On August 30th, the first track from Grinderman 2, Heathen Child, will be released. Grinderman 2 is due out on September 13th. Here’s the track listing…:

1 Mickey Mouse and the Goodbye Man
2 Worm Tamer
3 Heathen Child
4 When My Baby Comes
5 What I Know
6 Evil
7 Kitchenette
8 Palaces Of Montezuma
9 Bellringer Blues

For a list of Grinderman 2 tour dates, click, here. More via Nick Cave’s official site.

The second studio release from Nick Cave’s Grinderman, Grinderman 2, is due out in the U.S. on September 14th (UK on September 13th). The first leg of the Grinderman tour (!) starts in  Europe in late September and, concludes in Paris at Cite de la Music on October 26th. The word currently grinding through the Internets is that Cave will once again tour the U.S. with the second coming of Grinderman. No dates yet so, stay tuned.

On June 24th, Cave will be honored with a Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Dundee. In addition to speaking at the ceremony, Cave will also be reading from his second novel that got him nominated for the “Bad Sex in Literature” award in 2009, The Death of Bunny Munro. In other news, I love the way the way the words “Dr. Nick Cave” roll off my tongue. Grrrrrr...

Nick Cave will bring a gritty second coming of Grinderman, Grinderman II, to life on September 14th. Cave’s first release with Grinderman from 2007 was full of songs about pussy and getting it on. As the pussy + hard-on formula never fails when it comes to artistic expression, there’s no doubt that Cave will be bringing more of his hard-up ruttish swagger to Grinderman II.

Grinderman II’s tour kicks off on September 25th @ Rock City in Nottingham. More tour dates here.

Here’s the video for Stranger Than Kindness by Swedish electro-artist Fever Ray. The song was originally recorded by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds for their 1986 record, Your Funeral, My Trial .

Nick Cave’s moving cover of Jeffrey Lee Pierce’s Ramblin’ Mind can be found on the new tribute record for former Gun Club vocalist, We Are Only Riders. Fittingly, Pierce’s original guitar track for Ramblin’ Mind croons along with Cave’s mournful drawl on the completely stellar cover. Cave also collaborated with Debbie Harry on the track, Free To Walk.

The Ravonettes (who also cover Free To Walk) and Mark Lanegan also contribute to Riders.

More here.

Nick Cave’s second novel, The Death Of Bunny Munroe, has been shortlisted for the annual Bad Sex in Fiction Award. The book details the sexual exploits of a traveling salesman named Bunny. One of my favorite authors of all time, Irvine Welsh, had this to say about Cave’s Bunny:

Put Cormac McCarthy, Franz Kafka and Benny Hill together in a Brighton seaside guesthouse and they might just come up with Bunny Munro. A compulsive read possessing all Nick Cave’s trademark horror and humanity, often thinly disguised in a galloping, playful romp.

A representative for Cave issued a statement following the announcement saying that Cave would have been disappointed “not to have made the short list”.

Happy New Year!

Cherrybomb’s Favorite NW Singles of 2008:

The Whore Moans – Fingers and Martyrs

The Whore Moans don’t need no stinkin’ Champy to celebrate New Years.

Hello From Radio Wasteland only came out last month and it’s already one of my favorite records of 2008. Obviously.

Fleet Foxes -Mykonos

Fleet Foxes, Mykonos. From the Sun Giant EP, 2008.

Fleet Foxes eponymous June, 2008 release was a smash. For me, every time I hear Mykonos from the Foxes Sun Giant EP, I get the chills. The Fleet Foxes are currently riding high down under in Australia for a series of mostly sold-out shows. Take that Nickelback…

Taco Cat – Muffin Top

Taco Cat. Photo by Kyle Johnson.

Shame Spiral is Taco Cat’s first record. Put out by the excellent label Don’t Stop Believin’ (home to The Pharmacy and the The Pleasureboaters) the record is really fun and super fuzzy, just like a real Taco Cat. The Garagey goodness of Taco Cat will be touring through March of 2009 including a stop in Austin for SXSW. Way to go Taco Cat.

The Dutchess and the Duke - Mary

The Dutchess and the Duke, Mary. From She’s the Dutchess, He’s the Duke, 2008.

I said a few weeks ago that TD&TD Mary, was one of my favorite songs of 2008. Make sure you catch them at The Tractor on January 10th.

The Helio Sequence – Keep Your Eyes Ahead

The Helio Sequence, Keep Your Eyes Ahead. From Keep Your Eyes Ahead, 2008.

This is the 4th record from Portland, OR, The Helio Sequence. Vocals for the record were recorded in closets and bedrooms, and it so fucking works.

Coconut Coolouts: Party Jail

Coconut Coolouts, (Please Don’t Break Me Out of) Party Jail. From Party Time Machine, 2008.

If you have never seen the Coolouts live, rest assured the band will be rockin’ the shit out of some juke-joint in Seattle really soon. Party Time Machine is a such a solid record it was hard to pick a favorite.

The Bug Nasties – Help Me

The Bug Nasties, Help Me. From Which Way You Gonna Go, 2008. Photo by Victoria Renard.

Brother James Burdyshaw is the second coming of James Brown. I’m sure of it. If you don’t believe me get to Slim’s on January 16th and tell me I’m wrong.

The Hands - Nothing

The Hands. Photo by Lori Penney.

Nothing is followed closely by the 6:15 second fuck you to commercial radio, Heart’s Abandonded Will Rust. Followed closely by this whole fucking record. Take that Nickelback…

The Gutter Twins: Idle Hands

The Gutter Twins, Idle Hands. Live on the BBC.

