Friday, July 31, 2009
Cream Calendar Weekend Round-Up: Juggalo Style, My Ninjas Part 1
Posted by D. Patrick Rodgers on Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Woot woot! Ever since I posted that infomercial for The Gathering, I kind of haven't been able to stop thinking about Juggalo subculture. Initially it's hilarious; but the more you read about these people, the more depressed you become. It's an abject way of life. Anyway, if you're looking for a way to kill time before The Gathering, here are some shows that won't feature any sad-ass clowns with faux psychological depth:
Green Day w/Kaiser Chiefs at Sommet Center. You know, I tried out for my high school talent show with a version of "When I Come Around"--featuring a scorching albeit primitive version of Billy Joe's solo--so if they call me onstage to play, I'll totally be ready. Didn't make the talent show, btw.
Davila 666 w/JEFF the Brotherhood, Turbo Fruits, Heavy Cream & Natural Child at Springwater. Davila 666 are from Puerto Rico, and they make--according to Matt Sullivan--music that "Hover[s] somewhere between Nuggets-era garage rock and '60s power pop."
Max and the Wild Things w/Thunderbear, Adam Dalton & Sam Stewart Band at Café Coco. Something about basketball. Oh, and Max and the Wild Things aren't bad.
Frist Friday feat. The Super T Revue at the Frist Center.
Battery: A Metallica Tribute at Mercy Lounge.
Knowing Me Knowing You: An ABBA Tribute w/The Mothership: A Led Zeppelin Tribute at 3rd & Lindsley. Settling, once and for all, the great debate over who kicks more ass: Sweden or England.
India.Arie at the Ryman.
Casper and the Cookies w/Everything Now, Palm Threat & Ikaik at The End. I totally wrote a pick for this show when Darla Farmer were on the bill, but they dropped off, so I got nothing.
Atomic Garden w/Ampline, The New Depression & The Slow and Steady Winner at The 5 Spot.
That's all I had room for, but you can see the full list here. If we missed anything, let us know. Check back tomorrow, and have a good weekend, my ninjas.
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You didn't make the cut for the Hendersonville High School talent show? I know our hometown is the land of milk and honey, where everyone is good looking and smart and talented and the streets are paved with gold and the air always smells of perfume, but I didn't realize the talent show had such grand standards.
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It's true. Brassell's band at the time, Confucius Say, didn't make the cut either. Apparently their version of "Say It Ain't So" wasn't up to snuff; but we showed them! Besides, Mrs. Rogers was chair of the talent show selection committee, so are you surprised? Ugh. Let's never speak of HHS again.
Wow.... so clever... you should be a writer! No I meant a REAL writer? You know like one that gets PAID? Dude seriously, quit using our "sub-culture" to get hits for your page?
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