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Timmy's Organism at Moon Palace Books, Minneapolis (20 Oct 2018)

Timmy's Organism at Moon Palace Books Read More Burger Records Yep, Burger Records Caravan of the Stars is returning to Minnesota, next Thursday. With this outstanding lineup (we've previously covered many of these Burger bands), it's likely to sell out ...

Timmy’s Organism is the band fronted by Timmy Vulgar, from Detroit, Michigan. His new album Survival of the Fiendish came out October 5th on cassette-loving label Burger Records.

As part of a promotional tour, Timmy’s Organism stopped by Moon Palace Books, a store by day, a music venue at night!

Opening the show were local bands China City (Nancy Seward, Kelly Gately, Apollo Liftoff) and McVicker (Emma Worthley, Tyler Green, Allison Gunderson).

Thanks to Jimi for sending in the photo and details.

Tour dates:

10/21 Fargo ND @Sidestreet
10/23 Missoula MT @the Union Bar
10/24 Seattle WA @Funhouse
10/25 Portland OR @the Liquor Store
10/26 San Francisco CA @Vacation Vintage
10/27 Los Angelas CA @Hi Hat
10/29 Phoenix AZ @Lunch Box
10/30 El Paso TX @Monarch
10/31 Austin TX @Hotel Vegas~
11/1 New Orleans LA @Poor Boys~
11/2 Atlanta GA @the Earl~
11/3 Memphis TN @Bar DKDC~
11/4 Nashville TN @Cobra Lounge~
11/5 Louisvile KY @Kaiju
11/6 Columbus OH @Ace of cups

* w/ Oh Sees
~ w/ John Wesley Coleman III

Timmy’s Organism at Moon Palace Books, Minneapolis (20 Oct 2018) photo from Jimi

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Scummer Slam 2017 at Chicago, Illinois (26 August 2017)

Read More Monica LaPlante Local musician Monica LaPlante opened up the show, fifteen minutes fashionably late. The band was in the Halloween spirit, dressing up as a reverse Robert Palmer and his voluptuous band. . ....

Jimi went to the Scummer Slam 2017 show in Chicago, Illinois.

The free (donation) show created by Bric A Brac Records and East Room, and brings together 9 bands from all over the USA (Monica LaPlante represented Minneapolis) ... and one South African band (Make-Overs). Unfortunately, due to Visa issues, KO could not make it to the show.

Food trucks and vendors included Altos Tequila, Corona, Modelo, Red Bull, Topo Chico, and Jameson.

Shortly after the Make-Overs’ set, the weather forced the remainder of the show to move indoors.

Lineup:

Gentleman John Battles DJ 12:00

Spodee Boy 1:15

Geezers Senior 2:00

DRAG 2:45

Monica LaPlante 3:30

Erik Nervous 4:15

DANA 5:00

No Men 5:45

Make-Overs 6:30

Aquarian Blood 7:15

Okmoniks 8:00

Note: Gentleman John Battles DJ played songs between bands

Monica LaPlante

Drag

No Men

Okmoniks

Make-Overs at Scummer Slam 2017, Chicago, Illinois (26 August 2017)

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Salad Boys at Hexagon Bar, Minneapolis (22 October 2015)

Read More Salad Boys New Zealand's Salad Boys is currently touring the USA, in support of their debut album Metalmania. The boys (singer/guitarist Joe Sampson ...

Salad Boys recently played the Hexagon Bar in Minneapolis, in support of their debut album Metalmania. They are currently on their first-ever U.S. tour. Read their recent Q&A for Deep Fried.

The Kiwis' songs are full of rock n roll and meaty rock riffs, unlike their namesake. These meaty boys (singer/guitarist Joe Sampson, bassist Ben Odering, and drummer James Sullivan) are from New Zealand and they killed it, like they were killing a cow just for slaying sake.

Opening with local heroes Real Numbers and featuring closing band Frankie Teardrop.

Live in Sydney, Australia, and own a car? You can win "a dream date" with them:

Win a dream date with the salad boys!!! Exclusive offer to Sydney Australia !!!! Salad boys have a 12 hour layover in your beautiful city on Tuesday 27th October starting at 8.30 am and this is your chance to do whatever you want!!! We can play a show we can cook you meals we can just hang out drink beers and punch darts in ya backyard absolutely whatever you want. Conditions for entry~ applicants must have a car and be able to drop us back at the airport. Successful applicants will receive 1xLP record and 1xT shirt (any size) and have the day w the Salad Boys.