I didn’t love Saturnalia but I loved this single. The Gutter Twin’s show at the Showbox earlier this year was also a highlight for me.

Bad and Nationwide Singles of 2008:

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds: -Today’s Lesson

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Today’s Lesson. From Dig Lazarus, DIG!!!. Not the actual vid but it’s all about the song for this song.

Nick Cave’s DIGG!!! is desert island worthy and then some. Lesson is arguably one of the best songs on DIG!!!. The record itself is a must for fans, and the perfect introduction for any Cave nubies. In March, 2009, you can pick up four Cave re-issues with all kinds of sweet extras. Click here for more info.

Davila 666, El Lobo.

Davila 666, El Lobo.Viva La Puerto Rico…!

This IS my favorite record of 2008. Locally, you can get at Sonic Boom, Easy Street, your favorite Independent record store, or here.

Q-Tip – Won’t Trade

Q-Tip, Won’t Trade. From The Renaissance, 2008.

The Renaissance is Q-Tip’s first record in nine years. In classic Q style, Won’t Trade features sampled vintage vox from Chicago soul chantreuse, Ruby Andrews and her 1969 hit, You Made a Believer (out of me) on Won’t Trade. Word.

Silver Jews – Suffering Jukebox

Silver Jews, Suffering Jukebox.

I think they sing this song in Rock ‘n’ Roll heaven.

Al Green - Lay it Down

Lay it Down, Al Green. From Lay it Down, 2008.

Sweet baby Jesus this song sends me. Lay it Down is Al Green’s eighth studio record and it’s stellar from beginning to end. The word legend gets thrown around a lot in the world of music and it’s almost always misused. Except when it comes to The Reverend. Can I get an amen?

Lucinda Williams – Long Way to the Top

Lucinda Williams, Long Way To the Top. From Little Honey, 2008.

When I blogged about this song a while back, I got an email from a very sexy reader who said that the post had pushed this record to the top of their list. And since my readers have very classy ears, you should definitely pick up a copy of Little Honey too.

The Roots – Get Busy

The Roots, Get Busy.

The world would be a better place with if we had more Quest Love. The Roots 2008 record, Rising Down, is even more in your face than your actual face is.

Bjork featuring Antony of Antony and the Johnsons – Dull Flames of Desire Remix.

Dull Flames of Desire Remix.

This remixed single by Bjork featuring Antony of Antony and the Johnsons is addictive. Antony and the Johnsons release, Another World is also well worth squeezing into your 2008 record budget. AATJ tour starts in Feburary with stops in Boston and Seattle on February 28th.

King Khan and the Shrines – No Regrets

King Khan!

Georgia’s King Khan and the Shrines put out one of the best garage records this year, The Supreme Genius of King Khan and the Shrines. Every time I hear No Regrets, I piss off my neighbors. Which is okay ’cause I hate those guys anyway.

Firewater – Borneo

Firewater, Borneo. Live in the KEXP Studios.

If Firewater’s Borneo doesn’t make you move, then you sir or ma’am are dead.

Okay, that’s it for your’s truly for 2008. Be safe tonight so I’ll be sure to see you all in 2009…

Okay, by now the 21st Annual Rockabilly Ball is in full swing and Ballard has once again been turned on its not-so-inner-Hillbilly ear. I’m still punch-drunk from Nick Cave and all seems right in the world…as long as you don’t turn on the TV. If Cherrybomb can do it, so can you. In the words of a rather good looking friend of Cherrybomb’s, start a band. Go see a show. In other words, Get The Fuck off your couch and Get The Fuck Out…

Friday, September 26th:

This is what Country looks like when it’s looking at you.

Knut Bell
Connor Byrne
Never miss an opportunity to see Knut. Ever. This is especially true when it comes to a Knut show in Ballard. Can I get a Yee-Haw?

Choke Trailer.

Choke
The Metro
Chuck Palahniuk’s brilliantly bizarre,that’s-so-wrong-but–it-makes–me–hot,sex-romp/psychological-study-in-human-nature-gone-crazy novel comes to life. Yee-Haw!

The Cave Singers, Dancing on Our Graves.

The Cave Singers
The Moore Theater
Invitation Songs is one of my favorite records of 2007. Yee-Haw!

Blue Scholars Bayani Wordie.

Blue Scholars
The Showbox at The Market
I am in LOVE with Blue Scholars. Did you hear me? Because I was yelling just then. Anyway, Blue Scholars will covert your friends that insist they don’t really like “hip-hop”. I don’t have any friends like that but if you do, well, you know what to do. Yee-Haw doesn’t really work here. But Hell YES sure does!

Saturday, September 27th:

Heavy Liquid.

Heavy Liquid (Iggy Tribute) and The Pranks
Jules Maes

Chris Van Dahl of Aeromyth.

Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)
Romano’s Concert Lounge
Holy Mother of Massachusetts! Aeromyth’s Steven Tyler aka, Chris Van Dahl is the perfect blend of a young Nick Cave and, Steven Tyler. Physically, that is. And Dahl’s vox ain’t too shabby either. This So-Cal, A-Smith tribute is some kind of all right.

Schoolyard Hero, and one of Cherrybomb’s personal heroes, Ryann Donnelly.

Schoolyard Heroes
SK8Town (Port Orchard)
All Ages
The last gig Schoolyard Heroes played was a Kurt Cobain tribute with Harvey Danger sponsored by the Kurt Cobain Memorial Committee. Not any band can cover Kurt and Nirvana, which is good, since Schoolyard Heroes isn’t just any band. SH are busy writing new material for their next record, which is hard to believe, since I’m still really digging on their 2007 release, Abominations. Catch ‘em while you can.

