H.R. of Bad Brains to play in Kearny on Thursday w/ Kicking Spit

Bad Brain's lead singer H.R.will perform at the Irish in Kearny on Thursday, May 19th with Kicking Spit (New Brunswick), The Flops (Newtown), and Four Fingers (Denville). The show is $12 and starts at 8pm. The show was originally scheduled for the Meatlocker in Montclair, but got switched to the larger room. You don't want to miss this intimate performance. There's free parking at the Irish and cheap booze, so get on down for a good time! 

More info here: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=183308301717759

Brooklyn Punk Update

Some news for you!


Trio punk outfit Pregnant is releasing a new 12-inch in August through Burn Books. They have 3 record release shows lined up.  Aug 6th @ 538 Johnson St. Aug 7th in New Brunswick. Aug 8th in Phlilly.

Quick punksters Byrds of Paradise just released two new 7-inch records, one on Don Giovanni and one on Wild World. They have a few NYC shows coming up. July 10 at Lit Lounge with The State Department, July 26 at Knitting Factory with Mahogany and Weekends, and Aug 4 at Death by Audio with Sleepies and Whatever Brains.

Female thrashers Zombie Dogs finished recording a 12''. Details have not been released so far.

If Siren Fest's not your deal, then head over to the Boneyard, 1410 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, to see Kicking Spit, Big Eyes, and Knifey Spooney.

Kicking Spit (a new band from New Brunswick, NJ) - New Music & Tour Dates (3/17 NJ, 3/19 NYC)

Kicking Spit, New Brunswick's latest rock 'n roll band, has released a new  6-song demo tape and is touring, beginning on St. Patrick's Day. The band's tape, PsychRockBullshit, is available digitally for free here. They remind me of Dinosaur Jr. and Unwound with definite punk and hardcore influences. Listen for yourself.

They're already going on tour and the band only played their first show in December. The band is in New Brunswick on March 17 with Screaming Females, then Brooklyn on March 19. Both shows are with Big Eyes. They'll be hitting up places on the east coast, so make sure to catch them while they're touring. 

The Measure (SA), Thousandaires & more in New Brunswick + photos & upcoming shows

Photos and story by Star Beat

Despite issues with New Brunswick basement shows over the summer, the hub city has been able to sustain itself fairly well. Where there is a drive, challenges can be overcome, and those devoted to the scene do something- they open their houses up to keep shows going. It might mean keeping shows strictly word of mouth or making a show undetectable, like what happened to me on Monday night. I was wandering up and down the street trying to figure out where the house was. But finally I found the space, Bosnia. Sofas. Fridge. Christmas lights. Yep, I knew I was at the right place. It may have been a scavenger hunt trying to find it but it was well worth it. When I got in I immediately saw Lauren of The Measure (SA) hanging out and soon after Kate Wadkins from Cheeky. It was nice seeing these two again.

Of course I thought I was late, but wasn’t, which was good because Kicking Spit would delight with their kiss ass tunes. The 3-piece from New Brunswick had a sort of '90s grunge-rock n roll sound reminiscent of Unwound. The singer simply ripped it up on guitar. Shortly after I noticed Marissa from Screaming Females was behind me. She immediately said “hello” when we saw each other and wandered about to talk to the singer of Kicking Spit.

Gordie-How Hat Trick was up next. This was their first show ever. and apparently their last (not) as the guitarist joked. See bottom of post for more show. The band features Tim (from The Measure) on bass, Josh (from Little Lungs) on drums, Marco (from Traffic & Weather), and Mike. Their bio is simple: 4 dudes, 3 states, part time punk. Members come from Brooklyn, New Brunswick, and Detroit. Marco runs Salinas Records I hear. It was cool because you could hear the influence of from all these members bands. Their song title are days of the week and I think they made it to Thursday. "Tell me something to prove me wrong cause I don’t wanna feel this way."