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Brian Setzer (Stray Cats) - Gretsch Guitars

US & Europe - Touring 2024

The Royal Sonesta - New Orleans
300 Bourbon Street

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Lucky Cat Records

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Th' Losin Streaks - Bandcamp LP

June: 2024
Hey Rock `n` Rollers! It’s been a few months since the last newsletter, so we’ve got some catching up to do! Hope everyone’s 2024 is going well! Spring is in the air in Michigan and usually that means that The Tucos are on the road, but not this year.

We started recording our fifth album, the follow up to Candy Coated Cannonball, in February and have been noses to the grindstone with that ever since, electing to take the first half of the year off the road to focus on it. We’re recording at Black Sheep Audio and Production in Novi, Michigan, with one Steve Presti at the helm. I worked with Steve in the 90’s on SlugBug’s Up From Adirondack ep, and the “Live it Down” and “Incomplete Control” 7-inches, so it was a familiar voice coming through the cans telling me I needed to do better. He’s got an incredible room, and to my ears, stuff is sounding amazing.

This batch of songs is the most “rock” we’ve ever been; riff driven, short, driving songs, but still that Tucos’ flair for melody, and occasional hints of twang. Hilights so far have been getting the East Side (of Detroit) crew, featuring pals Ricky Rat, Joe Leone, Laura Mendoza, Jim Rinn, and Eric and Kristin from Ladyship Warship/Warhorses, in to do some handclaps and gang vocals, and a few weeks later, a real live string section and composer, Dale Grisa, in to lay down some orchestration on a song. That was a first, and an amazing, intense experience.

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Bob Mould - Breathing Room "Live"

Stray Cats USA Summer Tour

L.A. DRUGZ is gearing up to reissue their acclaimed EP "Outside Place" on June 12 via Hovercraft Records from Portland, Oregon. Originally released in 2013, the EP quickly gained recognition as a power pop classic, earning the band a devoted fanbase. The group, featuring Justin Maurer from CLOROX GIRLS and SUSPECT PARTS, James Carman of MANIAC, TELEPHONE LOVERS, THE REFLECTORS, and IMAGES, Cezar Mora from BAD MACHINE, and Johnny "JD" Reyes, formerly of IMAGES and BAD MACHINE, forms a punk/power pop supergroup with a unique musical identity. Inspired by the dissolution of CLOROX GIRLS in 2010, Maurer, along with Cezar Mora, and James Carman, embarked on crafting original songs under the moniker LA DRUGZ. The band's debut EP, "Outside Place," originally released by Hovercraft Records, is making a comeback for its 10-year anniversary edition reissue. The EP's sound seamlessly blends classic power pop with melodic '70s punk, drawing influences from a diverse range of bands such as THE NERVES, BUZZCOCKS, THE KIDS, and more. With infectious tracks like "Ooh Ooh Ooh" and "Marina," the EP showcases Maurer's talent for crafting memorable pop songs. Produced by the band in Calimucho, Kevin Carle’s home studio, and mastered by Daniel Hadji Husayn at North London Bomb Factory, the EP delivers a warm analog sound perfect for vinyl enthusiasts....Chad Cornies No Rules, PR

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The Dogmatics: A Dogumentary

They were Boston’s house band

A documentary by Rudy Childs

Years of great rock & roll shows by Scott Hudson on The Ledge.

The monthly Garage Punk Rock Night every first Saturday at Post 41 in Silver Spring, MD

Joe Strummer "Spotify" Playlist - This Is Joe Strummer

A Film By Dick Rude

Joe Strummer Bandcamp.com

Julien Temple’s Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten is, for the most part, some sort of incredible.

by Nick Schager

August 31, 2007

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Joe Strummer - The Future is Unwritten

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Hi * Tide Recordings

New Jersey-based “Surf, Lounge & Exotic Sounds” record label Hi-Tide Recordings has announced dates, music lineup & general on sale for Hi-Tide Summer Holiday: Asbury Park 2024. The event returns August 16-18, 2024 to Asbury Lanes & The Asbury, with tickets on sale now at hitidesummerholiday.com

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The Zeros play San Francisco, CA 2024

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Zeros Play The Knockout - San Francisco, CA

2818 W Main St Alhambra CA 91801

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The Zeros - Don't Push Me Around

Red Vinyl - 1234 Go Records

History of the 100 Club

The Professionals Calling It Quits At The 100 Club

Pistols "Live" 2007

Punk rock pioneers ADOLESCENTS are set to release a historic double LP, titled "The Rob Ritter Tapes - Live At Starwood 1980/1981" capturing the raw energy and essence of their blue album line-up. This unique collection, set to drop May 17, 2024, serves as a 40+ year historical document, offering fans an unfiltered glimpse into the band's early days.

This double LP is not a new studio album but a sonic time capsule that showcases the band's live performances in their purest form. The recordings, sourced from an old cassette tape provided by the late Rob Ritter in 1985, exude a raw, low-fidelity charm with bum notes, flat voices, and guitar tuning imperfections that capture the essence of punk rock in its formative years.

"I found this in one of my cassette tapes boxes. No one has heard these particular tapes, and they have not been released prior to this collection," says singer Tony Reflex, reflecting on the discovery during the pandemic-induced garage cleanup.

The first show, recorded on December 9th, 1980, at the Starwood in Hollywood, coincided with the aftermath of the deaths of Darby Crash and John Lennon. The poignant performances reflect a band navigating through a turbulent time, providing solace through their music. From unique introductions to tape cuts during long waits, the nuances of the show are preserved, including different lyrics for "Self Destruct" and "No Friends" before they were changed for the Blue Album recording.

The second show, recorded on March 24th, 1981, also at the Starwood, showcases the band on the brink of releasing their album. With dedication to Jim Houseman, the songwriter of "Democracy", and plenty of cringeworthy stage banter, this set captures ADOLESCENTS’ evolving sound and stage presence during a period of rapid growth.

"The Rob Ritter Tapes - Live At Starwood 1980/1981" is a must-have for fans of punk rock history, offering an intimate and unpolished look into the formative years of one of the genre's most influential bands. Both previously unreleased live recordings will be available via Conrade Jungle Records as ltd. digisleeve Double-CD, ltd. colored 180g Double-Vinyl (incl. the entire recordings on Double-CD) and digital on May 17, 2024 – providing a sonic journey back to the streets of Hollywood in the early '80s