The Real Cry-Baby Walker, James Intveld.

James Intveld
Slim’s Last Chance

A rather foxy friend of Cherrybomb’s hipped me to the fact that James Intveld was the voice of Cry- Baby Walker in John Waters’ campy Rockabilly masterpiece, Cry-Baby. On Friday, Intveld will do a Cry-Baby-esque set at the Rockabilly Ball. The show at Slim’s will be straight-forward Intveld Sin ‘n’ Swing. Choose your poison.

Sunday, September 28th:

Raggedy Anns Rule.

Sunday Bloody Sunset with Monotonix (Early!) and the Raggedy Anns (Late!)
I don’t often make musical recommendations for Sunday. Sunday should be reserved for Bloody Marys, annoymous/make-up sex and eggs. Exactly in that order. All of which should still allow you time to make Monotonix’s set that will occur between 2:00 & 4:00 at Sunday Bloody Sunset at The Sunset. The Raggedy Anns play the late show. Unless of course, you are hitting the Cialis like Josh Todd. In that case, by all means, carry the fuck on, all day long. Just know that you will frown when you hear about how much fun your non-pussy/dick whipped friends had at The Sunset on Sunday.

Super Henry, we need you now. Seriously. For The Mad Irish Man.

Henry Rollins Recountdown Tour
Revolution Live (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
Look for Rollins to roll through Spokane on October 16th at The Knitting Factory. The “Recountdown/End of Bush” tour started on September 18th and Rollins has shows scheduled nearly every day through the last stop on the tour in Seattle on November 26th. Not surprisingly, there is no show scheduled for November 4th. Where will you be on November 4th? Celebrating? Hiding? Crying? Rioting? On your way to Canada or Mexico? On question mark overload? Only time will tell? Oh wait, I meant…

Looking Ahead:

Hater, does not hate your band.

Hater (with Matt Cameron of Pearl Jam) will be at The Tractor on Tuesday, September 30th with one of my favorite local bands, The Cops.

Opeth. For Freddy Pants.

Opeth will thankfully be at the Showbox at the Market on Saturday October 4th. I’m pretty sure I’m in love with Mikael Akerfeldt. Hold on, wait…okay. I’m totally sure I’m in love with Mikael Akerfeldt. Even though the object of my Death Metal affection is married with two kids and three cats. Which doesn’t sound especially metal to me but, Opeth’s music sure does. Yee-Haw!

Now how can you not Get The Fuck Out after all that? If you need me to answer that then you and that worn out ass-couch deserve each other.

Cherrybomb got up close and personal with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds last night at the Showbox, SoDo in Seattle. Cave delivered a performance not unlike a fervent preacher might deliver Sunday Mass to a church full of Saturday night sinners. Of course, when Nick Cave gets up on the pulpit, the sermon is laced with profanity, stories about Lazarus and Leviticus, and the refusal to repent after confessing to a getting a hard-on, in the name of love. Now that’s the kind of preaching that would get even Cherrybomb herself to church. Cave masterfully worked his way through his new Bad Seed’s release, Dig!!! Lazarus, DIG!!! as well as plenty of vintage material like Stagger Lee, from 1996’s Murder Ballads, Get Ready for Love from 2004’s Abattoir Blues, and my personal show highlight, Hard on for Love from 1986’s Your Funeral…My Trial. (sorry folks, I was dreamin’ when I said Nick played Green Eyes, Nick will do that to you.)

If you don’t have tickets for tonight, as of this writing, there are still a few listed on Craig’s List.

If you do head out to SoDo tonight, I feel obligated to give you a heads up about the venue. More so, about some of the Security staff that work at Showbox SoDo, than the venue itself. It’s something I like to call:

What the fuck is up with the Security staff at The Showbox in SoDo…???

From the minute I stepped inside the venue both myself and my handsome companion were hassled by a bouncer at the door. And when I say hassled, I mean yelled at for not moving fast enough up the empty stairs, into the uncrowded lounge. Not once but twice. When someone yells at me to “KEEP MOVING” there better be a fucking fire. Or a crowd. There were neither. Anyway, about 30 minutes later, I met two foxy members of Team Cherrybomb at the door so I could give them their tickets. The same bouncer was now yelling at some 50-something guy about the bag he was carrying as if he was working for Homeland Security saying loudly, “if there is something in this bag that hurts me there is gonna be trouble.”, followed by the standard “DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME?”. According to my foxy duo, this tirade kept the line to get in, outside for around 10 minutes. I’m telling you, this guy looked about as dangerous as a box of wet matches. He was soft-spoken and not at any time belligerent or combative.

The final blow of over-zealous-SoDo-security-terrorism came about six songs deep into Cave’s set. Cherrybomb’s Ace, The Mad Irish Man (who isn’t really angry, just mad. There’s a difference.), was bounced out for a “Code 3″ violation. A Code 3 equates “fighting” in the world of bouncing. Which was complete bullshit. The entire time, Irish was a couple of arm-lengths from me (and about 10 feet from the stage). He was rockin’ and swaying with a crowd of like-minded revelers, truly in the moment. Nobody was pushing, nobody was complaining and for sure, nobody was perpetrating a Code 3. There were no less than four bouncers to my left who were sharply hawking the group that my Irish friend was in. Then, suddenly, two of the LAPD officers in training, pushed their way into the crowd, grabbed Irish by the shirt and ejected him without a warning or explanation. Irish was later told about his supposed Code 3 by a friend of his who also works the door, which really made him pretty fucked-off about the whole situation. And rightfully so. Anyway, my recollection of the “situation” is crystal, as for a change I was remarkably sober last night. If you’re going to SoDo toinght my advice to you is, have a good time, but don’t have too much of a good time. Or you’ll be out on the street.

