Roses On Yer Grave

Modern Needs: Pissing Out The Poison

2012-02-01T13:33:00.002-05:00

Modern Needs is listening and dance party with special guest DJs and monthly musical themes, held monthly at the great Last Exit bar in scenic Brooklyn, U.S.A. (and occasionally at other locales within the Five Boroughs)... The February edition of Modern Needs features returning guest DJ ERIC DAVIDSON lead singer of punk-rock heroes The New Bomb Turks, and his new band Livids (and author of the must-read We Never Learn: The Gunk Punk Undergut).

Eric, and your Modern Needs host and boss DJ, MR. LEE (Dead Flowers Productions), will be spinning choice punk, power-pop, and rock'n'roll sounds from the '60s to the now... all-night long!

MODERN NEEDS

Tuesday, February 7th at Last Exit

136 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Kicks off at 9PM... No cover!

A Lee Grows In Brooklyn: 41st Edition

2012-01-09T13:42:00.000-05:00

Annual birthday bash for Dead Flowers' own Mr. Lee, featuring live music from the MIGHTY FINE, and top-flight DJ action from Eric Davidson (New Bomb Turks/Livids), Ben Diesel (The Brought Low), Leah Lugosi (Nouvellas), Lupe Loop (Discovery), Dean Rispler (Drug Front Records), Dolowhite (45 Adapters), Big Sir (Strange Haze), Chris Powers (Vibratone Records), Tom Dash (Imaginary Icons/Shop Fronts), The Beyonder, and Anna Anabolic (Party Lights).

Sunday, January 29th at The Bell House
149 Seventh Street, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Party kicks off at 2PM... No cover!

Dead Flowers Holiday Bash... Evidence

2012-01-02T13:16:00.004-05:00

SPQR / Modern Needs... Set It Off! (Photo: Phil Templar)

Your Boss DJs... Ursa Major & Mr. Lee

Dirty Spiders (Photo: Sarah Hoadley)

Dirty Spiders (Photo: Phil Templar)

45 Adapters (Photo: Sarah Hoadley)

Sing-Along (Photo: Sarah Hoadley)

DJ Ursa Major

DJ Mr. Lee

Dead Flowers Holiday Bash!

2011-12-08T16:32:00.003-05:00

45 ADAPTERS and DIRTY SPIDERS

with DJs URSA MAJOR and MR. LEE spinning scorching reggae,
soul, and punk classics before, between, and after the bands!

The 45 Adapters are four friends who dress well, listen to good music, drink licentiously and dance when the mood strikes. They describe their music as a truck-full of Cock Sparrer records crashing into a truck-full of Otis Redding records... Maximum Oi'N'B! "Make no mistake, there are elements of gruff street-rock present, but it's clear that these lads also have an ear for Jamaican ska and r&b, and it shines through..." -Razorcake

Born from booze and sweat, the Dirty Spiders emerged from Brooklyn's backstreets in 2009. Started by Rush and A.D. as a way to kill time before the bars opened, The Spiders soon took on a life of their own! The hard-partying and fast-living lifestyle has seen many members come and go, but with the addition of Andy Shaw earlier this year, the best Dirty Spiders line-up to date was solidified!

Ursa Major is a world-renowned DJ, founder of the Legio SPQR DJ collective, and drummer with The Templars, 45 Adapters, and Stomper 98... Mr. Lee is the founder of Dead Flowers Productions, and the boss DJ at Brooklyn's monthly Modern Needs party.

Thursday, December 29th at Union Hall

702 Union Street, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Doors at 8PM. $7 cover.

(Tickets available via TicketWeb)

Modern Needs: Keep You Around!

2011-11-16T19:55:00.000-05:00

Modern Needs is listening and dance party with special guest DJs and monthly musical themes, held monthly at the great Last Exit bar in scenic Brooklyn, U.S.A. (and occasionally at other locales within the Five Boroughs)... The December edition of Modern Needs features not one, but two very special guest DJs: ANNA ANABOLIC and QUITTY of all-girl, garage rock'n'roll band, Party Lights.

The lovely ladies of Party Lights and your Modern Needs host and boss DJ, MR. LEE (Dead Flowers Productions), will be spinning top-flight psych, soul, punk, and garage sounds all-night long!

MODERN NEEDS

Tuesday, December 6th at Last Exit

136 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Kicks off at 9PM... No cover!

Three For Three!

2011-10-25T13:21:00.000-04:00

THE BROUGHT LOW

with THE LIVE ONES and THE PIONEERS OF SEDUCTION

Outer borough champions of high-energy boogie rock, The Brought Low recently released their third full-length album, the aptly titled Third Record, to near-universal acclaim. Heavy music blog The Obelisk called them "the best rock and roll band in New York" and The Big Takeover said "Previous albums have been excellent, but Third Record takes the group to a whole 'nother level, indisputably placing The Brought Low in the ranks of the Great American Bands."

Rama Lama Fa Fa Fa punk rock'n'rollers The Live Ones have been thrilling Brooklynites for years and making them get up and get down with their raucous sound. Their debut album, Yer Quite Welcome, came out this year on Drug Front Records and of it The Big Takeover said "As a hard rocking power trio led by drummer Mike Czekaj, LO blast through 12 songs that are part Rolling Stones rock’n’roll, part Dictators sound and fury, part fun-loving hair metal, and all sweat and energy, the kind that comes from guys who live to play like their lives depend on it."

The Pioneers Of Seduction combine the best elements of downtown NYC rock and recorded their first album with famed indie-rock producer Steve Albini. The Deli Magazine said of the, "The Pioneers of Seduction sure have a sense of humor — but also some (truly) kick ass punky tunes played with flair (which is as important as the kick ass part...)."

Friday, November 4th at Union Hall

702 Union Street, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Doors at 8PM. $8 cover.

(Tickets available via TicketWeb)

Modern Needs: Pissing On The Mainframe!

2011-10-19T13:46:00.001-04:00

The November edition of Modern Needs features very special guest DJ VIKING THRUST of NYC punks LiveFastDie (as well as Norton Records supergroup, The Nor-Tones), and the soon-to-be-opened Littleneck Restaurant. VT and your Modern Needs host and boss DJ, MR. LEE (Dead Flowers Productions), will be spinning only the finest in punk slop, street-rock, power-pop, and rock'n'roll scorch!

MODERN NEEDS

Tuesday, November 1st at Last Exit

136 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Kicks off at 9PM... No cover!

Memories Are Made Of This!

2011-10-12T11:20:00.001-04:00

Instant Party!

2011-10-04T14:48:00.000-04:00

PARTY LIGHTS

with THE INSOMIACS and CRAZY PILLS

In an underground laboratory deep beneath the unsuspecting metropolis, a group of rogue scientists had been working together to create…A MONSTER! (A rock’n’roll monster, that is.)

In their secret Brooklyn lair, the three ladies of Party Lights had been working day and night to meld all of the greatest qualities of rock’n’roll into one unstoppable sound. ’60s garage swagger, mod pop cool, and fuzzed-out Go-Go’s hooks are all in the mix — and this Frankenstein looks pretty damn good in fishnets and hot pants.

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NJ’s The Insomniacs released their first 45 in 1991 on the Umbrella label. Over the course of the last 20 years, they’ve released a slew of acclaimed power garage pop records, mostly on the legendary Estrus Records label. During that time, the band has done several tours of the USA, festivals and tours in Germany, Holland, Spain, Norway and Sweden. Highlights include shows with The Swingin' Neckbreakers, Fleshtones, Woggles, Troggs, Makers, Nomads, Lord High Fixers, Lyres, Mighty Caesars, Headcoats, Stems, DM3 and The Remains. The band is a regular fixture on Little Steven's Underground Garage radio program and had a featured Coolest Song In The World several times over the years. Their most recent long-player, Just Enjoy It! was released in the beginning of 2011.

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Equal parts garage, punk and soul, NYC trio Crazy Pills channel the ghosts of rock and roll past, present and future to make you nostalgic for something you’ve never heard before. Brought together through a love of cats, tacos, The Kinks, the Replacements and The Cramps, guitarist Kitten, bassist Cherry and drummer Buzzy get the girls on their feet and bring the boys to their knees at a stage near you. Look out for the debut album in late 2011.

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Friday, October 14th at Union Hall

702 Union Street, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Doors at 8PM. $8 cover.

(Tickets available via TicketWeb)

The 37th Annual Atlantic Antic @ Last Exit!

2011-09-20T12:59:00.005-04:00

The Atlantic Antic is a Brooklyn institution, embracing the myriad of heritages that coexist in the Borough. Spanning four Brooklyn neighborhoods from Hicks Street to Fourth Avenue, the Antic is the largest street festival in New York City! From start to finish, Atlantic Avenue is transformed into a sea of entertainment featuring eclectic food stands, live music on nine different stages, belly dancing, and entertainment for children.

Sunday, October 2nd at Last Exit

135 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

The Sound Of Running Feet!

2011-09-07T14:57:00.000-04:00

THE BROUGHT LOW

Live and loud in Brooklyn & Philly!

Tuesday, September 20th at Union Pool

484 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Saturday, September 24th at The M Room

15 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Modern Needs: Get Off Of My Cloud!

