May 17 – On This Day!

2002: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Irving Plaza, New York City, NY, US

2005: V/A feat. The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion / Speedball Baby – Static Disaster: The UK In The Red Sampler – released in the UK

“I can’t think of a better way to close this collections than with a selection by one of my all time favorite bands. The importance of the role Jon Spencer has played in ITR’s history can’t be overstated, as far as I’m concerned. Well before I ever met Jon I was a big fan of Pussy Galore and Boss Hog – I still can’t believe I was able to release albums by both of these bands. When I first met Jon he gave me a cassette of the first recordings by the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – needless to say I was completely blown away. Jon later offered to have me release a series of jukebox style singles of exclusive tracks by the Blues Explosion (this series was based on a very similar series of jukebox singles released by Charlie Feathers in the ‘70’s). At this point no one had ever heard of my label and he could’ve gotten any number of higher profile labels to release these – I will always be indebted to Jon giving me this opportunity. Some of JSBX’s most smoking songs were released in the jukebox series Shirt Jac, Bent, Train #3, Son Of Sam, Get With It, etc., Fucking good shit. This track contained here is a medley of two of the songs released as ITR A sides – it was recorded for the band’s first ever John Peel session in 1993. They even give the label a shout out. It’s only fitting that the final track on this collection begins with “Thank you very much, Mr. John Peel”. It’s only fitting that the final track on this collection begins with an expression of gratitude to one of the greatest DJ’s of all time. John Peel was the only person to ever play anything on the In The Red label on Radio 1, that’s for certain. R.I.P.” – Larry Hardy

2006: Coldcut feat. Jon Spencer – Irving Plaza, New York City NY, US

2009: Boss Hog – Spazio 211, Torino, Italy
w/ The Micragirls

Live Photos: Indie-Rock.it
Poster Artwork: Artwork: Wundergrafiks / Polkka Jam

2010: Heavy Trash – Cafe Glocksee, Hannover, Germany

2014: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Thekla, Bristol, UK
w/ Miraculous Mule

2015: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Urban Lounge, Salt Lake City, UT, US
w/ We Are Hex

Live Photo: Reed Rowe Photography (https://www.instagram.com/reedrowe/)
US Freedom Tour ’15 Poster: Malleus

2019: Jon Spencer & The HITmakers – La Maroquinerie, Paris, France
w/ The Devils

HITmakers show #100

“On l’entend même à la sortie du concert, Jon Spencer a tout donné, enflammé La Maroquinerie comme s’il terminait trois jours de Stade De France : “Right now, kick that can!””

Live Photos / Review: Rudolph Goupil (https://www.rockurlife.net/reports/jon-spencer-and-the-hitmakers-la-maroquinerie-17-05-19/)