I think we all just got old...
..and no one likes to come to LA anymore

Yeah, I'm hoping to hit that one too.
Jeez, I would have thought a gig like this would have caused more of an on-line stir?
Back in the 'Garage Shock' era, something like this would have sent people scrambling for flights.
Or is everyone old and jaded now? Or has the proliferation of the internet (and YouTube) made everything 'too accessible'? Or is this site that we're on still in its infancy?
Thoughts people??

I am going to the Sat afternoon party with Der Submarine Racers and Special Ed, and possibly (read as probably not) going to the Sunday show.

This isn't a show plug, I genuinely want to know who is going to be in attendance at this:

Psychedelic Garage / Horror rock pioneer Roky Erickson returns to NYC to play Webster Hall on March 1st with Thurston Moore & The New Wave Bandits! This show is with his band from the 80's the explosives and I can't wait. Anyone else going? I never thought I'd get a chance to see him play live. Slip inside this house as you pass by!
March first is the night of the Vampire!

10pm
6 bucks

The Electric Kisses- (hott shit!)
The Cape-Men- (satanic hot rod disaster)
The Heels- (garage girl goodness)
The Taste- (local underdawgs rock the house)

February 5, 2008 Chuck Willis: Let's Jump Tonight (Okeh) Amos Milburn: House Party Tonight (Aladdin) Amos Milburn: House Party Tonight (Aladdin) ....wtf? yes, we done spun that one twice. Little Richard & the Upsetters: She Knows How To Rock Me (Specialty) Edgar Blanchard: Lawdy Mama (Runnin' Wild) Boom Boom Cats: Two Bop (Tell Me....) Randy Rich & the Poor Boys: She's Wild (The Way You Came) Charlie Hightone & the Rock-Its: Get Out Of My Bed (Rock It Man, Rock-It) Wagtails: Miss Fortune (Wag On!!!) Mars Attacks: I'm Gonna Leave Ya (Circle Of Love) Two Timin' Three: Gone Ape Man (Payin' The Price) Junior Marvel & the Hi-Flyers: Bop Pretty Baby (Stompin' At The Hillbilly Boogie Barn) Eddie Cochran: Jeanie Jeanie Jeanie (Liberty) Galaxies: This Rock And Roll (Chess) Emanons: Emanon Rock (Delbert) Zig Dillon: On Down The Line (Automatic Bop) Slim Dortch: Big Boy Rock (Eugenia) Round Up Boys: Green Man Rock (Another Night, Another Town) Omar Romero: Hog Wild (Hog Wild) Ike & the Capers: Lucy Makes Me Wanna Rock (Loud And Silent) Johnny Law & his Pistol Packin' Daddies: Mean Mama (I'll Get It Right) Flea Bops: To Hot For Me (Git To Gittin') Radio Ramblers: Hot To Trot (Hot To Trot) Little Guitar Pickett & his Fabulous Rockin' Fenders: The Buzzard (The Big Itch) Blue Crystals: Be Bop A Lula (Courier) Pappys: I Wanna Be With You (s/t) Krunchies: Attack Attack (Certified PR) Poppets: Get Back (Plastic Idol) Tuff Bananas: Firebug (Dusty Medical) Riff Randells: Traitor Of The Heart (Doublecross) Registrators: Girl Girl Girl (Mangrove) Clorox Girls: Double Mao (Bachelor) Pneumonias: Leave You Cold (High School Refuse) Riots: Tell Me Tonight (Love After) Mustangs: It's Gonna Work Out Fine (...And That's For Sure) Primordials: Shout Shake And Go (Fourteen Prime Numbers) Modern Primitives: Really Jacqueline! (demo) Tough & Lovely: Ain't No Lie (Teardrops) Hell On Heels: Can't Buy Cool (Dogs, Records And Wine) Half Rats: Throw It Around (Culture Cast) Cheap Time: Back To School (s/t) Replacements: Something To Du (Sorry Ma, I Forgot To Take Out The Trash) Redd Kross: Tatem O'Tot And The Fried Vegetables (Born Innocent) Washouts: You're What I Want (I Was A Teenage Washout) Ultra Twist: No Job (???) Ape City R&B: Saturday Night (Infringement) Los Idiotas: The Blob (Slovenly) Dishrags: Love Is Shit (Love/Hate) Primate Five: I Need Your Luh (Goodbye Boozy) Sonic Chicken 4: Girl 66 (s/t) Carbonas: Frustrate Me (s/t) Spandecks: Paranoia (s/t) Hidden Charms: I Gotta Go (Square Root Of Love) Last Sons Of Krypton: Action (s/t) Privates: I'm In Sick (Buzz A While...) Del Gators: Move Mr. Man (Pound Down) Browny Circus: Surf Around (Surf Trip) Go Go 3: Brand New Cadillac (Beat Girls Are Go!) Condors: She's Not The Girl For Me (Wait For It) Fleshtones: Feels Good To Feel (Take A Good Look!) Makers: I'm Not A Social Kinda Guy (s/t) Contaminators: No Friends (s/t) Heartattacks: Stay/Go (Plastic Idol) Diealones: Take It (demo) Black & Whites: You Broke My Heart Girl (P.Trash/FDH) Maharajas: Repo Man (In Pure Spite) Slow Slushy Boys: That Girl She Always Smiles (Ballroom Bash!) Roughnecks: You're Driving Me Insane (Pickwick) Mumbles Scott: Baby What Do You Want Me To Do (Applause) Huns: Destination Lonely (Garage Punk Unknowns) Los Saicos: Salvaje (Wild Teen Punk From Peru 1965) Stix & Stones: You're Bad News (Total Raunch) Lost Souls: My Girl (Garage Punk Unknowns) Brothers & Sisters: And I Know (Garage Punk Unknowns) Six Deep: Girl It's Over (Total Raunch)

