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Do not know the story of what happened to Mr. Sushi's window there on Olive in the Tower District. We were totally, like, going to ask and stuff. But the place was closed Monday when we saw this so that's about all the journalisming we're willing to do.
Come on guys, Mr. Sushi may not be the best sushi in town, but it's no reason to go breakin' shit. Or is it?
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Wish we could take credit for the headline/name for tonight's event at the Bel-Tower, but the credit goes to the show orginizers. The all Fresno lineup (like One Last Caress, pictured above), complete with POSSIBLE set timeline:
Burn The Skyline - 6-6:30*
The Endorsement - 6:40-7:10
SwitchBlade327 - 7:20-7:40
Alejandro Quintero and band - 7:50-8:20
One Last Caress - 8:30-9
B.C.H. - 9:10-9:40
Iwanaga - 9:50-10:20
The Possum On The Road - 10:30-10:50
As you can see, the show starts at 6:00. Cover is $5. All ages.
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Maybe we didn't mention it enough here but local band, Blake Jones & The Trike Shop, just went on a tour in England that was fueled by a Kickstarter campaign. The tour ended on Sunday. If you've ever listened to Jones and his Trike Shop you've head the Beatles in there for sure. So you know they had to hit up some Beatles sites.
No brainer here:
They ran into Pete Best's brother Roag at The Casbah:
Checked out the rainbow ceiling of The Casbah painted by Paul in 1959:
And enabled Fresno to look good on a lineup at The Cavern Pub:
Bloody good, Blake. We're now inspired to start a Kickstarter campaign of our own. Sadly there are no historic city-blog places to see. Jarah Euston's old apartment maybe?
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Full lineup of hardcore for the end of your holiday.
Fresno's Take Hold playing the CYC. Swing those muthafuckinarms:
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If you know of a better place to find out what is going on in the local music scene this weekend, let us know . Until then, your stuck with this. Certainly our pick of the weekend is Fulton 55 on Saturday. But there's more going on than that.
So let's get to it. Let's BANDGEEK!:
FRIDAY
AUDIE'S OLYMPIC: Yeah so there won't be bands playing but it's still a cool looking event: Stankonia. Plus it's at Audie's and it's being put on by the Soulflower Group, so it's going to be good. [info right]
CREST THEATER: This dude named Rob Zombie. Once was in a decent band. Now he re-makes films and junk. It's sold out, so, you know, who gives a shit.
BABYLON: It's Lucky Sevens Entertainment Launch Party with Sovereign Stone and Cole Fonseca and Richie Blue. [8pm $10 21+]
CYC: It's where the Fresno hardcore and progressive fan should be tonight with Start The Fire Up (San Jose), Aethere (Salinas), Messenger Of The Covenant (Fresno), Our Last Decade (Porterville), Those Who Venture (Clovis) and The Great Conversation (Fresno). Info:
FULTON 55: This just in: Fresno reggae act Irie Sun and more. Plus happy hour from 7 to 9 (no cover during happy hour). [9:30pm $5 21+]
THE BEL-TOWER: Welcome female fronted progressive rock from Hayward with Fighting The Villain. Plus locals Mane Horse, Zebra Kils Lion (Cancelled), Reinventing The Square (added), Corsair and Antidote For Anxiety. Info:
KUPPAJOES: Fresno electronica synthpop artist Amoret, plus solo Fresno pop-r See You Soon, Brian Griffing and Paul Patton from Spokane, WA and Genise McCormick of I Do Not Exsist. Details:
STARLINE: We miss you Macho Man. Make the pain go away Fresno acts Lezayr, The Dirty Sanchez and Kinship. Lookie:
CLUB RETRO: Experimental indie from Cloivs with Psycoustic Ambition plus Shades of Gray, Melina May, Nick Peugh and the cool dudes from Blanky. [7pm $10 All Ages]
FULL CIRCLE: (Just added this one) CD release party for local classical acoustic band Berfore Perils:
SATURDAY
FULTON 55: We've been pumping up this one for a while and for good reason. When you have six completely solid Fresno acts in one show and a CD release party for the Fay Wrays "Strange Confessor" album, it's not really possible to beat. You may want some tickets before hand, this is one of those events-of-the-year type of things. There's even an after party at The Treasury. Supporting bands: Fierce Creatures, Sunburns, Achievement House, Tokyo Death March, Grand Canopy - insane. Details:
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In case you haven't seen, there's a new edition to Wishon Row called The Hashtag. Sounds internet-y, so we should probably like it. But we need some answers before we decide if this kicks ass or not. Lucky for us, co-founder of The Hashtag, Travis Sheridan, was around to give us the info.
1. Hashtag. It sounds nerdy so we're interested. What the hell is it?
Travis: Think of it as the best third space ever. ←thanks Josh Tehee The Hashtag is designed for writers, bloggers, programmers, developers, designers, filmmakers, artists and entrepreneurs as a place they can come to work AND be around like-minded people. We host program-driven events like the “Get Shit Done Night,” and ArtHop.The space is available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year via PIN or key-card access. We have strong, reliable internet access, modular desk units, couches and bar-style seating. Plenty of dry-erase boards for anyone looking to collaborate, plus, it’s sandwiched between a the best coffee in Fresno and a bakery (Frosted Cakery). Across the street from a pizza parlor, down the road from Tower Dogs (open late on weekends) and on the route of a major bus line.In short, it’s the place for all things creative in Fresno.