2011-08-18T12:26:00.004-04:00

The September edition of Modern Needs features very special guest DJ CHRIS POWERS of NYC power-pop heroes Firenza and Tide. Powers and your Modern Needs host and boss DJ, MR. LEE (Dead Flowers Productions), will be spinning only the best in Brit-pop and American power-pop, along with a healthy dose of psych, soul, freakbeat, and garage... all from the '60s to the now!

The night will also act as a celebration for Pataphysical Graffiti, the new album from local yé-yé greats LES SANS CULOTTES (released that day via Vibratone Records, the label co-owned by Powers).

MODERN NEEDS

Tuesday, September 6th at Last Exit

136 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Kicks off at 9PM... No cover!

"Round up the usual suspects"

2011-08-04T18:22:00.001-04:00

In an age where graffiti is a widely accepted art form, used in everything from advertising to high fine art, most of the 13 artists showing in The Usual Suspects 2 began their artistic journeys in Brooklyn decades ago when graffiti was an underground art movement started by disenfranchised youth. The artists include locally known, as well as widely celebrated artists, such as DANCE, REBEL, NEST, REK, SNATCH, KEO, POET, JAMES TOP, MOS ONE, KC, BASIC, and CHIEF. These artists who began their graffiti careers so long ago continue to help mold the contemporary graffiti scene today. Some of the artists have been continuing to exhibit work far and wide, use their abilites for commercial and charitable ventures, and most of them continue to paint murals legal and otherwise. The First Usual Suspects show was held a year ago, while the NYPD Vandal Squad was parked outside due to the notorious artists showing within.

The Usual Suspects 2 was curated by Anthony Jehamy and Adam Suerte, who grew up in the same South Brooklyn neighborhood, and began writing graffiti as teenagers in the early '80s. Anthony is still painting murals, curating graffiti art shows, and working in photography. Adam is co-owner of Brooklyn Tattoo, and Urban Folk Art Gallery where he tattoos, paints, curates, and works in many mediums and art realms.

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The Usual Suspects 2 is at the Urban Folk Art Gallery, located at 101 Smith Street, in Brooklyn, NY. The show will be up until the end of August, with the opening party happening Friday, August 5th at 7PM.

Modern Needs: Try It!

2011-07-29T12:51:00.000-04:00

The Beyonder and your Modern Needs host and boss DJ, MR. LEE (Dead Flowers Productions), will be spinning top-flight 1960s rock and soul, with a few sonic detours along the way... All on glorious vinyl!

MODERN NEEDS

Tuesday, August 2nd at Last Exit

136 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Kicks off at 9PM... No cover!

Interview with Ben Smith of The Brought Low

2011-07-28T16:02:00.009-04:00

Left to right: Ben Smith, Robert Russell, and Nick Heller. [Photo by Jay Lajoie]

Lee Greenfeld sits down with The Brought Low's Ben Smith to discuss the band, and their stellar new EP, out now on Coextinction Records.

Roses On Your Grave: For those unfamiliar with the band, can you give us some background and history?
Ben Smith: Me and Nick were in Sweet Diesel, a '90s-era punk band who put out a few records and toured a lot. After they broke up I played with Bob in The Kill Van Kull, which was a post-hardcore band on Eyeball Records. By around 1999 I was sick of playing basements to snotty punk-rock kids and going hoarse screaming. I wanted to do a band that just fucking rocked like Humble Pie or MC5 but was also rootsy and soulful. Dean from Murphy's Law had produced the Diesel stuff and was our first bass player. Tee Pee Records put out The Brought Low, our debut in late-2001. Dean quit and Tanner from Harvey Milk filled-in until Bob joined in 2003 and he's thankfully been with us ever since. We also got a second guitarist, Kevin 11 from The Murder Junkies. We hooked up with Detroit's Small Stone Records for our second record, 2006's Right On Time. Kevin moved to Virginia right as it came out so we became a trio again. We worked with producer Andrew Schneider on 2010's Third Record, also on Small Stone, and toured to SXSW and back. And that brings us to the present and the new three-song digital EP on Coextinction Records.

ROYG: Tell us a bit about the new release and the label?

BS: Coextinction Recordings is run by Andrew Schneider, Dave and Chris from Unsane, and Jim from Fresh Kills, who was in Kill Van Kull with me and Bob. The idea is to go into Schneider's recording studio Translator Audio and record one-off EPs where bands can just be creative. They've done one a month since they launched in November 2011 and so far have done Unsane, Shrinebuilder and Citizens Arrest, among others, and will be doing Big Business and Totimoshi in the near future. For ours we wanted to cut it as live as possible, set-up all in the same room, let everything bleed together, and keep overdubs to a minimum. 95% of what you hear is what we played live. It's like a Brought Low album sampler with a fast rocker, a mid-tempo stomper and a slow weeper and we love the way it came out.

ROYG: Is there a chance that these recordings will be released on CD, or better yet, vinyl?

BS: Hopefully, yes, but right now they're only set up to do them as downloads. They're available for $2.99 for the whole EP at the Coextinction website. There's definitely a demand though for some of them to come out in hard copy, so they're looking into how they could get them out. I would love to put out either the two shorter songs on a 45 single, or put all 3 on a 10", however, vinyl costs money, so for now we'll have to wait and see.

ROYG: While your songs have a strong Southern-rock influence, being from the boroughs of NYC seems to have had am equally big influence as well. Also, while the music you play could be considered "hard-rock," you also have a lot of less obvious influences like The Who, and you've covered bands as disparate as the Small Faces and Blitz.
BS: Early on people started calling us "Brooklyn's best southern rock band," but being a kid from Queens I wasn't going to start writing songs about 'sitting on grandma's porch eating peach cobbler.' My songs are about things I've seen or people I knew growing up in the city. I think people think we sound "southern" because we combine big guitars with blues and country influences, though I do love the Allmans, Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top too, so it's not completely off base. Skynyrd are a good way to separate the men from the boys. If you don't like them, chances are you got smacked around in high school and dug Depeche Mode and if you can't see the genius of Ronnie Van Zandt as a songwriter you're an idiot. That dude is like Walt Whitman or Mark Twain, a great American. As far as the covers, we're fans of all eras of rock, from the '50s though the '60s to punk, hardcore, metal... just all of it. Initially we were reaching further back to the classic-rock stuff for inspiration but over the years I started revisiting my punk records so that's seeped into the sound.

ROYG: So would you say the city itself is your biggest lyrical inspiration, or is there anyone specific that inspires you?
BS: It's up there. You see a lot of crazy shit growing up in New York and I write about things that happened to me and my friends. I also draw a lot of inspiration from blues and country and their use of religious imagery and storytelling. Also Chuck Berry, his storytelling and the turns of phrase he uses. Lyrics need to sound cool as much as they need to mean something. It's funny, I do spend a lot of time on my lyrics but ultimately it's music and the lyrics are just a part of the whole, no more important than the bass line or the rhythm... I don't even know the lyrics to a lot of my favorite songs.

ROYG: How do you feel about the label "stoner-rock" and getting lumped in with bands that proudly fly that flag?
BS: I never really thought of us as a stoner rock band though that scene has shown us a lot of love over the years for which I am very grateful. I think around the time of the first album we fit in that scene more though now what's thought of as "stoner rock" is all the doom stuff which we have less in common with. We kept getting faster and more rock n'roll as everyone else got slower and heavier. At the last Emissions From The Monolith Festival we played, which Sunn0))) headlined, someone said "in a weekend full of Sabbath you guys were The Who," which sums it up. Also, the term itself is just kind of corny... Hell, I don't even smoke pot.

ROYG: You've always had a great guitar sound and tone; who are your biggest influences?
BS: Man, I've been waiting 20 years for someone to ask me that question! My playing is a combination of the classic rock guys with the blues guys, and then the punk guys. I learned to play listening to all those British blues-rock dudes, Mick Taylor, Jeff Beck, Clapton in The Bluesbreakers, etc. From them I started checking out the real folk blues, guys like John Lee Hooker and Hubert Sumlin, where it's about vibe and feel. And then I got into the punk rock. James Williamson, Johnny Thunders, Greg Ginn are all in the mix, their aggression and attack. I also took a lot from the Allmans and Television, so that's in there as well. My guitar tone benchmark is the AC/DC or Pete Townshend Live At Leeds sound, which is basically a high wattage amp cranked through a 4x12, still pretty clean but with the natural overdrive that comes as the tubes heat up. I've never been a big fuzz guy or into using lots of pedals, though I do like them for recording.

ROYG: Recently your old band Sweet Diesel reformed to do some shows. What was that like, and are there any future plans?
BS: It was great and lots of fun. It came about because Mark Ryan from Supertouch asked us to play their reunion show last February. We'd been talking about doing a reunion show for a couple years, but never got it together and this was finally the opportunity. Since then we've played a few more shows with friend's bands like Unsane and Live Ones. As for the future, no firm plans though if show offers come in, and they sound fun, then we'll play them. We've also talked about maybe re-recording some of the stuff off our last record which is out of print, or maybe doing a couple covers but nothing definite.

ROYG: What's next for The Brought Low?
BS: The Coextinction thing was great as it jump started the writing process for us. One of the reasons we only put out a record every four to five years, is we're busy guys with full lives, and that's how long it takes us to put together an album's worth of material. Hopefully we can keep the momentum up and get a new record written by next year. As far as shows, we're playing the Small Stone showcase at Philly Fest on September 24th, and Union Hall in November, and would like to set up some more shows around the East Coast for the fall. We're also always talking about trying to get over to Europe sometime for some shows in the future, as we have people over there who've been asking us to come over for years.

