THIS THURSDAY. FEB 1, 2007
When I used to sling music for a record store in Dupont Circle and book rock shows for their venue in Wheaton, I was lucky enough to sway the folks at Touch and Go into thinking that my club was "the big time" and if they would extend the musical genius of Killdozer to me for one magical evening, it would surely bring in the kids. My power of persuasion worked on the local front as well. I was also fortunate enough to book the audio/visual viral terror of Meatjack from Baltimore as the opening act.
So, after the Dwarves show last Friday (which btw, was fucking S.I.C.K), drinking my "who's counting" cocktail at the bar, my head perked up at a familiar tune... ( & anyone who knows me knows that thee power of the Melvins compels me.. and this was no exception). The famous Cars hit "Candy-O" as done by the Melvins was playing and I found myself running to the soundguy's area to sing high praise at his refined taste. The sound dude for the night happened to be none other than Brian D. from Meatjack (and now Darsombra fame). We caught up for a few minutes and then he hipped me to what could very likely be one of the best shows in Baltimore (I know, I always say that.. AND! I'm not counting the MARYLAND DEATH FEST), none other than the 2nd annual STAFF INFECTION.
Join your favorite Ottobar bouncers, bartenders, barbacks, b-more boys and girls for a night of pain, Baltimore style.
02.01.07
OTTOBAR
Misery Index
Trephine
Pulling Teeth
Darsombra
Fighting Dogs
Paper Dragons
Spit on Your Grave
Odd Girl Out
Dragon Pants
all this for the low, low price of $5 cheap!
http://www.theottobar.com
http://www.darsombra.com/
http://www.miseryindex.com/2006/index1280.htm
http://www.myspace.com/trephine
That's what I would have called our 3-month focus on Japanese programs/culture/science/music/theater at the Smithsonian. I guess that didn't go over well... But if you want to check out Japan WOW! Opening Concert and Reception this Saturday, let me know. (Featuring a mix of ambient and traditional Japanese music, followed by reception with sushi in the Rotunda) I have one, maybe two free tickets. Email me by Tuesday.
Stewart Lupton (Childe Ballad - opening for Brandon Butler) w/ Sitali
OK, so I can't take credit for the tip on this one - Dr. van nasty tole me about it last night, and I almost choked on my beer. Millenium Stage/Kennedy Center is giving away free tix, 2 per customer, this Saturday from 9-10am. He's playing the Opera House, which technically seats 2350, but who knows if they're giving away the whole thing. The actual concert is 9pm on Feb 5.
Remember when Paul Michel was just a baby, selling us clothes at Urban Outfitters in G'town and serving us alcohol tirelessly from behind the bars of Saint Ex? Well, he's a big boy now, playing the Kennedy Center Millenium Stage next Thursday, January 25th at 6pm.
