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Thursday, July 31, 2003
The Strawman Cometh at Rex's Birthday Bash
Strawman will be headlining tonight's show at the Sophisticated Otter. TEAM ROCK will be on hand to celebrate REX MUNDI's Birthday and to attend the KILLER show scheduled for tonight @ 11pm. I have been listening to their stuff from their Web Page and they have a great sound. Their music is really strong and it will be a great show. I took an instant liking to their music and will probably being buying their CDs tonight after the show. downBleed will be opening for them tonight. This will be my first chance to see them play. Remember, if you come for downBleed, make sure you hang around for Strawman, as these guys from DC will be a show not to miss.
This is another show from the team of FRENCH and STEVE. If you miss this show, you will be sorry. I am not sure of the price tonight. Strawman's Web Site says $5 - French, at one time told me possibly $2 or less - but at whatever they decide to charge, it will be worth it. Trust me on this one. And anyways, everybody has to come out to tell REX Happy Birthday! See you there!
Xyon
Wednesday, July 30, 2003
SHOWS TO CHECK-OUT
WEDNESDAY JULY 30 :
Sister Hazel, Virginia Coalition, Gavin DeGraw - Poor Richards Campus (Johnson City)
Hope and Suicide, Weedeater, 16, Gods of Mars - Ground Zero (Spartanburg)
THURSDAY JULY 31 :
Strawman, downBleed - Sophisticated Otter (Johnson CIty) REX'S BIRTHDAY BASH
FRIDAY AUG 1 :
Rob Russell and the Sore Losers - Down Home (Johnson City)
Lucerin Blue - The Rambis (Johnson City)7pm
Headsnap, Mindspill, Forgranted - Ground Zero (Spartanburg)
SATURDAY AUG 2 :
Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers - Sophisticated Otter (Johnson City)
Soilent Green, Cephalic Carnage, lick the Golden Sky - Ground Zero
Anti-Trust, downBleed - Rock City Cafe (Pounding Mill, VA)
Tragically White - Gatsby's (Johnson City)
Feel Free to add any other shows in the comment section...
SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC!!!
ROCK
Monday, July 28, 2003
GOING THROUGH CHANGES
JC SCENE has undergone a title change. It is now called ROAD REX. Local music, etc. is pretty much covered by TEAM ROCK, so an additional similar site seems like overkill. ROAD REX will focus more on in-depth coverage of my travels and experiences (cons, concerts, etc.). I'll still post local reviews there, as well as here. RR will just delve deeper into extraneous experiences! The url has not changed. ROAD REX will still be found @ jcscene.blogspot.com - thanx! -
- REX MUNDI -
WEIRD AL ROCKED BOTCON!!!
- REX MUNDI -
Saturday, July 26, 2003
Wednesday July 30
Poor Richard's on Campus presents:
Sister Hazel, Virginia Coalition, and Gavin Degraw.
SHOW TIME : 7:30pm
TICKETS : $15.00
Friday, July 25, 2003
SEVENDUST to play Rafters in Johnson City
SEVENDUST
In case you haven't heard, SEVENDUST will be playing Rafters in Johnson City, August 29,2003. Stay tuned for more information as it is released!
Xyon
Running With Scissors schedule for fall
French posted Running With Scissors fall schedule over at Ansley Roberts. I have posted the entire schedule on the Quick Buzz page. The local dates for East Tennessee are:
Sept 12: State Line Bar and Grill Bristol TN
Sept 13: The Sophisticated Otter, Johnson City TN w/ TBA
Oct (TBA) Sophisticated Otter w/ Shadow Wax
Nov 21: State Line Bar and Grill, Bristol VA
Xyon
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Weekly Concert Calendar
TUESDAY JULY 22:
RA, DOUBLEDRIVE, PRESENCE BLUE CATS (KNOXVILLE)
Ziggy Marley Orange Peel (Asheville)
WEDNESDAY JULY 23:
Injected, Left Front Tire - Funfest..K-ROCK block party FREE
Lillix, Wakefield - Funfest Legion Pool FREE
Rob Russell and the sore Losers, Yukon, THe Shazam, Green Rode Shotgun - Funfest Civic Auditorium FREE
Copper, Electric, Inspector 12 -Blue Cats (Knoxville)
THURSDAY JULY 24:
3 DOORS DOWN, SEETHER, OUR LADY PEACE, SHINEDOWN - Knoxville Coliseum
FRIDAY JULY 25:
downBleed, Deadlevel -Shakers (Johnson City)
Madhappy - Buck's Pizza (Johnson City
SATURDAY JULY 26:
EVE 6 - Tremont Music Hall (Charlotte)
AntiTrust, downBleed - Swappers (Bristol) 2-5pm FREE
ShadowWax, Pitchblonde - Sophisicated Otter (Johnson City)
The Orange Julians, Blind Society - The Hideaway (Johnson City )
SUNDAY JULY 27:
Knox Gothic Presents: SANCTUS - Blue Cats (Knoxville)
Monday, July 21, 2003
TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT
- REX MUNDI -
TYPE O NEGATIVE
TYPE O NEGATIVE
SEPT 12, 2003
GROUND ZERO (SPARTANBERG)
I'LL BE FRONT ROW FOR THIS SHOW!!!!
