Peace out, Double – 0s. Happy New Year, Nashville!! Also, let’s get some phrases straightened out: 2000 – 2009 shall be referred to as the “Double – 0s”, 2010 shall be referred to as “the dime” or “2kdime” or ” spring break ‘010″, and 2010 – 2019 shall be referred to as “The Future.” We think these are pretty primetime, but if you’ve got anything better, just let us know.
Those Glenn Danzig boys have got a couple treats lined up for the first month of the new year: a show on January 2nd and one on January 12th. Both are guaranteed to be a good time. The flyer up above is for the show on Jan 2nd featuring Failures, Areosols, Salvation, Brainwreck, and Heavy Cream. We’re pretty sure this is the first full-fledged power violence/hardcore [exepct Heavy Cream] show to come across their table since they started doing shows back in August. Doesn’t mean it won’t rule though. Failures is kind of a hardcore “supergroup” featuring members of Orchid and Das Oath fronted by Charles Bronson frontman Mark McCoy. Their LP [14 songs in just over 14 minutes on Clean Plate/Youth Attack] is badass and they just put out a new 7″ on Painkiller Records. You really don’t wanna miss this.
The show on the 12th has got us super stoked. Mostly because we love Liquor Store and Craig so much. Not to mention Scapegoat [also on Painkiller] Brainkiller, Highest Power, Life Trap [back from the dead!] and Natural Child. We know it’s on a school night, but that really shouldn’t keep you from going all-out for this show. Oh, and we gotta mention that we’re pretty big fans of that flyer. Alright babies, see you at the shows!
JANUARY 2nd
:: Failures
:::: Aerosols
:::::: Salvation
:::::::: Brainwreck
:::::::::: Heavy Cream
@ Glenn Danzig’s House
$5 – All Ages – 8PM
JANUARY 12th
:: Liquor Store
:::: Scapegoat
:::::: Highest Power
:::::::: Brainkiller
::::::::: Life Trap [reunion!]
::::::::::: Natural Child
@ Glenn Danzig’s House
$5 – All Ages – 7PM
Alright, let’s talk about some New Year’s shows….
New Year’s Eve at Little Hamilton:
The LHC are going balls out this year for NYE. 12 bands. Not joking. The show features a gaggle of Tampa bands and some of your favorite locals [Craow, Marj!, Gnarwhal, The Looking Glass] Here’s the full bill and a little link where you can check out some of the bands… This show’ll run you $5, and, as always, it’ll be all ages for da keeds.
:: Moondust Plus
:::: s2k
:::::: Ant parade
:::::::: Haves+thirds
:::::::::: Jeff Zagers
:::::::::::: Solid Susan
::::::::::::: Father Finger
::::::::::::::: MARJ!
::::::::::::::::: Spelling Bee
::::::::::::::::::: Craow
::::::::::::::::::::: Gnarwhal
:::::::::::::::::::::: The Looking Glass
@ Little Hamilton
$5 – All Ages – 7PM
New Year’s Eve at The End:
It wouldn’t be New Year’s unless there were a rad show at The End, right? Right. We’ve heard a little of what the boys have planned for the show this year, and it sounds like it could be a doozy [no snoozy] Plus, we haven’t seen Wizardz in probably over a year. This one will also run you 5 bones, unless you’re a lady [then it's free] Ch ch ch ch ch ch check it out!
:: Wizardz
:::: Natural Child
:::::: Daniel Pujol
:::::::: Cy Barkley
:::::::::: So Jazzy
::::::::::: Bad Cop
@ The End
$5 for dudes $FREE for goils – 18+ – 9PM
New Year’s Eve at Betty’s B&G:
This one might be hook line and sinker for us. It’s free. It’s at Betty’s. It’s got a killer bill. Just look…
:: Paper Hats
:::: Scott Martin [solo performance]
:::::: Deluxin’
:::::::: Forrest Bride
:::::::::: Slave Band
::::::::::: 84001
::::::::::::: Moonstone
@ Betty’s B&G
$FREE – 21+ – 10PM
See you at the New Year’s party, Richter!
