Bankruptcy

More stormy news relating to journalism. Don’t count on another zine about it, but maybe some day 33 weeks of unemployment will free up time for more personal projects, travel and add to my punk value.

For Real Fest #4

I Hate This

Flower violence? It always amazes me how many great live bands there are spread out across the country that I’ve never heard.

Unrestrained

Before they played I noticed the praying hands tattoo and emphasized Xs. Oh no, I thought, not one of these types of bands. Preachy (in a good way) between songs, not about Christ or straightedge, but gay rights and violence at shows.

Lead singer tried a somersault crowd surface and when he realized no one was going to catch him he finished the rotation and turned it into a front flip. Repeated blows to the face with the microphone left him plenty bloody, reminded me of that barbwire ring match we just saw at Matt Tard’s. Throw in an Operation Ivy cover (no where near enough of these are done) and you have a great set. I’ll gladly see them if they play in the town I’m in.

For Real Fest #3, Masakari

Finally got to see the infamous Masakari. I saw about half the bands and they were one of the better ones maintaining the fine tradition of Cleveland hardcore. Click here if you want to read about the T-shirt controversy.

For Real Fest #2: Nate’s squat

 

Thanks for the hospitality. Good luck buying that house for cheap. Can one room be devoted to Nelson?

Sonorous Gale @ For Real Fest, 4.25.2009

Normally two-piece bands are too artsy for me, but these guys weren’t bad. Drummer was by far the most entertaining of the weekend to watch with his drumstick twirls and fist pumping.

US OUT

Lotsa For Real Fest photos coming soon. Check back daily to see Columbus holding it down in Athens.

Does Columbus need a hostel?

Here’s an interesting articleabout hostels that might be of interest to people that visit this blog.

I’ve never stayed in one and honestly never thought whether Columbus needs one. After sleeping on random roofs, the steps of that sketchy church in Akron, and various forests near highways across the county, maybe (the option) of a hostel is not a bad idea.

Regardless, you can always flag down random bike punks as the bar lets out or try your luck with couchsurfing.com.

Also, haven’t been down to the Clipper’s new stadium, but this rainbow is doing its best to make it look pretty sweet.

JONATHAN QUILTER | DISPATCH

noise show @ The Legion of Doom, 4.10.2009

Wasn’t planning on going to the Legion, but stopped in as I was passing by. Definitely entertaining to see noise freaks get naked and tackle the cowboy-hat-wearing audience.

Newish graf

UPDATE:

I’m assuming this graffiti has something to do with the group mentioned in this article. While an interesting subject, I couldn’t make it through the entire article. Seriously, how can someone produce writing that boring.

Dead Sea @ Carabar, 4.14.2009

Brian said it best, Dead Sea is the only band (at least that I see regularly) that tries to be professional with their stage performances. Fog machine: check. Demon stares at the crowd: check. Letting fans play your guitar: check. Usually I think these types of antics are corny, but this band can pull it off.