DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS!

Coming all the way from the Ft. Worth/Denton areas, this deadly band duo of Innards and Father Figure will blow your mind… Literally. Some of the best screamo music around!

In addition to this, Kalamazoo locals The Reptillian and Pan put the finishing touches on this show, with crazy performances and memorable riffs.

This is a show you DON’T want to miss!

Innards~                                                                                                                                   “stupid never in tine, 40 poundin’, no effect pedal usin’, bass heavy, crybaby tabletop wannabe bullshit.” –Innards                                                                                                             -innards.bandcamp.com                                        

Father Figure~                                                                                                                          “scrap metal”                                                                                                                                       -facebook.com/FatherFigureTX

Pan~                                                                                                                                                      -facebook.com/pages/Pan/120270347997378

The Reptilian~                                                                                                                                  “3 buddies doing buddy things”                                                                                                        -thereptilianband.bandcamp.com

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SHOW STARTS @ 8PM                                                                                                            Bring that $$cash money$$ to help out the touring bands.                                             Respect the House-Respect Yourself-Respect the Bands-Respect the Music.                  Show some KZOO love.

Thursday, May 10th Milhouse will be hosting another amazing living room folk show!

Y Lime?

Dustin and the Furniture

Hawkeye Red is a Grand Rapids ragtime group featuring members of Broken/Half.

Explosion Jones is a local musician you may have seen in some other Kzoo bands, but will be playing his first show as this solo folk act.

This is going to be yet another fantastic show courtesy of the Milhouse! This show is starting early to give people a chance to catch the show later in the night at Victory House so get there at 8 PM sharp so you don’t miss any of the wonderfulness that will assuredly take place. And bring donations to support the traveling bands! =^.^=

In the midst of all the crazy awesome shows coming up the show at Louie’s on the 12th is no exception. Showcasing 4 locals acts and 1 former-local project, the lineup throws you many different genres on one bill.

No Bails.

Problems that Fix Themselves.

Coma Nova.

As well as Brass Bows and I Gits Minze, who are both newer and the latter will be performing for the first time under this moniker.

With 5 bands, doors will be at 8. Show at 9. 18+ $5.
Come have a good time and tip yr bartender.

Aight, kids, here’s the skinny: Victory House is at it yet again and this time they’re importing some rad tunes from not one but TWO touring acts to bring you a night as special as your senior prom. Dowsing (Chicago) and Brave Bird (Ann Arbor) are gracing us with their presence with the help from local boys George Costanza and Witch Fingers.

This will be a night that is sure not to disappoint so COME OVER.
And as per usual, Respect the Bands, Respect the House, Respect Yerself.

Thursday, May 10
Victory House
8 p.m. / Donation$$$ PLZ

Alright DIT do-gooders, it’s summer time, and for all of you who are of the sit-back with refreshing beverage in hand type, well we have a show/pot-luck combination on Wednesday, May 9th that you (hopefully) won’t spill your beer at.

In for an all-acoustic set is Jeremy Waun of the Detroit based band Reverend. With a 1,2,3,4 count that never fails, Waun has a down-home nostalgia about his music, with a sound that is about as comfortable and familiar as a creaking rocking-chair on a humdrum summer night.

Neil Shah and Alex Young, of Kalamazoo-based groups Ackley Kid and Pan respectively, will also be performing acoustic sets that will differ from their more rambunctious main projects. Alex Young said he has “a few new songs written up” specifically for this acoustic set and “a buncha covers” ready.

Food cooks up at 7:00 p.m. at No Fun House, with music starting around 8:00 p.m. It’s FREE as usual, and be sure to bring some delicious food and donations for the pot-luck and touring artist. Non-delicious donations will also be accepted.

A friendly reminder for you to not miss this Tuesday night!  Milhouse will be hosting another rad living room show that will mark the start of Kalamazoo’s own noise rockers Forget The Times’ 25-day May tour with Br’er, Jeremy Ruggles and his Echo Chamber Family Band, and jazzy punk newcomers Anybody But the Cops (performing their very first show).