January 29, 2008 Carl Perkins: Put Your Cat Clothes On (Sun) Junior Marvel & his Hi-Flyers: Boppin' Down The Line (Stompin' At The Hillbilly Boogie Barn) Raging Teens: Be Bop Boogie (s/t) Dusty Gray & his Rough Ridin' Ramblers: Go Wild Little Girl (Dig That Rhythm) Mean Devils: Wiggle Walkin' Mama (Outer Space Bop) Slingshots: Feels So Right (Feels So Right!) Rhythm Bound!: Prove To You / Little Girls Gone Rockin (Born To Love You) Jed Clayton & the Rockabouts: Every Time You Ask Me (What's Up Tonight) Radio Ramblers: Mumblin' Fits (Hot To Trot) Wagtails: I Drink 'Cause I Can (Cat Food) Two Timin' Three: Love Sick Lullaby (Where Did You Sleep Last Night) Lucky Stars: Look What The Cat Dragged In (Hollywood And Western) Flea Bops: Git To Gittin' (Git To Gittin') Round Up Boys: Rock Til The Sun Comes Up (Another Night Another Town) Noisy Boys: Rock With Me Baby (Play Rough!) Anabel & the Rock-A-Bels: I Try (Rockin' Around The EEC) Racketeers: Two Left Feet (Boston's Infamous Rockabilly Racket) Johnny Law & the Pistol Packin' Daddies: White Wall Boogie (I'll Get It Right) Collins Kids: Hot Rod (The Rockin'est) Starliners: Dig That Ford (Rhythm Round Up) Tri-Tones: Chicken In The Basket (Ranger) Cherry Casino & the Gamblers: The Party's Going On (Fat Mama's Daughter) unknown mental case: Radio Flip Flop (The Big Itch) 5.6.7.8's: Bomb The Twist (Bomb The Twist) Washouts: Snake Eyed Mama (I Was A Teenage Washout) Dogmatics: My Little Sisters Got A Motorbike (Everybody Does It) Dishrags: Craving A... (Love/Hate) Reducers: That'll Be Just Fine (Let's Go) Intellectuals: Wizard Of What (Black Domania Now!) Manikins: It's Saturday Night (P.Trash) Go Go 7188: Balla Balla (Daskou Houkou) Almighty Handclaps: Full-Time (no label) King Uszniewicz & his Uszniewicztones: Tiger By The Tail (Twistin' and Bowlin') Hollywood Vines: Crusin' (Capitol) Surf Creatures: Action Plus (X50) Saturn V feat. Orbit: Karen (Having A Twist Party) Surf Bunnies: Surf Bunnie Beach (Surf Bunnies And Hot Rod Honeys) Heartbeatz: Secret Girls (Going Underground) Busy Signals: Kiss And Tell (s/t) Hidden Charms: Cheat Liar Cheat (Square Root Of Love) Digger & the Pussycats: 100 Degrees (Young, Tight And Alright) Problematics: You Make Ma Lose My Cool (Blown Out) Boonaraaas: One One Zero (Five Steps Ahead) Fleshtones: Back To School (Take A Good Look) Maharajas: Yeah Yeah (In Pure Spite) Primordials: What You Got (Fourteen Prime Numbers) Touch-Me-Nots: Feets Start Walking (Chris Own Said It...) Reverend Beat-Man: I'm Over With You (Surreal Folk Blues Gospel Trash vol.2) Sonic Chicken 4: I Had Too Much To Drink Last Night (s/t) Armitage Shanks: Ambulance (Shank's Pony) Contaminators: Drivin' Me Crazy (s/t) Carbonas: I'm A Schiso (s/t) Chinese Millionaires: Door To Door Maniac (Punkity Rockity) DMZ: Lift Up Your Hood (Relics) Pleasers: I'm In Love (Thamesbeat) Mama Guitar: Oh Boy (Soundflat) Bradipos IV: Brainless Girl (Instro-Mania!!!) Ape City R&B: Wot I Say (La-Ti-Da) Condors: Kiss That Girl Away (Wait Fo It) Blackjax: Fooled By A Pretty Face (You Only Get One Shot At The Big Time) Coconut Coolouts: Head Full Of Stones (Seeing Eye) Len Price 3: Medway Eye (Chinese Burn) Mustangs: I'm Down (...And That's For Sure) Russ Olson: Sorry About That (Ikon) Standells: Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White (Dirty Water) Four Slicks: No Money, No Job (Born Bad) Mugwumps: Talk To Me (Banana Brain) Last Sons Of Krypton: Ready Aim Fire (s/t) CoCoComa: She Gets Too Heavy (holds Too Tight) (s/t) Cat Burglars: Poison Party (Tooth Decay) Head: No Hugging No Learning (No Hugging No Learning)

