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Agenda
July 2004
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ZONDAG 11 JUNE
LAST VEGETARIAN EETCAFE FOR SUMMER
LIVE: STOCKYARD STOICS (USA)
+ THE X-POSSIBLES (USA)
20:00 -
24:00
STOCKYARD
STOICS
The end of the world has never sounded so danceable. In an age of secret
detentions, nuclear proliferation, and a war without end, Stockyard Stoics’
music is testament to that modern babylon we find ourselves inexorably
inching towards.ĘThis band grafts ska, reggae and rockabilly rythms to
hardcore punk guitar. Picture The Clash or The Ruts on uppers (then double
the dosage). Stockyard Stoics are anchored by a water-tight rhythm section
featuring J.P. on drums (Morning Glory, ex-Readymen, ex-Leftover Crack)
and Joe Piglet (ex-Rickets) arguably one of the best bassists in punk
rock today (trust us, no one can touch this kid's licks). Rounding out
the lineup is the twin guitar attack of Brendan (ex-Readymen) and Aaron
(the X-Possibles, ex-Redundants). Rarely, if ever, has a band so concisely
depicted the bleak reality of life in urban America. More than just lyrics,
this band’s songs read like short stories synthesized from the DNA
of Philip K. Dick and William Gibson novels, the liner notes of Dub-reggae
albums, and back issues of Profane Existence. Songs about unlawful arrest
and the police state, teenage wastelands of the not-so-distant future,
sufferation and gun-barrel redemption. “This is a band with tons
of integrity,” says label honcho Mr. BANKSHOT! “I know them
personally and I can tell you they practice what they preach. They lead
the life they're singing about in these songs.”
http://www.stockyardstoics.com/
THE
X-POSSIBLES
The X-Possibles are from New York City and have been together since 1997.
To categorize them simply as a punk band is impossible due to their vast
influences. Their music embodies lust, anger, joy, violence; all the emotions
connected to being ALIVE in a world that is not so pretty. The shows they’ve
played range from international festivals, New York City clubs and political
activist venues. They’ve toured both the US and Europe. The X-Possibles
are a band that has been able to capture and hold the attention of a vast
array of audiences of all ages. “This is some snotty, sneering Halloween
punk rock, and I like it. They've got song titles like “Zombieotic”
and “March of the Body Snatchers,” the energy and attitude of
a sustained temper tantrum, cleverly crafted songs, and very attractive
band members. They shall go very far indeed.” —Noah Masterson,
Rash Magazine
http://www.x-possibles.com/
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