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Freshly Pressed: Dr. Frank & the Bye Bye Blackbirds

When Dr. Frank (of Mr. T Experience fame) isn’t busy writing semi autobiographical novels about the occult or coming up with clever band names, he’s occasionally playing shows and releasing albums with the Bye Bye Blackbirds (featuring former MTX bassist Aaron Rubin).

“We thought it would be fun to do a couple of songs with them as the back-up band, and I chose a couple of acoustic songs that I'd always wanted to electrify” says Dr. Frank. "Even Hitler Had A Girlfriend" and "Population Us" are fine choices but some of us are still waiting for new material. Since he is the proud owner of a new guitar handmade by Jason Ingrodi, I can only hope that he’s putting a new band together.

I couldn’t find a stream of the 7in, but its limited edition and you know you’re going to buy it anyway, so you might as well do it now before the good colors sell out. Bone Grimace Purple & Black (100), Ultra Clear (100) and Black (300).

http://goodlandrecords.bigcartel.com/product/doctor-frank-the-bye-bye-blackbirds

Also, if you want to preorder the fine doctor’s new book, it’s already posted on amazon. I’m sure we’ll have more to say on it soon, so I’ll just leave you with a link.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0385736185/

-Jim

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Mr. Chi Pig in all his glory · SNFU at the Elbo Room 6/2/14 · #snfu #elboroom #punkshow #mrchipig #pocketfulofchange

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Coming Attractions: The Rebel Spell

Super excited to see my favorite political 4-piece from vancouver back in the studio! If previous releases from out of tune records and the G7 welcoming committee (run by fellow Canada natives Chris and Jord of Propagandhi) are any indication, this is going to be killer. In true DIY fashion, RS are crowd sourcing the recording costs, dinosaurs will die or whatever. In the meantime check out this anthem from their sophomore album to see what’s in store and then head over to indie gogo to buy the new record before it's even recorded.

Also, you can stream their entire 3rd album here.

http://therebelspell.bandcamp.com/album/its-a-beautiful-future

It’s like buying two albums for the price of five minutes of studio time. What a deal! Now, is it too much to ask for a US tour when the album is done?

-Jim

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PSST did you hear? toyGuitar - The Words Between Us

<a href="http://adelinerecords.bandcamp.com/album/toyguitar" data-mce-href="http://adelinerecords.bandcamp.com/album/toyguitar">toyGuitar by Adeline Records</a>

(click through to listen!)

I still kinda can't believe that this is toyGuitar's debut EP. Considering their name (oh, and the fact that the band features members of One Man Army and Swingin' Utters), it is no surprise that the talented guitarists keep me coming back - I catch new awesome things every time I listen to it. The fun, youthful lyrics also add to the appeal of this album - quotes like "She talks too much / He walks with a crutch / She swims in peroxide / He just attracts flies" totally get me.

Seen them a couple times this year and their energy live is phenomenal - check them out in person if you have the chance! They say more tours in June 2014...

Released on Adeline records, October 2013.

-Terra

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punk rock bowling

So, I've simultaneously been trying to avoid checking social media (because I really wish we had been in Vegas this weekend) and totally glued to facebook and instagram checking out all the amazing PRB posts (because, obviously, I cannot resist.)

Jim and I have been to PRB three out of the last five years, and every year it's different, and every year I end up having a fucking blast. 

Since we're not there this time, I got all nostalgic and dug up some photos from the years past...

Sunset Station, PRB 12, May 2010 - This year was absolutely ridiculous. The stage was on the hotel lawn and you could go back up to your room between bands. Let's just say there were a LOT of jameson-fueled shenanigans. So many great bands played that year! NOFX, Against Me!, Flogging Molly, Swingin Utters, Cute Lepers, Teenage Bottlerocket and wayyy more. I didn't really take any photos though. Whoops. 

PRB 13, May 2011 - First year in old Vegas, right across the street from our hotel room at the El Cortez!

Like, literally right across the street. This is a long exposure of punks streaming out of the gates on the final night.

A huge highlight that year was getting to see the Descendents. I never really thought I would get to, but punk rock bowling makes dreams come true. 

PRB 15, May 2013, Pool Party. Didn't take enough pictures this year either, so here's one from another favorite part of the event: the pool parties. I mean, who doesn't want to drink PBR in a pool with a bunch of other tattooed, dirty punk rock kids?

Fingers crossed we'll be able to make it next year!! 

-Terra

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Gogol Bordello - PURA VIDA CONSPIRACY

The new gogol boredello album 'pura vida conspiracy' is out. It's not bad, decent even. It's tough to say if this is going to be in steady rotation or if it will take some time to get into. I will admit, it took me a while to get into 'trans-continental hustle' and it's still not high on my list but I'm a huge fan of 'gypsy punks' (both the album and as a general rule). Either way, it's a quality twelve songs without any filler. It may not open with the punch of 'Sally' or divulge the genius of 'supertheory', but the energy, tempo changes and crazy stories are all still here.

The two songs below aren't my favorites, but that's what I could find for you. It's on mog if you use that which means it's probably on a lot of other services (spotify, google, bittorent, whatever). White vinyl w/ an extra 7in is available for $28 w/ shipping from their site. It's on interpunk for $21 w/ shipping but no word on extra single or color.

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Why? Why fucking not!

Did you know the new gogol bordello album is out? Did you know that mischief brew and franz nicolay released a killer split 7" recently? Have you heard larry and his flask? The murderburgers? Masked Intruder?

Inevitably while talking to almost anyone I ask them what they are listening to. It used to be a drug to me, I would wait for weeks for something to get released, knowing when the promo single was likely to appear. Luckily it's not that bad anymore, I actually miss release dates from time to time and someone will tell me about something good that I haven't heard. It's great when that happens, I feel like one of today's ten thousand. (xkcd.com/1053)

Anyway, the plan is to post here about whats out and where you can find at least a song or two. The goal is that people can find good things to listen to. Something I might not remember to tell them about. Or something I would not have guessed they would like. Also, please forgive any drunken ramblings.