This weekend at Wayne Manor we’ve got two nights of festivities for you. Kicking it off Friday (7/12­), Jake Simmons and the Little Ghost, The Island of Misfit Toys, The Dead Records, and Saxsquatch & Bridge Band will be bring a night of pop-punk, jazz, and rock ‘n’ roll.  Saturday night’s (7/13) an off the wall, grindcore extravaganza with Gas up Yr Hearse, Yusuke, Sender Receiver, and Tristram.  Check out the links below, Bring a few dollars to help out the touring bands, and respect everyone/everything.

7/12 (will be starting a bit late to accommodate the Millhouse crowd, about 9:30)

Jake Simmons & the Little Ghosts (Merrill St.)

www.facebook.com/jakesimmonsmusic

The Island of Misfit Toys (Chicago, IL)

https://www.facebook.com/thethailandofmisfitsoys

The Dead Records (Fort Wayne, IN)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Dead-Records/161116015366?fref=ts

Saxsquatch & Bridge Band (Heeeell yeeah)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saxsquatch/118521354073?fref=ts

7/13

Gas up Yr Hearse (Normal/Urbana, IL)

http://gasupyrhearse.bandcamp.com/

Yusuke (Normal/Pekin/Sunnyland, IL)

http://yusuke.bandcamp.com/

Sender Receiver (Detroit, MI)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO4NHpGXxlw

Tristram

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW_CksqgP3s

This Saturday – The Courthouse presents a unique cross-genre show filling out the lineup with everything from Fuzz rock to radicalism inspired Casio-folk.  Essentially, this show has everything you ever wanted, including a good time.

The show starts at nine and you don’t want to miss a minute.

DONATE AND RESPECT ALL THE PEOPLE AND STUFF.

Flare Jeans (Louisville, KY) – A pop/indie sound layered with innovative progressions and perfectly placed emotive vocals.  Flare Jeans not only adds a particular low-fi twist to the never ending indie/emo genre, they remind us why we fell in love with that sort of music in the first place – sure to put a smile on your face in all the right/wrong ways.

https://www.facebook.com/flarejeans/app_204974879526524

White Reaper (Louisville, KY)  – This is good ol’ American Rock ‘n’ Roll with a twenty first century throwback twist.  White Reaper is a non-stop onslaught of fuzzy guitar riffs, fuzzier vocals, straight rock rhythms, completed with a noisy vibe that avoids the obscure and leave only the good feeling usually associated with Rock ‘n’ Roll.

https://www.facebook.com/erthlite/app_204974879526524

The Distorted Waltz (Bay City, MI) – The alternative influence and foundation of this four-some is clear, but their collective dynamic has led them far past their origins into a unique synthesis of captivating jams and extremely well written songs.  Distorted Waltz is a groove with each member contributing a unique touch to the overall experience – and it sure is one hell of an experience.

https://www.facebook.com/thedistortedwaltz/app_178091127385

Jerry Fels And The Jerry Fels – Jerry Fels, with a Casio keyboard, a guitar, and a thoughtfully ironic and radical lyricism, plays American folk for our generation.  Fels’ style of folk is certainly novel and stimulating, but it is the poignancy and the relevancy of his lyricism that will have you listening to every track he ever recorded, while begging for more.

http://jerryfelsandthejerryfels.bandcamp.com/

A grand old night of progressive, post-hardcore jams coming up this Wednesday (5/15) at The Courthouse.  Post-hardcore has long been a staple of the local music scene here in Southwest-Michigan and we’ve got four touring acts bring their own twist to the ever expanding genre, with Kzoo’s Pro Con Pro closing the show out.  Not to limit any of the artists by a single label, the variety of sound pumping through each act is monumental.  You should expect to be lulled melodically one second, only to find yourself in a mosh pit the next, with many experimental flavors in between.

     The doors are at eight and the show will start sometime after nine – bring the bucks for the touring bands – bring some respect for all – and bring the dancing shoes.

