November 21 – On This Day!

1987: Pussy Galore – Maxwell’s, Hoboken, NJ, US
w/ Krackhouse and Spongehead Experience

1992: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Vatican, Houston, TX, US
w/ The Jesus Lizard Magnapop and Wax

1995: Boss Hog – Filling Station, Bozeman, MT, US

1998: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Le Bikini, Toulouse, France

2001: Spencer Dickinson released in Japan

2004: Blues Explosion – Harlows, Sacramento, CA, US
w/ Losin’ Streaks
Poster Artwork: Jason Malmverg

2009: Harper Simon (with Russell Simins) – Rumba Café Columbus, Ohio, US

2009: Heavy Trash – Southern, Charlottesville, VA, US

2019: Jon Spencer & The HITmakers – The Cluny 2, Newcastle, UK
w/ The Noise & The Naive
Photos by Chris
HITmakers show #131

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November 20 – On This Day!

1992: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Emo’s, Austin, TX, US
w/ The Jesus Lizard and Trouser Trout
Poster Artwork (Manson): Frank Kozik

1998: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Theatre du Moulin, Marseille, France

2004: Blues Explosion – Crystal Ballroom, Portland, OR, US
w/ The Gossip
Live Photo: Ben Mater

2009: Harper Simon (w/ Russell Simins) – The Bishop Bloomington, Indiana , US

2009: Heavy Trash – Local 506, Chapel Hill, NC, US

2019: Jon Spencer & The HITmakers – The Dome, Tufnell Park, UK
w/ Ye Nuns

“Spencer is a ball of practiced energy so this is a fast night, only the shortest moments between songs, and it’s motivating. Amid all the fuzzed-up rock ‘n’ roll and the junkyard jargon there’s a clear message. Don’t sit on your hands and watch the world turn to shit.” – Nic Howden

All Live Photos: Jeff Pitcher (https://www.instagram.com/pitcher_poster/)

HITmakers show #130

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November 19 – On This Day!

1992: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Basement, Dallas, TX, US
w/ Jesus Lizard and Caulk

1995: Boss Hog – The Uptown, Minneapolis, MN, US

1996: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA, US
w/ R.L. Burnside

1998: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Rolling Stone, Milano, Italy
w/ Andre Williams
Photos: Francesco Carloni

2000: Russell Simins – 4th & B, San Diego, CA, US
w/ Flaming Lips

2003: 20 Miles – Babylon, Ottawa, ON, Canada

2004: Blues Explosion – Neumo’s, Seattle, WA, US

2009: Heavy Trash – Criminal Records, Atlanta, GA, US

2009: Heavy Trash – The Earl, Atlanta, GA, US

2012: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Muse, Osaka, Japan
w/ King Brothers
Poster photo from http://blog.livedoor.jp

2018: S-E-R-V-I-C-E – State Street Pub, Indianapolis, IN, US
w/ Jaye Jayle
Live Photo: William Sipple
Poster: Mark Tester

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November 18 – On This Day!

1992: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Rome, Norman, OK, US
w/ Jesus Lizard and Rein Sanction

1995: Boss Hog – Club DeWash, Madison, WI, US

1995: V/A feat. Boss Hog – USA Today cassette given away with NME dated 18 November 1995.

1998: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Muffathalle, Munich, Germany

2004: Blues Explosion – Richards on Richards, Vancouver, BC, Canada

2006: Spencer Dickinson – State Theatre, St. Petersburg, FL, US
w/ North Mississippi Allstars

2007: Heavy Trash – Plaza Club, Vancouver, BC, Canada
w/ Powersolo

2009: Heavy Trash – End, Nashville, TN, US

2012: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Liquid Room, Tokyo, Japan
w/ Ziyoou Vachi

2016: S-E-R-V-I-C-E – MotoPub, Cincinnati, OH, US
w/ Lung

2019: Jon Spencer & The HITmakers – Rotown, Rotterdam, Netherlands
w/ Live Skull
Live Photo: Daria Scagliola
Tour Poster Design: Sami Vähä-Aho
HITmakers show #129

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November 17 – On This Day!

1988: Pussy Galore – Nightshift Cafe, Naugatuck, CT, US

1992: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Golden West Saloon, Albuquerque, NM, US
w/ Jesus Lizard and Elephant

1995: Boss Hog – Metro, Chicago, IL, US
w/ Demolition Doll Rods
Artwork: Derek Hess

1996: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – La Luna, Portland, OR, US
w/ R.L. Burnside
Artwork (Drawing): Rick Panchera
Artwork (Photo): Frank Kozik

1998: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Columbia Fritz (The Loft), Berlin, Germany
w/ Andre Williams
nb. This was the first show at Columbia Fritz, the new owners of The Loft which was closing down.

2006: Spencer Dickinson – Culture Room, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, US
w/ North Mississippi Allstars

2007: Heavy Trash – Wall of Sound, Seattle, WA, US
*3pm in-store performance

2007: Heavy Trash – KEXP, Seattle, WA, US

2007: Heavy Trash – Chop Suey, Seattle, WA, US
w/ Powersolo and The Fucking Eagles

2009: Harper Simon (with Russell Simins) – Hi Tone Memphis, Tennessee, US

2012: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Shimokitazawa Shelter, Tokyo, Japan
w/ Guitar Wolf

“…a tiny venue that will be bursting at the seams with guitar skronk, cigarette smoke and leather jackets.” – metropolisjapan.com

Poster Artwork: Rockin’ Jelly Bean

2019: Jon Spencer & The HITmakers – Vera, Groningen, Netherlands
w/ Live Skull
Set List: Evert Nijkamp
Photos: Mark Bennett @sparkygroover / markbennettphotography.myportfolio.com
Poster: The Impossible Machine
HITmakers show #128

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