Nashville's Dead

We heard rumors: “Meemaw’s myspace has been active a whole lot lately,” or, “I was over at Daniel’s hanging out when Wes and Jessica showed up and started playing that song about heliocentric marijuana usage.” When we confronted Wes Traylor about a potential reunion show, he put on a shit-eating grin and said no, resuming his game of Downhill Domination.

And now there’s this flyer

There will be an official statement coming from the band soon. And remember, you heard it from us (and their myspace) first!

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…

I love hot dogs. Thanks and Happy Holidays Gnashville.