Grafitti & Halloween Weekend
People must wonder why I ever read Grafitti, but there's a stand right by the Subway I sometimes eat lunch at in Charleton, and damn that line is long. A couple of us here at Couches... used to write for Grafitti...well, not myself so that narrows it down. Anyway, I was always kind of annoyed that they replaced Mr. Jeremy "Christmas Magic" Groghan with the 'UnderDawg,' a fellow who speaks mostly in dog metaphors and ignores most of what happens in Morgantown if it doesn't happen at the Rosewood. Not that the Rosewood doesn't deserve some coverage, but it's certainly not the lone center of entertainment in our city. Anyway I noticed he's gotten slightly better, mentioning a couple of the bluegrassier shows to come to 123. In this week's installment he even mentions Paul Vallette and Mikey Iafrate, although he somehow manages to misspell BOTH of their names. Still, don't look a gift dawg in the mouth. Um, sorry.
He also briefly mentions the Night of the Dead Bands and Mayday!, which surprised me even more. Given, he ignored the fact that Descension Rate are playing their last show until January right before Mayday! and Librarians are playing as well. In fact, Librarians are more of a Halloween tradition then our own dance party is. I'm speaking of last year's kickass Sandra Black / Peter & the Pets / Librarians show at Chez Penningtron/Edgar/Kuntz (see this link for photographic evidence of said party - warning: scandalous Jeremy Groghan photos inside). I can't wait to see everyone come out and dress up. The aforementioned Dead Bands show should be a treat too. I've never actually had the pleasure of seeing any of the bands, although I have played in bands with two of the people who were in them. Draegerman, Uk and the Peckerheads (members of these are now in Finder and Nakano) were all institutions long before I called 123 my home away from home, but hopefully as the living dead they will still be as limber and agile as in life, and maybe even eat some brains.
123 will also be hosting a massive metal show on Sunday featuring Southern WV juggernauts Byzantine and Halo of Locusts (ex-Lamb of God) as well as a celebration on All Hallow's Eve proper, Monday night, featuring the hilarious Dr. Murph and Hogblast. One time Dr. Murph showed a strange Nordic film in which a happy Nordic girl performed oral sex on a sheep. I think it was a she-sheep. It was still pretty bizarre and funny. Also if you're looking for something to do tonight, Meuwl, Jathura and Nauseous will be performing at a Hip Hop Showcase at the old uno due tre this very evening.
The Rosewood is hosting a Friday-night comedy show (Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad) and Sunday night SONiA & Disappear Fear will perform alongside Ryan Dunkerley. Disappear Fear apparently appeal to fans of folk, estrogen rock and Phish, so I think it will be a difficult decision for those waffling between this and the Byzantine show at 123.
Lastly but not least I wish Fuel and the Corner Cafe had websites but I did hear about a punk rawk show tonight at Fuel. Scandalous ska kids Cryptorchid Chipmunk are playing with Privates (sorry, I got caught up in the spirit of the moment), A Lesson Learned and JC & the latter Day Taints. I think all are Motown residents, although I remember thinking Privates are from Parkersburg for some reason. Anyway sorry to be writing more than my share but we should be adding some new bloggers soon so hopefully I can stop pestering you all soon.
He also briefly mentions the Night of the Dead Bands and Mayday!, which surprised me even more. Given, he ignored the fact that Descension Rate are playing their last show until January right before Mayday! and Librarians are playing as well. In fact, Librarians are more of a Halloween tradition then our own dance party is. I'm speaking of last year's kickass Sandra Black / Peter & the Pets / Librarians show at Chez Penningtron/Edgar/Kuntz (see this link for photographic evidence of said party - warning: scandalous Jeremy Groghan photos inside). I can't wait to see everyone come out and dress up. The aforementioned Dead Bands show should be a treat too. I've never actually had the pleasure of seeing any of the bands, although I have played in bands with two of the people who were in them. Draegerman, Uk and the Peckerheads (members of these are now in Finder and Nakano) were all institutions long before I called 123 my home away from home, but hopefully as the living dead they will still be as limber and agile as in life, and maybe even eat some brains.
123 will also be hosting a massive metal show on Sunday featuring Southern WV juggernauts Byzantine and Halo of Locusts (ex-Lamb of God) as well as a celebration on All Hallow's Eve proper, Monday night, featuring the hilarious Dr. Murph and Hogblast. One time Dr. Murph showed a strange Nordic film in which a happy Nordic girl performed oral sex on a sheep. I think it was a she-sheep. It was still pretty bizarre and funny. Also if you're looking for something to do tonight, Meuwl, Jathura and Nauseous will be performing at a Hip Hop Showcase at the old uno due tre this very evening.
The Rosewood is hosting a Friday-night comedy show (Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad) and Sunday night SONiA & Disappear Fear will perform alongside Ryan Dunkerley. Disappear Fear apparently appeal to fans of folk, estrogen rock and Phish, so I think it will be a difficult decision for those waffling between this and the Byzantine show at 123.
Lastly but not least I wish Fuel and the Corner Cafe had websites but I did hear about a punk rawk show tonight at Fuel. Scandalous ska kids Cryptorchid Chipmunk are playing with Privates (sorry, I got caught up in the spirit of the moment), A Lesson Learned and JC & the latter Day Taints. I think all are Motown residents, although I remember thinking Privates are from Parkersburg for some reason. Anyway sorry to be writing more than my share but we should be adding some new bloggers soon so hopefully I can stop pestering you all soon.