![]() And I know some of you who already know who these bands are will be reading this going, “Does this really even count as hardcore?” But considering I found out about this show from an “upcoming hardcore shows” Instagram account, I think it counts. What could be better than that? Show up and rock out - do it for Roy.īlu Anxxiety, True Body, Crossspitter Fuzzy Cactus – $7 ![]() I look forward to hearing what spin The Mitras put on it, and I would think that if you’re at this show on the very night the single is released, you’ll get a live unveiling. As you may have gathered from how long I’ve been doing this gig, I remember that song hitting the airwaves back then, and it’s a truly great one. Orbison unfortunately passed away back in 1988. The song, “You Got It,” is a cover of a Roy Orbison song that reached the charts just a month after Mr. The Mitras are going to release their follow-up single on the day of this show, and I’m very intrigued to hear it. OK, yeah, they’re pretty 90s sounding, but I love a lot of 90s music, and I’m never gonna complain when your contribution to the genre is this strong. I’m also pretty damn impressed with the single they released back in January, “Ugh,” which is a fun little rock tune that should work for anyone who appreciated the work of bands like Local H, The Marvelous 3, or my own lesser-known faves, Material Issue - plus a little Weezer/Nirvana vibe thrown in there. They first jumped onto my radar a few months ago when they had every other band they were playing a show at The Camel with drop off the bill, and managed to rebook the entire date and turn it into a “Last Minute Fest” with eight bands! That kind of (non-toxic) moxie is always going to impress me. And honestly, I don’t care! Because I dig the Mitras. I don’t know if these guys are cool with the cool kids, or if they’re seen as upstart weirdos, or what. In the post-pandemic era, though, I feel like I’m striking a pretty great balance with that. This involves walking a fine line: being in the loop, but outside the “discourse.” You gotta both know what’s going on and be blissfully ignorant to the prevailing opinions of any particular clique ABOUT the things going on. I’ve learned a few lessons over my 30 years as a music journalist (yes, I released my first fanzine in 1992, let’s not dwell on it), and one is that there’s a fine line you have to walk in order to cover any music scene, especially a hyperfocused local one where everyone knows everybody, with the proper perspective. The Mitras, The Firnats, Celler Dwellers, Cassidy Snider & The Wranglers The Camel – $10 in advance, $12 day of show (order tickets HERE)
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