The Pygmy Screws @ The 15th House, 11.4.2009

Halloween @ The Third Hand Bike Co-op #2

Halloween @ The Third Hand Bike Co-op

This year wasn’t as crazy as last, but this is still my favorite annual Halloween event. About half way through we even had two VIP guests: Columbus cops with shotguns. Evidently they thought the fireworks we let off were gunshots.

Heath Dedger @ a party on Duncan Avenue, 10.30.2009

Halloween Cover Show @ The Legion of Doom, 10.24.2009

There was Teen Wolf, a gentle giant, a jugalette, a few indistinguishable costumes and plenty of skinheads, definitely the most popular costume amongst punks during this annual tradition.

I can’t think of many Columbus punk traditions and I hope this one stands the test of time.

1& 2 – Slayer

3-7 – Various bands

8 – Black Flag

Friday to do

Also the annual Third Hand Bike Co-Op Halloween Party is being held tonigh, but I can’t find a flyer online. Always one of the better events of the year.

Now that Friday’s taken care of, is there anything happening on Saturday?

Moto Virus @ The 15th House, 10.22.2009

DIY karaoke, 10.22.09 @ The 15th House

Everyone who had fun this night should give a big thanks to Chad for putting this together even tough the touring band, Honky Horn and Bad Mouth, couldn’t make it due to van troubles.

Personal favorites: 1, 2 and 14. Also a first for the blog – two pictures of me.

Photos 15, 16, 20 and 21 taken by Brit Poison. Not sure how she pulled off that between the legs shot in 20.

The Monster House, 10.17.2009

I did a terrible job of remembering band names this night, so any help would be appreciated.

1-4: Slingshot Dakota. Poppy, synth-driven dance music is not my thing, but it’s alright seeing live in a basement with your friends. Not sure what stood out more, either their talent or energy level.

5-7: unknown

9-11: Slugging Percentage. I had little expectations for this band when I heard they only played drum and bass and sang about baseball from the 90s. My experience is these smaller bands tend to be generic and our national past time is, by far, the most boring team sport in America. I mean why would you even consider thinking about baseball during football season.

Anyways, I was pleasantly surprised by this set. Everyone was laughing and this doo was great in a Monster House kinda way. Also, I was reminded of the time Nolan Ryan got Robin Ventura in a headlock when he charged the mound and beat the shit out of him. Hopefully SP doesn’t retire after just one set.

In the future I do have to recommend a song about Ricky Henderson. Think of the fun you can have singing in the third person? 

Bonus: Stumbled upon the Web site of photographer Hilary Harris. Definitely worth taking a gander.

Taco caT @ The Monster House, 10.17.2009

Could be wrong on the band name. After returning from the beer store I only caught the last half of the last song and it was intense down in that basement.