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.

If indeed this is the year the world shall come to an end, then perhaps it’s only fitting that Philly Crawlers should close the doors on their musical love-child as well. So, come see them off! Bid adieu to a great Kalamazoo staple! This will be a show to tell you children’s children about! It will go down in history as the last time our dear friends shall share the stage! People will read about it in books! All of the books!

(Philly Crawlers…)

(Former Tenants…)

But seriously. This is going to be great, guys. Get on down to Louie’s this Saturday to see the last of those Philly Crawlers with Hartman/Saxsquatch and Former Tenants! ‘Twill surely be an evening you will remember for eternity… or, at least, until the world ends in a few months.

LOUIE’S TROPHY HOUSE / Saturday, Jan. 28 / 10 p.m. / FREEEEEEE!

This week, Kalamazoo has the pleasure of being graced with the presence of Chicago alt/prog rockers Hidden Hospitals and 4 special guests! Here’s a quick run down of all the bands playing on Saturday.

Hidden Hospitals: These righteous dudes bring a feverish style of guitar-driven prog rock mixed with smooth vocals worthy of heavy radio play.  For fans of: Incubus/MuteMath/Tides of Man

analecta: Hailing from Northern Indiana, analecta will be bringing lovely
ambient sounds by way of a lot of electronic effects and highly technical musicianship. They play post-rock– and they know how to play it well.  For fans of: Explosions In the Sky/Caspian/This Will Destroy You (photo credit: EB Photography)

sosaveme: Owosso (MI) natives sosaveme will be bringing their own flavor of agressive indie rock to the table. They cite their influences as “life, death, the choices we make and what comes after.”  For fans of: Emery/As Cities Burn/Between the Trees

Chanical Fields: Ambient Progressive Rock from Schoolcraft, MI, Chanical Fields will bring their own dreamy style of shoegaze-inspired progressive rock for audiences ready to stand back and let themselves be swept away by a steady stream of droney, lovely music.  For fans of: Radiohead/The Jesus and Mary Chain/Glowfriends  (photo credit: sosaveme’s facebook)

 Star Destroyer: Prog Rock from Kalamazoo! These guys sound like they’re definitely ready to get down and destroy some stars.  For fans of: Dance Gavin Dance/ Squid The Whale/Closure in Moscow

See you there!

–asweaterpoorlyknit

Kalamazoo is home to a diverse array of house venues and bands. Often ranging from the typical to the eclectic. On January 27^th the Crystal Cavern will be hosting 7 bands starting promptly at 7 PM. The line up is a musical buffet that we can all sink our teeth into.

*Everyone and Their Empty Cups– The song writing mastery of a band full of Kalamazoo music scene veterans brings a toe tappin’ and head banging set for all to enjoy.

*Coma Nova- The heavy guitars of stoner rock bands such as Sleep and Electric Wizard mixed with guitar parts reminiscent of The Cure.

*Inflatable Best Friend- The fuzzed out and psychedelic essence of Dinosaur Jr. meets X! Records esque garage punk.

*That’s Blood- Everyone’s favorite self proclaimed Tech Shred band. That’s Blood provides a blazing, intense set and mouths hanging agape.

*Conduit Closing- The brain child of Ashton Robertson. Conduit Closing is a jammed out band performing a unique brand of multi-dimensional rock and roll.

If these 5 Kalamazoo bands did not leave your mouth watering, there are still two more out of town bands on the bill!

*Cavalcade– Lansing’s favorite sonic enthusiasts. Cavalcade is an experimental metal band with a powerful live performance.

*Stonecutters- Stonecutters bring a biting brand of metal punk, for fans of Menophobia.  Stonecutters are coming all of the way from Louisville, KY!

NO PUNX TIME. The show is starting promptly at 7. Donations would be greatly appreciated! Be there or be…

Tonight, Saturday, January the Twenty-First, Cheeky Rider Productions presents a show that will fulfill all of yr rock’n’roll dreamz!

Terror!…Terror!…Oh My!

Sleepeater

Evil Deauxerz

Doors are at 9 PM, Music starts at 10 PM and the show costs 5 bux and, once again, is going down at Louie’s Trophy House Grill

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!

Tonight [at 9pm] The Strutt will be hosting a show full of the kind of beats that flowwww through ur head for days. ($5)

Treecity
Hip-Hop group out of Ann Arbor MI featuring 3 MC’s: General P.; Clavius Crates; and DJ Cataclysmic who have been playing their unique brand of hip hop since 2005

Chrome Sparks

goodvibes/goodtimes chillwavish jams to provide the soundtrack to your next dance moves.

Nickie P
Michigan born MC who found a passion at the age of 14; that passion was hip hop.

Ty Beat

Ty Beat is the moniker of Tyler Bennett: producer, drummer, and songwriter from Grand Rapids. Essentially, Sick Beats.

And dance the blues away! Tonight, the Milhouse brings you a special treat in the form of a world class electro-stylin dance party! DIG

9pm $2 suggest donation (all money goes to the traveling artists)

WEARWOLF –
Kalamazoo’s own king of da beatz. Horror core electro pop paper rad demented fun. Self described as sexy time r&b.

JOSHUALIEN – Electronic Bit-Hop Rock U Like A Hurricane Kalamazoo

KOHWI / FTHRSN – Two Ann Arbor’s finest coming to show us how it’s done. CAJUN STYLE
I’ve listened to a ton of Kohwi ever since I stumbled upon them via the blogsophere in early 2011. Plus, I had the pleasure seeing Fthrsn play at The Gravel Pit in A2 last year.  Both projects are amazing and I’m super excited to see them play our fair city tonight. The Milhouse does it right. See ya in the pit.