Break it on down, readers! I hope everyone's week is as filled with Rock and Roll as mine has been. More on that in a moment, but first, a Cosmo-esque quiz to test your status in relation to the Devil's Music. Shall we begin?1) CRASS is probably the greatest band of all time. Circle one: A. True B. False C. What now?
2) My personal hero is: A. Lita Ford B. Freddy Mercury C. Ted Nugent
3) If I were stranded on a desert island with one mix tape, it would include: A. Klaus Nomi, Megadeath, The Pretenders B. Judas Priest, David Bowie, Etta James C. Cher, Flying Luttenbachers, Coachwips.
If you answered mostly A, you should seriously consider making an appearance at the dazzling array of shows at AS220 this week. Mostly B, and you are veritably obligated to do so. C... for the love of all things holy, get down here. Ted Nugent? Really? You should be ashamed of yourself. Though big ups on the Coachwhips. I'll give you points for that one.
Armageddon is nigh, for later this very night Soul Control, Voetsek, Lifers, and Dios Mio will take the stage. Dark! Friday night may well be the moment you've all been waiting for, in more ways than one. From 7-8pm, we'll bask in the kaleidoscopic magic that is the Girls Rock Camp Showcase. 30 gals age 11-18 have spent the week picking up instruments (many for the first time ever), forming bands, writing songs, designing and screenprinting t-shirts, making zines, and generally living the Rock and Roll lifestyle. They'll unveil their songs right here on the AS220 stage; come on down to see what they've been up to, and to support what Girls Rock is all about: making sure that everyone has access to community, self-assurity, high-fives, and killer jams. Even ladies! Who can't get on board with that?! Nobody, thats who. The good times don't end there: Saturday night, we've got The Down and Outs, Jesuscentric, and The New Warden lined up alongside The Jesse Minute. It's their CD release gala, and we're sparing no expense. Highlights later in the week include Tuesday's bill featuring Bellows, Matta Gawa, and Meteor Foot. Just when I thought that nothing could fill the Necronomitron shaped hole in my heart... I'm coming back Thursday to shake it loose with Makeupbreakup, The Press, The Brother Kite, and Cellar Doves. Is it getting hot in here, or is it just me?
Relatedly, has everyone in town remembered to upload their jams to the AS220 jukebox? Does anyone here want to volunteer for a few hours at Foo Fest (read: get in for free and do us a solid?) Hit a sister back! For a full rundown of this week's happs, get thee to our calendar. Until the rock show, away!
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