Ahh gotcha. I'll pm you.

We've tried reaching Michael but he's on tour in Europe right now. Thanks for any help you can provide! Kopper runs our label (TIRC Records).

Ya, I can totally help you guys out!!!  Is Kopper in the band??  I know he is tied to you guys somehow.  Congrats on the lil steven deal as well.  I will hit up my buddy Michael from the Cynics too and see if he will be around.  I'm in STL as well but PGH still my stompin grounds and have many ties to the music community.

We seem to be striking out in Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Columbus, but maybe we could do Pittsburgh on July 26. If you're in a band or run a venue or do booking or are just a fan and have some connections, please let us know if you can help us get a gig in Pittsburgh that night on our way to NYC for a Cavestomp showcase. We're from St. Louis. Check our page for our noise.

Thanks!
THE NEVERMORES 

It's a Rock n Roll Rampage !

Cheers,

Wig - The Go Wows

Is Horizontal Action going on this month, May? Which would be tomorrow the 25th

Jon said:

I do Horizontal Action at The Dive now on 4th Fridays! We're celebrating our 1 year anniversary!!! haha but were not doing anything special just playing the same awesome mixture of punk, garagepunk and R&B. So come out this weekend if you can! sorry for the late notice didnt see this conversation until now. http://www.facebook.com/events/369055689807529/

Hey, Sam!

Yeah, we're looking for any sort of garage/rock n' roll band.  If they're cool, bonus!  Thanks for replying!

Sam Sinister said:

I'm from around the area, got a lot of yinzer buddies. Any particular style of bands I should ask? Or is any band remotely punk/garage/rock 'n roll okay?

I'm from around the area, got a lot of yinzer buddies. Any particular style of bands I should ask? Or is any band remotely punk/garage/rock 'n roll okay?

Hey, y'all!

Beware The Dangers Of A Ghost Scorpion! needs to find a local Pittsburgh band to play NEXT THURSDAY NIGHT at the Smiling Moose.  Any takers/suggestions?  Should be an awesome time!  Let me know!

the Sugar Stems from Milwaukee are a great power pop outfit.

Maybe try to get a hold of Head on Electric or the Hussy.

THE NEVERMORES from St. Louis need to get a gig in either Cincinnati or Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday night, July 26, on our way to play a Cavestomp showcase in NYC on Friday. Pittsburgh would also work. Can anyone help us out? Please reply below or shoot us a direct message, and check out our page for more info about us.

Thanks,

THE NEVERMORES

My pleasure Bill!

The Violent SHifters just recorded (or are in the process of recording) our first full-length over the weekend and will be playing some shows in June, which I will let you know!

Thanks,

Erik

Evil Bill said:

Hey Evil Erik,

Thanks for the list of bands and the links. I'll be checking them out for sure. Sounds like there's a good scene in the Twin Cities. Can't wait...

Hope to see you out as well. Keep me posted on when The Violent SHIfters are playing.

Much appreciated,

Bill.

evil erik said:

Hey Evil Bill,

There is definitely no shortage of killer bands too!  Here is a list of Twin Cities bands that you might dig: The Shockers, L'Assassins, Fuck Knights, Sex Rays, 99ers and my band The Violent SHIfters, to name just a few!  There are shows almost every day of the week, which is almost too much at times!  I hope to see ya out some time!

Here are a few links to some local online sites:

TC PUNK

Twin Cities Rockabilly

Twin Cities Hardcore

Cheers!

erik

Hey Evil Erik,

Thanks for the list of bands and the links. I'll be checking them out for sure. Sounds like there's a good scene in the Twin Cities. Can't wait...

Hope to see you out as well. Keep me posted on when The Violent SHIfters are playing.

Much appreciated,

Bill.

evil erik said:

Hey Evil Bill,

There is definitely no shortage of killer bands too!  Here is a list of Twin Cities bands that you might dig: The Shockers, L'Assassins, Fuck Knights, Sex Rays, 99ers and my band The Violent SHIfters, to name just a few!  There are shows almost every day of the week, which is almost too much at times!  I hope to see ya out some time!