ROYG: What's been the highlight of being in The Brought Low thus far... And low-point?

BS: I suppose playing in front of 3,500 people opening for Them Crooked Vultures was a high point. We're also all really happy with the last album, Third Record, and working with Schneider, so that rates up there as well... I can't really think of any low points or maybe I can, but I don't want to talk about them. [laughs]

Dig: The Brought Low on Facebook
Download: Three song samples from the EP
Buy: The Brought Low's Coextinction EP

Teenage Heartbreak

2011-07-25T12:18:00.013-04:00

"After the breakup of Beatles-obsessed power poppers the Poppees, guitarist Arthur Alexander and drummer Jett Harris formed a new band, Sorrows, and while their earlier group struggled to get noticed after releasing a pair of singles for Bomp Records, Sorrows quickly caught the ear of an A&R man at Pavilion Records, an affiliate of CBS Records. Sorrows' debut album, Teenage Heartbreak, arrived in 1980. Unfortunately, the record and its follow-up, 1981's Love Too Late [produced by the legendary Shel Talmy], sank without a trace, thanks to poor promotion by CBS, and while they earned a cult following among obsessive fans of skinny-tie pop." -All Music Guide

SORROWS live

with Party Lights

~~Friday, October 14th at~~ ~~Union Hall~~

~~702 Union Street, Brooklyn, U.S.A.~~ *

* Show cancelled.

Modern Needs: All Or Nothing!

2011-07-07T12:26:00.001-04:00

The July edition of the monthly Modern Needs party features special guest DJ Dean Rispler of Drug Front Records. In addition to running DFR, Dean has played bass with everyone from The Voluptuous Horror Of Karen Black and Tiger Mountain, to Murphy's Law and The Brought Low; and has produced records from the likes of the Candy Snatchers, Bad Wizard, The Little Killers, Dash Rip Rock, H20, The Bamboo Kids, The Star Spangles, Electric Frankenstein, and many others.

Dean and your Modern Needs host, Dead Flowers' own Mr. Lee, will be spinning only the finest in eclectic rockin' vinyl sounds all night long!

MODERN NEEDS

Tuesday, July 12th at Last Exit

136 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Kicks off at 9PM... No cover!

Outta Sight!

2011-06-13T12:17:00.000-04:00

THE SIGHTS

Plus: THE INSOMNIACS and THE ELECTRIC MESS

With 2010's Most Of What Follows Is True, Detroit's The Sights have achieved an unprecedented level of song and studio craftsmanship. In an era of soulless keyboards, drum machines and Autotune, The Sights respond with thrillingly catchy songs. No gimmicks, no studio trickery—just rock'n'roll from the heart. The Sights combine the unobtrusive honesty of The Band with countless slivers of influence from their own personal record collections: Ike & Tina, Solomon Burke, The Everly Brothers, Bob Seger, Tim Hardin, and all manner of raucous, infectious song-writing.

Raucous? Infectious? That pretty well sums up The Sight’s live shows as well. It’s a rocket-ride that has been experienced by countless audiences throughout North America and Europe. The Sights have shared the stage with some best in the business: Robert Plant, The Dirtbombs, Sloan, The Datsuns, The Donnas, The Kills, etc.

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Since forming in the Summer of 2007, The Electric Mess has developed into a tight and exciting live rock'n'roll band, led by an androgynous and dynamic lead singer. Featuring reverb-drenched guitars, fuzz bass, and Farfisa organ, they combine British Invasion, '60s garage-punk, futuristic surf-rock, psychedelic pop, and early R&B stylings. Since releasing their debut album in December of 2009, all 13 of their tracks have received multiple spins across national and international airwaves.

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Friday, June 24th at Union Hall

702 Union Street, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Doors at 8PM. $8 cover.

(Tickets available via TicketWeb)

Modern Needs: Magic In The Air!

2011-05-06T13:32:00.000-04:00

The June edition of the monthly Modern Needs party features special guest DJ Sleepy of The Agit Reader... Sleepy and Dead Flowers' own Mr. Lee will spin only the best in rockin' vinyl sounds all night long!

MODERN NEEDS

Tuesday, June 7th at Last Exit

136 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Kicks off at 9PM... No cover!

Search And Annoy

2011-04-25T13:40:00.001-04:00

Sweet Diesel was the band playing while the Lower East Side got gentrified and the second generation of NY hardcore kids grew up and got laid. Inspired into existence by grunge's first wave but always wearing their CBGB's matinee merit badges on their sleeves — and not above ripping off their favorite classic rock riffs — they played it loud and proud from 1992 to 1998, releasing records on Blackout!, Sound Views/Go-Kart and Vel Vel Records. At their peak you couldn't walk into an East Village bar without hearing them blaring on the jukebox and their shows were the best party in town drawing a mixed crowd of art school drop-outs, fallen straight-edge heroes, outer-borough graffiti writers, and hot college co-eds. Following the Black Flag touring ethos they played anywhere and everywhere, sharing stages and stealing beers from such disparate bands as The New Bomb Turks, Sheer Terror, Seaweed, and pretty much the entire Amphetamine Reptile roster, especially Unsane. After breaking up 1998 guitarist Ben Smith and drummer Nick Heller formed The Brought Low (Small Stone Records), while singer Nat Murray has played with The Monumentals and Another Saturday Night, and bassist Zack Kurland released music under the iODestroyer moniker. After laying dormant for 12 years they were asked to reunite and open for Supertouch at their also-highly anticipated reunion show and will be playing select shows as opportunities arise.

The return of NYC legends SWEET DIESEL

with THE LIVE ONES (Drug Front recording artists)
and KINGS DESTROY (ex-Killing Time / Uppercut)

Saturday, May 7th at The Gutter

200 East 14th Street, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Doors at 8PM. $5 cover.

Drop With The Barracudas!

2011-04-14T14:08:00.000-04:00

THE BARRACUDAS (Redux)

Plus: BABY SHAKES and THE BARRERACUDAS

The Barracudas were a UK band formed in the late 1970s, notable for their 1980 hit single "Summer Fun" which reached number 37 in the UK singles chart. Originally perceived as a novelty surf act due to their early material, subsequent recordings showed them to be a fierce garage rock'n'roll band in the mold of the 13th Floor Elevators and The Seeds, with the pop sensibilities of the Sire-era Flamin Groovies, the Byrds, and Beau Brummels. The band also notably featured Chris Wilson of the aforementioned Flamin Groovies, and Australia's Jim Dickson (Passengers, New Christs, Radio Birdman).

Jeremy Gluck, lead singer and pop mastermind of The Barracudas, takes you back to the "other eighties," with an all-star ensemble of supreme young power-pop phenoms playing all your favorites from the first two classic Barracudas LPs!

Thursday, June 2nd at Union Hall

702 Union Street, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Doors at 8PM. $10 advance / $12 day of show.

(Advance tickets available via TicketWeb!)

The Evil Powers Of Rock'N'Roll

2011-03-29T17:36:00.000-04:00

Supersuckers frontman Eddie Spaghetti will be playing an acoustic set at Generation Records on Saturday, April 2nd at 3:30PM with Borough boogie-rockers The Brought Low... The show is free and all-ages!

Modern Needs: I Wanna Be Free!

2011-03-16T10:34:00.000-04:00

The April edition of Modern Needs features special guest DJ Leah Lugosi of rock'n'soul greats, the Nouvellas. Leah is also an internationally celebrated DJ who has spun at such legendary local parties as Smashed! Blocked!, Shakin' All Over Under Sideways Down, and the Subway Soul Club... Leah and Dead Flowers' own Mr. Lee will be spinning only the finest vinyl sounds all night long!

Tuesday, April 5th at Last Exit

136 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Kicks off at 8PM... No cover!

Three The Hard Way!

2011-03-08T11:35:00.005-05:00

THE BAMBOO KIDS, 45 ADAPTERS and THE MESS AROUND

Dead Flowers Productions presents a night of real

rock'n'roll action from three of Brooklyn's best!

Thursday, March 24th at Union Hall

702 Union Street, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Doors at 8PM sharp... $8 cover.

(Advance tix via TicketWeb)

Modern Needs: Stop That Train!

2011-02-25T15:06:00.000-05:00

The March edition of Modern Needs features special guest DJs Pick-A-Bar and Bolo of NYC punk upstarts, 45 Adapters... The 45AD boys and Dead Flowers' own Mr. Lee will be spinning top-notch '60s beat, psych, punk, reggae, Brit r&b, and soul vinyl all-night long!

Tuesday, March 1st at Last Exit

136 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Kicks off at 8PM... No cover!

* No snazzy flyer this time around due to a computer crash!

Modern Needs: Love Won't Stop!

2011-01-30T16:12:00.000-05:00

The February edition of Modern Needs features special guest DJ Big Sir of psychedelic boogie-rockers, Whooping Crane (and formerly of The Creatures Of The Golden Dawn, The Solid Set, and Translove Airways)... Big Sir and Dead Flowers' own Mr. Lee will be spinning 1960s freakbeat, garage, punk, psych, and soul sounds all night!

Tuesday, February 1st at Last Exit

136 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Kicks off at 9PM... No cover!