Hello people,

Rosco here of The Urges - I'm going on holiday to SF in the last week of April and I'm wondering if there are any good garage or surf clubs/nights on there.

Cheers
Ross

SHOW INFO: The Eye Presents: Valentine’s Day Hee-Haw With Huntsville, Pilbilly Nights and DJ Haunted George Huntsville – Born from a Bayou town near Houston Texas, and the oil fields of West Texas. The band takes its name from a town known for its University, six prisons, and one electric chair. Along the way, they picked up a hitchhiker from Nebraska and ended up in a garage in The San Fernando Valley. Enchiladas, BBQ, and breakfast tacos are a few of their musical influences. If you like beer you will LOVE Huntsville http://www.myspace.com/huntsvilleband Pilbilly Nights - Led by front man and Texas native Todd Lowe aka "Randy." Blazing Harmonica solos and soulful fills are played by Patrick Peper. James “Fast Lane” Lane, also a Texas native, provides a solid beat and amazing vocal harmonies. Also a funny note Todd aka. “Randy” and James went to high school together in Houston, TX.. Lastly, but not least, is the rock solid bass beat with great licks from Bassist Jacob Morgan hailing from Northern California keeps everyone going. http://www.myspace.com/pilbillyknightsmusic DJ Haunted George – Usually a one man band Haunted George loves to spin the toe tappin’ Country tunes when he is not making weird desert music. http://www.myspace.com/hauntedgeorge February 14, 2008 The Scene Bar 806 E. Colorado Blvd. Glendale, CA 91205 Cost: $5 Show Time: 10 P.M.

I'm over here by Illinois by Chicago.
I can't travel because of the ball and chain, and mini-chain - but I too DJ, but up in Chicago.
I'm thinking of putting together a Garage night at Someplace, you up for it?

I am! Champaign, IL!
I DJ here in Champaign, IL too - this weekend (Jan 26th) Saturday night, but from Feb. 1st on I will be moving to FRIDAYS at a crummy and wonderful hipster punk townie Irish pub called Mike 'n Molly's. $1 cover. Cheap booze (come down from Chicago!) and it's right across from the train station. Dance party, baby!

Loves,
DJ Hellcat


Mike n Molly's
105 N. Market St.
downtown Champaign, IL

Whole Lotta Shakin" - since 1984: 4 hours of music inspired by the rock 'n' roll explosion of 1955-1966; featuring Rockabilly,Greasy R&B, Instrumental, Surf, Twist, British Invasion, Garage Rock, Novely & a bit of '77 style Punk rock for good measure; from the mid-50's to todays rock 'n' rollers that carry on the tradition! Sundays from 3-7PM EST (18:00 GMT) on WITR, 89.7-FM in Rochester, NY LISTEN LIVE on the web at http://witr.rit.edu or http://streaming.modernmusicandmore.com:8000/witr-128

Hmm yes. Looks like I might be attending.

