This Saturday there will be a show featuring Forget The Times, Old Man Mason, Trace of Lime, and Former Tenants at The Courthouse. The Courthouse is a new venue that is looking to entrench itself solidly within the Kalamazoo music scene.

Forget the Times is a psychedelic noise band from Kalamazoo, MI that has a tendency for free-jazz improv. Although their sound may be chaotic and eclectic, even those not interested in noise music are sure to have a good time. Fans of Captain Beefheart are sure to be in for a treat. If you’re interested in seeing some orderly chaos, this is the band for you.

http://forgetthetimes.bandcamp.com/

Former Tenants is another local band that is coming out for the sole purpose of melting faces. With a brand of energetic punk rock, they are one group that is sure not to disappoint.

http://formertenants.bandcamp.com/

Old Man Mason is a band from southwest Michigan and Indiana that comes bearing a dark, heavy sound that is sure to please any sludge fan. The raw power that emanates from their instruments is not a constant barrage however, they provide many requiems in which you can ponder what exactly you were doing with your life before this moment.

http://oldmanmason.bandcamp.com/

Trace of Lime is a progressive rock group from the Detroit area that puts a modern twist on classic hard rock. Fans of Wolfmother and AC/D will probably not be disappointed. They are known to put on a pretty fun show with plenty of stage antics.

The show will be donation based so please donate some money to these fantastic bands that are sure to rock your socks off in one of the sweetest basements around.

Big Show tonight at the Courthouse!

Three act’s set to jam late into the night.

Check it out below . . .

Sugar Baron, a talented as hell trio from Pontiac, MI, is making an extra stop on their fall Tour, Kzoo. Hard to classify, Sugar Baron synthesizes Rock n’ Roll, club mixes, and experimental-indie for a truly unique sound: Bro-step, maybe?

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

Fox is a local Band with influences ranging from sixties psychedelic rock to the new blues of today.

http://www.facebook.com/foxtheband

Saxsquatch & Bridge Band is a group of Kalamazoo musicians whose collected styles and skills make for a jam to be remembered. Front man, Saxsquatch, Blasts insane Jazz/blues intonations from an old saxophone, while the Bridge band lays down any form of rock they wish.

http://saxsquatch.net/

Three pensive, melodic artist will be performing Thursday, October 25th at the No Fun House. This show features folks who are not usually spotted in this setting, and a touring act featuring an instrument not usually seen either.

SILPHIUM BLOOMS is a long-time solo project of Tyler Bassett, guitarist of the Nwe Sprytes. Though he has been playing under this name for a few years, the projects emergence for a show is a rare occurrence  one you do not want to miss.

JOSH MILLER of William Bonney/Forget The times/Seventeen Again will be performing something very different from what one who knows those projects can expect. Instead of screaming and thead bobbing, expect a lyrically driven solo performance. This will also be Josh’s first solo show, so come out and support this rad dude who is always so supportive of the music scene here!

STILL SWEET features Darian Scatton, member of the Philadelphia band Br’er who were in town last month for the Already Dead Family Reunion. Still Sweet is a solo harp performance, something you do not usually experience in a living room (or any?) setting.

http://stillsweet.bandcamp.com/

SHOW AT 8:30! Bring Dollars for the touring dude!

Fat Guy House bringing the best of the heavy and of the catchy as per usual.

Featuring FOUR out of town bands! (and two beloved locals)
SUNDIALS – Catchy, 90s, from Richmond, VA http://sundials.bandcamp.com/
CAVES – Pop-punky, Melodic from the UK! http://caves.bandcamp.com/
SRVVLIST – Tappy, Yell-y good times from Columbus http://survivalist.bandcamp.com/
Wounded Knee – Lo-fi, ethereal from Edinburgh http://woundedknee.bandcamp.com

Plus praised locals Bike Tuff and Witch Fingers.

Show is at 8:00 PM and and usual there will be donations taken, especially considering the amount of traveling acts.

The Glowfriends will be playing a free show tonight (10/17) at the Kalamazoo Public Library.

The show starts at 7pm

If you haven’t seen these guys, you need to. It’s pure sunshine. You’ll feel like a 6 year old at the park who was just given a balloon hat. Promise.

10/15 Monday night at The Globe, 9pm, FREE SHOW!!

Lowtalker (Comeback Kid/Misery Signals) and Arms aloft are on tour from Wisconsin and are hitting our town.  I don’t think either of these bands have played here before, go show them some Kalamazoo love so they’ll come back because these bands are RAD!!

LOWTALKER
http://blip.tv/hardtimesca/lowtalker-interview-hardtimes-ca-2010-3795735
http://www.facebook.com/LowtalkerMusic/app_178091127385

ARMS ALOFT
http://www.facebook.com/armsaloft/app_204974879526524

Local/Regional support will be:

Cain Marko (GR)
http://cainmarko.bandcamp.com/

Protected Left (GR)
http://protectedleft.bandcamp.com

Home Life (Lansing)
http://Homelife.bandcamp.com

and the ever infamous Natural Disasters
http://naturaldisasters.bandcamp.com/

Here is the FB event: http://www.facebook.com/events/429371810452406/?ref=ts&fref=ts

P.S. I’m sure there will be drink specials and even if not, it is always awesome to be able to support a local business!

DOGJAW, from West Virginia, is making a Kzoo stop on their tour supporting their new full length “Pilot”.  Sensible writing, tasteful melodies, and a good fit with the vocal style. The new album can be streamed here: http://dogjaw.bandcamp.com/

Local/regional support for the night will be:
Corrosive Kids (GR) http://www.reverbnation.com/corrosivekids

The Class Acts (BC) http://theclassacts.bandcamp.com

Full Frontal Cortez http://www.reverbnation.com/fullfrontalcortez

Save the Date (SH) http://www.facebook.com/savethedateband

Doors at 8pm, show at 9. NO PUNK TIME.
Respect the house and people around you.
Donate to the bands!!! There are four out of towners and gas ain’t cheap!!

Here is the FB event, use this to find out the address if you need it.
http://www.facebook.com/events/291462814304860/