A Lee Grows In Brooklyn: The 40th Edition

2011-01-08T16:13:00.000-05:00

Annual birthday bash for Dead Flowers' own Mr. Lee, featuring live music from The A-Bones, The Brought Low, The Black Hollies, and The Above. Plus: DJs Ursa Major and Pick-A-Bar spinning razor-sharp tunes all-night... Expect a night of total debauchery!

Saturday, January 22nd at The Bell House

149 Seventh Street, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Party from 8PM - 4AM... No cover!

Modern Needs: New Year's Eve Shindig!

2010-12-29T17:07:00.002-05:00

No cover! Happy hour prices! Free champagne toast!

Friday, December 31st at The Brazen Head

228 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Party kicks off at 10PM

Brooklyn's Burning

2010-12-11T14:31:00.005-05:00

IMAGINARY ICONS

"Post-punk herky-jerky bleakness... [Imaginary Icons are] one-part Buzzcocks, two-parts Mission Of Burma, three-parts Frustration, and a big dirty spoonful of Wire." -MaximumRocknRoll

Plus: THE THIGH HIGHS and EXPLODED VIEW

Thursday, January 6th. Doors at 8PM.

$7 cover. Tickets available via TicketWeb.

Union Hall

702 Union Street

Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Save The Date!

2010-12-02T02:17:00.008-05:00

Annual birthday bash for Dead Flowers' own Mr. Lee, featuring live music from The A-Bones, The Brought Low, The Black Hollies, and The Above. Plus: DJs Ursa Major (Legio SPQR/The Templars) and Pick-A-Bar (The 45 Adapters) spinning razor-sharp tunes all-night!

Modern Needs: Paradise Lost!

2010-11-18T17:38:00.000-05:00

Tuesday, December 7th at Last Exit

136 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Kicks off at 9PM... No cover!

The December edition of Modern Needs features special guest DJ Tom Dash of the great Imaginary Icons and the much-missed Shop Fronts (as well as the man behind Dot Dash Booking)... Tom and Dead Flowers' own Mr. Lee will be spinning razor-sharp punk, noisy gunk, and art-damaged rock vinyl all night long!

Third Record release party!

2010-11-04T18:15:00.003-04:00

THE BROUGHT LOW

with PIGS and FRESH KILLS

Party to celebrate the vinyl release of The Brought Low's Third Record on Heavy Slab Records and the launch of the new label Coextinction Recordings... Bring yer earplugs!

Saturday, November 13th

Doors at 8PM. $10 cover.

The Acheron

57 Waterbury Street

Brooklyn, U.S.A.

When Giants Walked The Earth

2010-11-04T17:47:00.001-04:00

ANDY SHERNOFF of The Dictators

with PAUL COLLINS of The Beat & The Nerves

Andy Shernoff tells tales of the days when sex was safe and drugs were cool in his solo musical memoir, When Giants Walked The Earth. Andy weaves a narrative recalling intimate stories of growing up in New York City, the early days at CBGBs and touring the UK at the height of the punk-rock explosion in 1977 while performing his tunes that have been recorded by The Dictators, Joey Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Mary Weiss (Shangri La's) and Dion DiMucci.

In 1974 Paul Collins formed The Nerves, who proved to be one of the pioneers of the burgeoning U.S. punk-rock scene, independently releasing their own EP (which included the classic "Hanging on the Telephone"). After The Nerves disbanded in 1977, Collins moved to LA and formed The Beat who toured with The Police, The Jam, and Joe Jackson; and released many acclaimed power-pop albums.

Thursday, November 11th. Doors at 8PM.$8 in advance — $10 day of show.(Tickets available via TicketWeb). *
Union Hall
702 Union Street
Brooklyn, U.S.A.
* Sadly this show has been postponed.

Modern Needs: Teenage Heart!

2010-10-21T15:25:00.000-04:00

Tuesday, November 2nd at Last Exit

136 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Kicks off at 9PM... No cover!

Come on out on Election Day and drown yer voting blues with rock'n'roll, strong drinks and general debauchery... The November edition of the monthly Modern Needs party features special guest DJ Jami Wolf who played in the much-missed Shop Fronts. Jami and Dead Flowers' own Mr. Lee will be spinning rip-roaring rock action and juvenile delinquent anthems all night long!

A Devil's Night Extravaganza!

2010-10-19T09:22:00.001-04:00

The Omelets Of Disease features members of The Brought Low, Another Saturday Night, and the Hellbent Hookers covering legendary horror-punks the Misfits; Ghost Rider features members of the Imaginary Icons covering NYC proto-punks Suicide; and The Marvin Barnes Time Machine are a cracking '60s psych-rock cover band.

Saturday, August 30th. Doors at 8PM.$8 cover (advance tickets available here).
Union Hall
702 Union Street
Brooklyn, U.S.A.

"I Kissed The City Of New York..."

2010-10-06T12:15:00.003-04:00

Hoodoo Gurus' set list, 10/5/10

(If our memory serves us right)

"What's In It For Me?"

"I Want You Back"

"Waking Up Tired"

"Television Addict" *

"Burnt Orange"

"Bittersweet"

"Another Thing Coming"

"Miss Freelove '69"

"Over Nothing"

"Cracking Up"

"Come Any Time"

"Leilani"

"2,000 Miles Away"

"What's My Scene?"

"(I Was A) Kamikaze Pilot"

"The Right Time"

"Like Wow-Wipeout!"

* Victims' cover, by request!

(Let's All) Turn On!

2010-09-28T12:05:00.000-04:00

HOODOO GURUS

with THE MASTER PLAN and DADDY LONG LEGS

Like most bands, Australia's Hoodoo Gurus were largely the product of their influences; unlike most bands, however, the Hoodoos channeled their inspiration from the vast entirety of the American pop cultural landscape, drawing on such disparate sources as B-movies, bad sitcoms, and junk food — in tandem with the usual suspects like garage-rock, power-pop, and surf — to create a distinctly kitschy and catchy sound. Formed in Sydney in 1981, Le Hoodoo Gurus (as they were originally dubbed) were led by singer/songwriter Dave Faulkner, who along with drummer James Baker previously served as a member of the short-lived Perth punk unit The Victims (best known for the autobiographical single "Television Addict"). Ex-Scientists Rod Radalj and Kimble Rendall rounded out the group's initial lineup, and their unique sound of three guitars and no bass — along with Faulkner's infectious songs — quickly earned them a record deal. After issuing their debut single "Leilani" in 1982, both Radalj and Rendall quit, and were replaced by former Fun Things guitarist Brad Shepherd, and bassist Clyde Bramley.

In 1998, the Gurus announced they were splitting up, and the career-spanning compilation Ampology was issued in 2000. Two years later, Dave Faulkner, Brad Shepherd, and Mark Kingsmill were working together again as members of the garage-influenced The Persian Rugs, and in 2004, after Faulkner had reworked "What's My Scene" from Blow Your Cool as a theme song for an Australian rugby team, the band reunited (with Rick Grossman returning on bass), staging a successful tour down under and releasing a new album, Mach Schau. In 2009 the Hoodoo Gurus inked a deal with Sony Music Australia, resulting in their ninth full-length album, 2010's Purity of Essence and have been touring the world ever since.

[The Master Plan is a NYC punk super-group made up of members of The Fleshtones and The Dictators, while the Andy Shernoff produced Daddy Long Legs is a young, blues-punk band featuring members of The Electric Shadows and the Stalkers.]

Tuesday, October 5th

Doors at 8PM. $15 adv / $17 dos

(Advance tickets available now!)

The Bell House

149 Seventh Street

Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Into the future...

2010-09-22T10:01:00.009-04:00

One of punk-rock's longest running bands, The Vibrators emerged from the UK scene in 1976 and quickly found themselves sharing the stage with such notable acts as The Stranglers, Sex Pistols, and The Clash. Their debut album Pure Mania — which was co-produced by Robin Mayhew, the sound engineer for David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust live shows — reached the Top-50 of the UK Albums Chart, and The Guinness Encyclopedia Of Popular Music named it one of the 50 best punk albums of all-time. Their follow-up album V2, narrowly missed the UK Top-30, though the sole single taken from the album, "Automatic Lover," reached the UK Top-40 and earned the band a TV appearance on the prime-time TV show Top Of The Pops. The Vibrators’ final single on Epic, "Judy Says (Knock You In The Head)," was released in June 1978 and years later was included in Mojo magazine’s list of the best punk rock singles of all time.

In their long career The Vibrators have toured with the likes of Iggy Pop, Ian Hunter, The Clash, The Flaming Groovies, UK Subs, and Die Toten Hosen, and have had their songs covered by The Exploited, UK Subs, GBH, and REM, to name but a few.

Saturday, October 2nd

Doors at 10PM. $12 cover.

(Advance tix available now!)

The Bell House

149 Seventh Street

Brooklyn, U.S.A.

The 36th Annual Atlantic Antic

2010-09-15T13:28:00.000-04:00

The Atlantic Antic is a street fair held yearly on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, from Hicks Street all the way to Fourth Avenue. Estimated to be the second-largest annual gathering in Brooklyn after the Labor Day Carnival, the Antic features eclectic food stands, live music on nine different stages, belly dancing, and entertainment for children. Last year roughly 600 vendors and over a million people were estimated to have attended.

Last Exit

135 Atlantic Avenue

Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Totally uncensored rock'n'roll!