2. And what's this all nighter event that our Facebook is telling us is happening?
Travis: Done by Dawn v1 (known as “Get Shit Done Night” to insiders) is the first of monthly events. The premise is based on the fact that all of us have project we keep putting off. Why waste another weekend fretting about loose-ends. Get Shit Done Night will be the last Thursday of the month. People arrive around 6:30 pm, write their name and project on a dry-erase board, and work until their project is finished or until 6:30 am…then check it ff the list. We are excited about the camaraderie and energy in the room. When a person finishes they can go home or even jump in and help someone else. We see it as the perfect blend of work | play | create.
3. Are you worried about squatters at Hashtag? ('cause we're thinking we might try that)
Travis: Cameras, dude. We are watching ya. Actually, we are trying to set a self-policing culture. In our Code of Conduct we expressly say “no dirt bags” or d-bag of any nature.
4. Could we bring, like, a hot chick to Hashtag and, you know... do stuff?
Travis: You can work | play | create. Screw is not part of the vibe we are seeking to create.
5. Will you be totally pissed if Hashtag doesn't get a Frebby?
Travis: No. I’ll be pissed if this fails. I feel like Fresno is ready for this and the community has really stepped up. We want to see this succeed.
Thanks, Travis. Guess we'll just hook-up with our sweet ladies in the Tower Communitty Garden like everybody else.
Hashtag pricing info. Sign up info. Then show up tonight for the Done by Dawn event and get some shit done!
[Pic stolen from Hashtag's Facebook page]
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It seems to be the thing to do tonight if you want some live music: Flogging Molly. Tickets here. Expect this:
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One of Fresno's newest indie bands, Grand Conopy, already has a five song album out. Interesting stuff. Very fresh sounding for Fresno.
They are letting everybody taste the freshness for free. Download this and add to your local collection, right the hell now:
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Stopping in Fresno tonight is straight edge hardcore band from Atlanta, Foundation and Mother Of Mercy. Plus, Stick Together and Dead in the Dirt, Pomona's XIBALBA and locals We Scream Jackson and Bridges.
Bridges:
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The Fay Wrays have already leaked one song off their upcoming album "Strange Confessor" and now we have another one. This one you can download and have alls to yourself (thanks, Fay Wrays). We find the song ("Comrade Weather") quite pleasing to our inner badass.
Dare you to find a heavier riff around town: ComradeWeather.mp3
Comrade Weather
[Album artwork done by Michael Evans Howe]
And again, big show Saturday at Fulton 55:
Continue reading "Download This!: Fay Wrays "Comrade Weather"" »
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OVER/UNDER SET AT: 7:38 PM
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AUDIE'S OLYMPIC: Touring Mystic Roots & Marko:
IRON BIRD CAFE: Local indie dude Niilo Smeds playing with Fresno singer/songwriter, Normal Orange. It's free! Runs from 7 to 9 or so. Beards are optional.
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It's the final Dorktown show... from its long time "studio", that is. Bells, Mikey and Producer Becky discuss this and other Dorktown/Fresno related things. Such as:
Head's up for any new listeners: this podcast has lots of swearing and other nasty boy things. It don't mean a thing to Janet Jackson but it may mean something to you.
Listen by clicking this file: Dorktown95.mp3 Or this:
Dorktown Episode 95 - South Of Shaw
Opening music by Trumpet Solo.
Dorktown's Facebook page.
Subscribe to Dorktown.
Email: mike@dorktown.net or bells@dorktown.net
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Tonight at the Chinatown Youth Center: Colony, Run With The Hunted, plus locals Blackwater and Tiger Lily. [6pm $5 All Ages]
Listen to some of Arizona's Run With The Hunted to get pumped:
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Even this early into you reading Bandgeek, we can already tell you kick the good ass. That's because if you are still reading you probably care about what's happening in live and local music around Fresno. Or you're bored at work and have nothing to read.
Either way, let's get to it. Let's BANDGEEK!:
FRIDAY
KUPPAJOES: You may have seen their video, now see them play their new stuff live: Brother Luke & The Comrads. Plus Lakes, The Olive Branch, Amanda Hammitt and Rachel Boyt. [7pm $8 All Ages]
CYC: Paper Tigers, Lessons and alt rock from Santa Cruz with Left Behind - seriously, that's all the info. [6:00 $? All Ages]
BABYLON: Berkeley reggae group 7th Street Band with fellow Berkeley reggae artist Junior Toots and more. [9pm $? 21+]
FULTON 55: They are one of the most important bands in Fresno's history. And it's a real treat for Fresno to still have these guys around. Of course we're talking about Let's Go Bowling. Big 25th Anniversary party happening with Echoes Of Kingston and The Forthrights. Rumor is the La Elegante taco truck will be hanging outside too. Details:
THE BEL-TOWER: You didn't forget about this one, did you? Remember when we found out that it's really him coming? And how weirdly cool it will be? Well the day is finally here. David Liebe Hart (Tim and Eric Show) is in town are ready to do whatever the fuck he does. Also there is The Sci Fi Nightmares, Tyrannosaurus Zebra and Glamour Tronic. [6pm $5 All Ages]
STARLINE: There's Saints Of Insanity ... and other bands. Those bands being Grooveyard, Spacehooker and Channel. Details:
AUDIE'S OLYMPIC: Los Angeles alt-punk rock band A Pretty Mess. Plus locals I, Madman and Benny and the Vetts. Look into the flier's eyes:
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