03/30/2009
The Service Industry whip through lower Midwest
Austin's Bolshevik Psychedelia sweethearts the Service Industry whip through Tornado Alley this week in a series of 4 dates.
The band has a tune ("Bookstores & Restaurants") in Rob Thomas' revived "Cupid" series on ABC later this Spring, (Episode 5 "Left Of The Dial") and reportedly even gets a shout-out in the script. The pilot airs Tuesday at 9pm on ABC.
Robert Christgau has once again named the band in his MSN Consumer Guide ("Keep The Babies Warm" Honorable Mention for April)..."They didn't predict the crash -- too busy."
As much as trap man Travis Garaffa appreciates the attention he quips "Yep, there we are, right there alongside our peers Seal and Kelley Clarkson. If we could just break the habit of having, y'know, actual songs, we could go somewhere..."
The planting will hold for a day, get out and see the band.
April 2, 2009
Lucky's Bar--Wichita, Kansas
April 3, 2009
Matinee Show @ Replay Lounge www.replaylounge.com Lawrence, Kansas--doors at 6:30--band plays at 7:30pm
April 3, 2009
Record Bar www.therecordbar.com --Kansas City, Missouri at 11:30 pm
April 4, 2009
Dallas, Texas @ Club DaDa www.myspace.com/clubdada w/ local fav Weezer Tribute band "Weener"
"Ride The Pale"
Eric Hisaw, Stevie Tombstone and the Summer Wardrobe will all be part of the "Ride The Pale" international alt-country compilation to be released via Germany's Wolverine Records at the end of April.
"It Ain't Over Part 1"
The Swingin' Kornflake Killers will be at the Barley House in Dallas on Saturday April 4th at 10:30 pm for the Barley's "Sweet Sixteeth Anniversary" & Richard Winfield's birthday...Richard says he has dug up 50 copies of his long out-of-print CD- "Live At The Barley House" from 1994!Includes live recordings of the Swingin' Kornflake Killers, Homer Henderson, Old 97's, Cartwrights, Lone Star Trio, Sutcliffes & more...
Ram Jam IV, The 1st Annual Saustex Country & Mexican Dance, Nervebreakers
Ram Jam IV
It's hard to believe it's that time of year again already. The Fourth Annual Ram Jam is happening Friday and Saturday April 10th & 11th at the Limelight here in San Antonio. We honor the memories of Ramiro "Ram" Ayala, Doug Morgan and the place we loved so much---Tacoland.
This year seems especially poignant as the Riverwalk expansion heads north at a rapid pace. I don't have any reliable information to back this up, but it seems like the building that housed the club might not be around this time next year. So if you happen to live in town, you might take a drive by,have a look around, crack a beverage of your choice and talk to Ram a little while... it could be one of your last opportunities.
This year's line-up:
Friday April 10th
Big Drag
Snowbyrd
Los # 3 Dinners
Texacala Jones & her T.J. Hookers
the Saturday Night Satellites
DJ- Eddie Hernandez
Saturday April 11th
The Sons of Hercules
The Flamin' Hellcats
The Infidels
Los Mescaleros
special guest + DJ-T.B.A.
Doors at 8pm, first band at 8:30 each night.
A portion of proceeds will benefit San Anto Cultural Arts.
The 1st Annual Saustex Country & Mexican Dance
I was trying to figure out a way to get some my favorite short-penised friends all together in one place and it struck me...I should host a dance... a Country & Mexican Dance. And so was born the 1st Annual Saustex Country & Mexican Dance featuring some old-school tom foolery of the highest and most impeccable order.
It's happenin' at Emo's in Austin on Saturday April 18th and will feature:
The Poor Dumb Bastards
The Hickoids
The Loco Gringos
Pinata Protest
The Hickoids have graciously agreed to loan the Gringos their backline in order that they may fill their short bus with merch. I personally will sport Byron Dean any quantity of duct tape he requires to perform. Pinata Protest will shame the old men in the other acts into bringing their game.
Stoned. Immaculate.
"Til It's Over..."
For the first time in 15 years, the Nervebreakers will perform live in Dallas, at Club Dada on Saturday, April 11th. Doors will open at 8:00 for a punk rock meet and greet happy hour kind of thing. Deejay Mr. Rid (Mark Ridlen) will be spinning tunes. The first band, Sparrowbox, will go on at 9:30, Spector 45 at 10:30 and Nervebreakers at 11:30.
For the love of Homer & Jethro...get out and see some rock & roll.
for true,
Smitty
Jeff Smith
Saustex Media