2010-09-14T11:00:00.000-04:00

THE BROUGHT LOW

Outer borough champions of high-energy boogie rock, The Brought Low recently released their third full-length album, the aptly titled Third Record, to near-universal acclaim. Heavy music blog The Obelisk called them "the best rock and roll band in New York" and The Big Takeover said "Previous albums have been excellent, but Third Record takes the group to a whole 'nother level, indisputably placing the Brought Low in the ranks of the Great American Bands."

NAKED HEROES

"... they make their musical parents proud, rivaling The Black Keys or Black Sabbath. If you enjoy absolute chaos from a band that only has two members, then you are in for an experience when it comes to The Naked Heroes." --KEXP 90.3 FM Seattle

KINGS DESTROY

Hailing from the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn, Kings Destroy features guitarists Carl Porcaro and Chris Skowronski from NYHC legends Killing Time, vocalist Steve Murphy from Uppercut, drummer Rob Sefcik formerly of Man's Ruin, The Begotten, Uppercut and Electric Frankenstein, and bassist Ed Bocchino of Stanley and Uppercut. The common bond? "An addiction to excessive volume, power and driving, distorted riffs." With influences ranging from Zeppelin and the Who to The Melvins, Yob and The Cro-Mags, KD describes their sound as "brutal Sabbath heaviness with hardcore outbursts and disturbed vocals verging on the demented."

Saturday, September 25th
Doors at 9:15PM. $8 cover.

Union Hall
702 Union Street
Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Modern Needs: Fall Freak Out!

2010-08-22T14:17:00.004-04:00

Tuesday, September 7th at Last Exit

136 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Kicks off at 9PM... No cover!

The September edition of the monthly Modern Needs party features special guest DJ Leah Lugosi of rock'n'soul greats, the Nouvellas. Leah and Dead Flowers' own Mr. Lee will be spinning only the finest in razor-sharp 1960s rock, psych, soul, and beat vinyl all night long... As a special treat, the party will also feature giveaways from one of the world's finest reissue labels, Sundazed Music!

Non-stop dancing

2010-07-30T15:38:00.004-04:00

LA LA BROOKS of The Crystals

with JENNY DEE & THE DEELINQUENTS

NOUVELLAS and SUBWAY SOUL CLUB DJs

Brooklyn-born La La Brooks was the youngest member of The Crystals, just 15, when she sang lead vocal on the 'Wall Of Sound' classics "Da Doo Ron Ron" and "Then He Kissed Me" at Gold Star studios in LA for producer Phil Spector. ("A cloudburst of handclaps, Don Randi's driving piano triplets and honking saxes, Hal Blaine's drum fills rattling like gunfire, "Da Doo Ron Ron" is probably the most irrepressibly exhilarating song that Spector ever recorded. LaLa Brooks's vocal a gust of sheer, heart-lifting lovestruck joy." - Tearing Down the Wall of Sound: The Rise and Fall of Phil Spector.)

In 1968, La La appeared in the original Broadway production of the musical Hair, where she performed the song "Aquarius." She also toured with and recorded for various artists (such as the Neville Brothers, Bobby Womack and Isaac Hayes), made short appearances in films, and contributed songs to various soundtracks, including the 1970 classic, Cotton Comes To Harlem. Currently, La La is backed by Boston's Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents.

Friday, September 10th

Doors at 8PM. $15 cover.

(Advance tix available now!)

The Bell House

149 Seventh Street

Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Shake that thing

2010-07-20T22:59:00.000-04:00

Brooklyn's THE MESS AROUND

with THE HOUNDS BELOW (ex-Von Bondies)

Thursday, August 12th
Doors at 8PM. $8 cover.

Union Hall
702 Union Street
Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Stomping into Hell's Kitchen

2010-07-17T14:17:00.007-04:00

Plus: DJs Mr. Lee and Pick-A-Bar!

Friday, August 13th.

Doors at 8PM. $7 cover.

Bar Nine

807 Ninth Avenue

Hell's Kitchen, NYC

Modern Needs: August Aggravation!

2010-07-15T15:06:00.001-04:00

Tuesday, August 3rd at Last Exit

136 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Kicks off at 8PM... No cover!

The August edition of the monthly Modern Needs party features returning guest DJ Eric Davidson of The New Bomb Turks and author of the recently published We Never Learn: The Gunk Punk Undergut 1988-2001... Eric and Dead Flowers' own Mr. Lee will be spinning scorching gunk punk action and juvenile delinquent anthems all night long. Along with the vinyl onslaught, the party will kick off with Eric reading selections from his book and a screening of rare video clips from his personal collection!

The return of the king...

2010-07-08T12:45:00.003-04:00

with MOTHER'S CHILDREN (Canada)THE ANABOLICS and SUICIDE DOLLS
The Beat was founded by Paul Collins, who spent his pre-teens living in Greece, Vietnam and Europe before returning to his native New York. He studied at the prestigious Julliard Music School and eventually moved to San Francisco where he joined songwriter Jack Lee and bassist Peter Case (The Plimsouls) to form The Nerves in 1974. The Nerves proved to be one of the pioneers of the burgeoning U.S. punk-rock scene, independently releasing their own four song EP which included the classic "Hanging on the Telephone," later to become a hit for Blondie.
After The Nerves disbanded in 1977, Collins moved to LA and formed The Beat with bassist Steve Huff, drummer Mike Ruiz and lead guitarist Larry Whitman. Their friend Eddie Money recommended The Beat for management by legendary concert promoter Bill Graham. Under new management, The Beat toured with The Police, The Jam, and Joe Jackson. They also made numerous TV appearances and recorded their debut self-titled album with producer Bruce Botnick (The Doors, Love). The album featured Beatles and Byrds-influenced guitars and catchy choruses, defining the skinny-tied power-pop which The Knack took to the charts. In the ’90s, The Beat re-formed as the Paul Collins’ Beat and continue to write and tour releasing critically acclaimed albums for the Get Hip and Alive labels.
Thursday, August 19th. Doors at 8PM.$8 cover (advance tickets available here).

Union Hall
702 Union Street
Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Modern Needs: Summer Slam!

2010-07-02T08:13:00.000-04:00

Tuesday, July 6th at Last Exit

136 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Kicks off at 9PM... No cover!

The July edition of the monthly Modern Needs party features special guest Benjamin Howard Smith (the DJ formerly known as Ben Diesel) of The Brought Low fame... B.H.S. and Dead Flowers' own Mr. Lee will be spinning scorching rock action and juvenile delinquent anthems sure to get you drinking and shakin' yer ass all night long!

Over Under Sideways... Above

2010-06-29T17:04:00.000-04:00

THE ABOVE
with ZOOBOMBS (from Japan)
Thursday, July 1st
Doors at 8PM. $12 cover.

Union Hall
702 Union Street
Brooklyn, U.S.A.

LiveFastDie live in Brooklyn!

2010-06-28T13:43:00.003-04:00

All photos by Andrea Rizzo

The New Bomb Turks live in Brooklyn!

2010-06-28T13:21:00.002-04:00

"Writing about and actually creating rock'n'roll are two very different things. Saturday night at the Bell House in Brooklyn, NY, double-threat singer and music scribe Eric Davidson, leader of the New Bomb Turks, left little doubt which one he prefers." ... Story continues here: New Bomb Turks Reunite In Brooklyn (AOL Spinner)

All photos by Andrea Rizzo
(except first photo courtesy of Amy Verdon)

There's a light...

2010-06-10T09:57:00.002-04:00

THE BROUGHT LOW

Federale • The Suede Brothers
Whooping Crane • The Live Ones

Friday, June 25th

Doors at 8PM. $7 cover.

(Open bar from 8-9PM)

Northside Festival @ Trash Bar

256 Grand Street (btwn Driggs & Roebling)

Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Aspirin Aspirations

2010-06-01T15:41:00.000-04:00

Dead Flowers presents a release party for
We Never Learn: The Gunk Punk Undergut, 1988-2001

We Never Learn: The Gunk Punk Undergut is the first and only book on the last great wave of down-and-dirty rock’n’roll, one whose hangover can still be felt in bars and clubs across the globe. The book is the next chapter in the Please Kill Me/American Hardcore/Our Band Could Be Your Life succession. Musician and journalist Eric Davidson (Village Voice, CMJ, SF Bay Guardian) was there as this scene unfolded as the frontman for Ohio punks the New Bomb Turks, and he tracks the roots and history of this largely undocumented movement. This is the last generation of punks and rockers to conquer city after city without the diluting force of the Internet.

Featuring reading and film presentation by author Eric Davidson, and The New Bomb Turks live NYC reunion. Plus: live sets from Live Fast Die and the Ex-Whites, delicious barbecue, and DJ action from Viking Thrust (Live Fast Die) and Justin (Collector Scum).

Saturday, June 26th

Doors at 6PM. $12 cover.
(Advance tix available now!)

The Bell House

149 Seventh Street

Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Modern Needs: Rough And Tough!

2010-05-18T10:10:00.002-04:00

Tuesday, June 1st at Last Exit

136 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Kicks off at 9PM... No cover!

The June edition of the monthly Modern Needs party features special guest DJ Pick-A-Bar of 45 Adapters/SPQR fame... Pick-A-Bar and Dead Flowers' own Mr. Lee will be spinning only the finest in 1960s rock, psych, soul, ska, and rocksteady wax!

Slow Your Roll

2010-05-11T16:04:00.007-04:00

THE BROUGHT LOW

Stinking Lizaveta

Kings Destroy

Pigs

Wednesday, May 26th

Doors at 8PM. $8 cover.

