Attention Old & Young Punks! Desolation Center Theatrical Trailer

Desolation Center, the indie music festival documentary which has played numerous film festivals worldwide, is set to begin a national theatrical rollout starting on September 13th in Los Angeles. The film

is the untold story of a series of guerrilla music and art performance

happenings in the 80s which inspired the birth of contemporary festival

culture including Burning Man, Lollapalooza and Coachella. The film

combines interviews of punk and post-punk luminaries with rare

performance footage of Sonic Youth, Minutemen, Meat Puppets, Perry

Farrell, Redd Kross, Swans,

Einstürzende Neubauten, Survival Research Laboratories, Savage Republic

and more, giving viewers unprecedented access to a time when pushing the

boundaries of music, art, and performance was like an unspoken

obligation. Directed by the creator and organizer of the original

events, Stuart Swezey, Desolation Center tells the true story of how the

risky, and at times even reckless, actions of a few outsiders were able

to incite seismic cultural shifts.

The film explores an almost lost subcultural story that will also be a catalyst

to future generations to question assumptions and carve out new

possibilities to express themselves. As Thurston Moore also described to

the New York Times, the mood was "one of complete joy and

wonder at being together in a place that might as well have been another

planet." He said the most radical attribute of Desolation Center was that "it asked no permission," and he called the show "one of the great moments" in the history of Sonic Youth. 

*No DVD date as yet, but prick up your ears in about 6 months.

FEATURES: Sonic Youth, Minutemen, Meat Puppets, Perry Farrell, Redd Kross, Einstürzende Neubauten, Survival Research Laboratories, Savage Republic

"Hundreds of punks hit the desert.... The modern music festival was born. These
anarchic desert happenings didn't last long . . . but now their history
is chronicled in a documentary called Desolation Center." - The New York Times

Trent Harris Rubin and Ed Spinoff

Director Trent Harris Continues Cult Classic Rubin and Ed With New Work Echo People

 In case you've not seen Rubin and Ed, it contains one of my all time favorite film quotes, "My cat can eat a whole watermelon."  It stars Howard Hesseman, Crispin Glover and even features the infamous Karen Black. Harris has done two of my favorite films, Rubin and Ed and Beaver Trilogy. Look for clips on youtube and buy the DVDs on his website.


Echo People Episode One


According to director Trent Harris Echo People episode 2 is about a blabbermouth with a speech impediment who loves frogs.  She is sent on a top-secret mission by Mr. Moose.  Her partner on the job is a timid brain surgeon who has no idea what he is doing...ever.  They find some suspicious rubber ants and argue a lot about what a Wagamamis really is.  And there is some stuff about Mars and in this episode we finally find out the true meaning of The PPR!


Trent Harris intends to create more episodes of Echo People to create a whole. I'm thinking of it as his version of the recent David Lynch Twin Peaks reboot. Support him if you can.
Help Mr. Harris Continue His Work Here.

that dog. to Release New Album Old LP October 4th

that dog. to Release New Album Old LP October 4th


that dog. will release their first new album in over twenty years on October 4. The long awaited work titled Old LP will be released by UMe. It was recorded over the last three years in Los Angeles, and features eclectic and impressive guest appearances by Maya Rudolph (SNL, The Rentals), Randy Newman, Graham Coxon (Blur), Josh Klinghoffer (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Charlotte Caffey (The Go-Go's), Tanya Haden (The Haden Sisters), violinist Kaitlin Wolfberg, Andrew Dost (fun.), and husband Steven McDonald (Redd Kross). 

The band had a brief reunion in 2011-2012 where they found creative energy from the exuberant reactions of their fans and the joy of playing with one another. They found themselves willing to work together again, but things had changed a lot from their experience as '90s rockers. Maxwell, a New York television executive would visit Los Angeles to collaborate. And L.A. resident Waronker is a kick ass mom and prolific composer who recently collaborated with Craig Wedren (Shudder to Think) on the score for the Aidy Bryant Hulu series Shrill. So considering travel, other projects and life in general, the creation of an entire album was a long process. Waronker explains, "By the end of 2012 we had four songs done." And "In 2013, we had a few more. We needed time to let it grow into what it would become. Sometimes it's hard to get there. Which is kind of the theme of the album."

