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Archive - September 2007

The Melvins 9/27 at Double Door

Thursday night my friend Liza and I went to see The Melvins at the Double Door in Chicago. I realized that this would be the first time I have seen them play in about seven years. I then realized before that, it had...

MXV
September 30, 2007

R.I.P. Mikey Offender

I just learned that Mikey Offender, most notably a member of legendary hardcore band The Offenders, has passed away. I have no idea of the circumstances surrounding his passing. Mikey’s contribution to hardcore...

MXV
September 27, 2007

The Vibrators 9/22 at The Note

Saturday night Cheddar Nines and (along with Couple of 2) went to The Note to see The Vibrators. This was I believe my fourth time seeing them play in the past few years and each time they always put on a great show...

MXV
September 25, 2007

My First Time

My First Time – Book AK Press In everyone’s life, there is a first time for something and depending on what that something is, it could be a very memorable and life changing event. From your first cavity...

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September 19, 2007

Kittie 9/13/07 at The Pearl Room

Thursday night Ryan and I went way down south to the town of Mokena, IL (yes I know you’ve probably never heard of it, most haven’t) to see Kittie play. I have a couple of their earlier records and liked...

MXV
September 17, 2007

Riot Fest 2007 announced

The lineup for Riot Fest 2007 has been announced. This time it has gone back to the original two-day show and is once again at the Congress Theatre. This looks like a pretty solid lineup to me. I will be there taking...

MXV
September 12, 2007

Selections from The Punk Vault [Seattle Syndrome]

Various Artists – Seattle Syndrome Volume One (1981 Engram Records)  It has been ages since I’ve done one of these and of course when inspiration strikes, it ends up being a record on a label that I know...

MXV
September 11, 2007

The Eat – CD

The Eat – It’s not The Eat it’s the Humidity – 2xCD Alternative Tentacles Records Unless you lived in South Florida and were privy to punk rock back between 1979-1985 you probably never heard of...

MXV
September 10, 2007