I Am Kurious Oranj

Live, tonight, in Detroit: The Fall. Yes, the Fall are playing the Magic Stick tonight. It's a little pricey at $17, but it's worth it if you're a fan. If you're just adventurous and don't mind spending the cash, go anyway. You won't be let down. Since their inception in Manchester in 1979, they've released 112 records. Yes, that includes EPs, best ofs, and reissues, but damn, it's still impressive. Doors are at 9pm. Go there, I command it! The other big show tonight is at the Lager House. Bumpin' Uglies, Bang Bang, and the Drip (from Chicago). If you've been a faithful reader from the start, then you know my opinion of Bang Bang: possibly Detroit's last hope for good hardcore. I know nothing of the Drip. Bumpin' Uglies are always entertaining. Not only are they a good punk band, but they also bring a wrestling schtick to every show complete with broken chairs, bloody guitar players, and highly entertaining wrestling. Don't worry, the crowd is never pulled into this, it's only the band. Oh, another show: the Detroit Art Space. Here it is, straight from the source, Dave from Ten Words for Snow: Ten Words for Snow CD release party at Detroit Art Space (101 E. Baltimore, two blocks South of Grand Boulevard, one block East of Woodward at John R in Detroit's New Center Area)(right by the White Castle). We'll have the CDs for sale and t-shirts and all that. Doors are at 9, first band at 9:30. The other bands are the Salt Miners, the Basements, and the Prime Ministers. I have to admit, I don't know of the opening bands, but Ten Words for Snow have kind of an indie rock sound reminiscent of Versus. The Detroit Art Space usually sells cups of Motor City Brewing Works beer, but it's also BYOB.

Saturday's events: Finnish dark metal band HIM plays the Majestic Theater. Graham Parker plays the Magic Stick. The Questions and Sista Otis play the Lager House. The Omissions, the Van Ermans, 7-10 Split, Blueprint 76, and the Mock-Jargon Party play Idle Kids. And...the Suicide Machines are at St. Andrew's. Any questions? Just ask.


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