Cherrybomb has often times wished she was PJ Harvey. This video is an example of one of those times. Speaking of Nick Cave, I’m off tonight to see the first of the two NC&TBS shows here in Seattle.

In honor of Nick being in Seattle, today’s Cherrybomb Daily Earwig is Henry Lee by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds with PJ Harvey. You can find Henry Lee it on Cave’s 1996 release, Murder Ballads. It’s an amazing collection of dark storytelling set to the ultimate musical backdrop.

Could there be better timing for this edition of Cherrybomb’s Birthday Brawl? I mean, with Nick Cave being in Seattle tomorrow and Cherrybomb being in Seattle all the time and all. Anyway, Nick Cave and Joan Jett both turn the big 50 today. So off we go. The Nick Cave vs. Joan Jett Birthday Brawl is on…

Worse Drug Story:

Don’t fall asleep Nick Cave, the cowboy from The Village People might eat you.

Cave: At one particular low point of his heroin addiction, Cave wrote lyrics with a bloody syringe while traveling on the London Underground. Later, Cave resorted to dealing heroin and was subsequently thrown out of his room in a shared apartment when it became a shooting gallery.

Joan Jett turns 50 today. Despite this news, Joan Jett is not grouchy. Yet.

Jett: Joan Jett has lived a pretty clean life when it comes to the likes of drugs and alcohol. Which is pretty remarkable given the history of The Runaways. The only thing I can say about Joan Jett (when it comes to this category) is that she’s grouchy. Really grouchy. I’ve seen Jett live a few times, and personally, I think she might benefit by some sort of recreational drug interjection. The last time I saw JJ, she spent the majority of the 60 minute set complaining about the sound and her band, often stopping songs mid-stream to complain into her mike. It’s the only show I’ve ever walked out of in my life. Grouchy!

Advantage: Cave. The only time I like grouches is when I’m stoned and they are talking to me from a trash can on TV.

Cooler Tattoo Homage:

Peaches Geldof’s tattooed homage to Nick Cave’s “Into My Arms”.

Bob Geldof’s hot-mess daughter, Peaches had the lyrics of Cave’s masterful love song, Into My Arms, tattooed on her back. Apparently, Peaches‘ then boyfriend, Faris Rotter of the UK band The Horrors, is a big Nick Cave fan. So much so, that Rotter has been accused of ripping on Cave’s unique sound. But that’s another story.

Joan Jett Autograph Tattoo. Hey, at least she’s wearing panties.

There are loads of people who get celebrity autographs tattooed on their bodies. In many cases, the ink-job  of your celebrity soulmate’s face comes before you get their accompanying autograph engraved on your thigh. We should all be thankful that Joan’s #1 fan, above, went with Jett’s John Hancock only. Although, Joan Jett looking at you while you’re going downtown might be sexy. If you’re a freak that is. You freak.

Advantage: Cave. I never want to see that Joan Jett tattoo again.

Better Former Paramour:

Nick and PJ enjoy a post-coital ciggy.

Cave: PJ Harvey
When Nick Cave recruited PJ Harvey to sing the duet, Henry Lee, on his Murder Ballads record, they eneded up getting it on. Which seems about right given Cave’s affinity for raven-haired, pale skinned chicks. Much to Cherrybomb’s chagrin.

Joan Jett and Carmen Electra are just friends. With benefits.

Jett: Carmen Electra
After Carmen Electra’s divorce from Dave Navarro in 2006, it’s rumored that she got busy Jett, her long-time friend.

Advantage: Jett. Even I’ve often wanted to be PJ Harvey, but I would totally do Carmen Electra. And so would you. Don’t lie. You’re probably doing something looking at this photo right now.

Better Hair: The Then and Now Edition:

Joan Jett and her Aqua Net special circa 1980ish.

Joan’s looking a little more like Lita Ford in the photo above. Which is why she probably cut her hair off in the first place.

Joan Jett now at the 2008 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Joan’s back to black again after her recent stint as a blond. Her face looks as tight as her awesome abs these days. But I digress away from whatever it is on top of Joan Jett’s head in the photo above. Let’s just call it hair, shall we?

Nick Cave forgot to brush his hair. For like a year.

Nick Cave is always changing his hair. Whether it’s the hair on his face or his head.

Nick Cave at the MOJO Awards, 2008.

In the words of Warren Zevon, Nick’s hair is perfect.

Advantage: Cave.

Are you surprised that this Cherrybomb Birthday Brawl goes to Mr. No Pussy Blues, Nick Cave? Well, are you? Because I was totally expecting a Jett shut-out on this one. Anyway, grumpy jabs aside, I love Joan. I guess what it comes down to is this, just like a very good-looking friend of Cherrybomb, I was always more of a Lita girl. That and Nick Cave rules.

Who will be next in the Cherrybomb Birthday Brawl? Actually, I don’t know right now. I’m recovering from a nasty cold and I’m all hopped on Nyquil and coke. Which is really not as tasty as it sounds.

