Redd Kross Kickstarter Trailer #2

Redd Kross are one of my favorite bands.  They're my favorite band currently recording or touring.  As a major music geek that's (as Bananarama once said), "really saying something." Jeff and Steve McDonald and director Andrew Reich are raising funds to create a Redd Kross documentary. I don't have a pot to piss in but do have a window to throw it from - if you like that sort of thing.  But should you have $10.00 or 100 or more bucks lying around to help make this happen* you should check out the Kickstarter page (here) for the goodies offered for contributors to the cause. There's everything from autographs to your very own backyard concert. The funding period is down to the wire.  Make it happen.  HIT IT!

 

In 1978, in the Southern California beach suburb of Hawthorne, the
same town that was home to The Beach Boys, two brothers Jeff and Steven
McDonald aged 15 and 11 respectively, started a band called The
Tourists. The first time The Tourists played in front of anyone was at
Black Flag's legendary rehearsal space, The Church in Hermosa Beach. The
older band gave The Tourists not only their seal of approval but a new
name - Red Cross. The spelling was later changed to Redd Kross after the high school-age brothers received a cease and desist order from the International Red Cross. Jeff's response was to change their name to "Redd Kross" in an homage to comedian Redd Foxx.

Born Innocent is directed by Andrew Reich an Emmy Award-winning television comedy writer/showrunner, best known as an Executive Producer on Friends. And the film's producer is Emmy Award winning Julian Cautherley. The documentary has already filmed interviews with Jeff and Steve and Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth), Buzz Osbourne and Dale Crover (The Melvins) and original Red Cross member Greg Hetson (Bad Religion, Circle Jerks). With the help of the Kickstarter campaign the filmmakers will interview many other musicians and artists influenced by the seminal Redd Kross.
 

Redd Kross has long been a cult band, a band's band, a secret code word among music fans

that signifies taste and cool. But unlike many cult bands, their music

is eminently accessible. If you like The Beatles or The Ramones or Cheap

Trick, basically if you're a rock and roll fan, you'll like Redd Kross. 

INTERVIEWS WILL INCLUDE

They already have hours of interviews filmed with Jeff and Steve McDonald.

We have also interviewed Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth) Buzz Osbourne and

Dale Crover (The Melvins) and original Red Cross member Greg Hetson (Bad

Religion, Circle Jerks). With your support we hope to film additional

interviews with most if not all of the following fans of the band and

key figures in the Redd Kross story:

• Keith Morris (Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Off!)
• Charlotte Caffey (The Go-Go's)
• Rodney Bingenheimer (KROQ)
• Mike Watt (The Minutemen)
• Chuck Dukowski (Black Flag)
• Pat Smear (The Germs, Nirvana)
• Belinda Carlisle (The Go-Go's)
• Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth)
• Jonathan Poneman (Sub Pop Records)
• Mark Arm (Mudhoney)
• Kim Thayil (Soundgarden)
• Jeff Ament (Pearl Jam)
• A.C. Newman (The New Pornographers)
• Anna Waronker (That Dog)
• Dave Markey (Director, Desperate Teenage Lovedolls and The Year That Punk Broke)
• Jordan Schwartz (We Got Power fanzine)
• John Doe (X)
• Milo Aukerman (The Descendents)
• Lee Burger (Burger Records)
• Anthony Keidis (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
• Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
• Mac McCaughan (Superchunk, Merge Records)
• Raymond Pettibon (artist)
• Jack White (White Stripes)
• Gibby Haynes (Butthole Surfers)
• Steven Malkmus (Pavement)
• J. Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.)
• Greg Dulli (Afghan Whigs)
• Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees)
• Jack Antonoff (fun.)
• Ron and Russell Mael (Sparks)

They will also film interviews with current or former Redd Kross
band members: Brian Reitzell, Robert Hecker, Gere Fennelly, Dez Cadena,
Janet Housden, Roy McDonald, Ron Reyes, Jack Irons, Jason Shapiro, and
Dale Crover.

                     

*Update 9/30/2019 The goal has been reached & the film will be made.

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

Redd Kross To Release Beyond The Door

 Merge Records will release the new Redd Kross album Beyond the Door on August 23.

I'm really sorry I slept on this everybody.  It's either flooding or hotter than a - (insert something  really super hot and then add a habanero and a ghost chili salsa) in my computer nook and writing has not been a priority. Miss me?  (::crickets::::crickets::) Although I've not been actively blogging for quite some time - I think Redd Kross definitely deserve a mention.  So I'm back to post some righteous information for you.

