I suppose one of the things with Ron Asheton's passing will be people posting previously unseen footage like this. Anyone want to clue me in on who's in this DAM line-up?
20 January 2009
Another random video
Goddamm YouTube. The things you can find...
I was introduced to this song many years ago, on the 1979 Ralph Records "Subterranean Modern" compilation album- whose Gary Panter cover art is probably worth a picture here:
Back then I knew very little about the acts on this record, and I still know almost nothing about this band- by choice, I'm sure there is plenty of information out there. But I kinda prefer not knowing.
Anyway, they were from San Francisco, they were called Chrome, and this is "Meet You In The Subway
I was introduced to this song many years ago, on the 1979 Ralph Records "Subterranean Modern" compilation album- whose Gary Panter cover art is probably worth a picture here:
Back then I knew very little about the acts on this record, and I still know almost nothing about this band- by choice, I'm sure there is plenty of information out there. But I kinda prefer not knowing.
Anyway, they were from San Francisco, they were called Chrome, and this is "Meet You In The Subway
19 January 2009
Looking back.
Well, that was an education.
X were absolutely sterling- passionate, energetic and clearly having a ball, so much so that Kim and Cathy refused to leave the stage after the first couple of encores, forcing Steve to come back on for one more song and giving the stage manager a mild heart attack.
About the Saints, though...well, let's just say Ed Kuepper was awesome, and that it will be a while before I listen to "Stranded" again.
But the mid week gig meant I was pushed for time, and didn't get this posted:
Oops. Won't make that mistake again.
18 January 2009
City Slang: Hydromatics live in Stockholm
The Hydromatics were the Sonic's Rendezvous Band-focused trans-Atlantic supergroup featuring Scott Morgan and Tony Slug. Shame on you if you didn't know. This version of"City Slang" is from their forthcoming DVD which looks like a reason to stay in.
15 January 2009
Stooges miss out on R & R Hall of Lame (again)
This was just reported by here The Ultimate Nullifier (aka Box Taylor from Powertrane, Mazinga et al.) Excuse the endless Stooges posts over the last 10 days but this is beyond belief.
Stupid, myopic dipshit judges. The timing is nothing to do with Ron Asheton's passing (the votes would have been compiled weeks ago) but that just proves what numb-nutted, clueless cockscratchers they are.
Stupid, myopic dipshit judges. The timing is nothing to do with Ron Asheton's passing (the votes would have been compiled weeks ago) but that just proves what numb-nutted, clueless cockscratchers they are.
Chapter 247 in the War Against The Jive
It's from Annandale Hotel in the second half of last year. Cheers to Boris the Video Man!
14 January 2009
Legend or whore? You decide
It's for an online insurance company.
Personally, I think he can do whatever the fuck he wants. I'm just thankful the ad agency didn't chose to butcher one of his songs. If you click through to YouTube you can see it's provoking colourful commentary.
Personally, I think he can do whatever the fuck he wants. I'm just thankful the ad agency didn't chose to butcher one of his songs. If you click through to YouTube you can see it's provoking colourful commentary.
13 January 2009
12 January 2009
Danny Fields on Ron Asheton
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The Houndblog - one of the crew from the world's coolest radio station WFMU - has a great Ron Asheton tribute from onetime Stooges mentor Danny Fields here. That's Danny and Ron pictured.
It Came From Detroit
There's a new trailer for the movie on the Detroit rock scene of the 1990s.
It Came From Detroit Official Trailer (New) from James R Petix on Vimeo.
The soundtrack looks very cool. More info at itcamefromdetroit.com
It Came From Detroit Official Trailer (New) from James R Petix on Vimeo.
The soundtrack looks very cool. More info at itcamefromdetroit.com
11 January 2009
Tributes and Tribute Nights
Back from holidays after the depression news of Ron Asheton's passing.
On the I-94 Bar front, you can read Mark Sisto's moving tribute here and you can also leave a comment.
Here's the details of the first of a few tribute shows:
Niagara and The Colonel invite friends to pay tribute to the late Stooges guitarist, Ron Asheton as they host, “Ronnie…Thanks A Million”, Saturday, January 17th at 9PM at the historic Music Hall Center For The Performing Arts in downtown Detroit.
There is free admission but attendees are encouraged to donate what they can to help cover the night’s expenses and Ron’s favorite charity, The Michigan Humane Society.
Niagara, Asheton’s former Destroy All Monsters and Dark Carnival band mate and muse will host along with Colonel Galaxy a celebration of Ronnie’s life and a chance to express their love along with all of his friends and fans with a tribute for a guy Rolling Stone called: "One of the greatest guitarists of all time”.
