the war on drugs

Actually went to a show at Fennario's on Church Street Friday night. I don't remember the last time I saw bands playing there. It's probably been years. And it was exactly how I remembered it -- cheap and hot. It's also just how I like it.

I had only heard of one of the bands, Everyone Everywhere, cause Mike at Second Story Sound Studios recorded their latest record.

Normally not my type of music. Punkish, poppish, upbeat and lots of weird time changes. But the 30 or so people there dug it. And I didn't hate it.

I was a bigger fan of Spraynerd. It's great seeing people still do 2-minute songs.

If you get the chance, check them out.

Hooray holidays where we drink beer and throw parties for no other reason than to drink beer and throw parties.

With that in mind off to see Bloodfeathers (read the review in two CCs ago, the interview in 3 issues ago). They're playing with Vilebred at a block party in West Philly tonight. Worth the drive, especially since it's hosted by a mexican chain restaurant. Does it get any more American than that? Maybe. We'll let you know later.

Long live drinking away obscure battles.

I know the week's not over yet, but I'm looking at the next 7 days:

Mondo Topless and the Three 4 Tens at Kunk Fu Necktie tomorrow, Goat Races at Sly Fox on Sunday, Bloodfeathers and Vilebred and others at a block party in West Philly on Wednesday and Bloodfeathers and amazingly, The Knobbs at Mojo 13 next Friday. So hard to chose. Wish there was more time.

Thanks work, thanks for getting in the way.

Had to trace the Kennedy family tree for a story in Chester County. Was weird. Never thought that would happen here but I guess that family is everywhere. Story's in Thursday's paper.

check them out here and read the review in CC on Wednesday. Here's a picture from the show at the Note last week.