Tour dates:

Oct 27 Sydney, Australia
Oct 29 Darkroom - Christchurch, New Zealand
Oct 30 Meow - Wellington, New Zealand
Oct 31 Golden Dawn - Auckland, New Zealand

Salad Boys at Hexagon Bar, Minneapolis (22 October 2015)

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Salad Boys : Metalmania / USA Tour 2015

Read More Frankie Teardrop My brother's favorite local band Frankie Teardrop is also listed on the bill... so the chances of him being at this show is high. ... Real Numbers Opening up for the show will be Minneapolis trio Real Numbers and Larry Wish & His Guys. Also listed is DJ Shawn Reed from Night-People Records. …

New Zealand's Salad Boys is currently touring the USA, in support of their debut album Metalmania. The boys (singer/guitarist Joe Sampson, bassist Ben Odering, and drummer James Sullivan) recently teased us with their new music video for "First Eight". See it on youtube.com.

If you live in Minneapolis, check them out in person, for FREE at the Hexagon Bar next Thursday, October 22nd.

Tour dates:

10/16/15 - Seattle, WA @ Highline
10/17/15 - Portland, OR @ Bunk Bar
10/19/15 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Diabolical
10/20/15 - Denver, CO @ GLOB
10/22/15 - Minneapolis, MN @ Hexagon*
10/23/15 - Milwaukee, WI @ Company Brewing

* (w/ Real Numbers, Frankie Teardrop, and Universel)

BONUS: Below is a Q&A for print fanzine Deep Fried... a fanzine for fans of fast food, music, and its culture.

1: What is your favorite Fast Food on the road? Do you have any menu hacks you would recommend?

All of them are soooo good, and so worth it absolutely every time, were big fans of the burger and the frie (chip) combo.

2: Have any of current band members ever worked at a Fast Food Joint? Was there a moment that you said "f*** this. I'm starting a band"?

It was actually backwards we all met for this band and subsequently now we all work at burger restaurant.

3: If you had to let a chain restaurant use one of your songs in a commercial, which song would you let use and which restaurant would it be?

It would be all of them cos they're all doing such wonderful work. We'd let them pick because we don't wanna infringe on their creative branding cos it's hard work being cute

I’m particularly fond of that last answer. Don’t think I’ve ever heard the word “cute” used as a descriptor for a fast food joint.

Order a side Salad Boys at the Hex on October 22nd.

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Frankie Teardrop, w/ LVL UP and Royal Brat at Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis (26 July 2015)

Read More Frankie Teardrop My brother's favorite local band Frankie Teardrop is also listed on the bill... so the chances of him being at this show is high. ... LVL UP Brooklyn's LVL UP will be stopping by, transitioning their tour with Big Ups (07/24) and Upset (07/29). The group have a new Three Songs 7", set for release on August 1st via Run For Cover/Double Double Whammy. ...

Frankie Teardrop

Local favorites Frankie Teardrop (singer/guitarist Frankie T, guitarist Dan E, bassist Jack W, and drummer Joey F) recently headlined the Triple Rock Social Club, closing out the evening of Sunday, July 26th, in Minneapolis.

Royal Brat

Local queer punk core Royal Brat opened up the show. This was the trio's first show ever. Note: the band features Clara Salyer, from Prissy Clerks and currently in Whatever Forever (with Red Pens' Howard Hamilton).

LVL UP from New York, plays punky, but sometimes restrained shoegazer jams. LVL UP reminds me of modern videogames.... Modern videogames give you achievement points for doing certain tasks as it pertains to the video game world. Because I can't think of how to describe music with words, I'll say this: if you leave your house to see live music, you will get a real life achievement point.

LVL UP's tour dates:

Jul 29 - Seattle, WA @ The Black Lodge#
Jul 30 - Portland, OR @ Analog#
Aug 1 - Berkley, CA @ 924 Gilman St&
Aug 2 - Los Angeles, CA @ Mayan Theater&
Aug 2 - Pomona, CA @ VLHS#
Aug 3 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory&
Aug 4 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom&
Aug 6 - Austin, TX @ Mohawk&
Aug 7 - Dallas, TX @ Trees&
Aug 8 - New Orleans, LA @ HOB
Aug 9 - Atlanta, GA @ The Wrecking Ball
Aug 10 - Orlando, FL @ The Beacham^
Aug 11 - Jacksonville, FL @ 1904 Music Hall^
Aug 12 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle^
Aug 13 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club^
Aug 14 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer^
Aug 16 - Boston, MA @ Royale^
Aug 17 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza^

* w/ Big Ups
# w/ Upset
& w/ Basement, Whirr, Better Off
^ w/ Basement, Adventures, Palehound

LVL UP at Triple Rock, Minneapolis (26 July 2015)