Merge Records will release the new Redd Kross album Beyond the Door on August 23.  Steven said this album is the most collaborative Redd Kross album since Born Innocent. My promo email said a bunch of promo person stuff that, although their time is appreciated, is left on the cutting room floor for our purposes. I am sure this album will be nothing less than stellar and likely one of the best albums released in the last 7 years ( when their last album Researching the Blues was released). I'm hoping we can look forward to some great melodies, some truth, a bit of kitsch, and I say in all earnest sincerity - a bit of rocking our collective asses off. The track listing is:

Track/Song Title		Duration
The Party		2:09
Fighting		2:25
Beyond the Door		2:32
There's No One Like You		2:49
Ice Cream (Strange and Pleasing)		3:43
Fantástico Roberto		3:54
The Party Underground		3:10
What's a Boy to Do?		3:22
Punk II		1:41
Jone Hoople		3:17
When Do I Get to Sing "My Way"       4:02

CD: Housed in a 4-panel digipak. Includes 12-page booklet with lyrics and photos. LP: Includes lyrics printed on inner sleeve plus digital download. Peak Vinyl: Limited-edition pressing on opaque purple vinyl. Same packaging as standard LP including download. Also, check out the specially priced bundle which includes the album on both CD and Peak Vinyl plus an exclusive t-shirt with the Redd Kross logo in gold on a purple unisex Royal Apparel tee.

Redd Kross Mailing List Subscribers or Thisismyhappeningblogspot.com readers who ask me via facebook message receive 10% off at the MERGE online store www.mergerecords.com/beyond-the-door!  Merge purchases will ship to arrive on or around the release date August 23 & include FREE SHIPPING within the U.S.

As you may know Redd Kross are one of my favorite bands, but which Redd Kross? Well that's the thing - they have been at different times and sometimes simultaneously Punk, Power Pop, Melodic 60s and 70s harmony influenced and/ or straight up Rock. But for quite some time now they have been providing those who care to pay attention with well crafted - call it whatever you want to call it - music that stands the test of time. Music that made me proud to mount some of their album art among the few pieces I've placed in my home.   Like Kiss, they have an "army" of devoted fans who stick with them through decades, styles, and solo albums (*cough*  better than any Kiss effort *cough*). I personally loved taking their tour of the bubblegum factory on Third Eye as much as their (should have been arena filling) Phaseshifter album and their last release Rehearsing the Blues. What category? Who cares? I can tell you they aren't pan flute. I'm sure I'm going to love Beyond the Door too, and don't mind waiting for quality. I also look forward to seeing them on the road with Melvins and Shit Kid.
As you may know Steven McDonald will be doing double duty as he continues to fool Father Time by bassing (yeah I said bassing) for both Melvins and Redd Kross on the summer 2019 tour.

MELVINS / REDD KROSS / SHIT KID  https://www.facebook.com/shitkidmusic/

US TOUR 2019

25 Jul Atlanta, GA The EARL 26 Jul Asheville, NC The Grey Eagle - ALL AGES SHOW! 27 Jul Carrboro, NC MRG30 @ Cat's Cradle SOLD OUT! 03 Sep San Diego, CA Casbah 04 Sep Santa Ana, CA Observatory 05 Sep Los Angeles, CA Troubadour 07 Sep Sacramento, CA Holy Diver 08 Sep Berkeley, CA Cornerstone 09 Sep Eugene, OR Wow Hall 11 Sep Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge 13 Sep Seattle, WA Neumo’s 14 Sep Seattle, WA Neumo’s 15 Sep Spokane, WA The Big Dipper 16 Sep Missoula, M Top Hat Lounge 17 Sep Salt Lake City, UT Urban Lounge 19 Sep Ft. Collins, CO Aggie Theatre 20 Sep Englewood, CO Gothic Theatre 22 Sep Kansas City, MO The Record Bar 23 Sep Omaha, NE The Waiting Room 24 Sep Minneapolis, MN First Avenue 25 Sep Madison, WI High Noon Saloon 26 Sep Chicago, IL Metro 27 Sep St. Louis, MO The Ready Room 28 Sep LOUSIVILLE, KY HIGHLAND FESTIVAL GROUNDS AT KY EXPO CENTER 30 Sep Indianapolis, IN The Vogue 01 Oct Grand Rapids, MI Pyramid Scheme 02 Oct Cleveland, OH Grog Shop 03 Oct Detroit, MI El Club 04 Oct Columbus, OH A&R Music Bar 05 Oct Pittsburgh, PA Rex Theatre 07 Oct Syracuse, NY Wescott Theatre 08 Oct Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club 09 Oct Hamden, CT Space Ballroom 10 Oct Brooklyn, NY Warsaw 11 Oct Asbury Park, NJ Stone Pony 12 Oct Philadelphia, PA Underground Arts 13 Oct Baltimore, MD Otto Bar 15 Oct Richmond, VA The Broadberry 16 Oct Carrboro, NC Cat’s Cradle 17 Oct Charlotte, NC Visulite Theatre 18 Oct Athens, GA 40 Watt Club 19 Oct Birmingham, AL Saturn 21 Oct Orlando, FL The Social 22 Oct Ft. Lauderdale, FL Culture Room 23 Oct Tampa, FL The Orpheum 25 Oct Pensacola, FL Vinyl Music Hall 26 Oct New Orleans, LA One Eyed Jacks 27 Oct Baton Rouge, LA Spanish Moon 28 Oct Houston, TX Warehouse Live Studio 29 Oct San Antonio, TX Paper Tiger 30 Oct Austin, TX Mohawk 31 Oct Dallas, TX Trees 03 Nov Tucson, AZ Club Congress 04 Nov Phoenix, AZ Crescent Ballroom 05 Nov Las Vegas, NV The Bunkhouse Saloon