STAY SLOPPY: In what I consider to be a very loving act, the friends of our late music scene compatriot and all-around good guy Derek Wiggs will host the 2023 instance of his creation, SlopFest, in his honor and with full permission from his family. This event happens July 27–29 at Little Kings Shuffle Club. Confirmed featured acts already include Bursters, Clavus, Danger Bucket, Donkey Punch, Gorgeous Beast, Hunger Anthem, Infinite Favors, McQQeen, Mr. Clit and the Pink Cigarettes, Multiple Miggs, Naw, Nuclear Tourism, Pervert, Real Wow, Rubber Udder, Small Beige Girl, The Sporrs, Vincas, Weaponized Flesh, Coma Therapy, DJs Lozo & Lord Bitter, DJ Reindeer Games and DJ Mahogany. Ticket information should be available shortly. You can depend on this space to bring you the information, so keep your eyes peeled for the next couple of weeks. Derek died Oct. 1, 2022.
IT’S A SUNSHINE DAY: A really cool show will happen out at Orange Twin on Saturday, July 22. The Orange Twin ACE Foundation (ACE=Art, Conservation and Education) will host a Summer Jam with Nana Grizol. This is specifically billed as a queer music showcase, and not only features Nana Grizol, but also Nihilist Cheerleader, Dog Person and Durham, NC’s Kym Register & Meltdown Rodeo. Tickets are a supremely reasonable $15 in advance. If you’ve never been out to the Orange Twin Conservation Community, located at 255 Noketchee Creek Road, please know that carpooling is extremely encouraged. There are a couple of celebrations in order that day, too: the 40th birthday of Nana Grizol’s Theo Hilton and the 15th anniversary of Nana Grizol’s album Love It, Love It. So, if you’re planning on going, please purchase tickets in advance, and please carpool. See tinyurl.com/nanajam for tickets, and for more information overall, please see orangetwin.com.
WHEEL OF PAIN: Hardcore troopers ConSec just released its new album on Norfolk, VA’s Not For The Weak Records. It’s titled Wheel of Pain, features 12 tracks, and is available on vinyl and as a digital download. I admit to a certain level of bias regarding these guys—I mean, I’m literally wearing a ConSec T-shirt as I write this—but good golly, is this a smart, sharp and devastating chunk of classic hardcore punk goodness. While this has a decent amount of thrash-approaching action, it remains generally situated inside the thick, speedy and muscular realm of pure 1980s-style hardcore, complete with occasional breakdowns tailor-made for getting the pit together. The band will celebrate this release Monday, July 10 at Buvez along with Myrtle Beach, SC band Circuit and Atlanta/Birmingham, AL band Dark Vaughn. The show kicks off at 7 p.m., and will run you eight bucks at the door. To listen in on the new record, please see notfortheweakrecords.bandcamp.com.
SOUL ON A ROLL: The local group with the most comical name, Cam and his Dam Jam Band, have a new single out named “Gypsy Magic Woman.” Far from occupying the land of the band’s name, this is a catchy R&B tune straight out of the Memphis tradition. It swings in a nice horn-oriented mid-tempo way that’s perfect for sock-hopping, head bobbing and the like. Actually, these guys are a pretty tight operation all the way around, so if you get the chance to catch them live, go ahead and take that chance. Find this and other singles on Spotify, and find out more information over at cdjband.com.
PULL OUT YOUR CALENDAR: I’ve probably mentioned this before, but did you know that the popular Dark Entries Goth Karaoke at Buvez is scheduled weeks and months in advance? Upcoming dates are Fridays July 7 and July 21, and there most assuredly will be more to come. For now, put these dates in your Palm Pilot so you won’t forget. If you’re unfamiliar with this particular event, know that it offers patrons the opportunity to choose from literally hundreds upon hundreds of songs in the goth, darkwave, punk, post-punk, hardcore and new wave categories, as well as a few other associated genres. I have yet to hear of a single person who has attended but was less than entirely pleased. This event is all ages and runs from 7–10 p.m.
IN FOR THE KILL: The 40 Watt Club will host Dallas, TX death metal band Creeping Death on Tuesday, July 11. Also on the bill this night are Los Angeles band Upon Stone, Atlanta’s Living in Fear and Austin, TX group Saint Peeler. This show is open to those under 18 if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Advance tickets are $21 online, plus associated fees. This show is presented by The Masquerade. Please note that doors open for this show at a nearly unconscionable 6 p.m. Catch up with each band’s music via creepingdeathtx.bandcamp.com, saintpeeler.bandcamp.com, livinginfear.bandcamp.com and uponstone.bandcamp.com. For tickets, please see 40watt.com.
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