It’s official, the Tyler family knows how to throw the best parties ever. This past Sunday [Dec. 27th] was the celebration of our good buddy William Tyler’s 30th birthday, but instead of it being a sad-weird-I wish I was still in my 20s-thing it was a total ball. One of the highlights of the party had to have been the food. Seriously, that spread was out of this world. Another highlight was a special living room performance featuring Mr. K Records, Calvin Johnson [Remember in last week's Rundown when we said there would be some happening beats at the party?? Get it!? Beat Happening!? Ahh] It ruled, he sang about going to the movies alone and rabbit blood. After the set he explained to us the difference between an apple pie and a birthday pie. Anyways, we’d like to extend an extra huge Thank You to the Tyler Family and wish Willy the best birthday ever. So, thank you, Tyler Family. And Happiest Birthday ever, Willy.
Yeah, we’ve been taking a nice little break the last few days, but were not dead. Regular posting will resume tomorrow [Dec. 30, also known as AKA New Year's Eve Eve] We’ll have some newsy bits for you and new year’sy news for you. Until then, enjoy another day of sitting around and watching Maury and Netflixing. And just because we had to watch The Phantom Menace the other day, here’s a review someone made that we think nails it on the head.
It feels like just about every band in Nashville is really getting into the Christmas spirit this year and shifting into give-mode. This gift comes straight from Looks Like A Snake [one of the most underrated acts of the year. Seriously, these dudes kill it] Mr. Geoffrey Sexton directed this video titled simply “Santa Claus” and it’s one you’ll wanna watch a couple times over. Yeah yeah!! As far as we know, Looks Like A Snake hasn’t had an official releases. Although we do have some of their stuff in CD-R format, so you might be able to pick it up that way. Hmmm…
Today, we bring to you, a list from one of our favorite new local bands, Natural Child. We’re lucky to be able to call them local; and, I mean, even if they weren’t local, we’d probably be all about them anyways. Not gonna lie here, I’m pretty sure I’ve been to every Natural Child show [even the out of town ones] and I think it’s pretty safe to say that they’re one of the most promising bands in Nashville. And some of the best all-around dudes in this city. The Infinity Cat Showcase during NBN was our favorite show we attended this year, and one of our favorite memories was watching Natural Child take the stage and absolutely destroy it.
In the first post we ever made on this site, we said this about Natural Child:
“… and if you haven’t seen Natural Child yet you are really missing out. We’re more excited about them than we have been about anything in Nashville for the last while.”
That still holds true to today. Keep up the good work Natural Child.
Natural Child // Infinity Cat Showcase NBN // Photo by Bekah Cope
TOP TEN CHEECH AND CHONG MOVIES
NATURAL CHILD
10. “Cheech and Chong- CHONGED”
This movie was made in 1992. Cheech is only in the first 5 minutes. They get in a huge fight, Cheech quits weed and moves to Miami to become a cop. The rest of the movie is about Chong settling down and getting a real job.
9. “Cheech and Chong Dont Save Christmas”
This movie is great because Cheech and Chong smoke the Christmas tree and get so stoned they forget its Christmas Eve. Then JoNasty comes down the chimney and smokes ‘em out with a volcano. Craig from detroit is there. Wes and Zack are there.
8. “Cheech and Chong Nunshucks”
A Bruce Lee movie comes on TV. Rest of movie is Cheech and Chong fighting the TV. Filmed like real martial arts movie. Noone speaks English. No Subtitles. Their brief foray into Martial Arts Cinema is brilliant. Ebert says “Its just like Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and Steven Segall…I cant tell the difference!”
7. “Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie”
We didn’t see this this one, but we’re really excited! I heard they’re remaking it for 2010. DMX will star opposite John Leguizamo.
6. “Cheech and Chong in Africa”
The title is misleading, because this movie takes place in Jamaica.
5. “Cheech and Chong Jamaican Me Crazy”
“Jamaican me Crazy!” is probably the most spoken line in the movie.
4. “Cheech and Chong Trick or Treat”
Our wacky heroes become the governers of California. It is filmed like a documentary and all the scenes are serious drama.
3. “Nash Bridges”
Where the fuck is Chong? It’s one of our favorites.
