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Jon Spencer – First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN: Photos / Review

Posted on August 4, 2018 by admin

“The garage rocker kicks things off with their first single Do the Trash Can. There is a reason they kicked off with this song. IT ROCKS! From the swinging drum intro to the buzzy guitar riff, the song is a great way to wake the crowd up. I knew the Melvins were going to be bringing two bass players out for this show, but I didn’t know that Spencer would be bringing two drummers out! This wasn’t your traditional two drummers, there is one regular drummer and the second drummer was using hammers to bang on metal and other things on his makeshift drum kit. I got a kick out of this and it added that extra bit of garage-y vibe to the set. It didn’t feel like we were watching band on the main stage at First Ave. It felt like were hanging out a Spencers house and he was just jamming for us and other friends.”

TwinCitiesMedia.net have published a review and photos from the Jon Spencer show at First Avenue, Minneapolis, MI, US on 29 July 2018.

Link: http://twincitiesmedia.net/blog/the-melvins-crank-up-the-bass-at-first-avenue/

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Jon Spencer – The Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids, MI: Photos

Posted on August 3, 2018 by admin

LocalSpins.com have published a set of photos and review from the Melvins and Jon Spencer show at The Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids, MI, US (2 August 2018)

Link: https://localspins.com/melvins-rock-might-tight-head-scratchingly-brilliant-in-grand-rapids-local-spans/

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LocalSpins.com: M.Sord Feature

Posted on August 2, 2018 by admin

“A self-proclaimed “glorified street hustler,” Mike Gard (aka M. SORD) has been a staple on the Southwest Michigan scene for nearly 26 years.

This may be his biggest and baddest hustle yet.

Having linked up with Spencer on multiple recording projects (including JSBX and Boss Hog albums) while working alongside Bill Skibbe at Key Club Recording Company in Benton Harbor, Gard was tabbed by Spencer to play drums on his latest project.

“He was the handyman and assistant engineer that turned out to be a great drummer,” Spencer said of Gard in a recent Rolling Stone article.

Along with Quasi’s Sam Coomes on keys, the two recently put the finishing touches on “Spencer Sings the Hits!” which is set for an early fall release. The trio is being joined by former Sonic Youth drummer Bob Bert on percussion for their 14-date, no-night-off tour which kicked off Sunday in Minneapolis and will make a second Michigan stop at the El Club in Detroit Friday.”

LocalSpins.com have just published an article on The HITmaker M. Sord / preview feature for the Jon Spencer show at The Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids, MI, US (2 August 2018)

Link: https://localspins.com/kalamazoos-m-sord-gets-huge-break-joining-jon-spencer-on-tour-local-spins/

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Jon Spencer – Columbus Alive: Interview / Feature

Posted on August 2, 2018 by admin

“Anyone familiar with Spencer’s previous bands won’t be caught off guard by his initial solo foray — “It’s not leaps and bounds into some new territory,” he said — which arrives packed with clattering drums, trashy rock riffs and Spencer’s now-trademark yelps and exaltations. “Kick that can!” he yowls on the album-opening “Trash Can.””

ColumbusAlive.com have just published a new Jon Spencer interview and preview feature for the show at Ace of Cups, Columbus, OH, US with Cheater Slicks on August 4, 2018.

PHOTO: Michael Lavine

Link: http://www.columbusalive.com/entertainment/20180801/feature-interview-jon-spencer-at-ace-of-cups