Jon Spencer – US Tour Dates

Posted on August 5, 2018 by admin

VIEW: Jon Spencer UK Tour Dates

Rolling Stone article on ‘Spencer Sings The Hits!’:
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/jon-spencer-previews-debut-solo-album-with-raw-do-the-trash-can-w521226

There are many other news articles but they all contain the exact same information as the original RollingStone.com piece.

Pitchfork.com: Jon Spencer Announces Debut Solo Album, Shares New Song “Do the Trash Can”
Stereogum.com: Jon Spencer – “Do The Trash Can” Video

And…

“I will be Joining my long time friend & Pussy Galore mate Along with Quasi’s Sam Coomes & drummer M. Sord playing the ole gas tank & metal percussion…” – Bob Bert

Jon Spencer – Sings The Hits can be pre-ordered on CD, Vinyl and Colour Vinyl (500 copies, indie shops only) via RoughTrade.com.

Link: https://www.roughtrade.com/gb/music/jon-spencer-spencer-sings-the-hits

And new track I Got The Hits can be streamed via Uncut.co.uk.

Soundcloud Direct Link: https://soundcloud.com/user-906067948/10-i-got-the-hits

DATE VENUE CITY COUNTRY Info
2018.07.29 First Avenue Minneapolis, MN US Info
2018.07.30 High Noon Saloon Madison, WI US Info
2018.07.31 Park West Chicago, IL US Info
2018.08.01 Ignition Music Garage Goshen, IN US Info
2018.08.02 The Pyramid Scheme Grand Rapids, MI US Info / Poster
2018.08.03 El Club Detroit, MI US Info
2018.08.04 Ace of Cups Columbus, OH US Info
2018.08.05 The Vogue Theatre Indianapolis, IN US Info
2018.08.06 Rock Island Brewing Company Rock Island, IL US Info
2018.08.07 Old Rock House St. Louis, MO US Info / Poster
2018.08.08 Memphis on Main Champaign, IL US Info
2018.08.09 Zanzabar Louisville, KY US Info
2018.08.10 The Woodward Theater Cincinnati, OH US Info
2018.08.11 Ottawa Tavern Toledo, OH US Info / Poster
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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/

Posted in Jon Spencer, Photos

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

Posted in Interview, Jon Spencer