Yeah, I'm going to that.

Cant wait for Nikki Corvette...

Greg was the best Dee Dee look-a-like I have ever laid eyes on.
My band played a few shows with those guys and they always put on a great show. They will be missed.

POOP! I hate it when I post something and a few days later I get a message like this one from my friend Helen;

Rich just posted this today on both his blog & 1234's on myspace.
1234 has decided to call it a day. :(

Helen


_________________________
Friday, January 25, 2008

Adios Amigos


Good evening, folks - Rich Evans from 1234 here. It is with a heavy
heart that I write these words I'd hoped to not have to write for many
years:

Bassist Greg Thomsen and drummer Donny Paycheck have left 1234 for
personal reasons. After much discussion between guitarist Dan Helland
and myself, we've decided to lay the whole thing to rest. In other
words, 1234 is no more.

The split is amicable, and would not have even occured had there not
been near simultaneous events in Greg's and Donny's lives that
preclude any hope of their continuing with the band for the forseeable
future.

There was brief talk between Dan and I of regrouping with different
members, but the fact is that it would take something just this side
of a miracle to find another rhythm section as powerful as Greg and
Donny. As the thought of actually trying to find new players that
could fit the bill seemed as pleasant as a root canal, we chose to
pack it in.

All sides have left open the possibility of playing together again
someday in the future. For now you can see Donny play with Zeke, Goat
Throne, Bob Wayne and the Outlaw carnies, and Sammy Barrett. Greg is
taking a sabbatical from live performance, but is working on an album
of his songs that is sure to kick some serious ass. Dan is looking for
a bassist for his solo project, Daniel E Helland and the Nouns.

As for me, I'm working on two original projects - one rock, one
acoustic. One of them will likely be called Dicky Moe. The other?
Well, I'm open to suggestions. I'm also playing bass with The
Metal-Roke All Stars. Lately I've also been branching out into studio
work, so if you need vocals, guitar, or bass for a project, (maybe
even as a producer?)give me a holler.

I'd like to thank original drummer Hoagie Gero for his years of
service, and pinch hitter Ken Hahn for filling in on short notice.
Thanks also to Mark Hanschen, Jonathan Bartlett, Marci Smith, Chris
Zellner, Adrian Garver, and anyone else who helped us out behind the
scenes. Thanks also to another Jonathan, who's last name escapes me,
for making our Gabba Gabba Hey sign.



Thanks also to Rhonda Thomsen, Jana Paycheck, Patty Rice, Helen
Halloran, The Mecca Cafe, The Five Point Cafe, Stanwood Hotel, Bobby
Gundstrom, Lori Durbrow, Trish Becker, John Voge (Exotic Underground),
Jenny Bendel, Kwab, Michael, John, and all the rest at Sunset Tavern,
Joey Piss Drunk for giving us our first gig, Shakey Steve, Bobby
Trash, Ben Rew, Tiffany Shimmers, Dawn Black, Lareina, Sarah, Brett
Irvine, Fred Zamora, Attila Meszaros, Justin Parks, Don Slack, Dana
Sims (El Corazon), Rick Wyatt (Fenix), and a host of others I can't
even think of right now. Thanks also to the handful of writers (Hannah
Levin, Michaelangelo Matos, etc) that actually gave a tribute band a
little love!

I'd also like to thank all of the bands we've been fortunate enough to
share the stage with. We've been really fortunate to have played with
so many awesome bands through the years, both local and national. But
I'd like to give special thanks to Lou Molitch (Murdock / Neon
Nights), Dick Whiskey and Spike Hell (Go Like Hell / Los Bastardos,
Doc Hellvis (Dead Vampires), Maiden Seattle (!), The Spits, Space
Cretins, Living Colour, Zeke, Faster Pussycat, Tad Doyle, Los
Peligrosos, and innumerable others.

But there are four groups of people who have been there with us pretty
much from start to finish. First is DragStrip Riot, particularly
Knuck. Dude - through all the highs and lows we've both been through
these past few years, you've always been a straight shooter, and
that's worth more to me than all the tea in China. Thanks. Now get
that killer fucking album out already!

The All American Playboys: Eesh, where do I even start? You guys have
been so much fun to watch and play with over the years...words can't
describe. What I wouldn't give for one more show with 1234, All
American Playboys, and DSR. You guys rule!

