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About djhardbargain

I book and promote shows in Kalamazoo and nearby cities. I run Already Dead Tapes with Josh Tabbia. http://alreadydeadtapes.com/ I play music as Forget The Times. http://forgetthetimes.wordpress.com/ I DJ on 89.1 WIDR every Saturday 10pm-1am. Spinning soul/funk/gospel/r&b/afrobeat/hip hop/reggae/jazz under the heading 'Get In The Groove'. http://getinthegroovewidr.tumblr.com/

Man Forever / So Percussion / Prognosis Negative @ Louie’s 7/11/14

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A few times each year, a show happens in Kalamazoo that is truly awe inspiring. The kind of event where everyone in attendance remembers and talks about it for months. Where the experience gets inside you and remains a subtle influence from there on.

I have been lucky enough to experience this kind of event several times this year already. Acid Mothers Temple. Keir Neuringer. Dead Rider. Chicago Underground Duo. Cheer-Accident.
If you attended any of those shows and felt the way I did, then this Friday at Louie’s is were you NEED to be!

Kate Slater has done this town a service by bringing in some absolutely incredible artists. Man Forever & So Percussion.

Man Forever is the side project of Kid Millions, drummer for legendary Psych band Oneida. So Percussion is a pioneering rhythm based group operating in the world of Modern Composition and the Avant-garde. Absolute pro level heavy hitters all around.

They are touring together with a brand new collaboration LP called “Ryonen” (Thrill Jockey).

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Local Free Jazz duo Prognosis Negative will be kicking off the night.

Doors are at 9pm
Music starts at 9:30pm
Cover is $8
Attendance is 18+

For further proof of this show’s excellence, check out these two long playing videos:

 

Noise Show At Corner Record Shop Tonight!

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Corner Record Shop has got it going on! They’re hosting another premium Ambient Noise adventure featuring some local favorites and an out of town heavy hitter.

Doors at 8pm
Music at 9:30
All Ages
Bring money for the touring artist
BYOB (no jerks)
Buy records
Respect.

CRS is at 1710 West Main (Tiffany’s Village)
This will be one of the last shows before the store moves down to the Vine Neighborhood on July 1st. Enjoy while it lasts!

CITY HARVEST BLACK 

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Rochester, NY’s finest noise musician, Joel aka City Harvest Black will be gracing us with his presence. This is the real deal. No half stepping. Joel lays down some of the best ambient sounds, textures and moods you’ll ever witness. Kalamazoo is lucky to have him!

FTT Lite

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Sean & Josh from Forget The Times are playing as a duo tonight. Just guitars, drones and shred (no drums).

SAXSQUATCH

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Kalamazoo’s favorite Sax man will be skronkin’ it up and kickin’ off the festivities.

SID REDLIN

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Longtime Kalamazoo noise champion. Sid will be laying down those heavy synth loops the only way he knows how.

TONIGHT! Spray Paint / Frostbiter / Surprise Attack @ Milhouse

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Milhouse has got the cure for yr Monday blues. A rock solid lineup of local and touring weirdos ready to Rip It Up!

Check the technique:

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Spray Paint
are a fresh up-and-coming Rock band from Texas. All kinds of interesting elements make up their unique sound. Garage fuzz, No Wave skronk, Post Punk dance, Rock & Roll reverb. Debut full length LP out now on S.S. Records. Be sure you grab a copy at their show tonight!

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Frostbiter
is a side project from the mysterious Matt Maverick. Dueling synthesizers playing coldwave minimal electronica. Might even hear a little saxophone. Come nod yr head to this.

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Surprise Attack
is a local Noise Rock Power Trio. Sid and Poncho on the drones and Saxsquatch on the skins. Prepare yrself for liquid trance jazz sound waves. Let it take you away.

 

Y’all know the drill.
Leave the jerks at home.
Bring a friend.
Donate to the touring band.
Buy some merch.
Doors at 8pm.
Respect.

Noise Rockin’ At Corner Record Shop Tonight!

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If ya feel like getting weird tonight, Corner Record Shop has got yr back!

Local favorites FORGET THE TIMES & SID REDLIN are joining forces to welcome Detroit ambient musician TESS TENNESSEE MILLER.

