Archive for March, 2005

RAVE Act Used for Attack On Live Music And Raves

Sunday, March 27th, 2005

We knew the various “RAVE” acts would be used mostly to drive out independant venue owners, but in Michigan, they’re pushing the law to extremes that I didn’t think anyone would dare:
In Flint, Michigan (and many other cities) if you go out dancing on a Saturday night and the police happen to arrest other people [...]

John Edwards : Podcaster

Sunday, March 20th, 2005

John Edwards will post the first (of hopefully many) podcasts next week. This could be good.
[via the RSS Weblog]

Fischerspooner CD Release Party

Friday, March 18th, 2005

Casey Spooner (of Fischerspooner) will be appearing live at The Room on April 1st for a CD release party.
More details at Sleepless In Charlotte.
This better not be a fucking prank.
UPDATE: it’s real. Zack Arnold is 1 of 3 ‘Make Your Own Odyssey’ Release Party Contest Winners. THANKS ZACK!

The Mars Volta Announces North American Tour

Tuesday, March 8th, 2005

Right now, The Mars Volta’s North American Tour Dates are on the front page of TheMarsVolta.com. For the Flash-challenged, here are the dates:
April 22, 2005: San Diego, RIMAC
April 25, 2005: Austin, Music Hall
April 26, 2005: Houston, Verizon Wireless
April 28, 2005: New Orleans, Orpheum Theater
April 29, 2005: Atlanta, The Tabernacle
May 1, 2005: Philadelphia, Electric Factory
May [...]

The Mars Volta releases “Frances The Mute”

Tuesday, March 1st, 2005

The Mars Volta’s newest CD, Frances The Mute, was released today. I picked it up during lunch for $7.99(!!!) at Manifest.
I have listened to it at least 3 times through so far and I have to fully agree with the guy who checked me out when he said “you have just purchased a masterpiece.” [...]