHEALTH
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Kinda new Grand Rapids dudes laying down intense jams.

Statia

They sound like Drew.

Show starts at 9PM! Respect the neighbors, respect the house and DONATE TO THE TOURING BANDS!
If you need the address, shoot us an e-mail! S’ya there.

So this will be the second time I’ve written about Bat Cave without having seen them. I’m still really psyched to actually getting around to going to one of their shows, though. To reiterate: Batcave is Kzoo’s own: Matt Maverick, Andrew Mansberger, Isaac Lowery, and Matt Wood from such bands/acts as The Megaphones, Frank Fuzz, Tiny Rhythm, Philly Crawlers, respectively. Apparently they play some strange dance-y tunes. Based on their former bands alone, they are not an act to miss.

Astro Bats, from Grand Rapids, tag themselves as “psych”, “jazz and improv”, and “experimental”.

And lastly, Sista Mista.

Doors are at 8, show at 9. Ages 18+ $5. S’ya there.

In the midst of all the crazy awesome shows coming up the show at Louie’s on the 12th is no exception. Showcasing 4 locals acts and 1 former-local project, the lineup throws you many different genres on one bill.

No Bails.

Problems that Fix Themselves.

Coma Nova.

As well as Brass Bows and I Gits Minze, who are both newer and the latter will be performing for the first time under this moniker.

With 5 bands, doors will be at 8. Show at 9. 18+ $5.
Come have a good time and tip yr bartender.

Big things are happening in Kzoo, folks. Big things done by our own talented and creative community! This Friday, one new-ish act will be playing at the Fireplace Club with two seasoned music scene vets.

Firstly: I’ve been hearing nothing but rave reviews about Bat Cave. Kzoo’s own Matt Maier, Matt Wood,  Isaac Lowery, among others, have collaborated to bring you some dancy tunes. I haven’t heard them yet myself, but I’m really really stoked to see them at this show.

Second: Deep Waters. Our very own DSK will be serving up some luscious and dreamy synth tunes to get lost in.
http://diamondwavepress.com/artists/deep-waters/

And last, but not least, Kyle Landstra, who creates the most thick ambient soundscapes will be chillin’ us out.
http://kylelandstra.bandcamp.com/

SO after you’ve had your fill of Record Store day [DO make sure to stop by Corner Record Shop and check out their sweet selection!], come kick it at J-Rugg’s house at about 9pm. S’ya there.

Tomorrow night, catch Chicago’s mid-fi DIY’ers New Diet, GR’s lofi folky-pop-punk Radiator Hospital, Kzoo’s own Everyone and their Empty Cups and Blank at the Slaughterhouse.

Show starts at 9 or 10ish, bring a couple bucks for the outta-towners. It’s gonna be a gnarly evening.

http://www.facebook.com/events/169181126518765/

It’s that time of year again. The time that decor magically shifts colours to red and pink and everyone becomes inexplicably infatuated with the idea of love. The time where sending someone an e-mail about how beautiful they are and how you’ve often admired them from afar or mysteriously leaving a sentimental forget-me-not on a person’s mode of transportation outside their workplace becomes a most acceptable and romantic idea.

In accordance with this most adorable sentiment, DiT and the Fireplace Club cordially invite you to the 3rd Annual Love Song Open Mic. In addition to a warm fire to hang out by, a guitar, bass, banjo, various percussive instruments, and a small drum kit will be provided for any attendees to serenade their sweetheart in a most amourous environment.

“We’ve made many special memories by the fire with some of Kalamazoo’s finest. Here is a recording from last year (http://www.mediafire.com/?pzseyn8zy8wkj8e), and the first one in 2010 (http://www.mediafire.com/?z8s4n8crq596dt5).

Really it’s the best way to spend valentine’s day, you don’t have to wallow in loneliness and you don’t have to buy anything.”

See you at the show.
http://www.facebook.com/events/211230125633035/

It’s friiiiday, friiiiday, time for some shows. In the midst of the MASS AMOUNT of awesome music happening this weekend, this show is no exception.

At the Strutt tonight will be Chinook, a Michigan-based post-rock band. I’ve seen these guys a couple times and have never been disappointed. On top of that, to my knowledge, they haven’t played here in a minute, so it’s about time to see ’em again.

Also on the bill is Onn, a GR-based rock band with attitude.

And rounding out the evening, we’ll have Ozenza. Also GR-based, this stoner rock band has put on an excellent show each time I’ve seen them. Definitely do not miss these cats.

Doors at 9, show probably at 9:30 or 10. $5. You know the drill.

Evan Greer and spiritchild are also playing tonight at the Wesley Foundation. This show starts promptly at 8 so you can make it to this one as well as the Strutt show or the Anthill show if you’d like [let’s face it, we all know those will most likely start at 9:30 or 10]!

The show is free. And there’s free ice cream! You know you wannaaaaaa!