November 14 – On This Day!

1992: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Bogart’s, Long Beach, CA, US
w/ Jesus Lizard and Dolomite

“The next night in Long Beach was pretty great, Sandra didn’t have to lay a finger on anybody. Now that I’m older, there is something to be said for Over-21 shows. Both of these shows featured a lot of new songs, which is cool; but I wanted to hear A Reverse Willie Horton in its entirety! I decided that Son of Sam was the best song that Jon’s ever done and I wondered when it would come out.” – Alright #2

Photos: Rick Shipley

1993: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Threadwaxing Factory, New York City, NY, US
w/ Trip Hammer, Railroad Jerk and War Comets
Photo / Flyer Image: Skeleton Boy

1998: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Kulturbolaget, Malmö, Sweden
w/ Andre Williams and The Countdowns

2005: Coldcut – Everything Is Under Control – released in the UK
Features Jon Spencer on guitar and vocals.

2006: Spencer Dickinson – Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro, NC

2007: Heavy Trash – Cafe du Nord, San Francisco, CA, US

2009: Harper Simon (with Russell Simins) – Headliners Music Hall, Louisville, KY, US

2009: Heavy Trash – Cowboy Monkey, Champaign, IL, US

2011: The Experimental Tropic Blues Band – Liquid Love – released in Belgium
Recorded with Jon Spencer & Matt Verta-Ray at NYHed / Produced and Mixed by Jon Spencer
In-Studio Photos: Olivier Donnet

2012: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – The Biltmore Cabaret, Vancouver, Canada
w/ Quasi
Poster / Ticket Image: Thanks to Mizue

2017: Laboratory of The Self (Elizabeth Rossa / Johnny Rossa / Meredith Meyer / Judah Bauer) – Salon 94, New York City, NY, US
the band were surrounded by Max Lamb’s installation, “Boulders”.
Image: Screenshots taken from a 46 minute live video posted on Facebook.com by Johnny Rossa.
Live Photo: via Meredith Meyer (https://www.instagram.com/p/BbncQGcgmPZ/)

2019: Jon Spencer & The HITmakers – Loppen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Live Photo: Phill Cresswell (https://instagram.com/crock_sparrer/)
HITmakers show #125

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November 13 – On This Day!

1992: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Whisky A Go-Go, Hollywood, CA, US

“The Blues Explosion is the greatest rock and roll band in the world right now. their drummer Russell hits his midget drum kit so hard that you would think it was his father. Judah Bauer is the perfect Mick Taylor Meets A Clean Neil Hagerty and what can I say about Jon that hasn’t been said a thousand times before?” – Alright #2

w/ Jesus Lizard
Artwork: Taz

1995: Boss Hog – Euclid Tavern, Cleveland, Ohio, US

1996: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – DV8, Salt Lake City, UT, US

1998: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Große Freiheit, Hamburg, Germany
w/ Demolition Doll Rods and Dimbulb

2003: Twenty Miles – Cowboy Monkey, Champaign, IL, US

2004: Blues Explosion – 9:30 Club, Washington, DC, US

2007: Heavy Trash – Joe’s Alley, Santa Cruz, CA, US

2009: Harper Simon (with Russell Simins) – Natasha’s Bistro, Lexington, KY, US

2009: Heavy Trash – The Summit, Columbus, Ohio, US
w/ Cheater Slicks and Unholy Two
Poster Artwork: Chris Lutzko

2012: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Crocodile, Seattle, US
w/ Quasi

2019: Jon Spencer & The HITmakers – Bar Brooklyn (Debaser), Stockholm, Sweden
w/ Cherry Pickles
Photos: Adrian Pehrson (Full Set: https://rockfoto.nu/artists/jon-spencer-and-the-hitmakers/20191113/27449/photos/242926)
HITmakers show #124

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November 12 – On This Day!

1992: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Cattle Club, Sacramento, CA, US
w/ Jesus Lizard and Gun

1995: Boss Hog – St. Andrews Hall, Detroit, MI, US
Poster: Emek

1996: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Ogden Theatre, Denver, CO, US

1998: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Cologne Live Musicale, Cologne, Germany

2002: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Transbordeur, Lyon, France

2003: 20 Miles – The Hurricane, Kansas City, MO, US

2004: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Theatre of the Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA, US

2006: Spencer Dickinson – Starr Hill Music Hall, Charlottesville, VA

2007: Heavy Trash – Club Underground, Reno, NV, US

2009: Harper Simon (with Russell Simins) – Majestic Theatre, Detroit, MI, US

2009: Heavy Trash – Pike Room @ The Crofoot, Pontiac, MI, US

2012: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Doug Fir Lounge, Portland, Oregan, US

“The most amazing part of seeing the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion live is how seamlessly the three men can play together. There’s a reason this group has been going strong for 20 years and in a day and age of indie bands that hide in their bedrooms and make weepy soundscapes, a little Blues Explosion may be what is needed to break up the catatonia.” – David Harris / spectrumculture.com

Photo: Quasi with Judah Bauer (https://www.facebook.com/thejonspencerbluesexplosion)

2019: Jon Spencer & The HITmakers – John Dee, Oslo, Norway
Photo: Oda Sandal (https://www.instagram.com/odasandal/)
HITmakers show #123

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November 11 – On This Day!

1992: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Kennel Club, San Francisco, CA, US
w/ Jesus Lizard and Porch
Poster Artwork: Frank Kozik
Kennel Club Advert: http://tightpants883.blogspot.co.uk

1995: Boss Hog – Lee’s Palace, Toronto, ON, Canada

1996: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Liberty Hall, Lawrence, KS, US
w/ Railroad Jerk
Design: Nova

1998: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Ipswich Regency Music Room

2004: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Paradise Axis, Boston, MA, US

2006: Spencer Dickinson – 9:30 Club, Washington, DC, US
w/ North Mississippi Allstars

2007: Heavy Trash – Detroit Bar, Costa Mesa, CA, US

2009: Harper Simon (w/ Russell Simins) – Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, PA, US

2009: Heavy Trash – Beachland Tavern, Cleveland, Ohio, US
w/ The Whiskey Daredevils and Alan Madej Band

2011: Joseph Arthur (w/ Russell Simins) – Carnegie Hall, New York, NY, US

2017: Boss Hog – Sedel, Luzern, Switzerland
w/ Cocaine Piss and Hanter dro

2019: Jon Spencer & The HITmakers – Muskens Hus, Göteborg, Sweden
w/ The Glücks
Poster: Micke P
HITmakers show #122

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November 10 – On This Day!

1995: Boss Hog – Cafe Campus, Montréal, QC, Canada
w/ Stellar Dweller and Slaphappy 5
Review: Gateway: The Baddest Pig

1996: The Jon Spencer Blues Exploison – First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, US
w/ Railroad Jerk
Ticket scan: ‘fiestasandfiascos’
Poster Artwork: Ward Sutton

2002: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Mercat de las Flors, Barcelona, Spain

2004: Blues Explosion – Cabaret du Tulipe, Montreal, QC, Canada

2006: Spencer Dickinson – Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA
w/ North Mississippi Allstars

2007: Heavy Trash – The Echo, Los Angeles, CA, US

2012: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA, US
Image from https://twitter.com/JSBX_1

2017: Boss Hog – Rocking Chair, Vevey, Switzerland
w/ La Cabane De Baldwin
Live Photo: Nikita Thevoz (via https://www.rocking-chair.ch/events/boss-hog/)

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