Tributes from those who knew him- and some who didn’t, but were influenced by him will speak from the stage where such legends as WC Fields, Miles Davis and Billy Holiday performed, Ron’s music will be played and a tribute film retrospect by Tim Caldwell will be shown. Music Hall is Detroit’s oldest performing arts venue (1928) and is a beautifully restored facility, appropriate for this memorable night.
There will be a cash bar in the Hall as well as in Jazz Café for attendees.
Plus, a special Jazz Café show -
A Dark Carnival alumni performance led by Bootsey X & The Lovemasters and some VERY special friends will play in honor their late band mate and friend, in the Jazz Café following the main stage tributes at 11 PM.
Ron Asheton was more than an innovative guitarist, he was an easygoing, subtly hilarious guy- who, simply and effectively created a sound and aesthetic, which will forever reverberate as long as there are guitar players. Ron maximized his early work into postmodern art of the highest order. In retrospect, Ron’s influence cannot be overstated, only imitated.
Ronnie used to like to say, “thanks a million” in mock gratitude when joking with friends. Now here’s our last chance to say, “Ronnie… Thanks A Million.”
More info for this tribute may be found on www.myspace.com/niagaradetroit
Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts
350 Madison Detroit, MI 48226
313 887-8500
www.musichall.org
On the I-94 Bar front, you can read Mark Sisto's moving tribute here and you can also leave a comment.
Here's the details of the first of a few tribute shows:
Niagara and The Colonel invite friends to pay tribute to the late Stooges guitarist, Ron Asheton as they host, “Ronnie…Thanks A Million”, Saturday, January 17th at 9PM at the historic Music Hall Center For The Performing Arts in downtown Detroit.
There is free admission but attendees are encouraged to donate what they can to help cover the night’s expenses and Ron’s favorite charity, The Michigan Humane Society.
Niagara, Asheton’s former Destroy All Monsters and Dark Carnival band mate and muse will host along with Colonel Galaxy a celebration of Ronnie’s life and a chance to express their love along with all of his friends and fans with a tribute for a guy Rolling Stone called: "One of the greatest guitarists of all time”.
Tributes from those who knew him- and some who didn’t, but were influenced by him will speak from the stage where such legends as WC Fields, Miles Davis and Billy Holiday performed, Ron’s music will be played and a tribute film retrospect by Tim Caldwell will be shown. Music Hall is Detroit’s oldest performing arts venue (1928) and is a beautifully restored facility, appropriate for this memorable night.
There will be a cash bar in the Hall as well as in Jazz Café for attendees.
Plus, a special Jazz Café show -
A Dark Carnival alumni performance led by Bootsey X & The Lovemasters and some VERY special friends will play in honor their late band mate and friend, in the Jazz Café following the main stage tributes at 11 PM.
Ron Asheton was more than an innovative guitarist, he was an easygoing, subtly hilarious guy- who, simply and effectively created a sound and aesthetic, which will forever reverberate as long as there are guitar players. Ron maximized his early work into postmodern art of the highest order. In retrospect, Ron’s influence cannot be overstated, only imitated.
Ronnie used to like to say, “thanks a million” in mock gratitude when joking with friends. Now here’s our last chance to say, “Ronnie… Thanks A Million.”
More info for this tribute may be found on www.myspace.com/niagaradetroit
Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts
350 Madison Detroit, MI 48226
313 887-8500
www.musichall.org
07 January 2009
06 January 2009
Don't Look Back
The 2009 season of the Don't Look Back concert series kicks off in Melbourne next week with a complete gem of a show.
Australian proto-punks the Saints team up with the mighty X for a run through a pair of historic albums- "(I'm) Stranded" and "At Home With You".
Both of these albums are classics, and the chance to see and hear them played in full in one session is...kind of frightening actually. There's some heavy baggage attached to these. But the omens are good- the Saints reformation shows last year were excellent, by all accounts, and X never fail to deliver.
See you down the front. No earplugs.
ps as you can see from the poster, the Saints will do it all again up in Brisbane, too.
Australian proto-punks the Saints team up with the mighty X for a run through a pair of historic albums- "(I'm) Stranded" and "At Home With You".
Both of these albums are classics, and the chance to see and hear them played in full in one session is...kind of frightening actually. There's some heavy baggage attached to these. But the omens are good- the Saints reformation shows last year were excellent, by all accounts, and X never fail to deliver.
See you down the front. No earplugs.
ps as you can see from the poster, the Saints will do it all again up in Brisbane, too.
Welcome back- to bad news.
Well, there I was all set to post some good shit for the start of the year, when I heard the news that legendary Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton had been found dead in his Detroit home.There's nothing online about this as yet, and given the time difference I wouldn't expect anything for a few hours, but anyway...vale, Ron.
I will, indeed, play some fucking Stooges.
25 December 2008
Merry Christmas and goodnight (for a week or two)
Last post until early-January. Have a good break. I know I will.
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