Rubbing elbows with the obnoxious

I never thought I’d say this… However (and this fucking PAINS me), I am going to be attending a show at the Solidarity Library on July 10. *shudder* Just typing those words makes me yearn for another beer from the fridge. But, yeah… This Bike Is A Pipe Bomb will be playing as part of the touring Plan-It X Fest. And since I’ve never had a chance to see them, I suppose I’ll make the trek and check it out.

The reason I’m against the venue is because of how the Solidarity Library works. They’re an “anarchist library”, which means they’re the kids who stand in front of the courthouse and scream “No blood for oil”, don’t bathe nearly enough, wear an awful lot of black clothing with Crass and Aus Rotten patches, and seem to look at me with a menacing glances whenever my sons and I walk past on our way to downtown.

However, I am fully in support of TBIAPB. They’re cow-punk. And kinda / sorta anarchic. But in a fun way, and much more tuneful than Against Me!. I can’t even really describe who they sound like. Just really fun country-infused punk that makes you wanna move. Man… I wish they were playing the Replay instead. And without the five or six other bands.

from Dance Party With…
The Black Panther Song
Of Chilvary and Romance In a Dumpster
Murder Bike

from Front Seat Solidarity
This Is What I Want
The Argument

from Three Way Tie For Fifth on No Idea
Jack Johnson