Curious about what you’ll be experiencing? Check out Alpha Couple on their tumblr.  I personally am really excited to see these guys play.  Their version of low-fi acoustic noise is tender and sweet with an undercurrent of cacophonous elements that give their recordings a well-rounded, unique sound.

The show starts at 8p, and is donation based. If you feel so inclined, please bring a couple of bucks to support the bands. Alpha Couple and Forget the Times both need cash for their journeys.

What are you doing tonight? Studying? Fine, but take a break and get yourself to the Fat Guy House to experience Brothers in all their glory FOR THE LAST TIME. EVER.
I don’t think I need to explain myself further.

Help say goodbye to an era of greatness with Call It Quits outta Lansing and local heart throbs Ackley Kid. IT’S GONNA BE OFF THE CHAIN. Certainly not an evening to miss!

Fat Guy House
8 p.m. / you got beerz you got buckz
And as always… Respect the house, Respect the bands, Respect yerself!

April brings the return not only of warmer weather, but also of our dear friends The Reptilian who are returning with a couple of special friends.  Milhouse’s basement will be opening up for the first time to host this show since the legendary Deerblood House stopped hosting shows a couple of years ago. Here’s a preview of what you’ll be hearing.

photo credit: danbassini.com

DADS: Sad that Snowing are no longer around? (provided you know who they are)  Have no fear, DADS might be able to relieve some of those awful feelings.  With just a guitar, a set of drums, and some honest lyrics, DADS will bring Kalamazoo their version of twinkly emo from New Brunswick, NJ.  These dads will be a hell of a lot more fun than your dad could ever hope to be.  Pinky promise.

 You Me & Us: These guys and gal bring infectious garage surf pop from their home in SoCal.  Similar to Best Coast and Girls, but all that much sweeter (with, perhaps, a tinge of bitterness), you’ll find yourself imagining long walks on sunny beaches, sand between your toes, and eating bubblegum ice cream in a sugar cone.  Or at least, that was my first thought.  Summer may still be a couple of months away, but I’m sure you’ll be just as warm watching this band play live.

Chances are if you’re reading this article, you already know who The Reptilian is. Really, they need no introduction.  Just in case you don’t though, why not watch this video?

And lastly, but surely not least, the gods of pop punk, Blink-182 Tribute have returned for an encore of some sick tunes from the band we all love to hate and hate to love (or just plain love).  Be prepared for sing-alongs, whether you feel like it or not.

Please, please, please bring cash for the donation jar.  Gas is around $4 a gallon these days. Help these guys move forward!  The show starts at 9.  See you there!

Big things are happening in Kzoo, folks. Big things done by our own talented and creative community! This Friday, one new-ish act will be playing at the Fireplace Club with two seasoned music scene vets.

Firstly: I’ve been hearing nothing but rave reviews about Bat Cave. Kzoo’s own Matt Maier, Matt Wood,  Isaac Lowery, among others, have collaborated to bring you some dancy tunes. I haven’t heard them yet myself, but I’m really really stoked to see them at this show.

Second: Deep Waters. Our very own DSK will be serving up some luscious and dreamy synth tunes to get lost in.
http://diamondwavepress.com/artists/deep-waters/

And last, but not least, Kyle Landstra, who creates the most thick ambient soundscapes will be chillin’ us out.
http://kylelandstra.bandcamp.com/

SO after you’ve had your fill of Record Store day [DO make sure to stop by Corner Record Shop and check out their sweet selection!], come kick it at J-Rugg’s house at about 9pm. S’ya there.

Publicly documented as Michigan’s loudest band, Doom Stoners Beast In the Field return to Kalamazoo on Wednesday at Louie’s Trophy Bar in what promises to be a noise violating, tinnitus-inducing night to remember.  They come supported by Grand Rapids ambient metal outfit sleepeater, and Kzoo newcomers US Bearforce, which features members of Ackley Kid, Lincoln County War, The Almanac Shouters, and The Mushmen.  Here’s a couple of videos of what you can expect:

The  show starts at 9p and is $5 and 18+. It will guarantee to leave you with broken eardrums and a smile on your face.  Ouch.