ANSLEY, HOW ABOUT THESE GUYS IN JOHNSON CITY!!!
ROCK
MORE Rock @ FunFest
Also on Wednesday, July 23, 2003
FunFest - K-ROCK Block Party Sprint Stage
Injected & Left Front Tire
7PM - FREE
ROCK @ FUNFEST
on WEDNESDAY - JULY 23, 2003
LILLIX
PERFORMING AT THE FUN FEST LEGION POOL - FREE
ROCK
RA @ BLUE CATS, KNOXVILLE
RA
Tuesday July 22, 2003
9PM - $10.00
W/ Special Guest - Presence & Double Drive
Double Drive
Presence
ROCK
Friday, July 18, 2003
HARDCORE FRIDAY NIGHT
STILLBORN
Tonight at The Rambis in Johnson City, TN. (1400 E Millard ST) All Age show.
AntiTrust
Good Night Waiting
In Remberance of Me
Tav & Dave
Show time 5:30....so get there early!!!
Support Local Music!!!
ROCK
Thursday, July 17, 2003
K ROCK BLOCK PARTY
Wednesday, July 23, 2003
K ROCK BLOCK PARTY on the Sprint Stage
Bands: Injected & Left Front Tire
FUNFEST
Showtime - 7:00pm
Cost - FREE
Wednesday, July 16, 2003
G-FEST X THIS WEEKEND!!!!
- REX MUNDI -
Review Lennon Show in Richmond KY
The full blown post can be read at Xyon's Rambles where we go through Corbin, KY and eat at the first ever KFC and leads you up to the time we arrive at MF Hooligans. For here though, I am starting at the time when we leave The Buddha Belly and make our way to...
... the ATM for a quick splash of cash and head back to MF Hooligans.
Now let me back up a little bit. I had seen Lennon twice before and both times TECH was her guitar player. So I didn't even know who this guy was. Lennon goes on to say that TECH would be filling in for him (and Thank God he was around). I then ask her about the new album. I had looked for it where their stuff was for sale and didn't see it. :( She said that she had gotten word that they had finished mixing the last song (earlier on Saturday) and they now had to figure out if they were going to try and find another label or try and do it themselves.
After going back to the table and telling Rex and CroMag about the conversation, Rex asks me to take his art CD over to Lennon. She tells me how great the cover and inside art looks tells me to thank him. I let her know that she will probably meet him a bit later as he will be getting a shirt and will want her to sign it. After Rex got a little more liquid courage we go back over, she signs his shirt, and she thanks us again for making the trip up. Rex tells her it was our pleasure to make the trip to see her play and then quotes Harry Chapin. He said, "and as my favorite musician says - 'Go Do Something'" She then informs us that Harry Chapin is her favorite artist too. TIME FROZE (to people who know me - that will be funny ;) The music from the club was blaring and I wasn't sure I heard her correctly. Then she starts talking about the song 'Sniper' and shows Rex her tatoos on her wrist.
After we get back to the table, I ask Rex what she was saying about the tatoos on her wrist and, where the music was real loud, he didn't really catch it either. But I could not let it rest. I head back over and ask Lennon. She motions me back to the back area so she can tell me. She shows the tatoos again. On one wrist it was the letter "I" and on the other wrist it was the letters "AM", which were done nicely in some kind of pattern. She goes on to tell me that the song 'Sniper' (from Harry Chapin) is her favorite song. She says, "Remember when, in the song he is up in the tower..." and proceeds to quote lyrics from the song. This sends chills up my back because 'Sniper' is probably my favorite song as well and I tell her so. At the end of the song - just before the sniper is shot, he screams I AM - to her that was it and I agree. She also said that "somehow, someway - I will cover that song!" I can hardly wait to hear her do it.
