tell the priest with the sexually transmitted diseases to get out of my bed
1) FULL SHOW PREVIEW
*THIS* Thursday April 18th 7:00pm
The First Unitarian Church (22nd and Chestnut)
Philadelphia, PA All Ages $8.00
*OR ONLY $5.00 IF YOU COME IN COSTUME*
Tickets On Sale at Spaceboy Music (409 South Street) or
r5productions.com
with :
THE LOCUST
THE RAH BRAS
THE JAI ALAI SAVANT
KNIVES OUT
THE LOCUST (san diego, ca / gsl records)
http://www.goldstandardlabs.com
Where does one begin with this band ? Innovative, controversial, and frighteningly loud, the Southern California rock band the Locust has been called the future of hardcore punk by more than a few people. Critics and underground hardcore fans alike have argued for and against the band, citing in their debates the destructive tendencies of the Locust's intensely loyal fan base, insane stage antics, seemingly nonsensical lyrics, and questionable taste in merchandise (coke mirrors !?). Through it all, the Locust has maintained a confident distance, preferring to discuss the "self-political" subject matter of their lyrics and lifestyle, and more importantly, their love of playing music. Formed in San Diego in 1996, with a nascent lineup consisting of former members of influential hardcore bands Struggle and Swing Kids, the Locust built an early reputation on name-recognition and duration (their songs rarely exceeded 60 seconds) alone. When their first few singles were actually released, however, feverish hardcore fans responded by buying out the entire first pressings ridiculously fast; the group had proven themselves worthy of the attention, and began selling out shows in and around Southern California. During those first few years, the personnel of the band remained in constant flux. With the only certainty being a revolving cast, the Locust set out on tours of the U.S. and Europe before the lineup was solidified, and work on their debut full-length LP began. When the album was finished, the band had recorded 20 songs and crammed them into a claustrophobic 13 minutes. The initial pressing of The Locust, 2000 12" records, sold out in the first week of its release, and the May 1999 3" CD reissue was also very well received; the album sold more than 20,000 copies - platinum status by independent label standards. Following up on their underground success, the Locust unexpectedly released a double LP of drum'n'bass remixes of their trademark song, "Well I'll Be a Monkey's Uncle," in the spring of 2000. Featuring mixes from Digital Hardcore mainstay Christoph de Babalon and San Francisco's I Am Spoonbender, the record demonstrated the Locust's willingness to toy with the public's perception of the band as a one-trick pony, and also served to bring their music to the attention of an entirely new audience. After the release of the 2001 EP Flight of the Wounded Locust, band member David Astor left the group. While adapting to their new, leaner formation as a quartet, the Locust kept up a masochistic tour schedule, making the rounds in Japan (filling the opening slot for At the Drive-In) and the complete U.S. Now with years worth of hype, steamrolled behind them, The Locust are soon going to make you even talk more. I'm not allowed to say where or how you might here of them next, but lets just say that it will be the talk on those internet messageboards for quite some time.
THE RAH BRAS (richmond, va / lovitt records)
http://www.lovitt.com
The Rah Bras are a brutal, slightly gothic three-piece of Richmond, VA based new wave/industrial enthusiasts ready to put on a spectacle at any time. All former members of the collective spaz troupe Men’s Recovery Project, the band consists of Isabellarah Rubella (Damn Near Read) on keys, Boo Rah, aka Dave Nesmith (Sleepytime Trio, Maximillian Colby) on bass, and Jean Rah (Hose.Got.Cable) on drums. More engaging live than recorded, the band’s modus operandi is that of over-the-top performance, booming rhythms and overtly-suggestive vocal delivery by Rubella. All three sing, and Jean Rah has a tendency to use his drums as a jungle-gym as much as a musical device. Especially when they break into any one of their many current r&b covers.
