Since we're now the fifth-largest city in California, we ought to be able to create and support a thriving Fresno music scene. Right? [See: Conlan's awesome post to find out what we're talking about]. That being said, let's find out what's going on musically and beyond this weekend in Fresno. It's The FresGeek:
KUPPAJOE:Portland indie rockers Oh Darling comes through and plays with Fresnan indie-rs, Rademacher, plus three more bands. [Doors: 7 Cost: ?]
TOKYO GARDEN: It's a "May Day Extravaganza." Bands in attendance, Poplord and The Escorts. (The Escorts are also playing CYC Saturday). [Door: 9 Cost: 5]
AUDIE'S OLYMPIC: It's the official party place for this weekend's Tattoo Expo and Audie's will have the Midnight Howlers performing. Ink will not be needed to have a good time. [Door: 9 Cost: ?]
STARLINE: Mercury Bullet is headlining and will surely be playing stuff from their new album, "Bullet In A Blindfold." Insect and Grooveyard will be there to progressively rock-out too. [Doors: 8 Cost:?]
THE LUCKY 13: Valley rock bands blasting 99 and Ashlan will be: Asphodel, Deriva and Vinyl. [Door: 9 Cost: 6]
ZAPPS PARK: Patrick Contreras will be playing the small confines of Zapps. Big act, little club, all nice, be there. [Door: 9 Cost: 10]
CHINATOWN YOUTH CENTER: Punk rock show with Vile, Red Wine And Lost Thoughts, The Velsha, Midnight Venom and Disgruntled Hippos. [Door: 7 Cost: 5]
THAI PALMS: You don't have to be creative to go hang with Creative Fresno at their blenders. You just have to be ready to talk about Fresno with a random person...and wear a name tag:
SATURDAY
Hey Fresnans! There's more stuff going on but we need your help: What are YOU out to do this weekend? What band are you seeing? What was missed here? Leave a comment and totally promote yourself or your friend's junk. Afterward, come back and give a review of a show you saw. Kick some ass!