Lennon exploded onto stage around 11pm. Rex, CroMag, and myself had moved to the front of the stage (the only times we left was the occasional beer run, which thankfully, was done by Rex.) Her first song was Property of Goatfuckerand as she went through songs I knew by heart and new songs I will know after her album is released, I couldn't help but think how much I had missed seeing one of her shows. During the breaks between songs she would talk a little, but while she has no problem singing in front of audiences, she is a little shy when she has to talk. I understand this perfectly.
The rest of the set was awesome. The only thing I missed was the keyboards. Afterward she told me that it had broken a few nights ago. (so there was no 5:30 Saturday Morning). Also afterwards she let me get a picture with her. Rex had to get just right angle from the camera so it took a little time extra - needless to say, I did not mind at all. Thanks Man! I was also waiting on the inevitable screaming from the bouncers that I heard last time I was at MF Hooligans, but it did not come. Finally at around 12:20am a person comes up to me and says that they really have to get everybody out and could we please wrap it up (which is the way it should be). I told them sure and started to leave. On the way out I go over to Lennon one last time and say good-bye. I figured by now I was starting to bug her, so I put up my hand to wave, but she reached over and gave me a long hug (which will not be forgotten).
My thanks go out to Lennon for being so gracious to us and signing everything we presented to her and taking pictures with us. She is simply the Best!
Same goes for Circle Four and Sway. Tremendous Bands!
Xyon
FATAL SMILE
FATAL SMILE
: The Casbah, Johnson City
Aug 13, 2003
Hardcore Heavy Metal......
From Sweden...these guys have played together for seven years...
ROCK
Tuesday, July 15, 2003
BEHOLD...LENNON
I saw one hell of a performance by LENNON in Richmond, KY over the weekend. From soothing croons to screeching growls, Lennon Murphy's vocal range ( not to mention her talent ) defies limitations. This up and coming performer/songwriter is not to be missed! If she comes anywhere near your town, do not miss her! Her album 5:30 SATURDAY MORNING is just one gem after another. Of course my personal fave is PROPERTY OF GOATFUCKER...'nuff said! It makes for a nice shirt as well! My thanks to Lennon for signing my shirt/cd and for taking the time to talk some HARRY CHAPIN......"I AM!!!!!!"
- REX MUNDI -
SEVENDUST TOUR ANNOUNCED
SEVENDUST
The Closest dates to the Tri-Cites so far are the following:
August 26 - Blue Cats Knoxville
August 27 - Orange Peel Asheville
I will be at both shows.....and hopefully Ansley can get another show in the Johnson City area....
ROCK
GET LEI'D RAID comes to Sophisticated Otter
Unfortunately, I will be out of town and will miss this show. I had really wanted to see Agents of the Sun, but will have to catch them somewhere else or back at the Otter next go around...Should be a great show and only $5! Here is what my friend French had to say over at Ansley Roberts.
The Sophisticated Otter is proud to present the 2003 GET LEI'D RAID featuring DC/ Baltimore area's hottest band and DCide Records recording artists AGENTS OF THE SUN with special guests TRIBUS, live July 17 at 10:30 PM. This is a SPECIAL 18 AND UP show with a $5 cover charge...[READ ON]
Xyon
Monday, July 14, 2003
STEREOMUD
Stereomud has been released from there record label due to low record sales........the band has decided to take a break and work on other projects. This is very sad news.....I've seen these guys 4 times and loved everyshow. I hope this is a very short break and there back together soon KICKIN some ASS!!!! For what it's worth...I bought 2 copies of the last album.
ROCK
Tragically White
A show everyone should see.......
Check them out: Tragically White
Tom Bettini Bass (formerly with Jackyl)
Greg Yates Guitar & Vocals (recorded with David Allen Coe)
Alan Sammons Drums
Tour Dates:
July 18th - Poor Richards
Aug 2nd - Gatsby's
Aug 8th - Taps
Aug 9th - Taps
Thanks for the info.....Phil
Support Local Music!!!
ROCK!