SRVVLST (Columbus, OH) – http://srvvlst.bandcamp.com/

Pride and Ego Down (Cologne, Germany) – http://prideandegodown.bandcamp.com/

Tir Asleen (Atlanta, GA) – http://tirasleen.bandcamp.com/

Lions (Knoxville, TN) – http://wearelions.bandcamp.com/

Pro Con Pro (Kzoo) – http://www.myspace.com/proconpro

Now that finals are through and the warmer portion of the year is upon us, The Courthouse is ready to party – and you’re all invited.  Tonight, we’ve got three awesome acts heading west to Kzoo from Metro-Detroit.  Plus, Fossil Eyes, a Courthouse favorite, will be closing the show out. 

            We will be starting a bit late so the HulabaTwo crowd can still catch most of the show.  The doors are still at nine and as always remember a few bucks for the touring bands.

            Check out the links. Respect Everyone. We’ll see you there!

 Fossil Eyes – Post-Hardcore, Progressive, Indie Rock from Kalamazoo, MI

http://www.facebook.com/fossileyesmi/app_204974879526524

http://www.fossileyes.bandcamp.com/

 Hide the Evidence – Hardcore, Melodic Rock from Roseville, MI

http://www.facebook.com/HideTheEvidenceBand?fref=ts

 Narco Debut – Indie, Experimental, Rock from Dearborn, MI

http://www.facebook.com/narcodebut/app_204974879526524

http://narcodebut.bandcamp.com/

 Shone Nuisance – Alternative, Pop Punk, Rock from Dearborn, MI

http://www.facebook.com/ShoneNuisance/app_178091127385

Two Kzoo favorites, The Reptilian and Natural Disasters, are hitting the road for an intense, non-stop tour of the mid-west and east coast.  So, it is only fitting that we send them off in style – rockin’ basement show style that is.  This Friday (4/5) at The Courthouse they will be joined by Nohealth (post-hardcore from Cleveland, OH) and Locktender (progressive hardcore from GR) to kick the tour off!  The doors open at nine, show will start shortly thereafter.  Bring a few bucks for the touring acts and don’t forget to RESPECT the bands, the house, and, of course, each other. 

I’m sure many of you know the bands, but if you don’t, check out the links below.  They are sure to convince you.

The Reptilian – http://thereptilianband.bandcamp.com/

Natural Disasters – http://naturaldisasters.bandcamp.com/

Nohealth – http://nohealth.bandcamp.com/

Locktender – http://locktender.bandcamp.com/

The Courthouse is wrapping up December, and the year, with an awesome line-up.  We’re doing it just because we love you all so much.  There’s sure to be a lot of good times and, more importantly, good music.

Give the links below a listen

Bring donations

See you at the show!

Fever Haze – From Holland, MI – Soul-infused low-fi rock, out of the garage and into the basement for our listening pleasure

http://www.facebook.com/thefeverhaze/app_204974879526524

Brown Cow – a steady, lyrical folk-rock with an angry, insightful attitude; don’t worry, it will make you feel just fine

http://browncowtunes.bandcamp.com/album/this-is-vinyl

Lost in Translation – Here to create live music in real time, a Kalamazoo instrumental trio that synthesizes a variety of styles into one monumental jam

http://lost-in-translation.bandcamp.com/

Fossil Eyes – Kalamazoo post-hardcore, with all the melodic progressions and insane power-vocals you’re dying to hear

http://fossileyes.bandcamp.com/

Respect the Bands.  Respect The Venue.  Respect Each Other.

Rock N’ Roll extravaganza, this Saturday at the Courthouse.  It’s kind of like what your parents were doing at our age except its 2012, so less LSD.  But no worries, There will be plenty of Rock N’ Roll, dancing, and all the booze your arms can carry to the show.  It’s free as always, but Fine Fine Titans and Ami Saraiya are on the road so let’s help them get home.  What I’m trying to say is bring donations.  We’ve also got three bands from Kalamazoo, so, with a total of five bands, this shit’s going late.