Y’all know how we do.
All Ages
Donation for touring musician
BYOB
9pm
1710 West Main
(Tiffany’s Strip Mall)

Here’s them linkz:

SUPER SOUL CHRISTMAS UGLY SWEATERFEST HOUSE OF BOOGIE DANCE PARTY TONIGHT @ LOUIE’S!

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Perhaps you’ve heard about the latest Dance Party Series that’s sweeping Kalamazoo. HARDBARGAIN’S HOUSE OF BOOGIE!

Kalamazoo’s own Sean Hartman (Forget The Times, Rotten Wood Moon, Prognosis Negative) has been kicking it old school and hosting STRICTLY vinyl Dance Parties down at Louie’s. Heavy stacks of only finest Raw Soul, Super Funk, Disco Fire, B-boy Breaks & Boogie Down Beats!

Tonight is a special Ugly Sweater Christmas Edition! Break out yr finest nog stained duds and come Get Down! Prizes will be awarded for the 3 best Sweaters!

TOTALLY FREE ADMISSION! Doors at 9pm. Music kicks off at 9:30. All you gotta do is dance. Bring yr friends. Bring yr family. Let’s boogie!

There will also be a special guest DJ spot from WIDR’s own DJ Verve!

Here’s just a taste of what you’ll be hearing tonight:

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CORNER RECORD SHOP IS BRINGIN’ THA HEAT ON THURSDAY!

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No really. We’re gonna have the furnace running and everything. Also, we’ve got some really cool bands playing. So that will help.

Here’s the scoop:

SEAN & FIONA

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Kalamazoo’s duo of Sean & Fiona are reuniting for their first show in over a year! (and maybe their third show ever). Get ready for some improvised Dark Psych Folk sounds with moments of sublime beauty.

(there are no recordings as a duo. Here’s links to their separate projects)
http://forgetthetimes.bandcamp.com/
http://fionadickinson.bandcamp.com/

 

HOUSE SOUNDS


Our neighbors from across Lake Michigan are invading. House Sounds are bringing their own brands of Chicago weirdness featuring the sounds of Surf / Psych / Indie Punk

Check it:

LE MUTANT


On tour with House Sounds and coming all the way from FRANCE! We’re lucky to have them here in Kalamazoo. Le Mutant play a sort of back alley Psychedelic Rockabilly. Here to delight yr ears and tickle yr fancy.

As always, shows at Corner Record Shop are All Ages and Donation Based.
Doors are at 8pm and Music starts at 9:30pm
Here’s a link to the facebook event if ya wanna show yr support that way too: https://www.facebook.com/events/329159123891332/

See y’all there!

The New Diet Premier New Track “Kzoo”!

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DIT Kalamazoo is proud to premier a brand new track from Chicago’s The New Diet. These dudes have been playing Kalamazoo for a few years now and are a big favorite around town. This new track called “Kzoo” is an ode to our fair city. Enjoy!

Also, be sure to check these dudes out at the upcoming Already Dead Family Reunion! They’ll be playing this Friday, 11pm @ The 411 Club along with Forget The Times, No Monster Club, The Electric Nature, Chat Logs, Video Daughters, Frankie Teardrop, Shark Beach, Seventeen Again and Anybody But The Cops. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!

SATURDAY! ALL STAR ACOUSTIC SHOW AT CORNER RECORD SHOP!

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Corner Record Shop is bringing the heat tomorrow night! Some top notch national touring folks + a local favorite. As always, this is show is All Ages and everyone is invited. Here’s the scoop:

– JASON ANDERSON –

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“Electrifying audiences with his impassioned, soulful performances, Jason Anderson’s concerts are often described as life changing. Equal parts soul revue and rock ‘n’ roll revival, Anderson brings to mind mid-70’s bootlegs of Springsteen and Van Morrison. His energy and enthusiasm have made his show a one-of-a-kind sensation in bars and basements everywhere. NOT TO BE MISSED!”

Jason played at No Fun House a while back with Paul Baribeau. Don’t miss this second opportunity!

– GREY GORDON –

Perhaps you got a chance to see him play at No Fun House last year. If so, then you know this is gonna be good. Grey is a rising star of the midwest DIY community. Recently signed to No Sleep Records and gaining new friends and fans with every show. Combining elements of modern folk with a heavy 90’s emo influence. Y’all are sure to love it!