You may pre-order Old LP here.

























that dog. are: guitarist/vocalist Anna Waronker, drummer Tony Maxwell, and bassist/vocalist Rachel Haden

I Funking Love Fishbone

Much Love For Fishbone on Tour 2019

Although it's the tale end of the summer tour, I feel the need to mention Fishbone, a band that has given my friends and I many celebratory memories, and maybe even a few personal anecdotes. They’ve also gotten me through many a rough day and had a few of their own. Whether it's silly Ska or salacious Ska, Funkdafied racial politics, raucous Rock, horny horns blasting the good vibes or a melange of all of those plus more, Fishbone are not to be overlooked. Not in the '80s not the '90s and not now. Take a listen.

You try to pin these guys and this song down to a genre!


Pure Positivity Tinged With Pop PLUS At the End They Take Your Ass to Church


Fishbone Ska To Skank To  and Maybe Even Think


 
So many albums and so many styles, and sometimes all at once. If you're a fan or just like documentaries, check out the film Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone. It's the warts and all tale of a genre busting groundbreaking band with one of music's greatest frontmen. The bands only real failure may have been that they were ahead of their time. And boy did they have some bizarre bad luck at precisely the wrong time. They never achieved the financial success deserved, but they keep on keepin' on throughout the years in varying incarnations with Angelo and (John) Norwood Fisher somehow stoking the embers to keep the flame of Fishbone alive for about 40 years. And many original fans of their truth and soul have been with them all along. And now original members are together on tour with George Clinton/ Parliament! That's an embarrassment of riches. If you’re lucky enough to see them - which you should - thank them for their efforts.
Tour Info: https://www.facebook.com/pg/fishbonemusic/events/

Hey Hard Rock Fans - dig this! 



 Try on Some Freaky Deeky



       At the time of this writing Fishbone are:

• Angelo Moore – vocals, saxophones, theremin, percussion (1979-present)
• John Norwood Fisher – bass, vocals (1979–present)
• "Dirty" Walter A. Kibby II – trumpet, vocals (1979–2003, 2010–present)
• Philip "Fish" Fisher – drums (1979–1998, 2016–present)
• John "JB" Bigham – guitar, keyboards (1989–1997, 2017–present)
• Christopher Dowd – keyboards, trombone, vocals (1979–1994, 2018–present)

Rebel Rampage Ticket Giveaway / Bonus Fishbone Love

Rebel Rampage Tour in Support of Debut Album Divided We Fall

Remember when Rock and Punk bands used their anger to write songs that spoke about issues that pissed them off? Well, Rebel Rampage proudly carry the tradition of the protest song and the anger and spirit,  if not the sound of bands like The Clash and Rage Against the Machine.  They also put their money where their mouth is on their Midwestern tour as they partner with non profit A Voice For the Innocent to raise awareness and funds for those affected by rape and sexual abuse.
 
The debut album Divided We Fall features contributions by Emily Armstrong (Dead Sara) and Angelo Moore of Fishbone. If that's not a stamp of approval and reason enough for you to check out this album here or get off the couch and support this band live, well I don't know what better you have going on?!? Having said that, I'm giving away two pairs of free tickets to the Chicago show at Reggie's. FREE TICKETS. Cool right? Just stop by my Facebook page Kaye Telle's Facebook and comment on the post if you want the tickets. It's that simple. No, I'm not looking for followers (don't be cynical).  I'm just trying to get the word out for a band I think deserves a mention. Pay attention to that space in the next few days as I might be able to turn some Hawkeyes onto a ticket or two for the Iowa show at Gabe's. 

Notable Quotable:
“Rebel Rampage is on the one, and their brain and informativity is the ammunition for the gun!  Check the music, check the record, check, check the knowledge! – Angelo Moore (A.K.A. Dr. Madd Vibe) of the legendary underappreciated forever genius band Fishbone





Midwest Tour Dates

8/15 - Milwaukee, WI @ Shank Hall

8/16 - Chicago, IL @ Reggie's

8/18 - St. Louis, MO @ Fubar

8/19 - Iowa City, IA @ Gabe's 

8/21 - Indianapolis, IN @ the Melody Inn

8/22 - Cincinnati, OH @ Stanley's Pub
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