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Harley Poe – Already gearing up for Halloween

Bart — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:11:52 +0000

It’s no surprise what time of year is the busiest for the lads in Harley Poe. You might have already read in Rue Morgue that Harley Poe will perform with Those Poor Bastards in Lafeyette on October 30th.

October 29th, Harley Poe will join Poopdeflex at the Brass Rail in Fort Wayne to welcome new Chain Smoking artist Alyosha Het and celebrate the release of his new CD, The Purgatourist.

John Commorato: “Broadway and Jefferson”

Bart — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:17:41 +0000

Our friend John Commorato reading “Broadway & Jefferson” at a table we know well. (In the background, you might hear an artist we helped bring to Fort Wayne.)

Long live the Brass Rail!

Poopdeflex “Minni” Tour

anthonyf — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:13:07 +0000

Poodeflex will be taking his one man act to Minnesota. On Friday, August 27th he will be at the White Stallion in St. Cloud. Then, on Saturday, August 28th he will be playing at Palmer’s in Minneapolis. Come check him out if you are in the area or feel like driving.

Recent Reviews – The Staggerers, Harley Poe

Bart — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:22:56 +0000

Whatzup’s Jon Schafer reviewed the Year of the Bastard.

From there YOTB barrels straight into the alcohol-fueled, full-frontal assault that has made The Staggerers a hugely popular attraction on the local music scene.

And The Examiner’s James Carlson gave Harley Poe’s Wretched Filthy Ugly a listen.

What makes the songs all the more listenable is that the lyrical content is approached with a devilish grin and an abundance of good humor…

The B-Sharps know how to party

Bart — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:15:42 +0000

The B-Sharps celebrated the release of their new CD last Saturday with also served as a farewell show while they band go their separate ways. David Burkart mixed footage of the show with a track off the new album:

“Eddie Blue” from David Burkart on Vimeo.

Pictures from The B-Sharps’ and Poopdeflex’s performances can be found at Drew’s site here.

Recent Reviews – Staggerers, End Times, Harley Poe

Bart — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:50:53 +0000

There have been a few recent reviews we should catch up on:

The Staggerers’ Year of the Bastard was reviewed by by the “Celtic Folk Punk And More” Blogzine and Sepiachord.

Harley Poe’s latest was reviewed by Whatzup

End Times Spasm Band’s second EP was reviewed by Sepiachord.

We hope you’ll forgive us if we fall behind on news. Between now at October, we have no less than five CDs coming out.

Two Man – SOLD OUT – Oct Shows

Bart — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:57:04 +0000

Thanks to everyone who came out to see The Two Man Gentlemen Band and End Times Friday night. We had a blast, and we hear End Times enjoyed breaking in that new stage.

Two Man will return October 10th with one of our favorites, The Hot Seats, and Pokey Lafarge and the South City Three, making their first Rail appearance. Here’s a taste of what to expect.

Harley Poe on Rue Morgue Radio comp

Bart — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 03:38:16 +0000

We forgot to post this months ago:

Harley Poe appears on the Rue Morgue Radio comp, Hymns from the House of Horror, alongside The Independents, Those Poor Bastards, Handsome Family and many more. The comp can be downloaded for free.

Harley Poe’s Indy CD release this Saturday

Bart — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:47:27 +0000

Harley Poe will appear at the Vollrath this Saturday. Once again, they’ll be joined by our very own End Times Spasm Band. If the Fort Wayne show is any indication, it’ll be a fun night.

The Staggerers hit the road

Bart — Thu, 27 May 2010 18:39:15 +0000

This weekend finds The Staggerers out on the road. Here are the dates:

May 28th – Third Street Dive 9:30pm (Louisville, KY)
May 29th – Muddy Roots Festival 2:00pm (Cookeville, TN)
May 30th – Blue Rock Tavern 9:00pm (Cincinnati, OH)
May 31st – Mayday 9:00 pm (Cincinnati, OH)

And then the first weekend of June, they’ll be back in town at the ol’ Brass Rail with Furious Frank.