CIRCLEFOUR REVIEW
...my thanks to Chris, Tony, Mike, and Josh for the demo and for signing my shirt! Keep the music alive!
- REX MUNDI -
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday July 14
Buzzcocks - Orange Peel
Tuesday July 15
Jurassic 5 , MC Super Natural - Blue Cats
Wednesday July 16
Spindle - Lake View Marina (Boone Lake) 7:00 pm
Thursday July 17
Agents of the Sun, Tribus - Sophisticated Otter
Inhuman Invasion Tour 2003 - Ground Zero
Limit Nine - Blue Cats
Sister Hazel - Sundown in the City (Knoxville)
Friday July 18
Downbleed, Galaxy - Rafters
The UA's, The Growth - The Hideway
Marc Broussard, Ego Gordo, Apt. 9 - The Otter
Bullrush, Drop Comix, Carlton Circle - Ground Zero
Stillborn, Antitrust and more - The Rambis (Johnson City)
Rob Russell and the Sore Losers - Border Wars Bristol (free)
Saturday July 19
Cold - Ziggy's
Tribus - Swapper's (2pm-5pm)
Monroe Brown - Shakers
Lucky Guns, Fire Parade - Hideaway
Soul Crate, Tamed by Chaos - Ground Zero
Heavy Music is the key to true Happiness & World Domination!!!
ROCK
Lennon Rocked Richmond, KY
Lennon put on a tremendous show Saturday night. The big suprise hit was the 1st band of the evening Sway. The second band, Circle Four did a great job as well. Circle Four has played Johnson City already (Sophisticated Otter) and they tell me they will be returning to the area in a couple of months. They will email me when the show is confirmed and it will be posted here.
Expect a full review of this Excursion Into Madness soon. Pictures were taken and as soon as I get them (and depending how they turned out) I will post them here with the review. Needless to say the shows was great and MF Hooligans is now off my shit list. The last time I was there I swore I would never go back (only Lennon was able to get me to return) but this time it was a totally different place at closing. I got to talk to, get pictures taken with, and a couple of nice hugs from Lennon. More to come - Stay Tuned.
There is another picture, which is the sign of the trip, posted over at Xyon's Rambles. This picture was for a sign at another small bar across the street from MF Hooligans. Just too funny - Holy Shit!
Xyon
Sunday, July 13, 2003
THE SUPERJOINT RITUAL SHOW...
- REX MUNDI -
Friday, July 11, 2003
33 WEST & GRETCHEN
Great show last night.....Gretchen was great as always....33West put on one of the most energetic shows I've ever seen. The Harry Potter bedtime reading was funny as hell...makes you want to go buy all the books...I see a book idea (Harry Potter translated by 33 WEST). A special shout-out to 33 West for taking the time to sign a couple of autographs for me...and being added to the FEDSEX Party Journal....You Guys Rock!!! Until Next TIme...PEACE
ROCK
LINK : REX'S 33 WEST/GRETCHEN REVIEW
Thursday, July 10, 2003
TEAM ROCK JOINS THE RTB
SOUTH KNOX BUBBA, a bit of a 'celebrity' in the blogosphere, has inducted TEAM ROCK into the ever-growing ROCKY TOP BRIGADE. I'm not sure who nominated this blog...but thanks!
Here's some of what SKB had to say - "Team Rock is a great new group blog covering the local rock scene in the Tri-Cities and beyond. Bonus: there's a report on Goose Creek Symphony. I had no idea they were still around. Cool!"
THX SKB!
- REX MUNDI -
Tonight
July 10, 2003
Sophisicated Otter - Johnson City,TN.
Special guest - Gretchen opens for 33 West
Show Time: 10:00pm
Cost : $3.00 over 21 - $5.00 under
Should be a great show!!!!
rock
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Lennon to play MF Hooligans This Weekend
Lennon will play MF Hooligans in Richmond, Kentucky Friday (7/11) and Saturday (7/12) night. Rex and I are heading up Saturday for the show. If you are still alive after the Superjoint Ritual show, friday night at DTR, then you should make the trip too!
Xyon
From this weeks Loafer.
Superjoint Ritual to play at Rafters
On July 22, Superjoint Ritual, featuring Philip Anselmo and Hank Williams III, Jimmy Bower, Kevin Bond and Joe Fazzio make history with the release of “A Lethal Dose of American Hatred” on Sanctuary Records. A tour has begun and comes to Johnson City and Rafters Friday, July 11...[read on]
COLLEGE NIGHT AT LAKEVIEW
SPINDLE ; a new local band will be playing at Lake View Marina on Boone Lake every Wednesday night at 7:00pm.
