Bad Religion – Adolescents – at House of Blues – Anaheim, CA
March 31, 2010
With no previous knowledge on who exactly was supposed to be playing with Bad Religion it was pretty awesome -to say the least- to find out on the bill was The Adolescents. Being Bad Religion’s Punk rock pioneering peers, The Adolescents tore through a set with just as much vigor as you’d expect from a band with that much longevity. You would have thought they were headlining from the way the crowd went wild Read more
Subhumans Canada – Same Thoughts Different Day
March 29, 2010
The Subhumans’ first album, "Incorrect Thoughts," is a timeless classic, an all time favorite of mine that I sought after for a long time. Unfortunately though according to the liner notes of "Same Thoughts Different Day," the album was released under some pretty shady conditions by CD Presents. The Read more
The Standells – at The EchoPlex – Los Angeles, CA
March 28, 2010
As the Standells prepared to play one thing was clear- these guys had not turned into over indulgent rock stars. They struggled with technical difficulties involving stage monitors and a keyboard; Apparently they had no hired tech guys to help them out. Despite the fact that this led to some standing around while Read more
The Bermondsey Joyriders – Self-titled Release
March 28, 2010
The Bermondsey Joyriders are a band that skillfully combine the musical styles of Blues and Punk to create a distinct sound that in no way can be mimicked. Former Cock Sparrer member Gary Lammin fronts his new project with former members of Chelsea and Heavy Metal Kids, to produce music that upholds a Punk personality while conveying the eccentric presence Read more
Music play list for the week ending March 28, 2010
March 28, 2010
Top 25 - In no particular order -
Oingo Boingo – Nasty Habits
The Wipers – No Fair
Poison Idea – It’s an Action
The Clash – Last Gang in Town
Lagwagon – Stokin’ The Neighbors
Media Blitz – Never Grow Up
The Stooges – Search and Destroy
Bob Marley – Three Little Birds
Sweet – Ballroom Blitz
Gogol Bordello – Pala Tute
Blondie – Call Me
Crucifix – Three Miles To Oblivion
Reagan Youth – Degenerated
Government Issue – Bored to Death
The Boys – Nothing Ventured
Mouthpiece – What Remains
Sublime – Same in The End
Bad Religion – Along The Way
The Adicts – England Read more
5 Minutes Of Fame for the week of March 28, 2010
March 28, 2010
5 Minutes Of Fame is the newest feature at Big Wheel and its purpose is to present short news snippets in a quick and efficient manner so that we can provide fresh news that is related to underground music. Ideally this will be a way to get out a wealth of interesting information out in a way that takes less than five minutes to read. If you have any news that you would like to be considered for inclusion in 5 Minutes we encourage you to submit them HERE. Look for a new edition here every Sunday.
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News items: Gypsy Punk rockers Gogol Bordello are offering "Pala Tute", the lead track off their new album "Trans-Continental Hustle" due out April 27 for free download to all members of their mailing list. If you’d like a shot at the free song, just go here: http://gogolbordello.com/freesongmp3 and use that email for something other than passing around LOLCats.
Providence-based rockers Midnight Creeps are making their return to the West Coast and all points in between in a Summer tour that kicks off this summer with NOLA legends M.O.T.O. Look for them in Los Angeles July 3 at the Redwood, with other tour dates across the US being confirmed in the next few weeks.
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