In 1998, they put out two short EPs, Wear the Beat Spectacular on Veriform and Concentrate to Listen to the Rondo That We Christen King Speed on Lovitt Records. Tracks like Concentrate’s Bus Stopare indicative of their early material - with screaming traffic-jam samples, explosive drumming, and tumults of shouting. The Fifth Allen , also from Concentrate, shows the band cutting through some of the experiments for layered keys and simple, hummable melodies. After these EPs, the band began to tour extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe. Ruy Blas! on Lovitt Records followed in 2001 with carnival saturated, Brainiac-inspired collage rock doled out quick - 12 songs in about 30 minutes, further pushing the band’s increasing preoccupation with dancy, dark-tinged pop. One of the better live bands in this crowd of bands.
THE JAI ALAI SAVANT (philadelphia!)
no web site they are a baby band.
Formed just a few months ago by ex-Franklin frontman and current DJ/Man About Town, Ralph Darden (aka Major Taylor). The Jai Alai Savant continue where the last Franklin record left off. Heavy deep dub influenced roots rock, falling somewhere in between Fugazi, The Police and King Tubby. With only two shows under their belt, The Jai Alai Savant have already created a small and dedicated following, hopefully leading them to get the credit the Franklin never did. If you slept on Franklin, now is your chance to get in the know. This will be the bands last show-show for quite some time, as they focus on playing around the north east and recording for an upcoming EP.
KNIVES OUT (philadelphia / deathwish inc)
www.knives-out.com
Knives Out is comprised of former members of R5, Boy Sets Fire, I Hate You, Captain Ziggy and The Fearless Crusaders, Chicken (pronounced Watermelon) and Christ. Their musical tastes vary just as much as their backgrounds. Anything from Belle and Sebastian, Sisters of Mercy, and the Who, to Jay-Z , Groundwork, Slayer, and King Diamond. Knives Out formed sometime last year, arriving at their current assembly after some lineup changes. They decided to record a demo to kick around to some labels this summer and two days later got a call from Deathwish Inc. asking them to join the team...and they did. Complex and innovative hardcore/punk, leading away from the typical "chugga chugga" and more to noodly and progressive guitar work. You'll quickly understand and hear how/why the band is named after a Radiohead song. Unfortunately they will not play Manual Dagger or Near-chikka-near if you ask.
*THIS* Thursday April 18th 7:00pm
The First Unitarian Church (22nd and Chestnut)
Philadelphia, PA All Ages $8.00
*OR ONLY $5.00 IF YOU COME IN COSTUME*
Tickets On Sale at Spaceboy Music (409 South Street) or
r5productions.com
with :
THE LOCUST
THE RAH BRAS
THE JAI ALAI SAVANT
KNIVES OUT
THE LOCUST (san diego, ca / gsl records)
http://www.goldstandardlabs.com
Where does one begin with this band ? Innovative, controversial, and frighteningly loud, the Southern California rock band the Locust has been called the future of hardcore punk by more than a few people. Critics and underground hardcore fans alike have argued for and against the band, citing in their debates the destructive tendencies of the Locust's intensely loyal fan base, insane stage antics, seemingly nonsensical lyrics, and questionable taste in merchandise (coke mirrors !?). Through it all, the Locust has maintained a confident distance, preferring to discuss the "self-political" subject matter of their lyrics and lifestyle, and more importantly, their love of playing music. Formed in San Diego in 1996, with a nascent lineup consisting of former members of influential hardcore bands Struggle and Swing Kids, the Locust built an early reputation on name-recognition and duration (their songs rarely exceeded 60 seconds) alone. When their first few singles were actually released, however, feverish hardcore fans responded by buying out the entire first pressings ridiculously fast; the group had proven themselves worthy of the attention, and began selling out shows in and around Southern California. During those first few years, the personnel of the band remained in constant flux. With the only certainty being a revolving cast, the Locust set out on tours of the U.S. and Europe before the lineup was solidified, and work on their debut full-length LP began. When the album was finished, the band had recorded 20 songs and crammed them into a claustrophobic 13 minutes. The initial pressing of The Locust, 2000 12" records, sold out in the first week of its release, and the May 1999 3" CD reissue was also very well received; the album sold more than 20,000 copies - platinum status by independent label standards. Following up on their underground success, the Locust unexpectedly released a double LP of drum'n'bass remixes of their trademark song, "Well I'll Be a Monkey's Uncle," in the spring of 2000. Featuring mixes from Digital Hardcore mainstay Christoph de Babalon and San Francisco's I Am Spoonbender, the record demonstrated the Locust's willingness to toy with the public's perception of the band as a one-trick pony, and also served to bring their music to the attention of an entirely new audience. After the release of the 2001 EP Flight of the Wounded Locust, band member David Astor left the group. While adapting to their new, leaner formation as a quartet, the Locust kept up a masochistic tour schedule, making the rounds in Japan (filling the opening slot for At the Drive-In) and the complete U.S. Now with years worth of hype, steamrolled behind them, The Locust are soon going to make you even talk more. I'm not allowed to say where or how you might here of them next, but lets just say that it will be the talk on those internet messageboards for quite some time.
