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RYAT at 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis (04/13/11)

Tour Dates 04/15/11 Observatory, Chicago IL 04/16/11 Brillo Box, Pittsburgh, PA 04/29/11 ATYPICAL, Philadelphia PA 04/30/11 ATYPICAL, Philadelphia PA Read More Ryat Their forthcoming album, Avant Gold Remixed (to be released on April 12th). You can preview the album on ryat.band camp.com...

RYAT (pronounced "riot") came by the 7^th Entry in Minneapolis last night, April 13^th.

CLAPS

To my surprise, there were some changes the last time I checked on this event: a fourth band was added to the bill and the play order were changed to have Chelsea Boys end the night out.

Starting with the unexpected addition of Claps, this is an awkward band: obviously inspired by 80s Manchester music (Joy Division, The Smiths, etc), complete with intelligent/sensitive lyrics with synthy machines and and clumsy dance moves did not fit in well with the oversexed Chelsea Boys. We'll get to them later.

FORT WILSON RIOT

CHELSEA BOYS

I have an embarrassing story about the girl in Fort Wilson Riot, but I'll spare you the details. I've never seen them live, but I have seen Ice Palace (which is almost the same thing, considering that the band consists of Jacob and Amy).

I didn't know their songs, but I liked the last one the best - mostly because Amy finally got around to using that trumpet that was on stage.

As for Chelsea Boys, I've seen this band before, but they were not as outrageous as they were on last night. Their audience actually expected a DIY stripping show, so they weren't surprise by the whole thing.

I suspect I'll see Chelsea Boys in the future, and I'll keep in mind that the whole point of the band's image is to drink and who cares if they can't play or sing a note. They are young and they're having fun.

I was there to see RYAT, a duo (Christina and Tim) from Philadelphia. The first thing that hit me was the massive keyboard. Then the bold hair style of Christina.

Pretty much all the songs are sung by Christina, who also handles the keyboard, computer stuff, and extra percussion. Tim plays guitar and also floor tom (the hi-hat over the drum has seen better days too). I'm sure there's a ton of other noise-makers in their setup, they seem to have a knack for making music out of random things.

Maybe it was the distorted vocals, but it was really hard to make out what was being sung on stage. The singing were drowned out by the loud beeps, beats, and chaotic noises. It didn't really matter I guess, because the audience seem to really enjoyed it. In fact, I overheard this guy, who came in from the night, just randomly and instantly fell in love with what he heard from RYAT. That's really cool, I haven't seen that reaction in a long time.

Songs that I recall hearing that night were "Not for this Lifetime" and the closer song, a cover of the Flying Lotus, called "Nose Art". Not noise art, because that would be too meta.

RYAT is wrapping up their tour. Their album, Avant Gold and Avant Gold Remixed ($5!) are available now. Details on ryat.bandcamp.com.

RYAT

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Going for Gold III

Golden Dogs: As Long As You Like

I know you're thinking: What? There's two other articles with 'gold' in its theme? Why, YES: Going for Gold II and Going for Gold.

THE GOLDEN DOGS
www.thegoldendogs.com

Golden Dogs and State Radio are coming by to play my favorite venue: The Varsity Theater.

This band out of Toronto is known for their energetic live shows, so I'm definitely interested in checking them out to see what all the fuss is about.

Their latest record is called Coat Of Arms, to be released on April 26^th on Dine Alone Records.

You can download "Long As You Like" On My Old Kentucky Blog.

Tour Dates
Mar 29: Ames, IA @ The Maintenance Shop**
Mar 30: Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room**
Mar 31: Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theatre**
Apr 1: Madison, WI @ The Majestic**
Apr 2: Chicago, IL @ The Vic**
Apr 3: Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls**

** w/ State Radio

Ryat - Superficial Friction

RYAT
www.ryat.info

You know, I thought this band is called "rat", but I just read that it's actually "riot".

Of course, you know me, I do like boy/girl bands (consisting of Christina and Tim) and cheesy dance moves - and this band seems to have both. Their forthcoming album, Avant Gold Remixed (to be released on April 12^th). You can preview the album on ryat.band camp.com. Tour dates below:

WED MARCH 30 - CHOP SUEY, Seattle, WA
THURS MARCH 31 - Rotture, Portland, OR
FRI APRIL 1 - KBGA Presents @ Badlander, Missoula, MT
SAT APRIL 2 - Bozeman, MT @ The Filler
WED APRIL 6 - Bozeman MT @ Montana State Uni
FRI APRIL 8 - RHINOCEROPOLIS, Denver, CO
SAT APRIL 9 - BOURBON THEATRE, Lincoln, NE w/ Kid B
SUN APRIL 10 - The Waiting Room, Omaha, NE
WED APRIL 13 - 7TH ST ENTRY, Minneapolis, MN
THURS APRIL 14 - Frank's Power Plant, Milwaukee, WI
FRI APRIL 15 - Observatory, Chicago IL
SAT APRIL 16 - Brillo Box, Pittsburgh, PA,
FRI APRIL 29 & SAT APRIL 30 - ATYPICAL @ Painted Bride, Philadelphia PA

KARL BLAU
myspace.com/karlblau

It seems K Records has a new promo person called Kelly and we are in love with her. She writes stuff like "superpumped" and OMG's and possibly LOL's.

She wanted you to know that Karl Blau (from Dub Narcotic Studio Patrol) has a new 7" out TODAY called "Golden Chariot".

If you were signed up for the K Records Zip-Pak, you've already been privy to this song last September. See? It pays to be on the Zip-Pak club.

If you get the 7" for $4, the B-side is a dub version of Golden Chariot.

Here are the lyrics to Golden Chariot:

Oh, I've got to know where you stand
Since you've not said anything
I won't know if I can trust in you
But I'd really like to
You can use your words

You can use your words to quiet these Arms
I'm afraid keeping silent won't feed anyone
And keeps No One from harm

If you don't feel a change
That's either caused by the time you were born
Or that these blinders you've always worn kept you warm

GOLDENBOY
www.goldenboyband.com

Goldenboy is the nickname given to Shon Sullivan by Elliott Smith. The name obviously hold a special place in Sullivan's heart, so he kept it as a stagename.

Sleepwalker is Sullivan's third album, which critics are calling it Radiohead-friendly ("Fans of Radiohead's spiraling and melodic duty-driven shoegaze will enjoy.")

03/30/2011 - The Saint - Durham,NC
03/31/2011 - Millcreek Tavern - Philadelphia, PA
04/01/2011 - Depot Teen Center - Darian
04/02/2011 - Precinct Bar - Somerville, MA
04/03/2011 - Santo's (Downstairs) - New York City, NY
04/04/2011 - The Rock Shop - New York City, NY
04/05/2011 - Garfield Artworks - Pittsburgh
04/06/2011 - Bernie's - Columbus, OH
04/07/2011 - Rudyard Kipling - Louisville
04/10/2011 - Abbey Pub - Chicago, Il
04/12/2011 - 7th Street Entry - Minneapolis, MN

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