Cake Shop

152 Ludlow Street

New York City

Getcha Teeth On Benefit Show

2010-04-22T17:28:00.003-04:00

Getcha Teeth On is a benefit for Bell House security guard, Patrick. Patrick was hit by a car while riding his bike home one night after work. He suffered injuries such as broken ribs, a collapsed lung and a brief stint in a coma. He is now rested, recovered and ready for work... except for one thing, his teeth! Come down to The Bell House, listen to some great bands, eat some cupcakes, drink some booze and come help put a smile back on Patrick's face!

Tuesday, April 27th

Doors at 8PM. $10 cover.

The Bell House

149 Seventh Street

Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Modern Needs: Spring Shakedown!

2010-04-14T13:36:00.005-04:00

Tuesday, May 4th at Last Exit

136 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Kicks off at 9PM... No cover!

The May edition of the monthly Modern Needs party features special guest DJ Lupe Loop of Les Sans Culottes and Discovery fame... Lupe and Mr. Lee will be spinning top-notch 1960s vinyl certain to get you shakin' a serious tail feather all night long!

Brooklyn rock action

2010-04-09T18:05:00.004-04:00

THE BROUGHT LOW

Carlton Melton (ex-Zen Guerilla)

Saturday, May 1st.

Doors at 8PM. No cover.

(Free BBQ while it lasts)

Hank's Saloon

46 Third Avenue

(Corner of Atlantic)

Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Modern Needs: The Resurrection!

2010-03-29T09:00:00.004-04:00

Tuesday, April 6th at Last Exit

136 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Kicks off at 8PM... No cover!

Tonight's party features special guest DJ Eric Davidson, New Bomb Turks vocalist and the author of the upcoming We Never Learn: The Gunk Punk Undergut, 1988-2001 (Backbeat Books). Eric and Mr. Lee will be spinning only the finest in real punk and garage scorch!

It feels good to feel...

2010-03-24T16:30:00.000-04:00

Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (Stage On Herr)

268 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102

Modern Needs

2010-03-20T14:24:00.008-04:00

Modern Needs is a swingin' new DJ party featuring garage, beat, punk, psych, soul, power-pop, and rock’n’roll sounds from the 1950s to the now, hosted by Mr. Lee of Dead Flowers Productions with special guest DJs and monthly themes... Happening the first Tuesday of every month at the great Last Exit bar in Brooklyn.

[ Modern Needs was originally a DJ night hosted by Ben Diesel at Barmacy in the 1990s... We are proud to resurrect the party! ]

Modern Needs on Facebook

The Brought Low Spring Fling

2010-03-07T13:43:00.003-05:00

"Previous albums have been excellent, but Third Record takes the group to a whole ’nother level, indisputably placing The Brought Low in the ranks of the Great American Bands." -The Big Takeover

Saturday, March 13th - Painesville, OH

Nemeth's Lounge (40 North State Street)

w/The Suede Brothers

Sunday, March 14th - Columbus, OH

Rumba Café (2507 Summit Street)

w/Bush League All Stars

(Early 6PM show!)

Monday, March 15th - Chicago, IL

The Double Door (1572 North Milwaukee Avenue)

w/Wolfer & Imperial Battlesnake

Tuesday, March 16th - St. Louis, MO

The Library (706 Lafayette Avenue)

w/Tilts (ex-Shame Club) & Gold Tooth

Thursday, March 18th - Austin, TX

Club Encore (611 Red River )

Small Stone SXSW Showcase

w/Dixie Witch, House Of Broken Promises

Solace, Sasquatch, Throttlerod & Luder

Saturday, March 20th - Richmond, VA

Venue to-be-announced

w/RPG

Hell's Kitchen rock action!

2010-03-01T13:13:00.004-05:00

BUNNIE ENGLAND & THE NEW ORIGINALS

Bunnie England And The New Originals are NYC's hardest-working and hardest-partying live rock'n'roll karaoke band and ex house band at Magnetic Field (R.I.P.). From The Replacements to The Ramones, from Cheap Trick to The Cure, from the Stooges to the Stones, they've got over 175 songs in their catalog for you to sing... and turn yourself into a rock star!

Thursday, March 11th

Doors at 8PM. No cover!

Bar Nine

807 Ninth Avenue

Hell's Kitchen, NYC

Old century rock'n'roll

2010-02-23T19:12:00.006-05:00

They say with youth comes energy and with age wisdom, but nobody told The Brought Low to slow down and wise up.

Three records in and with countless shows under their belt, this NYC powerhouse power trio has set the benchmark for the sort of classic hard-rock that the mainstream's long forgotten and the underground only claims to represent. You want a cheap, mass produced facsimile, I'm sure some by-the-numbers corporate act is overcharging for their tepid arena-rock. You want generic bar-rock, go to your local club. You want the real deal, go see The Brought Low.

In the words of guitarist/singer Benjamin Howard Smith, the aptly titled Third Record (Small Stone Records) has the band "coming to terms with their punk rock roots" while remaining true to their undisputed and undeniable classic-rock sound. The end result is an invigorating, unrelenting kick in the ass with hard charging rockers like "Old Century Man" and "Everybody Loves A Whore" having just as much soul as cry-in-your-beer ballads "A Thousand Miles Away" and "Last Man Alive," and grooves as deep as new live favorites "The Kelly Rose" and "Matthew’s Grave."

Recorded fast'n'dirty with producer Andrew Schneider (Pelican, Cave In, Scissorfight), Third Record is the album that finally matches the band's intense live energy. It's a new chapter in The Brought Low's continuing reign as the heavyweight champs of classic hard-rock.

Formed in 1999 by Sweet Diesel's Benjamin Howard Smith and drummer Nick Heller, The Brought Low released their self-titled debut album in 2001 on Tee Pee Records. Several tours and members later the band solidified its line-up with bassist Robert Russell. 2006's Right On Time, their first on Small Stone, was hailed as an instant classic by The Boston Phoenix, Lollipop, Roadburn and Stonerrock among others. The band is renowned for their awesome live show and has shared the stage with such bands as Them Crooked Vultures, The Supersuckers and Nebula.

CD Release Date: March 11th, 2010

(Available now on iTunes)

Through the mists of time

2010-02-09T18:27:00.002-05:00

Australia's Raven Records presents The I.R.S. Years 1980-1985 – It's Super Rock Time, a superb 26-track, 78-minute CD collection from one of America’s original, and longest-running, garage-rock bands, self-proclaimed Living Legends, The Fleshtones. Formed in 1976 in Queens, New York by vocalist Peter Zaremba and guitarist Keith Streng, The Fleshtones combined fuzzed guitar and Farfisa organ with '50s rockabilly and '60s r&b into a potent retro stew they called “Super Rock.” Contemporaries of Suicide and The Cramps on the late-'70s NY scene, the group became a huge influence on early '80s garage-rock revivalists Dream Syndicate, Plimsouls, Hoodoo Gurus, etc. Amazingly, they are still at it today, finally garnering respect for being as raucous as ever. It's Super Rock Time covers their key five year tenure with Miles Copeland’s record label. Culled from their classic albums (Roman Gods, Hexbreaker!, and Speed Connection) and numerous EPs and singles, highlights include the frat-rocking "Girl from Baltimore," the whomping "Screamin' Skull," the moody "Shadow Line," the Standells-like "Stop Fooling Around" and one of their most memorable tunes, a tasty cover of Lee Dorsey’s "Ride Your Pony." Many tracks are appearing on CD for the first time. With superb quality audio, detailed notes and color booklet, this excellent release is a must for fans of irresistible, reverb-drenched garage/r&b.

Release Date: March 5th, 2010

Catalogue Number: RVCD311

This ain't no game!

2010-02-05T21:11:00.004-05:00

THE BROUGHT LOW

Opening for THEM CROOKED VULTURES
(Dave Grohl, Josh Homme, & John Paul Jones)

Monday, February 8th

Doors at 8PM. Sold out!

Roseland Ballroom

239 West 52nd Street

New York City

A Lee Grows In Brooklyn 2010

2009-12-23T14:17:00.002-05:00

- Dead Flowers Productions Presents -

THE BROUGHT LOW and LES SANS CULOTTES

Help celebrate Dead Flowers Productions founder Lee Greenfeld's

birthday with a big, boss night of serious rock'n'roll action!

Saturday, January 23rd
Doors at 8PM. No cover!

Free pizza while it lasts from 8-9PM!

Bar Nine
807 Ninth Avenue
Hell's Kitchen, NYC

Reelin' and rockin' in Brooklyn

2009-11-23T13:57:00.015-05:00

- Dead Flowers Productions Presents -

MUCK AND THE MIRES
with Les Sans Culottes and The Anabolics
"Taking their cue from that mythological Nuggets moment in 1966 when bands like The Remains, The Barbarians, and The Sonics spied the charts, Muck And The Mires turn simplicity into a virtue. Each song on their third long-player rants, raves, and gets out of town in about two minutes, leaving a swirl of hooks and guitar wreckage in its wake. Bandleader Evan Shore may be a limited singer, but his songs are models of power and style." -Uncut
Friday, December 18th.
Doors at 8PM. $8 cover.

Union Hall
702 Union Street
Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Kings County shakedown!

2009-11-18T14:22:00.008-05:00

THE BROUGHT LOW

Battle For Wyoming

The Stags

Cortez

Friday, November 20th.

Doors at 9PM. No cover.

