Before we get into the news, I want to chat about a couple things. First, I want to announce that I worked security at a frat party last night (at a music venue where I work), and Three 6 Mafia played. Oh, and it was bad. Second, I want to talk about how I think Lost is the new Passions. **SPOILER ALERT** For those who have not watched it yet, smoke monster was insanely lame (although I was a fan of Ben-beat-down-via-Desmond.) Special effects, in the house... NOT. I’m down with the sci-fi route if that’s how they’re going to do it, but some of this shit is getting ridiculous. Granted, there is no town-witch Tabitha, or, as my friend Rohan pointed out, “Where is Timmy the midget though?” And there is no story lines like the one my friend Sarah brought up: “Remember the episode when Charity saw HELL in her bedroom closet?” Let’s hope not, at least. Lost better watch out. Okay, on to the news...
- Lightning Bolt, who haven’t done shit since 2005-2006 (they scrapped an album or whatever, but might have a new one? Who knows), have a random European tour coming up. Their tour starts mid-May in Brussels and ends in early June in Rotterdam. You can find all the dates at the Conspiracy Booking site.
- Icy Demons are also hopping across the pond for a tour, which kicks off in mid-April at the Festival Abril No Tan Cruel (which I think means April Not So Cruel, or they’re anti-tanning) in Madrid and finishes at the end of May in Cherbourg at the Festiva Terra Trema, L’Epicentre. There is a complete list of dates on their MySpace page.
- Bumbershoot, Seattle’s music and arts festival, announced a partial lineup for its 39th annual event. The three-day event will take place September 5-7 at the Seattle Center. Three-day passes are on sale now and are only $80 -- that ain’t too shabby. So far, the lineup includes Modest Mouse, Katy Perry, De La Soul, Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan, The Long Winters, Extra Golden, MSTRKRFT, Dead Confederate, No Age, and many more. You can find complete details on the festival at the official Bumbershoot site.
- Chin Up Chin Up have decided to break up and will play their last show May 15 at The Empty Bottle in their hometown of Chicago. Singer Jeremy Bolen posted a comment about the show and break up on their MySpace page.
L8R.