THE RAH BRAS (richmond, va / lovitt records)
http://www.lovitt.com
The Rah Bras are a brutal, slightly gothic three-piece of Richmond, VA based new wave/industrial enthusiasts ready to put on a spectacle at any time. All former members of the collective spaz troupe Men’s Recovery Project, the band consists of Isabellarah Rubella (Damn Near Read) on keys, Boo Rah, aka Dave Nesmith (Sleepytime Trio, Maximillian Colby) on bass, and Jean Rah (Hose.Got.Cable) on drums. More engaging live than recorded, the band’s modus operandi is that of over-the-top performance, booming rhythms and overtly-suggestive vocal delivery by Rubella. All three sing, and Jean Rah has a tendency to use his drums as a jungle-gym as much as a musical device. Especially when they break into any one of their many current r&b covers.
In 1998, they put out two short EPs, Wear the Beat Spectacular on Veriform and Concentrate to Listen to the Rondo That We Christen King Speed on Lovitt Records. Tracks like Concentrate’s Bus Stopare indicative of their early material - with screaming traffic-jam samples, explosive drumming, and tumults of shouting. The Fifth Allen , also from Concentrate, shows the band cutting through some of the experiments for layered keys and simple, hummable melodies. After these EPs, the band began to tour extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe. Ruy Blas! on Lovitt Records followed in 2001 with carnival saturated, Brainiac-inspired collage rock doled out quick - 12 songs in about 30 minutes, further pushing the band’s increasing preoccupation with dancy, dark-tinged pop. One of the better live bands in this crowd of bands.
THE JAI ALAI SAVANT (philadelphia!)
no web site they are a baby band.
Formed just a few months ago by ex-Franklin frontman and current DJ/Man About Town, Ralph Darden (aka Major Taylor). The Jai Alai Savant continue where the last Franklin record left off. Heavy deep dub influenced roots rock, falling somewhere in between Fugazi, The Police and King Tubby. With only two shows under their belt, The Jai Alai Savant have already created a small and dedicated following, hopefully leading them to get the credit the Franklin never did. If you slept on Franklin, now is your chance to get in the know. This will be the bands last show-show for quite some time, as they focus on playing around the north east and recording for an upcoming EP.
KNIVES OUT (philadelphia / deathwish inc)
www.knives-out.com
Knives Out is comprised of former members of R5, Boy Sets Fire, I Hate You, Captain Ziggy and The Fearless Crusaders, Chicken (pronounced Watermelon) and Christ. Their musical tastes vary just as much as their backgrounds. Anything from Belle and Sebastian, Sisters of Mercy, and the Who, to Jay-Z , Groundwork, Slayer, and King Diamond. Knives Out formed sometime last year, arriving at their current assembly after some lineup changes. They decided to record a demo to kick around to some labels this summer and two days later got a call from Deathwish Inc. asking them to join the team...and they did. Complex and innovative hardcore/punk, leading away from the typical "chugga chugga" and more to noodly and progressive guitar work. You'll quickly understand and hear how/why the band is named after a Radiohead song. Unfortunately they will not play Manual Dagger or Near-chikka-near if you ask.