2. “Cheech and Chong and Charles”
Cheech and Chong mistakenly befriend Charles Manson. Spend most of movie listening to him talk and helping him cover up his murders at the crime scenes. End up solving mystery. Cameos by Charles Barkley, Charles Bronson, and Charles Sheen, and Charles Barkley, and Charles Bukowski, Charles Chaplin, Ray Charles, Prince Charles, Charles Brown, and Chucky.
1. “Pinned”
Cheech and Chong star in this epic drama about two homosexual journalists. One is a Journalist. One is a poet. They’re imprisoned in Cuba and must overcome their stereotypes and there’s no weed. Chong dies. Cheech marries a woman in prison. They never get out. Narrated and directed by Morgan Freeman. Look out for hottie tottie Sean Penn’s first role as the only cool prison guard.
Thanks guys. Natural Child have a killer-no-filler 7″ out on Infinity Cat. Pick it up here. They’ve also got a new cassette coming out soon and it’s wild [We heard it the other day and can't wait to get our hands on a copy] And, if you wanna catch the boys one more time before they head out in the new year for a little bit… catch them at The End on New Year’s Eve.
Photo by Bekah Cope
Turbo Fruits just anounced a pretty serious slew of new tour dates. Most of which are with Florida’s Surfer Blood [Now do you get the title of this post? Turbo Fruits are going to blow Surfer Blood out of the water everynight. Get it?! Oh man, we're so funny] Anyways, the tour takes them all around the nation from mid-February to the end of March. Including a stop at The End on Feb. 20th. Check out one of our favorite tracks from Echo Kid below, along with a special treat courtesy of Battle Tapes to help spread some yuletide cheer.
Turbo Fruits – Trouble! [mp3]
Jonas Stein – Baby Please Come Home [mp3]
Do the clicky to get the sticky…
Today is one of the best lists of Listmas. Seriously. I mean, Cy’s list was hilarious and Willy T’s has opened our eyes to like 6 new places to fill our stomachs, but Shea at Local Honey might’ve won our hearts with this one. Shea runs the ship over at Local Honey [the best vintage & handmade threads shop around town] We don’t know how she does it, but she manages to get everything you’d ever want to wear and then sells it for cheap. Oh and then she houses tons of local designers’ best duds for you [She's one of them. Shea has her own line called White Rabbit and we always fall for the girls wearing her custom made skirts. Seriously, ladies, if you wanna get the boys going ga-ga you NEED to pick up one of her threads] Oh and then she has parties and shows and they’re always awesome. Oh and she’s a total babe. We are such suckers for slang…
SHEA STEELE'S OUR HEARTS
WORD PLAY has long been one of my favorite things. The day my best friend referred to major deja vu as “meja vu” and I described a messy sex act as a “jizzaster”… we unleashed a beast!
Lately, wordplay is at an all time high. Puns, phonetic mix-ups, obscure and hilariously combined words or hack jobs are everywhere…. Here’s a list of the most clever and infectious rhetorical excursions I heard this year.
Best slang of 2009:
SHEA STEELE [LOCAL HONEY]
BRONER-
male erection achieved as a result of another males hyper-masculinity and coolness. no homo.
CHRIS BROWN-
to hit a bitch, beat that ass, put someone in check.
example= “Dude, Jon’s girlfriend is wack. He needs to Chris Brown that bitch.”
FAIL-
suck, fuck up, failure.
example= “I crashed my bike into a mail box last night. Fail.”
LEDERHOSEN-
see you guys later.
CRUNCHED-
looking busted, destroyed, fucked up.
example= ” I’m not going in there with you, girl, I look crunched.” or “Did you see David? That dude lookin crunched.”
ONE HUNDO-
100% correct, right on the money.
example= “yo is Local Honey the best place to buy clothes in Nashville? Yep, one hundo.”
PARTY BRAINS-
your balls. thinking with your dick.
RETOX-
get wasted. especially after a period of being good.
FOR RIO DE JANEIRO-
for real yo. extreme agreement.
example= “Oh my god, that ho is seriously crazy. For rio de janeiro!”
UNFRIEND-
the ultimate dis.
Osh-kosh-mygosh, Shea, so rad. You will definitely catch us saying these on the reg around town. Local Honey is located at 1207 Linden Ave off of 12th South. Spend all your holiday cash over there and look fresh for the new year.