The wonderful folks at The Funhouse, especially Brian Foss: I don't
even know what to say except thank you from the bottom of my heart for
the years of great shows, positive vibes and support, mind crushing
cocktails, and friendship. We always felt like The Funhouse was our
home base. More than anywhere else, we always looked forward to
Funhouse shows because we not only knew they would rock, but that we'd
have a great time just hanging out with you, Cody, Lee, and the rest
of the gang. Again, thank you for making our little band feel ten feet
tall.

Last but most certainly not least I'd like to thank all of our fans
for their unwavering support. You made a bunch of middle aged guys in
wigs feel like rock stars every time we took the stage. Your energy
made us always want to play harder, faster, and better than we ever
did before.

For those I may have missed in this little missive, please understand
that in trying to sum up over 4 years of friends, shows, and mayhem
while being bummed out as all fuck my mind isn't exactly running on
all cylinders. 1234 was a huge part of my life these last few years,
and it's suddenly non-existent. Though I'm admittedly sad about how
this all shook out in the end, I'm eternally grateful to all of you
for the wonderful memories you've given me which I'm certain will last
me my entire life.

I've been in a lot of bands over the last 20 odd years, some good,
some bad, some downright dreadful. I can say without hesitation that I
never had so much fun playing music with any other band as I did with
1234. And for that, I thank Greg, Dan, Hoagie, Donny, and all of you.
See you out there soon...

Rich Evans

OK This is just through the grapevine via my friend Helen Wheels; Rich found out yesterday that Greg (who is their Dee Dee Ramone in 1234) has to quit the band due to personal family obligations. He isn't sure that the band will continue, but just in case they do want to carry on I told him I'd put the word out. If you know anyone who might be interested in playing bass in a Ramones tribute band. They have to love the Ramones, somewhat physically resemble Dee Dee (or be willing to transform themself to) and of course have the ability to play Ramones songs on bass. The time committment isn't huge. For more info go here; http://www.myspace.com/14350971

awww shucks

Tuesday, February 5th Blue Cheer Sea of Air Sonic Medusa

@ Knitting Factory Hollywood 7021 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, CA 90028 All Ages Show/Ticket Info Text 'BCHEER' to 467467 to buy tickets

POOP! I hate it when I post something and a few days later I get a message like this one from my friend Helen;

Rich just posted this today on both his blog & 1234's on myspace.
1234 has decided to call it a day. :(

Helen


_________________________
Friday, January 25, 2008

Adios Amigos


Good evening, folks - Rich Evans from 1234 here. It is with a heavy
heart that I write these words I'd hoped to not have to write for many
years:

Bassist Greg Thomsen and drummer Donny Paycheck have left 1234 for
personal reasons. After much discussion between guitarist Dan Helland
and myself, we've decided to lay the whole thing to rest. In other
words, 1234 is no more.

The split is amicable, and would not have even occured had there not
been near simultaneous events in Greg's and Donny's lives that
preclude any hope of their continuing with the band for the forseeable
future.

There was brief talk between Dan and I of regrouping with different
members, but the fact is that it would take something just this side
of a miracle to find another rhythm section as powerful as Greg and
Donny. As the thought of actually trying to find new players that
could fit the bill seemed as pleasant as a root canal, we chose to
pack it in.

All sides have left open the possibility of playing together again
someday in the future. For now you can see Donny play with Zeke, Goat
Throne, Bob Wayne and the Outlaw carnies, and Sammy Barrett. Greg is
taking a sabbatical from live performance, but is working on an album
of his songs that is sure to kick some serious ass. Dan is looking for
a bassist for his solo project, Daniel E Helland and the Nouns.

As for me, I'm working on two original projects - one rock, one
acoustic. One of them will likely be called Dicky Moe. The other?
Well, I'm open to suggestions. I'm also playing bass with The
Metal-Roke All Stars. Lately I've also been branching out into studio
work, so if you need vocals, guitar, or bass for a project, (maybe
even as a producer?)give me a holler.

I'd like to thank original drummer Hoagie Gero for his years of
service, and pinch hitter Ken Hahn for filling in on short notice.
Thanks also to Mark Hanschen, Jonathan Bartlett, Marci Smith, Chris
Zellner, Adrian Garver, and anyone else who helped us out behind the
scenes. Thanks also to another Jonathan, who's last name escapes me,
for making our Gabba Gabba Hey sign.