Have you been asking yourself lately if someone you love has been brainwashed into submission? I know I have. Why? I’ll tell you. When I was driving down I-5 today I ended up behind a sweet little powder-blue, 1965 Mustang. Even in traffic, it’s always exciting to get close to any Mustang between the years of 1965 – 1973. The little number in front of me was also being driven by a chick, which, despite my initial pang of jealously, made me smile. Until I got close enough to see the two bumper stickers on her car. The first one had Dino Rossi’s name on it. The other one said that “life begins at conception”. Then there was the small white cowboy hat hanging from her rear view mirror. I loved that Mustang. I gave that Mustang the best 10 minutes of my life when I was stuck behind it today. I mean, what kind of person puts bumper stickers on a ‘69 Mustang?

Well, now you know.  And so do I.

Friday, September 19th:

The Maldives. Football not included.

The Maldives and Shim
The Tractor
Two of my favorite bands on one bill at what is easily, the greatest club in the City of Seattle. Come out and see what happens when twang and dry ice collide. Here’s a hint: what happens is completely awesome.

Gene’s Addiction might be Nair.

Gene’s Addiction and Supernaughty
El Corazon

Deftones
Venture Theater (California)

Ms. Led want you to wake up. I suggest you do what Ms. Led says. I know I always do.

Ms. Led, The Shondes
High Dive

Saturday, September 20th:

Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving, Seattle style.

Fremont October Fest
Shim, Cancer Rising and Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving
Easily the funnest and drunkest good time you will have all year.
Center of the Universe.

The DT’s
Slims Last Chance (Georgetown)

Lemmy.

Motorhead
Roseland Ballroom (New York)
On a sad note, Slim Jim Phantom broke his wrist in three places, causing Lemmy’s The Head Cat to cancel all their October gigs. Including the October 9th gig in Seattle at El Corazon.  Personally, I’d like to see this show re-booked at a bigger venue but, like you, I’ll take Lemmy anywhere and anyway I can get him.

Lesbian
The Comet

A Flock of Seagulls

A Flock of Seagulls
Morongo Casino Resort and Spa (Cabazon, CA)
I got thrown out of a Flock of Seagulls show once. Did I tell you that already? No? Really? That’s weird. That’s usually the first thing I tell people. Anyway, everything happens for a reason. Especially when it comes to A Flock of Seagulls. Whatever that means.

The Meat Purveyors.

The Meat Purveyors
The Tractor
According to a very good looking friend of Cherrybomb, seeing the bluegrass loving Meat Purveyors is always a drunken good time.

Looking Ahead:

Jodie Watts outside the Vogue. Photo by Anna Knowlden.

80’s Cover Night with Ms. Led, Jodie Watts and so much MORE…
The Sunset
On Thursday, September 25th, Seattle band Jodie Watts will play their first gig in three years. Jodie Watts was the first local band I saw after moving to Seattle in 1999. The show was at The Sit ‘n’ Spin and the bartender turned out to be an old friend. I can’t tell you how much that show warmed my cold, East Coast rock ‘n’ roll heart. Almost 10 years later, that night still ranks high up on Cherrybomb’s “good time” list. And, since I love to have a good time, it just makes sense that you should be at The Sunset on Thursday, September 25th.

Monotonix gets stuck looking for Ceiling Cat

Monotonix will be at The Comet Tavern on Satuday, September 27th. Did you get shut-out of Monotonix’s show at Bumbershoot earlier this month? The Comet is mosh-friendly. Trust me.

The Saturday Knights.

The Saturday Knights are at Neumo’s on Thursday October 16th. Just like their last record, TSK’s new record is really, really good.

So there you have it. This week’s Get The Fuck Out is, well, out. And you should be too.

German artist Paddy Boehm loves drawing people. Famous people. For the background and outlines of the face, Boehm uses acrylic paint. Boehm then uses pencil to create his exaggerated caricatures.

Lemmy Kilmister, Paddy Boehm.

Boehm has been drawing for most of his 35 years. At 15, he and his brother created a comic called “Zeitlupe” (or slow-motion). Among others, Boehm credits French comic artist Jean Tabary and German charicture master, Sebastian Kruger as two of his primary influences. If you’re in or near the West Coast, Kruger just announced that he will be leading two artist workshops, complete with live demonstrations, in California in April, 2009. The focus of the workshops will be portraiture and working with acrylics.

Iggy Pop, Paddy Boehm.

The Kruger influence is evident in Boehm’s portrait of Iggy Pop, above.

Alice Cooper, Paddy Boehm.

Paddy Boehm studied graphic design and has worked to perfect his impressive caricature skills for nearly 15 years. You can see more of Boehm’s caricature’s in his online gallery. Boehm lives and works in Germany.

…when it comes to the art of creating Art in Rock ‘n’ Roll’s image. I am in love with Stephens’ image of Nick Cave, complete with skeleton hands, clutching his ever-present ciggy. Stephens teaches art at Chana High in California. How lucky are those kids? Wait. Don’t answer that question yet. Stephens is also a big fan of Zombies. So much so that he has started doing Zombie Portraits of his students. Stephens will even make you a Zombie for a mere $25 bucks. Craig Stephens might be the coolest Art teacher ever.

Craig Stephens, Lou Reed. For Mr. Incredible.

When he’s not teaching Art or turning his students into Zombies, Stephens also manages to crank out a pretty boss comic called Working Stiff. Stephens says that creating a comic was a childhood dream of his.

Craig Stephens, Iggy Pop. For more Iggy Art click here.

Although it’s hard to imagine that Stephens has any, in his spare time, he paints a picture a day and posts them on his blog, Daily Painting.