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Burgerama IV at the Observatory, Santa Ana (27-29 March 2015)

poster Weezer Setlist My Name Is Jonas Hash Pipe El Scorcho Go Away (with Stephanie Luke of The Coathangers) Island in the Sun Beverly Hills Dope Nose (Scott vocals) Say It Ain't So Back to the Shack (with Frank Cuomo, Rivers' father) (If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To Pork and Beans Undone - The Sweater Song -- Encore -- Buddy Holly Read More Burger Records Yep, Burger Records Caravan of the Stars is returning to Minnesota, next Thursday. With this outstanding lineup (we've previously covered many of these Burger bands), it's likely to sell out, especially at such a small venue like 7th Street Entry. ...

Jimi just attended the Burgerama IV two-night music festival at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California, last weekend (March 28-29th, 2015).

What he reported:

Burger Records is an established record company known for releasing cassette tapes... and they've been putting on this 'Rama music festival for the last four years. Each year it gets bigger and badder, I had to go before it implodes on itself.

Enjoying a Burger

I have been to a lot of music festivals in my lifetime, so far this has been the most fun, authentic, feel-good music festivals I have gone to. Plus it is super cheap compared to other festivals (I'm looking at you Coachella). There is an air of chutzpah and moxie that is infectious from the Burger Clan. Burger Records and their D.I.Y. aesthetic harkens back to the good old days of the 90's and nostalgic as cassette tapes may be, there is one thing that never goes out of style and that is good tunes.

So going into a festival, you're going have to pick bands you like and pit them off against each other. As a music lover you will always be in an inner turmoil of which band you need to fight to see, and which ones you will pass on. So often is the case of, should you go see the main well-established band playing the main stage or some smaller up and coming band at the tiny stage. You will never make a bad choice with Burger though, because like any good record company they are curating the musical landscape. So if you're a Burger Fan, chances are you'll like whatever you see.

So here are some personal highlights from the 3 day Burger Fest.

Highlights from the Pre-Party (27 March 2015):

I finally got to meet Sean from Burger and I gave him a vintage Hulk Hogan hat.

Also amazing that the Pre-Party included some of my favorite bands was just icing on this awesome cake.

Pookie & The Poodlez, Cumstain, and Guantanamo Baywatch all bringing their A-games here. Guantanamo Baywatch plays surf tunes without a whammy bar... amazing.

Highlights from Day 1 (28 March 2015):

Weezer's singer Rivers Cuomo brought out his dad, Frank Cuomo, and they play "Back to the Shack". One of the most touching things I have witness in my many years of watching Weezer shows.

White Fang (Gnar Tapes) also kills it for me, because those dudes are just out there having fun.

Highlights from Day 2 (29 March 2015):

Black Lips and King Khan

Bone Thugs in Harmony played a tribute to Eazy E. (a tear from my eye as I pour out a forty).

Black Lips and The King Khan & BBQ Show form together and play an Almighty Defenders song.

Ty Segall encore erupts the largest mosh pit of the 3 days by playing a Black Sabbath cover.

Everyone I had talked to from fans to band member to merch sellers are genuinely nice and in good spirits. I never experience this much of a camaraderie in such a long time. It is, as if everyone in So-Cal is so down with Burger. Cassette tapes are made of a magnetic material that records the analog music. That magnetic material also binds us fans together. Long Live Burger!!!

Burgerama IV at the Observatory, Santa Ana (27-29 March 2015)

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Frankie Teardrop at Dead Media - Cassette Store Day (27 Sep 2014)

Read More Cassette Store Day Obviously, the whole CSD was inspired by the success of Record Store Day, but I do not believe the two are associated in anyway. The CSD movement started in the UK last year with only about 28 record shops selling about 50 … …

The second annual Cassette Store Day just took place last night, Saturday, September 27th, and by all reports, it was a success. I think by next year, you can see attendance (and events) doubling as Cassette Store Day gain awareness... much like how Record Store Day or Free Comic Book Day started off small, but steadily grew over time.

Dead Media Cassette Store Day 2014 event detail:

Cassette Store Day @ d e A D ^^ e d i a
Dead Media
3330 E. 25th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55406

Live music:
2pm - Frankie Teardrop
3pm - Frances Gumm
4pm - So Big

Frankie Teardrop wants to shred at your house, tour dates:

09/28 Milwaukee, WI @ Circle A
09/30 Chicago, IL @ Bric A Brac Records (early)
09/30 Chicago, IL @ Mutiny Chicago (late)
10/01 Iowa City, IA @ Gabe's Iowa City (downstairs)
10/02 Fairfield, IA @ The Arbor Bar
10/03 Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville Mews
10/04 Omaha, NE @ Middle Haus
10/05 Columbia, MO @ Cafe Berlin

Frankie Teardrop performing "No More Drugs" at Dead Media - Cassette Store Day (27 Sep 2014) film by Jimi

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Why Jimi Hates the Myth Nightclub

Read More The Myth Seemingly nothing, but bands from those three cities and their different, yet well-matched-together sounds, combined forces for a crunchy, charged evening to a packed crowd at The Myth in suburban Maplewood, MN....

