Rat Jackson, A Rooster for the Masses - 11.15.2008

HELL YES!

I've seen Rat Jackson multiple times and I love them. If you are their friend on Myspace, I hope you read their bulletins. Insane. Lots of dick jokes, references about your mom and sister - hilarity. These guys support the local scene too. I've seen the members out at shows in the area and I love seeing musicians support each other! Makes my heart melt and makes me want to stick my dick in 'em. How about that?! Their set was great. Energetic boys. I picked up their CD a couple months back and I like it. Beer and Rat Jackson Good Times band go hand in hand. I definitely suggest checking them out in the new year. I will definitely remind you.

A Rooster for the Masses - I was new to them this month. I definitely have heard of them before but never made it to any of their shows. Let's just say, I made it to all their shows this week. 3 total. Pour House, Troika and then The Cave...I just gave myself away, now didn't I? Shhhhh....please! I picked up their new album - Broken Era - at Troika and it's still in my cd changer. Catchy tunes, sweet riffs, and energetic rock. I dig it! The Cave was a little small for their sound, but I still enjoyed the show. Their Pour House show was fantastical, which was their Raleigh CD release show. Their next scheduled show in the area is February 17th at The Cave. Mark it on your calendar. Better yet, I'll remind you as it gets closer.



I love being introduced to new rock in the area. I'll catch other shows of any genre too, but lean more to the rockNroll side of life.

A Tinn Djinn & Left Outlet - 10.30.2008

I expected a good time, but experienced a great time. Another fantastic WKNC 88.1 Local Beer/Local Band show at the lovely Tir na Nog. This was my first time being ascquainted with A Tinn Djinn on the stage and I must say I was impressed. A few friends have told me I needed to see them and I loved what I saw. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing those boys again. But on to the main act.


Left Outlet with the Rocky Horror Picture Show theme. I adore them. I'm probably giving my "under cover author-ness" away with this one but, Left Outlet is definitely my favorite local band here in Raleigh. I haven't missed a show of theirs in months and unless I'm on my death bed I will not miss a show, but then again, what better way to die then to be lulled to death by beautiful people and their art. The one thing I enjoy about Left Outlet is they don't sound like Raleigh...Left Outlet has their own sound and they do what they please. The set list was an array of new songs. I had a set list, but my dumb, drunk ass left it on the bar with pieces of a drum. From memory though, the only older songs played were Prudence, The Artist and Call Me the Moon. If you've never been to a Left Outlet show, you must...A Fine Line is my new favorite song. The reason - just watch Tim sing it. I heard them play this song earlier in the week and I actually was moved by it. I don't know the lyrics, I don't know the meaning behind this song but I was wowed...this song feels and breathes. I can't think of the words to even begin to describe the sensation I felt watching Tim and the rest of the boys during this song. Wow... While rummaging through Youtube, I ran across this video from someone who apparently likes to shoot ass footage. Left Outlet - Tir Na Nog

If you've never seen Left Outlet, you need to. Mark my words.

If you've seen Left Outlet and it's been a while, give it another try. There's a newness here. If you aren't impressed, let me know. Next show - December 18th, 2008 - The Pour House Music Hall. Be there.


I will try to not be a slacker when posting my thoughts about shows. I promise.

Happy Turkey Day to all!