Here are a few links to some local online sites:

TC PUNK

Twin Cities Rockabilly

Twin Cities Hardcore

Cheers!

erik

Hey Evil Bill,

There is definitely no shortage of killer bands too!  Here is a list of Twin Cities bands that you might dig: The Shockers, L'Assassins, Fuck Knights, Sex Rays, 99ers and my band The Violent SHIfters, to name just a few!  There are shows almost every day of the week, which is almost too much at times!  I hope to see ya out some time!

Here are a few links to some local online sites:

TC PUNK

Twin Cities Rockabilly

Twin Cities Hardcore

Cheers!

erik

Over the weekend I went to Joint Custody and Smash and asked them about this. Joint Custody is closed on Tuesdays and missed the raid because of that, but they gave the folks at Smash a difficult time. From the sounds of it, this appears to be targeted at shops in the Adams-Morgan neighborhood. DC has been changing rapidly in recent years, with redevelopment in many of DC's neighborhoods, particularly high-traffic areas like Adams-Morgan. This could be some sort of effort to "clean up the neighborhood", which would be ironic because it's shops like these that give Adams-Morgan it's unique character. It'll be interesting to see how this shakes out.

Thanks for alerting me to this.  I live in the District and I had no idea this was going on.

Signed the petition, and posted the link on "the Facebook".

THEE DIRTYBEATS maximum vintage garage
http://theedirtybeats.bandcamp.com

This ain't cool... please sign the petition and help spread the word! 

http://www.dischord.com/news/498/2012/5/support-dcs-record-book-and-vintage-clothing-shops-now-under-attack

The DC Government has launched a regulatory attack on small businesses in DC that sell used books, records, and clothing. In the past months they have raided, fined, and threatened with closure a myriad of long-established neighborhood shops under the guise of enforcing anti-fencing laws. Details of these actions are better described in a petition (whose text is copied in its entirely after the jump) that we strongly recommend that you read and hope you will sign. 

https://www.change.org/petitions/dc-city-council-stop-treating-record-stores-and-vintage-stores-like-pawn-shops

On April 4, officials with the DC Office of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) raided a number of Adams Morgan and U Street-area businesses that sell vintage and used goods, threatening them with fines and closure for operating without a secondhand business license. This license is intended to regulate pawn shops, to safeguard against the selling of stolen goods.

The regulations would require shops like Meeps, Idle Time Books, GoodWood, and Miss Pixies -- as well as all the record stores in town -- to submit to MPD's pawn unit a detailed list of goods acquired each time they make a purchase. Additionally, MPD wants the stores to hold items for 15 days for police inspection before they can be sold. These requirements introduce a regulatory load which helps no one and threatens the existence of the small businesses that make DC unique.

DC's secondhand business regulations are outdated, unnecessarily burdensome, and overly broad. A lawyer working with DC's small business community has proposed amendments to the regulations that would bring them up to date and carve out exemptions for the businesses described above.

Please add your name to this petition to request that the City Council pass emergency legislation that would provide 90 days of relief and time to establish a permanent exemption for businesses that sell used and vintage goods. It's vital that this happen to re-establish a sense of trust between local government and the businesses that drive our local economy.

I live around DC, but not in DC; does my signature count?

The answer is an emphatic "yes."

When you come into DC to patronize record stores or vintage shops, the taxes you pay on those goods are revenue for the city. So are the taxes you pay when you decide to grab a bite at a restaurant before/after your vinyl adventures and the parking meter fees or Metro fare you pay during your visits. It's all connected. If you spend money in DC -- and especially if vintage shops or record stores are destination points for you -- then your signature counts.

If you live in MD or VA and you want to continue to frequent the independently owned shops that make DC awesome, please do sign, and please share the petition with others.

Courtesy of Dischord Records.

The San Francisco Bay area has some of the best hot rod/muscle car/vintage wheels shows going. Every Summer, garage doors open, and out roll some of the most impressive rides ever.