In this latest episode of "Sh** I Think About", Jimi talks about why he will never attend another show at The Myth Nightclub in Maplewood, Minnesota. Among the many reasons (drinks spilling on him, misprinted time, over zealous securities), the worst was when he was rejected from the venue because he had too many keys.

Here are some upcoming Myth shows:

06/22/14 The Fray
07/06/14 Gavin DeGraw / Matt Nathanson
07/23/14 Three Days Grace
07/25/14 Counting Crows / Toad The Wet Sprocket
08/04/14 Foster The People
09/12/14 Primus
09/16/14 The Used / Taking Back Sunday
09/25/14 Porter Robinson / Lemaitre
10/01/14 Phantogram
10/24/14 Black Veil Brides
10/31/14 Alt-J
11/08/14 The 1975

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The Memories at Wally World, Chicago (05 June 2014)

Crash On My Heart Gnar Records Read More Burger Records The Muffs are back, their first record in ten years, called Whoop Dee Doo, out on July 29, 2014, on Burger Records. At the moment you can hear their first new single called "Up And ...

In Chicago, Illinois, there is an unmarked "venue" (residential house) called Wally World. A lot of great secret shows goes on there.

The Lemons

Finding the place was easy, but getting a correct address to get there, was not. I eventually got hold of one of the band members, the "Potland"-based band The Memories, and they got me the right address. The Chicago-based band The Lemons opened up the show.

The Memories are currently on tour:

06/10 Denver, CO @ Hi Dive^+
06/11 Salt Lake City, UT @ Diabolical Recs^+
06/12 Reno, NV @ Holland Project^+
06/13 San Francisco, CA @ Chapel ^+
06/15 Santa Cruz, CA @ Crepe Place*
06/16 Ventura, CA @ Ventura Club*
06/17 Los Angeles, CA @ Church On York*
06/18 San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar*
06/19 Santa Ana, CA @ Observatory*
06/20 Los Angeles, CA @ Warehouse Party*
06/21 Leggett, CA @ Hickey Fest
06/22 Sacramento, CA @ Witch Room
06/30 Davis, CA @ Third Space^
07/01 Portland, OR @ The Know^
07/03 Eugene, OR @ Pork House^
07/04 San Francisco, CA @ House Party^

* with Tomorrows Tulips
^ with The Lemons
+ with Street Gnar

The Memories at Wally World, Chicago (05 June 2014)

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Diarrhea Planet

Aloha Infinity Cat Recordings Read More Wavves After a brief intermission, fellow So Cal garage punk/pop cohorts Wavves blasted in with an equally relentless 52min set (no encore, apparently not ‘punk’ to do so) …

Seldom do bands live up to their names. Barenaked Ladies and Bens Fold Five, I'm looking at you.

I'm Rich Beyond My Wildest Dreams Infinity Cat

My wife and I went to see this band, Diarrhea Planet, last year because of their awesome name. Seeing 4+ guitarists playing together is a sight to behold. Playing upside down, synchronizing riffs, and dance moves. Wild and out of control. I picked up their latest album I'm Rich Beyond my Wildest Dreams at the show, because after the energy exhausted on stage, I wonder if that energy carry through to a studio recording.

It mostly does and it doesn't. The album is uneven at times, it doesn't stay metal for too long, nor does it stay too punk or too garage indie. It's a sonic treatment to riffs as diarrhea is to corn filled solids.

What I love about this band, is that they don't take themselves too seriously.

Funny story going around about this band, is that they once had a bet with Wavves, the loser had to name themselves Diarrhea Planet. This band lost said bet.

Yama-Uba Infinity Cat

Aloha EP and Yama-Uba EP, both originally released in 2011, is now being reissued, three years after being out-of-print. The two EPs will be coming out next week, April 8th, thanks to Infinity Cat Recordings.

Both are as good, or better, than their latest I'm Rich Beyond my Wildest Dreams.

"Ghost with a Boner" is a personal favorite. Nothing says fun like a band named after a bowel movement world, singing about a specter with a raging hard on.

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