Touring in the winter sucks. Not only do touring bands have to contend with the always dangerous black ice (Weezer is only the most recent of bands to have seen their bus/van flip or crash. At least Weezer has copious amounts of cash on hand to fix said bus.), but I can't imagine playing in 90 degree heat inside a club and then trying to catch up some sleep in a 10 degree van so that it can be done again the next night. Can't possibly be comfortable or healthy. However, more than a few excellent bands have decided to brave the winter cold to entertain our asses. Most of these are a little way off, so don't say we didn't warn you.
Thurs. Dec. 17: The Street Dogs and Roger Miret and the Disasters at the North Star Bar, $14 advance/$16 at the door. Bring a toy. The always civic-minded Street Dogs (Boston!) have teamed up with the US Marine Corps and Toys for Tots, so donate some shit, knuckleheads! All ages!
Sun. Dec. 27: CroMags and All Out War at the First Unitarian Church, $15 Hardcore, for those who like that kind of thing.
Tues. Jan. 5: The Loved Ones at Kung Fu Necktie, $12 Sorry, young 'ens. This one is 21+.
Thurs Jan. 7: All at the First Unitarian Church, $17 Not quite the Decendents, but close enough! Come for the best bass lines in punk.
Tues. Jan. 17: Brian Fallon and Dave Hause at the First Unitarian Church, $15 Lead singer of Jersey's own the Gaslight Anthem plays a solo (and presumably acoustic) gig with the lead singer of Philly's own the Loved Ones. Zoltan predicts at least on Bob Dylan cover.
Wed. Feb. 3: Anti-Flag and Starfucking Hipsters at the Trocadero, $15 There are other bands on this bill, but trust your ol' pal Mikey Squeamish, you don't want to waste your time with that shit. However, to see ska-punkers Starfucking Hipsters (ex Chocking Victim, Leftover Crack), you'll need to show up early. Then, camp out in the bar upstairs and wait to be educated (and get your head kicked in) by Anti-Flag.
Fri. Feb. 26: Flogging Molly at the Electric Factory, $28 advance/$30 at the door. Punk rock drinking songs, Check! Authentic Irish accent, Check! Fiddle and Accordian, Check! Don't be the guy wearing a Guinness tee. Seriously. Don't be that guy.
Thurs. Mar. 11: Henry Rollins at the First Unitarian Church, $20 Henry is going to school your thick head on just about any topic he chooses. Sure to be lots of finger pointing. Henry Rollins Drinking Game: One drink for each reference to Ian MacKaye or William Shater. In the sanctuary, not the basement, so wear your nicest black tee shirt please.
For most of these shows, you can kick Ticketmaster in the balls and avoid their unholy service charges by buying directly from the venue. Little known fact: The Electric Factory has a box office at 111 Presidental Ave in Bala Cynwyd. Shows at the First Unitarian Church can be bought, as always, through our good friends R5 Procutions at AKA Music. For Troc tickets, go to the Troc. It's so simple, anyone can do it!
Even if you're not going to see the Street Dogs fuck shit up, support
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