The East Bay, and Danville in particular, hosts several shows you should not miss if you love awesome cars! Here are some dates to check out:

Danville, CA:

Hot Summer Nights -- July 19 and August 16. Over 200 hot rods and classic cars line the streets. Music and food, natch! http://www.danvillehotsummernightscarshow.com/

Danville Concours d'Elegance, September 16, 2012. Dozens of great cars from around the country. Proceeds benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation and The Parkinson’s Institute.

The Paddock at the Livery has regular themed car shows throughout the Summer: WSCC Type 1 Corvette Car Show -- May 6. MG Car Show -- May 20. Porsche Car Show -- May 27. Ponies and Snakes -- June 3. And more to come. http://www.danvillelivery.com/

Danville also has the Blackhawk Auto Museum--a rotating line up of cars you won't see anywhere else. http://www.blackhawkmuseum.org/

Half Moon Bay, CA:

Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show -- The World’s Coolest Cars, Historic Warbirds, Demolition Derby, and Quirky Contraptions. This year's event is over already, but mark it on your calendar for next year! Check out their site: http://www.miramarevents.com/dreammachines/lead.html

Alameda, CA

If you only go to one event, this one is it! Park Street Classic Car Show -- October 13. Over 400 amazing creations roll out for your pleasure. Check it out!! http://www.shopparkstreet.com/carshow.html

Other great events you won't want to miss:

Always a great time, check out the Bad Ass Swap Meets, all year 'round, and all around CA: http://www.badasscars.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=results/Category_ID=29/mode=cat/cat29.htm

Kings By The Bay -- June 23, at Cal State East Bay University. Pre-1963 custom cars in a fundraiser. http://www.kingsbythebay.com/index.html

Rimz & Ribz -- July 14, in Livermore , Ca -- http://www.rimzandribz.com/ Classics, hot rods, race cars, farm machines, motorcycles, motor homes, exotics, bicycles, strollers, work trucks, you name it!

Thanks for reaching out to us. We would love to have put something together, but  we are playing with Dick Dale 3rd week in July and have to provide Boston area exclusivity for that show.

I would suggest  trying:

http://www.facebook.com/radiosomerville

http://www.churchofboston.com/

http://www.precinctbar.com/

Good luck!

-Evan

The Nevermores from St. Louis are hitting the East Coast this summer! If anyone can help us out with getting a show booked in Boston on Saturday, July 28, please let us know. We're playing a Cavestomp show in NYC the night before and would like to hit Boston the following night before heading back home (short trip).

Please shoot us a DM here or post a reply below if you can help us out.

Thanks!
THE NEVERMORES 

This Saturday night, rock n' roll progeny of the gods The Sons of Hercules bring the noise to Sixth Street at Trinity Hall, with extra special guest stars Glambilly (touring behind their acclaimed WHITE BBQ SAUCE album) and Austin garage rock supergroup The Go Wows.

Host/DJ: Mal Thursday.

ABSOLUTELY FREE! Donations appreciated.

Trinity Hall is located upstairs from Old School Bar & Grill, 401 E. Sixth St. in downtown Austin.

RSVP: http://garagepunk.ning.com/events/the-sons-of-hercules-glambilly-the-go-wows-at-trinity-hall-austin

We'll see you on Saturday!

THIS WEEK !!!

FROM THURSDAY TO SATURDAY !!!


NEW YORK CITY WILL BE INVADED BY THE FRENCH CANADIAN !!!!!!
IT START THURSDAY may 17
AT ST-VITUS

WITH PONCTUATION, thee canadian Oh Sees, playing with

BIG RIFF

DESERT SHARKS

MONEY NOW
RSVP HEREFRIDAY MAY 18
BROOKLYN FIREPROOF

PONCTUATION is joined by none other than

SKIP JENSEN GROUP, with rock n roll legend, SKIP JENSEN (ex-scat rag boosters, ex-demons claws)

with

BIG RIFF

TWIN GUNS

5$
RSVP HEREAND SATURDAY MAY 19
at PARKSIDE LOUNGEDO NOT MISS THIS


IT S A CAVESTOMP !!!!!!!!

WITH SKIP JENSEN

PONCTUATION

THE ABOVE

THE LIVING KILLS !!!!!

8$
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IT S PRIMITIVE !! 

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