Jason D’Aquino is a Miniaturist out of Brooklyn. Among his Mother, D’Aquino credits Maurice Sendak as a source of inspiration for his art. D’Aquino uses vintage matchbooks or in the case of D’Aquino’s series, “Plumbing”, paper from a vintage Plumbing catalog to create his miniature art. There’s a couple of disturbingly cool, tiny images of some of the Peanuts in “Plumbing”. Excellent.

Jason D’Aquino, Dr. Gonzo, Graphite on Vintage Good Humor Spoon.

But let’s get back to Dr. Thompson. Generally, as a miniature artist, D’Aquino’s scale is, well, small. Take the image of HST (above) on the vintage Good Humor spoon. In April, some stupid motherfucker stole D’Aquino’s original 1×3 piece, “Lil’ Scratch” (done on a vintage matchbook) from Carnivora Art Gallery. Now that’s poor. Hopefully, as D’Aquino’s artwork is very recognizable, ultimately, someone will turn that douche in. Keep your classy eyes peeled.

Jason D’Aquino, Bukowski Good Humor Spoon.

Now, I had to run the Bukowski Good Humor Spoon as I’m reading “Last Night of the Earth Poems”. Okay, I’m always reading that book, but that’s besides the point. While I’m on Bukowski, here’s a great list of Bukowski’s Top Ten Greatest Quotes according to Alternative Reel. But I digress away from Mr. D’Aquino’s ultra-cool matchbooks. Let’s get back to that.

Jason D’Aquino, Pinup 2.

Now she is ultra-cool. Look at her. Ain’t she tiny, expertly drawn, and all pretty? Anyways, D’Aquino also owns Blue Moon Tattoo in Buffalo, New York. It’s only natural that someone with a hand like D’Aquino should apply his exquisite skills to skin. Some of D’Aquino’s artwork has appeared in Seattle’s only newspaper, The Stranger. D’Aquino’s latest work are incredible tattoo-inspired Graphites on a vintage Vargas calendar.

You can check out much more of D’Aquino’s on his excellent new site.

Oh man. Two of my favorite things. Wendy O, a Vintage Mustang Mach 1 and the weekend. Wait a minute…uh never mind, that’s right. Cherrybomb might can’t count, but I can order a vodka rocks in like five different languages.

Useless Cherrybomb talent number 64…

Wednesday, May 7th:

No Visa mean no UFO with Pete Way, dang it.
UFO
El Corazon
Mike McCready’s UFO trib, Flight to Mars just rocked the Box last weekend, and now the real deal is invading Seattle. Even though Pete Way won’t make it to Seattle, Cherrybomb’s ticket to this show is still too hot to handle. Rob De Luca of Spread Eagle will be filling in for Pete, which is cool because the name Rob De Luca reminded Cherrybomb that Spread Eagle was pretty fucking great. Take that Nickelback…

Thursday, May 8th:

Lesli Wood of Ms. Led and her sweet Les Paul…

Ms. Led
The Sunset
Ms. Led. Yes, please.

Friday, May 9th:

Common Market. The Black Patch War EP drops on Thursday, May 8th.

Common Market (EP release)
D. Black
Vera Project
Simply stated, one of the best Hip-Hop acts Seattle has to offer. Cherrybomb highly recommends this show. Download Connect For right now and let it live on your iPod, just like it does on Cherrybomb’s.

The Staxx Brothers have the most awesome show fliers…
The Staxx Brothers
Nectar
I love TSB. Maybe the fact that I’ve been listening to the Chi-Lites, The Impressions and The Roots a lot lately might be reinforcing that feeling, but what the hell. The fact that I have yet to see Staxx live is your chance to one-up Cherrybomb. It’s a safe be that Staxx will slay you. Busy screwing some nameless forget-me-not on Friday? Look for The Staxx Brothers later this year when they play Bumbershoot.

Saturday, May 10th:

Cherry Comics #15 by Larry Welz

Cherrybomb has always loved comics. Did you know Cherry’s (formerly Cherry Pop Tart above) favorite rock star is Steven Tyler? Makes sense, right? While Tyler should be everyone’s favorite rock idol, Cherrybomb is unashamed of her Tyler adoration. Anyways, let’s get back to the point.The Emerald City Comicon is back in Seattle again on Saturday, May 10th, and Sunday, May 11th. Suicide Girls will also be there this year. Suicide Girls have names like Binx and Vice . Some of the Suicide Girls say they are artists or writers by trade. Others confess to being professional full time cunts. Just like Cherrybomb.

Honesty is always the best policy…

The Ruby Doe play a third round of Rock and Roll Dumpster Diving…

The Ruby Doe
Comet Tavern
Ruby Doe at The Vomit, I mean The Comet. Wait a minute, uh, I was right the first time. Cherrybomb is totally there. Vomit and all…

Dita Vox owns The Funhouse bar. Photo by Cherrybomb

Thee Emergency (CD Release)
Wild Orchid Children
The Whore Moans
The Funhouse
Holy Hellgate. This bill is completely out of fucking control. The self-described Gonzo Soul Music of Wild Orchid Children is pretty much that. Gonzo. For some reason, they remind me of the plugged-in version of the Beastie Boys, which is a good thing. Look for WOC at Noise for the Needy in June, and The Blue Moon in July.

