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Hey Delaware Hipsters! Wow! Local Show Reviews, Woah!!! Yo! Here’s the second installment of our new local show review section, and this time it’s brought to you by me (Casey) and TJ the Light Guru. The sucka-ass who was supposed to write this article couldn’t make it to the show, so, like usual, we gotta do it ourselves. Maybe someday when I start paying the writers they’ll become more reliable. What do you think? Anyway, I’m going to keep this column going regardless, so if you are in a local band and you have a show and a friend who is a half-decent writer, just give me the heads up and I’ll save you some space to talk about it. OK? The intention of this Nov. 16th show was to showcase only Delaware bands, or at least bands that have members from DE. Five bands played, in the following order: Hokkaido Concern; To Althea, From Prison; The Situation; Invasion; and Game Over. The show was set up by Tim of Invasion, and Joe of The Situation and I (Casey) helped out in promotion, and other little things. All bands, including tric zine, got a spot on WVUD to talk about who we are, about a week or so before the show. Fortunately, Rick, one of the radio DJs, is in one of the bands that played, so everything went really smoothly. On to the show... This issue: Nov. 16th Show at the Newark UCC The first band, Hokkaido Concern was actually the previous feature in this show column, so read that for an in-depth account on them live. They are rough instrumental postpunk with lots of open chords. They played a tight set, and for the most part everyone seemed into it. The crowd was mostly in their teens, so I don’t know if they truly catered their pop-punk-craving short attention spans. To Althea, From Prison actually flew even further from the punk rock these kids were dying for. Keyboards, a couple of guitars, a bass, and a fidgety singer began playing early- 90’s Brit-pop style. For those of you who have been around the Newark blocks a few times will know what I mean when I say they sound like the beginnings of Schroder. They’re still a little timid, but my girlfriend, who’s a huge Ride fan, thought they were pretty cool. I was really excited for The Situation, who is Chris Tucker of The Verge, and Joe Brevoort and Larry from Nero and Swingline. They play a mix between early 90’s indie-pop and 60’s mod, with a Beatles tinge. Chris had a problem with his amp, but they still played pretty well, though. I (Casey) prefer to see them in a cozy bar, as opposed to an open hall, where the high pitched sounds bounce off the walls. Invasion’s entire set was adrenaline charged. Tim, the singer, was very active, and the music itself was very aggressive. If you’ve been wondering where Lief of Lala Does Jesus has been, he is currently reinforcing the Invasion with the addition of his guitar. Things aren’t set in stone yet, but it looks like he may become a permanent officer. Joe of The Situation also joined in for the last two songs. The performance was well-received by an enthusiastic audience. Last up, Game Over opened with an instrumental blast of AC/DC’s “Back In Black”, and the evil must have been infectious, because the mosh pit exploded as they tore into a half hour of the crowd’s favorite Game Over punk anthems. The frenzy was capped by a confrontation between two riot grrrls, who had to be subdued by three Newark police, because the hired rent-a-cop was obviously in over his head. Overall, the show went well, and most attendees got their sonic fix. Armed with skinny ties, Game Over gets as rowdy as their mosh pit! Photo courtesy Sarah Tweddle The UCC is a fine location for these events, and we hope that in the future, attendees will pay more respect the property and the show organizers themselves. A bathroom stall was tagged pretty badly, and litter was abundant. The people who organize these shows don’t make much, if any, money on these shows, and do it simply for the music. Please do your part to keep the local scene thriving by being more aware. For those that came out, thanks for the support, and for those who didn’t, hopefully we’ll see you next time. Bio-Kinetic Rock and Roll. Invaders wanted. “Standard American”/“Supercharged” Available now from Occupied Records
Rudy’s Page! Just Ask Rudy! A Tool In The Shed? Dear Rudy, I was recently referred to as a “tool”, and I’m a little confused as to exactly what that meant, but it came with some snickering, and I don’t think it was too pleasant of a comment. I would be very appreciative if you could help me figure out exactly what is going on around me, because I have no idea what it is. Please help! Sincerely, Ron Dorchouser Hey Ron, Don’t worry, you are not the first to fall victim to this very versatile, and often misunderstood, categorization. There are several different connotations, but I’m pretty sure these people are saying that they think you are being used. Not specifically by one person, but maybe by a group of people, a particular “scene”, like some music culture, or even by a government or mode of thinking, such as Capitalism. They are basically calling you a sucker for something. For example, an extreme and obvious case of a “tool” would be a 28year-old paying $100 a ticket to see N’Sync. Beginning to see the picture yet? Another meaning for a “tool” is a penis reference, but from your letter, you don’t seem at all cocky or arrogant. Instead it sounds like you don’t pay attention to your surroundings, and you let other people or communities make your mind up for you. That could definitely make you a “tool”, so to speak. Honestly, anyone could be labeled a “tool”, from a bank executive to a football player to a Limp Bizkit or emo fan. Remember though, this is all in the eye of the beholder, so don’t take it too much to heart if you get called a tool. Let’s face it, we’re all tools in our own little way. Instead of getting upset, evaluate yourself, and if you think you’re doing fine, simply tell them to piss off. Rudy Says... Best Check Yo’self, Rudy! A hearty THANK YOU goes out to all of those who have sacrificed all or part of their lives, past and present, so that I can continue to live in safety and freedom. A big, fat NO-THANKS goes out to to the cell-phone gabbing, pill-popping, money-hungry ‘normal people’ who plaster their obscene SUVs in American Flags that are made in China while they continue to endanger my life every day while driving on Interstate 95.
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