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REPTILIAN ALBUM RELEASE (sort of) + TOUR KICKOFF @ THE 411 6.26

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New album Low Health

Local basement-favorites are pulling themselves out of the house venues for the purpose of playing a big show with their friend in celebration of their new album “Low Health.” Though tapes will be available of the new record, the LP will not be available locally until later. However, you can stream the entire thing right now on bandcamp to tide yourself over! This show is also a kickoff for a month long tour the dudes will be embarking on.

The show will also feature four other excellent acts: CADDYWHOMPUS, ALL PEOPLE, EMPIRE! EMPIRE!, GEORGE COSTANZA.

Show will begin right at 9:00! The cost is $5. Respect the space, make friends, tip your bartender.

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.

Packed High-Energy Summertime Show at Milhouse 6.16

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Milhouse has taken a risk and booked three touring bands on three different tours. The reason: because all these bands are going to kick.

Signals Midwest are a high-energy midwest hardcore band from Cleveland. Their album Latitudes and Longitudes is infectious, and presents an intensity that promises to translate well to the live show.

http://signalsmidwest.bandcamp.com/

High Dive are a posi queercore pop punk band returning to Milhouse, bringing a new EP with them. Comprised of Plan-It-X records artists Toby Foster and Ryan Woods, They are packed with thought filled lyrics in a loud and fast package.

http://highdivetheband.bandcamp.com/

Sleepyhead are making their Kalamazoo debut, traveling all the way from Minnesota, bringing tappy hardcore emo to round out the evening with them.

http://sleepyheadpunx.bandcamp.com

Local support includes Jake Simmons & The Little Ghosts  – Americana fused with pop punk featuring Kalamazoo’s best front man, and Tim Tapper opening up the night with songwriting that is both political and emotional, coupled with solid guitar playing.

Show is starting at 9:00 PM on the dot. PLEASE DONATE TO THE TOURING BANDS. Three outta towners all need gas. There will be hand-printed 11X17s of the flyer available to purchase when you donate. Respect the house, respect the bands, respect yourself, skate or not.

As usual if you don’t know the address, email DIT.

Crumbelievable. Truly.

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Flyer by Monica Dubray

 

If you weren’t already keenly aware – and I believe you may not be because I was in the same boat until recently – there is a group of people working hard to cultivate a thriving DIY spoken word scene right here in Kalamazoo.

The epicenter for this action can be pinpointed at the Delta House where they host bi-weekly poetry readings, each of which showcases a handful of selected readers and then afterwards opens up the floor to anyone interested in reading in an open mic style.

One such reading is happening TONIGHT and will be featuring Kalamazoo poets Cal Lafountain, Jarad “The Saxsquatch Selner,” Joe Costello, Kali Doud, Korey Hurni, and Jesse Duke.

Check out the facebook event for more information!

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/

6/1 – Flare Jeans, White Reaper, The Distorted Waltz, Jerry Fels @ The Courthouse

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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/

Black Lodge Fest: 5/23-5/25

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The infamous Black Lodge is bringing a three day celebration of music, summer and Twin Peaks.

5/23 – The first night of the fest begins around 7:00 PM and features Vancouver, BC’s WEED and CACADIA, as well DR. DEVITO from California. For local support, there will be music from PROCONPRO, EVIL DEAUXERZ and KING MEDIAN. $5-$7 donation is strongly encouraged to help out all of the touring acts.

5/24 – The second night of Black Lodge Fest will be a late afternoon, outdoor acoustic show. Austin, TX’s GOSPEL & THE WOLF will be performing, along with local AARON GARCIA and Kalamazoo/Ann Arbor’s ARSON PARTY who will be going unplugged for this special event. Music will start around 6:00 PM.

5/25 – Black Lodge Fest’s final night will consist of performances from Lansing’s HORDES, who has a special Twin Peaks themed set, BROWN COW, SISTA MISTA and SPLIT SOUL.Image

Punk / Emo Friday 5/24 @ The Courthouse

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Great night of punk rock and emo coming this Friday to The Courthouse. We have 5 acts all from the Midwest coming out for what’s sure to be an awesome show!

 

Into it. Over it. Somewhere in between the Smoking popes and Sparta, Into it. Over it. puts together an amazing set. Since the debut of their first full length studio album, Proper, these guys have been generating a lot of well deserved buzz. Make sure you don’t miss these guys from Chicago and show them a little Kzoo love!

Pop Punk, Emo, Post Punk

 

Kittyhawk This band makes some real mellow and poignant music. Kate Grube delivers lyrics with a voice you’d expect to be fronting a modern folk band instead of an Emo four piece from Chicago; but some how it works perfect, creating a sincere and intimate sound.

Alternative,  Emo. Indie Rock

 

Brave Bird This Ann Arbor trio delivers a really tight, high-energy show. Their sound is full of complex rhythms and a gut wrenching, gritty singing style.

Emo, Indie, Math, Punk

 

George Costanza Kzoo locals George Costanza have an eclectic take on the punk genre that really escapes a solid definition of sound. What ever you want to call it, they rock.

Punk, Dingus, Emo, Scremo, Twinkly

 

Running Shoes  Strait out of GR with a style that’s both familiar and still fresh. These guys have some really interesting guitar riffs that trade off playfully with some fairly complex drumming. Its like Jazz with distortion and angst.

Punk, Emo, Twinkly

 

 Show starts at 9pm.  Come hang out! Unless you hate your ears or something. As always any donations for the out of town acts is wicked appreciated!

Rockin’ Rockin’ Record Store 5.21 9:30PM

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The Corner Record Shop is hosting an indie rock extravaganza, featuring four solid acts, three of which are some outta towners.

GRASS IS GREEN are an angular, energy-filled punk influenced force from Boston. Heavy sounds with catchy hooks that create a want to dance and break stuff simultaneously (do not break or damage the record store’s merchandise)

OVLOV are a grungy pop wall of lush guitars also coming out of the east coast. They have an energy that makes you wish they were your favorite local band to sing all the words along with.

RADIATOR HOSPITAL are a former Grand Rapids now Current Philly band based around songwriter Sam Cook-Parrot. Ranging from high-energy powerpop full band performances, to solo acoustic bummerpop renditions, and spawning from lo-fi bedroom recordings, Sam covers all bases of truly excellent pop music.

BORING PEOPLE are local new sensation, bringing a full band take to a local songwriter’s long time bedroom recording project. If Ovlov are the band you wish were your local favorites, Boring People are sure to become near and dear to your heart.

This show starts at 9:30! Pring money for the touring folks, and bring money to buy records because the register will still be open. Bring your own beer if that’s what you require. Bring your lovely positive self and all your buddies.

Backporch Club Returns!

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Come to the first backporch club in more than a year. Come check out,

Momo: Brazilian romance songster prepared to win your heart and soul. https://soundcloud.com/morningshiftwbez/momo-ditches-his-band-and

Elizabeth Pixley Fink & Tyler Bradley: Playing a special set of mellow and multi-lingual jams for your summer eve. http://www.elisabethpixleyfink.com and http://diamondwavepress.com/artists/cold-mountain-child/

Fireplace Club Crooners: Jace & Michelle presenting a special set of wooden spring wash.

Dumbbelievers: Coming last minute to lay down a very special acoustic show. Not something anyone should miss.

Come at 8 so we can start at 8:30 pm since it will be outside. BYOB
If you need an address email j5ruggles@wmich.edu .