Starts at 9 – Check the links below – bring donations – peace

Fine Fine Titans – Here from Grand Rapids to get us feeling feisty enough to start dancing violently.  Fine Fine Titans is an intense hardcore experience full of soaring screams, rockin’ power vocals, metal chugs, melodic bridges, and no deficiency of two-stepping break downs – be prepared.

http://www.facebook.com/finefinetitans/app_204974879526524

Ami Saraiya And The Outcome – Going to slow it down a bit and add a little of Ami Saraiya’s soulful jazz singing to the lineup.  Sure to make you feel good, the outcome lays down a smooth, exciting cabaret pop-rock, while Saraiya’s beautiful melodies reel in the listener – once again, be prepared.

http://amisaraiyaandtheoutcome.bandcamp.com/

Brass Bows – Get drunk, get in front of a crowd, and play some Kalamazoo Rock N’ Roll, this four-some knows how to do it.  Brass Bows is always a good time with lots of dancing, maybe even some wild antics and explicit behavior.

http://www.facebook.com/brassbows/app_204974879526524

Jake Simmons And The Little Ghosts – Kalamazoo’s Jake Simmons plays Rock N’ Roll and folk – all of it.  Simmons and the Little Ghosts incorporate bits and pieces of a long Americana tradition, combined with emotive and soulful vocals, to form a complete and novel American sound.

http://www.facebook.com/jakesimmonsmusic/info

Proconpro – More Kalamazoo Rock N’ Roll! Proconpro lays rock down, strips it bare and proceeds to build it back up with whatever they please – as long as it’s rockin’

http://www.myspace.com/proconpro

RESPECT THE BANDS. RESPECT THE VENUE. RESPECT EACH OTHER.

Tomorrow night at Victory House: plenty of emotionally charged, soul-wrenching rock to soothe the Sunday doldrums. George Costanza is on the road playing a couple shows with Underscore Adia and A Life of Arctic Sounds, both from Pennsylvania.  The three are finishing up their mini-tour here in the Vine – Don’t miss it!

Check out the links below.  Don’t forget donations. please and thank you.

Underscore Adia – A fierce, yet steady, litany of post-hardcore and pop-punk sounds- provocative in all the right ways

Underscore Adia – Bandcamp

A Life of Arctic Sounds – an acoustic duo from Pittsburgh,  whose beautifully haunting ambiance doesn’t drown out the essence or the rhythm

A Life of Arctic Sounds – Bandcamp

George Costanza – Kalamazoo’s own trio of buddies making smooth melodies without skimping on the hardcore or the hard emotion

George Costanza – Bandcamp

and as usual . . .

Respect the bands.  Respect the venue.  Respect each other.

Getting hardcore this Saturday at the Courthouse, we’ve got three touring acts coming though (Survivalist – Columbus, Gypsyblood – Chicago, Regret, The informer – Kansas City) plus Kalamazoo’s own Lost in Translation.

Survivalist – Post-Punk band from Columbus who keeps the math rock melodic and progressive without losing the rough edges

http://www.facebook.com/SRVVLSTBand/app_204974879526524

 Gypsyblood – Lo-Fi indie rock from Chicago – noisy but always steady – raw, yet immediately captivating

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gypsyblood/140189656034033?sk=app_204974879526524

Regret, The Informer – Post-punk screamo band from Kansas City – get ready to throw down!

http://regrettheinformer.bandcamp.com/

Lost In Translation – Instrumental Indie Rock trio jamming mathy goodness

 Please bring some cash for donations!

Respect the venue. Respect the bands. Respect each other.

Friday night at Wayne manor, prepare yourselves for night of ridiculous Rock N Roll – expect good times – don’t forget to dance.  We’ve got two touring bands on the line up so don’t forget a few bucks for donations (at least throw a smoke in the bucket).

Not convinced? Check out the line-up below

Destroy Nate Allen coming all the way from Portland takes one of American’s greatest forms of expression, folk music, flips it on its head and kicks it in the ass. The duo jams their unique folk-punk mix and fills it in with everything from Skanky Ska to experimental over tones.

http://destroynateallen.bandcamp.com/

Brass bows is a local band with one self-described genre, Rock n’ Roll and they play Rock n’ Roll the way it’s meant to be played: full of soul, sex, and plenty of booze.

http://ditsessions.com/category/brass-bows/

The Mushmen is a local Ska-core band guaranteed to get your feet moving. When those up strokes start ringing and those horns start blasting, you will most likely be having too much fun – fair warning.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/THE-MUSHMEN/329714853663?sk=app_2405167945

Kaylyne Ranch

Qualms

Respect the venue. Respect the bands. Respect each other.