Thanks also to Rhonda Thomsen, Jana Paycheck, Patty Rice, Helen
Halloran, The Mecca Cafe, The Five Point Cafe, Stanwood Hotel, Bobby
Gundstrom, Lori Durbrow, Trish Becker, John Voge (Exotic Underground),
Jenny Bendel, Kwab, Michael, John, and all the rest at Sunset Tavern,
Joey Piss Drunk for giving us our first gig, Shakey Steve, Bobby
Trash, Ben Rew, Tiffany Shimmers, Dawn Black, Lareina, Sarah, Brett
Irvine, Fred Zamora, Attila Meszaros, Justin Parks, Don Slack, Dana
Sims (El Corazon), Rick Wyatt (Fenix), and a host of others I can't
even think of right now. Thanks also to the handful of writers (Hannah
Levin, Michaelangelo Matos, etc) that actually gave a tribute band a
little love!

I'd also like to thank all of the bands we've been fortunate enough to
share the stage with. We've been really fortunate to have played with
so many awesome bands through the years, both local and national. But
I'd like to give special thanks to Lou Molitch (Murdock / Neon
Nights), Dick Whiskey and Spike Hell (Go Like Hell / Los Bastardos,
Doc Hellvis (Dead Vampires), Maiden Seattle (!), The Spits, Space
Cretins, Living Colour, Zeke, Faster Pussycat, Tad Doyle, Los
Peligrosos, and innumerable others.

But there are four groups of people who have been there with us pretty
much from start to finish. First is DragStrip Riot, particularly
Knuck. Dude - through all the highs and lows we've both been through
these past few years, you've always been a straight shooter, and
that's worth more to me than all the tea in China. Thanks. Now get
that killer fucking album out already!

The All American Playboys: Eesh, where do I even start? You guys have
been so much fun to watch and play with over the years...words can't
describe. What I wouldn't give for one more show with 1234, All
American Playboys, and DSR. You guys rule!

The wonderful folks at The Funhouse, especially Brian Foss: I don't
even know what to say except thank you from the bottom of my heart for
the years of great shows, positive vibes and support, mind crushing
cocktails, and friendship. We always felt like The Funhouse was our
home base. More than anywhere else, we always looked forward to
Funhouse shows because we not only knew they would rock, but that we'd
have a great time just hanging out with you, Cody, Lee, and the rest
of the gang. Again, thank you for making our little band feel ten feet
tall.

Last but most certainly not least I'd like to thank all of our fans
for their unwavering support. You made a bunch of middle aged guys in
wigs feel like rock stars every time we took the stage. Your energy
made us always want to play harder, faster, and better than we ever
did before.

For those I may have missed in this little missive, please understand
that in trying to sum up over 4 years of friends, shows, and mayhem
while being bummed out as all fuck my mind isn't exactly running on
all cylinders. 1234 was a huge part of my life these last few years,
and it's suddenly non-existent. Though I'm admittedly sad about how
this all shook out in the end, I'm eternally grateful to all of you
for the wonderful memories you've given me which I'm certain will last
me my entire life.

I've been in a lot of bands over the last 20 odd years, some good,
some bad, some downright dreadful. I can say without hesitation that I
never had so much fun playing music with any other band as I did with
1234. And for that, I thank Greg, Dan, Hoagie, Donny, and all of you.
See you out there soon...

Rich Evans

OK This is just through the grapevine via my friend Helen Wheels; Rich found out yesterday that Greg (who is their Dee Dee Ramone in 1234) has to quit the band due to personal family obligations. He isn't sure that the band will continue, but just in case they do want to carry on I told him I'd put the word out. If you know anyone who might be interested in playing bass in a Ramones tribute band. They have to love the Ramones, somewhat physically resemble Dee Dee (or be willing to transform themself to) and of course have the ability to play Ramones songs on bass. The time committment isn't huge. For more info go here; http://www.myspace.com/14350971

So - I'm sorta new to this part of the country.

I went to college in NYC so I know a few good bars / venues in the city (Motor City, Otto's, Manitoba's, to name a few) but I was wondering what's the scoop on Brooklyn...? I live in Clinton Hill and found a bar near Pratt called the Alibi that's a reliable dive, and I caught a good show at Southpaw few weeks back. But that's about all I know for this borough of Kings.

So, where do you Brooklynites haunt? Where's a good place to catch a show / ie to play? Drink? Good mechanic to work on classic cars? Food? Tattoo's?

B

Mutant Hardcore Flower Hour on the Radio: 91.7 FM or www.ktru.org. Punk and garage from 10pm to 1am Mutant Hardcore Flower Hour in the flesh: at Dean's Credit Clothing, downtown from 10pm to at least 1am. DJ Illbience's Rock and Roll Suicide Show...I'll be guest djing...