– PETER COOK – 

Kalamazoo’s golden child. Member of many great local bands over the years (Boring People, Philly Crawlers, Edward, Forget The Times, Sleeper Agent…). Peter will be gifting us with a rare solo performance. Word on the street is he might be going electric on this one too. Get ready!

– RYAN KERR –

On tour with Grey Gordon. Roots influenced acoustic songs with plenty of passion and spirit.

As you can see, no slackers on this bill. Gonna be a night to remember!

Three of the four people playing this show are on tour. So, please be generous with yr donations! Jason is gonna have some killer merch too. Grey and Ryan are also raising funds for a split 7″ and will be taking pre-orders at the show.

Doors will be open all night and music kicks off around 9:30. Register will be open if anyone wants to do some late night shopping.

ALREADY DEAD FAMILY REUNION 3!

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The folks at Already Dead Tapes & Records just announced their third annual Family Reunion Music Festival. All happening right here in Kalamazoo on September 19-21. Here’s the info:

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LINEUP:

THURSDAY @ THE KCAC
6/6:25 – Fuzz Town (MI)
6:25/7:05 – Cape And Cowl (MI)
7:05/7:45 – Kevin Greenspon (CA)
7:45/8:25 – T.J. Borden & Pat Cain (NY)
8:25/9:05 – Saxsquatch (MI)
9:05/9:45 – Ultralight (MN)
9:45/10:25 – Radiator Hospital (PA)
10:25/11:05 – Big Waves Of Pretty (WI)
11:05/12 – Not The Wind, Not The Flag (Canada)

FRIDAY @ THE 411 CLUB
6/6:30 – Anybody But The Cops vs. Seventeen Again
6:30/7:15 – Invisible Trails (MI)
7:15/8 – Trauma Harness (MO)
8/8:45 – Video Daughters (NY)
8:45/9:30 – Chat Logs (NY)
9:30/10:15 – Electric Nature (GA)
10:15/11 – Forget The Times (MI)
11/11:45 – The New Diet (IL)
11:45/12:30 – No Monster Club (Ireland)

FRIDAY (AFTERPARTY) @ THE COURTHOUSE
1/1:30 – Morseville Bridge (MI)
1:30/2 – Bill Tucker (IL)
2/2:30 – Grow Fangs (MN)

SATURDAY @ THE 411 CLUB
6/6:30 – Boring People (MI)
6:30/7:15 – U.S. Tribes (IL)
7:15/8 – Lore City (IL)
8/8:45 – Britches (MO)
8:45/9:30 – Ou Ou (MO)
9:30/10:15 – About A Million (PA)
10:15/11 – Nesey Gallons (GA)
11/11:45 – Problems That Fix Themselves (IL)
11:45/12:30 – Teenage Tasteless (Germany)

SATURDAY (AFTERPARTY) @ THE COURTHOUSE
1/1:30 – Mezzanine Swimmers (NY)
1:30/2 – Spelling Bee (MO)
2/2:30 – The Wrap (MI)

TICKETS:

$9 per day / $21 weekend pass (advance)
$10 per day (door)

Advance tickets will be on sale until Sept 18 or until sold out. They can be purchased at The Corner Record Shop in Kalamazoo, MI or online here:
http://alreadydeadtapes.bigcartel.com/category/tickets

FACEBOOK EVENT:

https://www.facebook.com/events/522362207811582/

3-13-13 BLUES CONTROL / BROWN COMPANY / KYLE LANDSTRA @ 411 CLUB

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The 411 Club has a special event on the way for those with an appreciation for the abstract.

The great BLUES CONTROL is coming to town! I’ve been listening to this band for a few years now and have been wanting to book them just as long.

Blues Control (Drag City Records) is a modern Synthesizer & Guitar Duo with a unique sound. There are many different influences and genres blending together in a way I’ve never heard elsewhere. Listen closely and you can pick up on ambient textures, folk whispers, noise drones, jazz riffs and sometimes even the blues. Sounds flow effortlessly and are best thought of as a film soundtrack. Just sit back and let the waves take you far away…

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