Batman Returns..

Probably everyone has heard by now.. Hangar 9 is going to be open again in a matter of days. Despite the rumors, it won't be open this weekend, and the B-40s/Himalayas show that was supposed to be there unfortunately got canceled because construction isn't quite done yet. We got the chance to look around inside yesterday and it is going to be a seriously insane place to see shows. Should be pertty cool. We also got a chance to look at the list of shows happening there in the next few months and it is pretty damn good. Here are some of the highlights that are happening really soon:

12/17: TWEAK BIRD, Spokesmen, Birth

12/18: Copyrights, Shithawk

12/23: Raccoon Valley Showcase w/ Sprickets, Whistle Pigs, The Heat Tape

1/13: The Generationals (new orleans), Shithawk

1/28: Lost In The Trees (chapel hill), n_____ n____

I'm sure there will be a lot more than that.. in fact I've already heard of a lot more than that but I can't remember the dates.. Nic has been doing a killer job booking there, so look out cause things are gonna get crazy fast. We're working on getting some stuff in there this spring that will blow yo mindzzz.

DP @ HF

Just remembered we never posted the other half of the Handsome Fest vids we had.. look for the rest soon.

MECCA MIX 006

Our usual man of the mecca mix has been kicking so much ass lately we decided to give him a week off and let a guest get in on the action. Wanting to keep close to tradition, we subbed in David Brown for David VDG and gave him free rein. This is what he had to say about it:

"I put together a comp this morning because I'm extremely nervous about my cat being at the vet all day. I needed something else to focus on. Pop music. It's not an all-inclusive compilation...that would be impossible. It's not really even an accurate overview. Things are missing. Some of my favorite bands/songs didn't even make the cut. Some of it's a bit obvious (but, damn it, I love the Beatles and this isn't a contest). Regardless, I think it does a fine job of exhibiting how pop music can be unassuming/ornate, uplifting/depressing, sweet/snotty, uninformed/hyper-intelligent... and on and on and on."

Thanks DB. His new band is going to be playing at the Skihouse next Friday with Icarus Himself from Madison and Himalayas.

MECCA MIX 006
1. Sloan - "I am the Cancer"
2. The Homosexuals - "Astral Glamour"
3. John Cale - "Paris 1919"
4. Guided by Voices - "Game of Pricks"
5. The Kinks - "Yes Sir, No Sir"
6. Van Dyke Parks - "Palm Desert"
7. David Bowie - "Sound and Vision"
8. The Beach Boys - "Girl Don't Tell Me"
9. The Minus 5 - "What I Don't Believe"
10. Joe Jackson - "Happy Loving Couples"
11. The Beatles - "What You're Doing"
12. Beat Happening - "Cast a Shadow"
13. R.E.M. - "(All I've Got to Do Is) Dream"
[Everly Bros. cover from the Athens, GA Inside Out soundtrack. Recorded in a dilapidated old chapel a bunch of Athens bands used to practice in. This performance is in the movie and it is worth seeing]
14. T. Rex - "Beltane Walk"
15. Wire - "Map Ref. 41 degrees N 93 degrees W"
16. The Baroques - "Rose Colored Glasses"
17. Olivia Tremor Control - "Black Foliage (Itself)"
18. XTC - "Respectable Street"

DOWNLOAD coming soon technical difficulties..

Al Scorch

Al Scorch's Country Soul Ensemble is playing at the Hanging Garden tonight along with Boilerman from Chicago. Should be fun! Our friends at Let's Pretend have put out some of Al's stuff it is crazy!

Al Scorch and The Country Soul Ensemble - This Lonesome World... by Al Scorch

Friday Dec. 3
AL SCORCH
+Boilerman
@ Hanging Garden (on Cherry Court)

ps. If you're feeling wild our pals Heavy Cream are playing with MONOTONIX at the Gargoyle in STL tonight.. should be perrrtty wild.

JUICEBOXXX TONIGHT

Thurs. Dec. 2nd
JUICEBOXXX
+Staring Problem
++Spokesmen
+++Copernicus
++++DJ DVDG & BB
@ Skihouse
10p, all ages, $donations

DOWNLOAD JUICEBOYs ALBUMS HERE

For Your Perusal...

Tourette's is a pre existing condition.

Staring Problem Traxxx

Staring Problem / Tegnology by babiemecca

Staring Problem just recorded 8 songs at the Skihouse, word is they will be poppin out on a tape very shortly, so keep your eyes and ears peeled. Sounds pretty killer, they will be part of an awesome show at the Skihouse tomorrow night so do yourself a favor and don't miss it!

Thurs. Dec. 2nd
STARING PROBLEM
+Juiceboxxx
++Spokesmen
+++Copernicus
++++DJ DVDG & BB
@ Skihouse
10p, all ages, $donations

Natalie Joy

Our gal pal Natalie lives in Portland now (we miss her) and makes amazing art, you have definitely seen her work around, she designed the nighty night 7" cover and t-shirts among many other things. She has just launched her jewelry line and it is pretty awesome, so if you're looking something special for that special someone (or yr self lets be real..) check it out at Natalie Joy Jewelry. Congrats Nat!