Hank's Saloon

46 Third Avenue

(Corner of Atlantic)

Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Photo by Jay Lajoie

Krewe De Soul

2009-10-22T11:23:00.005-04:00

Benefiting the Abeona House of New Orleans.

Thursday, October 29th
Doors at 7:30PM. $10 cover.
Advance tickets available now.

The Bell House
149 Seventh Street
Brooklyn, U.S.A.

The return of the rock!

2009-10-07T11:30:00.011-04:00

- Dead Flowers Productions Presents -

THE BROUGHT LOW
with The Live Ones

Download: "Everybody Loves A Whore" (demo) by The Brought Low
Download: "Matthew's Grave" (demo) by The Brought Low
Long-standing borough-boy rockers The Brought Low have kept a low profile the past year while working on LP #3, but return to the stage to reclaim their standard as one of the cities' best live bands. Their newer, faster material seems to re-visit their punk-rock roots, and indicates growing older doesn't always mean growing softer. Come see their first show in months... And be sure to bring earplugs!

Friday, October 16th.
Doors at 9PM. $5 cover.

Free pizza while it lasts from 9-9:30PM!

Bar Nine
807 Ninth Avenue
Hell's Kitchen, NYC

Photo by Jay Lajoie

Nouvellas record release party

2009-10-05T12:25:00.005-04:00

The A-Bones... Spanish Attack!

2009-10-03T02:17:00.000-04:00

Atlantic Antic 2009 after-party

2009-10-01T10:08:00.005-04:00

Mr. Lee (of Dead Flowers)
spins scorching rock'n'soul action!

Sunday, October 4th
Doors at 6PM. No cover!

[ Les Sans Culottes live at 2PM and 4PM ]

Last Exit
136 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Rock'N'Soul action on the Bowery!

2009-09-26T14:38:00.007-04:00

NOUVELLAS
with Revival Times

Thursday, October 1st
Doors at 9:30PM. $8 cover

The Bowery Electric
327 Bowery @ Joey Ramone Place
New York City

Kings County shakedown...

2009-09-22T14:40:00.019-04:00

- Dead Flowers Productions Presents -

THE FLESHTONES and THE A-BONES

With special guests THE ABOVE

Saturday, October 3rd. Doors at 7:30PM
$10 in advance / $12 day of show
(Get advance tickets here)

Union Hall
702 Union Street
Brooklyn, U.S.A.

21st Annual Crab Feast with The Fleshtones!

2009-08-09T13:32:00.012-04:00

THE FLESHTONES
with Plastic Magi (ex-The Things)
Beer! Crabs! Live music! Fun! And a donation to a GREAT CAUSE (The Tyanna Barre O'Brien Breast Cancer Foundation)! There is something for everyone! Horseshoes, Volleyball, Flip Cup, Ice Luge and Beer Pong... and the worlds longest Slip and Slide. For the kids: Pony rides, Moon bounce, Bubbles, Water Slides and temporary tattoos... There will also be hamburgers, hot dogs, bratwurst, sauerkraut, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, chips and soda too!

Saturday, August 22nd
Doors at 2PM. Music at 8PM
$50 cover ($25 for concert only)

Blob's Park
8024 Blob's Park Road
Jessup, MD 20794

*** Tickets only available in advance.
Contact: stevemanda@yahoo.com to purchase ***

The A-Bones in Japan!

2009-08-05T11:14:00.000-04:00

The return of the Mighty Fine!

2009-07-23T19:08:00.007-04:00

MIGHTY FINE
with Foster Care
Mighty Fine plays it's first show as a full band since the Winter along with newcomers, Foster Care. Tonight's show also marks the birthdays of Mighty Fine frontman Steve, and the mastermind behind Bar Nine, Kieran. Come party with the birthday boys and the rest of the gang — free show, free pizza while it lasts, and insane drink specials all night long right in the heart of Hell's Kitchen!

Friday, July 31st
Doors at 8PM. No cover!

Bar Nine
807 Ninth Avenue
New York City

Shake some action

2009-07-18T14:11:00.006-04:00

"Be sure to dig Roy Loney and Cyril Jordan of the Flamin Groovies backed by The A-Bones appearing at Maxwell's on July 23rd and then they'll all be headin' for the Brooklyn border at blasting forth at Southpaw on July 24th. The A-Bones will also perform a separate set both nights and the Southpaw show will also feature the mighty Underthings. Tickets are flyin' fast so act pronto!

Maxwell's
1039 Washington Street
Hoboken, NJ

Southpaw
125 Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn, U.S.A.

A midsummer night's slop

2009-06-23T11:23:00.007-04:00

THE A-BONES
with DJ Todd-O-Phonic Todd

Friday, July 10th. Doors at 7PM.
$20 in advance / $25 day of show
(Get advance tickets here)

Half Moon @ the Skyport Marina
23rd Street & the East River
New York City

Tangled Up In Glue!

2009-06-19T13:46:00.006-04:00

Klimpter's last stand featuring Mr. Lee on the
wheels of steel and a barbecue out front!

Saturday, June 27th
Doors at 2PM. No cover.

The Bell House
149 Seventh Street
Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Magnetic Field reunion boat cruise

2009-06-11T09:30:00.011-04:00

Bunnie England And The New Originals
Bunnie England And The New Originals are New York's hardest-working and hardest-partying live rock'n'roll karaoke band. From The Replacements to The Ramones, from Cheap Trick to The Cure, from the Stooges to the Stones, they've got over 175 songs in their catalog for you to sing... and turn yourself into a rock star!

Magnetic Field was Brooklyn's beloved "rock'n'roll cocktail bar," which closed its doors in March of '08 after over five years of bringing rock, culture, and booze to the County Of Kings. The venue hosted bands as diverse as The A-Bones, Black Lips, The Brought Low, Cynics, Detachment Kit, Mitch Easter, The Figgs, The Fleshtones, Gabby Glaser, Insomniacs, Lenny Kaye, Lilys, Lyres, Glen Mercer, Nashville Ramblers, Nouvellas, The Plimsouls, Ponys, Reigning Sound, Real Kids, Steve Wynn And The Miracle 3, Voxtrot, Woggles, and so many more; not too mention literary readings from the likes of David Gates, Amy Hempel, Sam Lipsyte, Ira Robbins, Jonathan Dixon, Dennis Cooper, Patrick Mcgrath, Nelly Reifler, Tim McLoughlin, John Leland, David Ohle, Steve Buscemi, Robert Lopez, and George Pelencanos. Bunnine England And The New Originals were the club's house karaoke band, playing twice a month for over three years.

Thursday, July 16th. Doors at 7PM.
$20 cover. Buy advance tickets here.

Half Moon @ the Skyport Marina
23rd Street & the East River
New York City

Brooklyn rock candy

2009-06-05T15:22:00.024-04:00

THE FRIGGS
Jesse Bates & His Flying Guitars
The Vondells

Saturday, July 11th
Doors at 8PM. $8 cover.
(Advance tickets available now)

Union Hall
702 Union Street (at Fifth Avenue)
Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Medicine Show 25th anniversary concert!

2009-05-28T16:18:00.031-04:00

STEVE WYNN & THE MIRACLE 3
Paramount Styles (ex-Girls Against Boys)
Doug Gillard (Guided By Voices/Death Of Samantha)

Saturday, June 27th
Doors at 7:30PM. $12 cover.
Advance tickets available now!

The Bell House
149 Seventh Street
Brooklyn, U.S.A.
Ronald Reagan makes a run at a second term as president, the Berlin Wall is still intact, Boy George tops the charts and has yet to spend a day in jail or collecting trash in lower Manhattan, MTV seems to be a fad that might just stick around, cell phones and the internet aren’t much more than space-age rumors alongside jet-packs and time travel. Most of the more dire predictions in George Orwell’s book haven’t come true. Yet.

And the Dream Syndicate releases its second album Medicine Show.

Despite charting on the Billboard list of top LPs and topping the CMJ singles chart for two months, the album is met with mixed reviews in the US where the band’s debut The Days Of Wine And Roses had been a critical sensation. Overseas it was a different story: Medicine Show received the highest accolades across Europe and the UK (the album made the London Guardian's “Top 40 Albums of the First 40 Years of Rock” list in the mid-'90s), sowing the seeds for a career that has been strong for bandleader Steve Wynn to the present day.

Wynn and his band the Miracle 3 will commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the release of Medicine Show with two shows in New York City and Los Angeles where they will play the classic album from start to finish for the first time. The Miracle 3 -- Steve’s long-time band of Jason Victor, Dave Decastro and Linda Pitmon -- did similar shows for The Days Of Wine And Roses in 2001.

"Medicine Show is the weirdest, most idiosyncratic, nastiest, funniest and most revealing record the Dream Syndicate ever made," said Wynn in the liner notes from the 1991 reissue. "It’s also my favorite."

Don’t wait until 2034 to see this show.

Download: "Medicine Show" by The Dream Syndicate
Download: "Still Holding On To You" by The Dream Syndicate
Buy: The Complete Live At Raji's by The Dream Syndicate

Super rock'n'soul... Down the East River!