Sunday, March 11th:

The Freakouts have nice gear…

The Freakouts
The Funhouse
The Freakouts are Cherrybomb’s new favorite band. This statement alone is more than you need to get your hungover ass to The Funhouse early (4:00!) on Sunday. I mean, what were you gonna do, visit your mother? Call FTD and tell Mommy you fell down the stairs. Besides, The Funhouse’s Bloody mix makes a sweet, sweet hangover recovery called Red Beer. Cherrybomb will never steer you wrong when it comes to party liquids. I’d rather drink from the dirty, plastic shrine of Pepe Lopez than do that. Whatever you do, if Pepe asks you to come on in and introduce yourself, just say something like “Dios Mio, La Migra,” really loud. Pepe ain’t worth kissing for the porcelain god, despite the vessels’ cool, white inviting appearance. Remember, your ASS goes there. Not your mouth. Just say no to the bottom shelf.

Looking Ahead:

Peter Murphy. Yoga for Goths…

Peter Murphy will be at the Box on Friday, May 30th. It’s common knowledge that great voices only get better with age, and Murphy’s stand-alone vocals are no exception to this rule. Cherrybomb fully expects at least a 10 minute version of Dark Entries and a 30 minute version of Bella Legosi’s Dead. Murphy will also perform highlights from his dense solo career. Some of the highlights of Murphy’s goth idol, solo sojourn can be found on the 2000 comp, Wild Birds .

Mike Ness makes Cherrybomb feel all tingly…

I’m pretty sure Mike Ness is trying to give Cherrybomb a heart attack. If my calculations are correct, Ness just celebrated his 46th birthday last month. How can one man look and sound so good? It just ain’t right. Anyways, Mike Ness, his excellent hair, and his BAND will be at The Showbox on Wednesday, July 9th (all ages) and Thursday, July 10th (21+). Ness and his Band will also visit New York, Chicago and The Crystal Ballroom in Oregon during June and July.

Nick Cave. Life on the road looks like fun…

Lastly, if you haven’t heard already, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds will be in Seattle at the Box on Tuesday, September 23rd. Rumor has it that a second show will also be added for Wednesday, September 24th. I don’t mind saying that I am the proud owner of one rather expensive – but worth every penny – ticket to the September 23rd show. Cave’s new record, Dig, Lazarus, DIG!!! is being called one of the best of a young 2008. And Cherrybomb agrees.

Now Get The Fuck Out already…

Thanks to the RDK and LP for making GTFO happen this week…

So, you might have heard the story about Journey’s sort of new Filipino vocalist, Arnel Pineda. No? Yeah, I guess I’ve also been mostly ignoring Journey since 1987. And while Cherrybomb’s ability to ignore Journey for almost 20 years isn’t that remarkable, the story of how Arnel Pineda became Journey’s vocalist is. Okay, that story is actually pretty boring too.

Journey guitarist Neil Schon found Pineda on Youtube. Performing Journey covers with his band The Zoo. Sigh…

Arnel Pineda. Discovered on Youtube. Not American Idol…?

Is it just Cherrybomb’s obsession with one of the greatest bands of the 80’s, or does Steve Perry not understand his importance in the world of rock and roll? I’m completely fucking baffled by Perry’s ability to resist his own greatness. I also miss his tight jeans and long 80’s hair, but that’s besides the point. In the world of vocalists that glom off of each other, Perry stands alone, inimitable, like Brad Delph and Freddie Mercury. Case and Perry point is Infinity from 1978, Perry’s first record with Journey. Infinity showcases Perry’s pristine vocals and the record officially put Journey on the road to multi-platinum success.

Steve Perry. Can Cherrybomb pretend to be Oh, Sherrie…?

And, while I was secretly hoping Pineda was a cheap rip off of Steve Perry (who turned 51 in January), he’s got Perry’s soaring, pretty pitch pretty down. Like in this clip from 2006 that features the 40 year old Pinela and his band The Zoo, performing “Faithfully.” The first note out of his mouth is all Perry. And while that’s all good, one indisputable fact remains: a Perry-less Journey is like a good looking chick with a dick. They might look good and sound good, but the happy ending is all wrong.

Robin Zander with Cheap Trick and his pretty Steve Perry hair…

Anyways, the Perry-less Journey, Heart and Cheap F*&$!g Trick hit the road for a herculan size summer tour starting on July 9th. The tour hits pretty much every 80’s nook and cranny that big hair can hide in. Including Seattle, on September 19th at White River. Not to be outdone, a Delph-less Boston hits the road with former Stryper vocalist Michael Sweet on June 6th.

Take that Nickelback…

Hey London, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds will be performing live at HMV, 150 Oxford Street, on Monday 3rd March at 6.00pm. The band will then stick around to sign copies of DIG!!!. Access to the signing will be limited to 300 people and you’re gonna need a wristband for it. You can get a wristband starting at 9:00 am on March 3rd.

And as of today (according to the official Nick Cave site), you can listen to all of DIG!!! on the Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Myspace page. It doesn’t appear to be up yet but keep checking back.

Check the vid (above) for UO’s Sister Havana, and get a taste of how good tomorrow night will be if you’re in NY and smart enough to get to the Mercury Lounge.

I have Sleazegrinder to thank for so many things and getting hip to Ash is one of them. Anyways, the great and powerful Ash (watch the vid for “Clones”, above with the speakers all the way up) just announced they will play a gig at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn on Monday, March, 17th. Another name for March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day. Which officially makes Brooklyn, NY the best place to spend this coming St. Patrick’s Day. Damn you New York! Why are you so far away from Seattle. Ash and Nick Cave (who performs at the Plug Awards on March 6th) all in one month? No fair.

