Just Announced

I just got this in the mail:

MD – Thu, 5, Feb
talking head
203 davis st.
baltimore 21202 , MD

life goes on
gamma rays
assrockers
+ 1 more "mystery band"

5 Dollars, 8:30 pm, this show is going to be the first show in many,
many, many , years for one of maryland's most important punk bands. i
can't say who this band is. all i can say is if you miss this show
you'll wish that you were dead! this show is going to be insane and
extreme! don't miss it!
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Any guesses who the mystery band is?

Originally posted by Skeeter:

5 Dollars, 8:30 pm, this show is going to be the first show in many,
many, many , years for one of maryland's most important punk bands. i
can't say who this band is. all i can say is if you miss this show
you'll wish that you were dead! this show is going to be insane and
extreme! don't miss it!
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Any guesses who the mystery band is?

gOOd CharlOTtE?

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:

Originally posted by Skeeter:


Any guesses who the mystery band is?

gOOd CharlOTtE?

But Maryland has so many imprtant puk bands, GGW, why it could be……. Oh wait………or………..

i have (jan 6): joan of arc, john singleton and (the mackdaddy of the day) mr. bean

Not sure if anyone has posted this yet…

WED MAR 24- THE FEVER, THE ROGERS SISTERS $7 backstage 9:00 @ Black Cat

I have been eagerly awaiting a tour by The Fever.

and

SUN MAR 7- ALASKA, THE NATIONAL $7 backstage 9:00 @ Black Cat

Originally posted by mark e smith:

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:

Originally posted by Skeeter:


Any guesses who the mystery band is?

gOOd CharlOTtE?

But Maryland has so many imprtant puk bands, GGW, why it could be……. Oh wait………or………..

Ugh. I didn't even think about them, since I consider them neither punk nor important.

Originally posted by kurosawa-b/w:
SUN MAR 7- ALASKA, THE NATIONAL $7 backstage 9:00 @ Black Cat

Triple, FUCKING YAY!!!!!!!!!

I thought I was going to have to drive to Philly to see the national again.

Is it this Alsaka? There are 6 on allmusic.

Imaad Wasif was touring with Lowercase when he met Russell Pollard in 1999. Pollard was playing withSebadoh at the time, and the two became fast friends. Within a year, Pollard and Wasif left their respective bands and recovened in San Francisco to form Alaska. The duo derived an icy cool, layered indie rock sound. Shows with Mia Doi Todd, the Folk Implosion, the Flaming Lips, and Beachwood Sparks allowed Alaska to test their material. By 2002, Alaska had a deal with B-Girl Records. Their debut album, Emotions, was released in February 2003 and former Red Aunts drummer Lesley Ishinojoined them for a North American tour.

Originally posted by kurosawa-b/w:
Not sure if anyone has posted this yet…

WED MAR 24- THE FEVER, THE ROGERS SISTERS $7 backstage 9:00 @ Black Cat

I have been eagerly awaiting a tour by The Fever.

and

SUN MAR 7- ALASKA, THE NATIONAL $7 backstage 9:00 @ Black Cat

The Fever! Yes! Ponyboy was one of my very favorite singles of '03. (la da da da dada da daaaah!)

Originally posted by poorlulu:

Originally posted by kurosawa-b/w:
SUN MAR 7- ALASKA, THE NATIONAL $7 backstage 9:00 @ Black Cat

Is it this Alsaka? There are 6 on allmusic.

Imaad Wasif was touring with Lowercase when he met Russell Pollard in 1999. Pollard was playing withSebadoh at the time, and the two became fast friends. Within a year, Pollard and Wasif left their respective bands and recovened in San Francisco to form Alaska. The duo derived an icy cool, layered indie rock sound. Shows with Mia Doi Todd, the Folk Implosion, the Flaming Lips, and Beachwood Sparks allowed Alaska to test their material. By 2002, Alaska had a deal with B-Girl Records. Their debut album, Emotions, was released in February 2003 and former Red Aunts drummer Lesley Ishinojoined them for a North American tour.

Yes, it is.

I have a friend who use to play guitar in Lowercase. Coincidentally, his birthday is today. He's still friends with Imaad and keeps in touch with him. Alaska! are very good and I highly recommend the show. A little on the laid back side and should be well-suited for the Backstage. The song Broken is my favorite of their's and is one that I can play on repeat without getting tired of it too easily.

Not sure if this had been announced, but Death Cab for Cutie seem to be playing at the 9:30 on April 4.

As for Grandaddy, besides the other two bands already mentioned, a band called "Dios" will be playing as well. Not sure who they are, fuck I am an ignorant.

Originally posted by Barcelona:
Not sure if this had been announced, but Death Cab for Cutie seem to be playing at the 9:30 on April 4.

Looks like it's April 3 (w/Ben Kweller)… Liz Phair is April 4

According to Pitchfork:

Tortoise
04-24 Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club

Originally posted by kurosawa-b/w:

Originally posted by Bags:
Someone alert Jag (though I'm sure she knows…)

Phaser, Sat, April 24, Iota.

That's great news! I will definitely be there. That should be an excellent venue for them.

Apparently there is no tour for Phaser, this is simply a one-off chance to try out some new songs….yay for new songs! And it's very very likely Bigyawn will snag an interview with the boys before the show….

'doing the happy phaser fandance'

For those who care:

Strokes/BRMC/Rapture
Nation
March 9, 2004 (First show of tour)
$25

That's an interesting lineup….I'd be interested in that show, to tell the truth. Least interested in the Strokes…

Originally posted by Bags:
That's an interesting lineup….I'd be interested in that show, to tell the truth. Least interested in the Strokes…

liar.

I guess this means we're going to have to endure "What's the neighborhood like?" questions from countless 20 year olds for the next month.

Originally posted by elj:
For those who care:

Strokes/BRMC/Rapture
Nation
March 9, 2004 (First show of tour)
$25

Originally posted by Bags:
That's an interesting lineup….I'd be interested in that show, to tell the truth. Least interested in the Strokes…

I'll prolly go myself, I just hope to avoid the long debate that accompanies any mention of the Strokes.

I won't go, but I'll admit to hating the Strokes the least of those bands.

Actually, I don't know what the Rapture sound like. I just hate them for their name alone.

Do the tickets for the Strokes/BRMC go on sale Friday or Saturday? I have seen both listed.

I have no trouble admitting that I love the Strokes. And BRMC too actually.