2009-05-06T14:04:00.006-04:00

THE FLESHTONES and NOUVELLAS
Rocks Off Concert Cruise aboard the Half Moon!
The Half Moon is a 200-capacity, two-level boat, with a full bar docked at Skyport Marina, at 23rd Street & the East River. The bands play on the upper level, which has a roof, but is open on the sides. There is also a large open deck on the upper level, where smoking is permitted as you enjoy panoramic views of the city and beyond. Departing from 23rd Street and FDR Drive, the Half Moon heads south along the East River and passes underneath the three major bridges (Williamsburg, Manhattan and Brooklyn), then cruises through New York harbor to the Statue of Liberty, which it circles for approximately thirty minutes. It then turns around and makes the same trip again in reverse over a three hour period. The experience of watching the bridges pass overhead while a great band is rocking twenty feet away is not to be missed!

Thursday, May 28th. Doors at 7PM.
$20 in advance / $25 day of show
(Get advance tickets here)

Half Moon @ the Skyport Marina
23rd Street & the East River
New York City

A stone get off

2009-04-21T14:50:00.010-04:00

THE BROUGHT LOW
With Another Saturday Night, Mighty High,
Federale & The Suede Brothers

Saturday, April 25th
Doors at 7:30PM. $8 cover.

Trash Bar
256 Grand Street
Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Big rock'n'soul dance-party in Brooklyn!

2009-04-06T13:23:00.006-04:00

NOUVELLAS and THE BLACK HOLLIES

Plus: DJ action from Leah and Jaime of the Nouvellas!

Saturday, April 11th
Doors at 11PM. $8 cover.

Glasslands Gallery
289 Kent Avenue
Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Can you feel it?

2009-03-09T12:14:00.006-04:00

NOUVELLAS
With Shapes, Sorceress
Monokino & The Jadewalkers

Thursday, March 26th
Doors at 7:30PM. $8 cover.

Crash Mansion
199 Bowery @ Spring Street
New York, NY

Out of the past...

2009-03-05T10:47:00.016-05:00

THE FLESHTONES and THE A-BONES

"Hell yeah! After decades of going to each others gigs, Dead Flowers finally booked one with The A-Bones and The Fleshtones together! Free Canadian language lessons from Miriam and Ken. Join us for a Blue Whale with a Geritol back, at the bar... For once we won't have to comb the venue to find someone who knows the words to 'Woolly Bully' for the encore." -Bruce Bennett, The A-Bones

With Norway's THE TWISTAROOS (members of the Yum Yums)
Plus special guests: THE DEMANDS (New Jersey soul-punk)

Friday, March 27th
Doors at 7:30PM

Southpaw
125 Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Sunday satisfaction

2009-02-19T11:10:00.007-05:00

NOUVELLAS
Via Audio & Oppenheimer

Sunday, March 1st
Doors at 7:30PM

The Bell House
149 Seventh Street
Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Nouvellas: Groupee Artist Of The Month

2009-02-12T12:53:00.006-05:00

Groupee.Com

American Beat '09

2009-02-11T12:19:00.012-05:00

It began with a celebration. Dead Flowers Productions' relationship with The Fleshtones started with the honor of booking the thirty year anniversary show for the celebrated act, whom Peter Buck of R.E.M called "the best live band on earth." From there, several successful shows followed with Dead Flowers showcasing The Fleshtones in varied and creative venues: from co-headlining NYC's second largest street fair to a truly raucous boat cruise down the East River. And from these symbiotic handful, fueled by drive and a shared love of all things rock'n'roll, the decision was made — Dead Flowers Productions would take on the role of booking America's greatest live rock'n'roll band, The Fleshtones.

When The Fleshtones first appeared at CBGBs in 1976 they were a decidedly retro outfit, celebrating the glorious abandon of the '60s garage band explosion. Over the years they've become a tradition unto themselves, incorporating '50s r&b, '60s frat-rock, and '70s disco into a heady mix that can only be described as "super rock." After twenty albums and not a single inactive year, they're still at it, releasing not one, but two albums in 2008. One of the band's greatest strengths is in their ability to avoid sounding like a museum piece, writing songs that could have thrived forty years ago, but which feel right at home in the now!

Dead Flowers got its start as a music-centered online platform for its writers' passions and obsessions in the late '90s. It was a place to read about the classics reconsidered, the obscure brought into the spotlight, the lost re-found, and the so-called marginal made to matter. Those elements animate the new Dead Flowers, an enterprise devoted to managing, booking, and promoting bands and projects that ignite those same passions.

The Fleshtones website
The Fleshtones Myspace page

Mondo dance party with the Nouvellas!

2009-02-03T13:30:00.003-05:00

NOUVELLAS
With resident DJs Miss Modular, Kevington, & Dr. Maz

Friday, February 6th.
Doors at 11PM. $5 cover.

Don Hill's
511 Greenwich Street
New York, NY

Sneak Peek: Nouvellas' Groupee Sesssion

2009-01-15T11:58:00.008-05:00

From Groupee.Com

Power-pop legends return to the East Coast!

2009-01-14T12:42:00.013-05:00

THE PAUL COLLINS BEAT

- With -
GENTLEMAN JESSE AND HIS MEN
THE EXPLORERS CLUB
LIGHTS
The Beat was founded by Paul Collins, who spent his pre-teens living in Greece, Vietnam and Europe before returning to his native New York. He studied at the prestigious Julliard Music School and eventually moved to San Francisco where he joined songwriter Jack Lee and bassist Peter Case (The Plimsouls) to form The Nerves in 1974. The Nerves proved to be one of the pioneers of the burgeoning U.S. punk-rock scene, independently releasing their own four song EP which included the classic “Hanging on the Telephone,” later to become a hit for Blondie.

After The Nerves disbanded in 1977, Collins moved to LA and formed The Beat with bassist Steve Huff, drummer Mike Ruiz and lead guitarist Larry Whitman. Their friend Eddie Money recommended The Beat for management by legendary concert promoter Bill Graham. Under new management, The Beat toured with The Police, The Jam, and Joe Jackson. They also made numerous TV appearances and recorded their debut self-titled album with producer Bruce Botnick (who had produced The Doors). The album featured Beatles and Byrds-influenced guitars and catchy choruses, defining the skinny-tied power-pop which The Knack took to the charts. In the ’90s, The Beat re-formed as the Paul Collins’ Beat and continue to write and tour releasing two critically acclaimed albums for the Get Hip label.

This will be the group's first NYC-area show since the early '90s!

Friday, February 6th. Doors at 8:30PM.
$8 advance tickets available here. ($10 day of show)

Maxwell's
1039 Washington Street
Hoboken, NJ

Le Super Rock

2009-01-12T15:23:00.018-05:00

THE FLESHTONES

Winter European Tour
1/15 - La Mecanique, Paris
1/16 - La Mecanique, Paris
1/17 - Kulturzentrum, Olten
1/18 - Secrete Place, Montpellier
1/19 - Volume, Nice
1/20 - Black Out Rock Club, Rome
1/21 - Magnolia, Milano
1/22 - Deposito Giordani, Pordenone
1/23 - Sonar, Siena
1/24 - Extra Alternative Club, Recanati
1/25 - Officina 49, Cesena

A Lee Grows In Brooklyn '09

2009-01-02T11:03:00.012-05:00

NOUVELLAS
IMAGINARY ICONS

DJ Todd-O-Phonic-Todd (Telstar/WFMU)
DJ Mikey Palms (Southpaw/Public Assembly)
DJ Tom Dash (Dot Dash/Imaginary Icons)

Help celebrate Dead Flowers Productions founder Lee Greenfeld's
birthday with a big, boss night of serious punk-rock and soul action!

Saturday, January 17th
Doors at 8PM. No cover!

Southpaw
125 Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn, U.S.A.

The Fleshtones live'n'loud in Brooklyn!

2008-12-02T12:13:00.010-05:00

STOCKING STUFFER RELEASE PARTY
AND HOLIDAY BLOW-OUT-A-GO-GO!!!

THE FLESHTONES
THE LOST CRUSADERS
THE ABOVE

Plus: Master Of Ceremonies Handsome Dick Manitoba
(The Dictators) and DJ Phast Phreddie (Subway Soul Club).
Fresh off the heels of this year's critically adored Take A Good Look and their long overdue biography Sweat: The Story of the Fleshtones, America's Garage Band by Joe Bonomo, Brooklyn's most unsung sons are back with their warped personal take on Christmas music.

From the garage rock gods who brought the world "Super Rock," Stocking Stuffer is the Christmas album for music fans who hate run-of-the mill Christmas music. The Fleshtones just want to rock and they're not about to let peace on earth or good will to men get in the way.

"Hooray for Santa Claus" opens the disc with a speaker busting ode to the guy in the big red suit and "Champagne of Christmas" looks back to The Fleshtones' classic r&b roots while extolling the virtues of more than a little yuletide bubbly. Stocking Stuffer is festive enough to get you in the holiday mood but rocks hard enough to keep the eggnog flowing through mistletoe make-out sessions and drunken sing-a-longs. If Santa is cool enough to leave this little gem in your stocking, this year you'll actually look forward to Christmas music.

Saturday, December 20th. Doors at 8PM.
$10 advance tickets available here. ($12 day of show)

The Bell House
149 Seventh Street
Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Holiday Soul

2008-11-24T12:36:00.005-05:00

NOUVELLAS
MIGHTY FINE
DJ MR. MIKEY

Saturday, December 6th
Doors at 9PM. Free show.

Zebulon
258 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Modern Problems!

2008-11-14T12:34:00.007-05:00

Public Assembly
(Formerly Galapagos)
70 North 6th Street
Brooklyn, U.S.A.