They play covers as well as mixing in orginals.
GO check these guys out!!!
SPINDLE IS:
Jonathan Minton (guitarist, vocals)
Andy Warrick (guitarist)
John O'Dell (bassist)
David Whaley (drummer)
SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC!!!
ROCK
Monday, July 07, 2003
WHIP IT GOOD!
DTR's new FETISH NIGHT will be moving to Saturday nights as of this coming weekend. This will possibly draw a larger crowd as DTR will be offering live music in the blue room and 'Fetish Night' with DJ 'Lucious Apparatus' in the dance room on the same night. There was also a rumor of 'free beer' from 11pm to 1am...but that's not concrete. Check it out this Saturday...it's definately something different.
CAVEAT EMPTOR - TEAM ROCK IN NO WAY GUARANTEES THE SUCCESS OF/CROWD AT - FETISH NIGHT - DON'T COMPLAIN TO US IF IT SUCKS! THIS IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT, NOT AN ENDORSEMENT!
- REX MUNDI -
THE GOOSE HAS LANDED
July 10th: DOWN HOME, Johnson City, TN
Kick back, drink a couple of pitchers, and enjoy some good southern ROCK-n-ROLL by Goose Creek Symphony
ROCK
ANOTHER WEEK OF SHOWS
Wednesday July 9th - Slobberbone, Glossary (Hideaway, Johnson City)
Thursday July 10th - 33West, Gretchen (Otter, Johnson City)
Friday July 11th - Superjoint Ritual, One30Edge, Omega Tribe, possible Full Blown Choas (Rafters, Johnson City)
Saturday July 12th - Superjoint Ritual and more (Orange Peel, Asheville)
ROCK!!!
Friday, July 04, 2003
A FIRE INSIDE
- REX MUNDI -
RA AT BLUE CATS, KNOXVILLE
RA
Tuesday July 22, 2003
9:00pm
$10.00
Special Guest : Presence & doubleDrive
doubleDrive
Thursday, July 03, 2003
GRETCHEN RETURNS TO JOHNSON CITY
- REX MUNDI -
JULY 4TH PARTY
Poptart Monkeys
Time: 8:00pm
Cost : Free
Where: O'charleys parking Lot
These guys play everything from Snoop Dogg to Drowning Pool and have alot of great original stuff.....I would recommend there album to all!!!!!
rockTHEworld!!!!!!!!!!!!
rock
Wednesday, July 02, 2003
Help Us Welcome Our New Team Rock Member
Welcome Rex Mundi (of Damn Art Diary fame) as the newest member of Team Rock. Rex is a long time friend of mine and will be a tremendous asset to help keep YOU involved of local concerts and events. As soon as he gets set up - we will start hearing from him too. He also has a new extention of Team Rock planned and is hard at work to finalize his project that will soon premier. Help me welcome him to the Team! Now, all team members will be travelling down to Atlanta for Dragon Con .
Xyon
Join Team Rock at Dragon Con in Atlanta
Dragon Con 2003
For a look at a Dragon Con brochure - click HERE
Make sure you attend the TEAM ROCK private party!!!!!
Hardcore Shows......
July 28, 2003
Verizon Wireless Amp. - Charlotte, NC
Warped Tour 2003
Bands: Andrew W.K., The Used, S.T.U.N., Rancid, THE Ataris, Thrice
A.F.I., Bowling For Soup, Poison the Well, Glassjaw..and many more
August 22-24, 2003
Hickory Motor Speedway -Hickory, NC
Maximum Metal Fest 2003
22 KICK ASS BANDS:
Including: STILLBORN, Drill 187, Five l's, Shiver and more
August 24, 2003 Verizon Wireless Amp. Charlotte, NC
Tuesday, July 01, 2003
Poptart Monkeys Return on the 4th
This from the Loafer.
Ansley Roberts Promotions, Miller Lite, and 95.9 K-Rock are proud to announce the return of the Poptart Monkeys to free all-ages July 4th concert at O’Charleys. PTM is locally famous for their antic-filled, high-energy, no-rambling-before-song-introductions. Last year, records were smashed as Poptart drew over 5,000 fans... [Read on....]