…is the day we should all start drinking heavily, straight through ’til November. And mostly, you should go somewhere other than your couch to do it. Unless that couch is getting you laid. If that is in fact the case, carry the fuck on. All curse words aside, I’m completely confused about how to misuse my vote. I filled out my absentee ballot and then ripped it up. Anyways, lets get back to talking about what’s really important. Rock and Roll, baby…and we’re off:

Thursday, February 7th:

Ms. Led has got the right idea…

Ms. Led
Pris
The Sunset
Ms. Led tells it like it is. Their music is angry and urgent with lyrics that will shake you awake. If they don’t, then you, sir, are dead.

Hobo Libido
Club Fuel
HL has a new track up on their Myspace site called “Love Cow“. Ding dang it’s pretty sweet. And it has cowbell in it, just as a song called Love Cow should. The beginning of the song made me think of both Thin Lizzy and Mountain at the same time. Which under normal circumstances, would have made that 70’s side of my brain explode. Fortunately, normal circumstances and Cherrybomb rarely intersect on the road of rock and roll. Phew…

Friday, February 8th:

No Fi Soul Rebellion like apples…

Cancer Rising
No Fi Soul Rebellion
Comet Tavern
No Fi is yet another band putting Bellingham, Washington on the map. And whoever is booking Cancer Rising is a fucking genius. And no, it’s not me, but I can totally see how you might have thought it might have been.

Saturday, February 9th:

Ellen Forney Book Launch & Art Exhibition
Fantagraphics (Georgetown location)
Forney’s work is known to you if you read The Stranger. The back of The Stranger mostly. Don’t act like you don’t read The Stranger back pages. Everyone reads those back pages. Okay, everyone for sure LOOKS at the back pages. Sticky back pages. Oh, I almost forgot to tell you…TS Tina called for you when you were out. In other super art girl news, lens-mistress Lilly Warner is showing her photos of Seattle’s own SSP at the Cafe Venus and Mars Bar through February 29th.

Shim (and Dita Vox’s Mohawk). Photo by Cherrybombed.

Shim (CD Release)
Tractor Tavern
Shim’s follow-up to the sweet release In the Veins, “Feel Like a King” is out tonight. The last time I saw Shim, I loved them as much as the first time I saw them. Bring earplugs and your love for dry ice.

OVO is Italian for hardcore…

Lesbian
OvO (Italy)
Vera Project
Lesbian and OvO on a Saturday night? Okay, to be fair, OvO is from Italy and sounds like something from a Dario Argento movie, so maybe you never heard of ‘em. I’ll let you slide this one time, but next time, man…knuckle Lesbian sandwich for you.

Looking Ahead…:

Rufus Wainwright will be at The Paramount on March 13th. I’m ashamed to say I was only slightly aware of Rufus until recently. If you are Rufus ignorant like Cherrybomb see the Leonard Cohen doc, “I’m Your Man”. The doc’s approach is a little unconventional but the performances (that include the likes of Nick Cave and Beth Orton) are completely stellar. Wainwright’s version of Cohen’s “Hallelujah” will make you a fan if you aren’t one already.

Jamie Nova of Hell’s Belles and Witchburn

Ministry is at The Showbox on March 29th. I lost my shoes at a Ministry show once. I never liked those shoes anyway but I still love Ministry. I like my rock hard and fast or I want no rock at ALL. Hell’s Belles has two shows on February 23rd at Hell’s Kitchen in Tacoma. All ages at 3:00 (!) and 21+ at 9:00. Vocalist Jamie Nova’s other band, Witchburn (who are so excellent) will be at El Corazon on Wednesday, February 13th.

See you out there…

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds will play The Terminal on March 6th in New York headlining The Plug Awards. Pre-sale is tomorrow February 6th (open only to Plug voters and DellLounge.com users). Tickets are only $10 (with a two ticket limit) and go on sale to the public on Friday, February 8th.

The excellent Dizzee Rascal (Dizziee’s Fix Up Look Sharp samples Billy Squire) and Jose Gonzalez share the bill. Patton Oswalt hosts.

Thanks again to the Mad Irish Man for having his ear to the ground Nick walks on…

I don’t know about you but I’m reserving time in my summer schedule for one of these shows. Preferably London…did you hear me Jane? No US dates yet but when (I can’t bring myself to say if) they do announce US dates you will find them here:

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ fourteenth album DIG, LAZARUS, DIG!!!, will be released 3rd March (April 8th on Anti in the US). The album, available as deluxe CD package and Vinyl, features original artwork by UK artists Sue Webster and Tim Noble – click here to pre-order the album. The first single and title track DIG, LAZARUS, DIG!!! is out February 18th, click here to pre-order the single.

European Tour dates:
Mon 21st April – Lisbon Coliseum
Tue 22nd April – Porto Coliseum
Thu 24th April – San Sebastian Polideportivo Anoeta
Fri 25th April – Barcelona Razzmatazz
Sat 26th April – Marseilles Docks Du Suds
Mon 28th April – Amsterdam Music Hall
Tue 29th April – Paris Casino Du Paris
Thu 1st May – Brussels Forest National
Sat 3rd May – Dublin Castle
Sun 4th May – Glasgow Academy
Mon 5th May – Birmingham Academy
Wed 7th May – London, Hammersmith Apollo
Fri 16th May – Oslo Spektrum
Sat 17th May – Stockholm Annexe
Mon 19th May – Copenhagen KB Halle
Wed 21st May – Berlin Tempodrom
Sat 24th May – Prague Sazka Arena
Sun 25th May – Vienna Gasometer
Tue 3rd June – Zagreb IN Music Festival (open air)
Wed 4th June – Belgrade Arena
Fri 6th June – Salonika Moni Lazariston (open air)
Sat 7th June – Athens Lycabetus Theatre (open air)

Thanks to my favorite Mad Irishman for the link…