The scene at THE HUNCHBACK E.P. record release event...

As expected, the evening was an overwhelming success and everyone had a goddamn blast. Weapons were checked at the door and we all received $5 worth of live music inside the second-wildest Frat House I've ever been to. Kudos to the UPenn Greeks of Pi Lamda Pi for hosting a kick-ass Friday night. Kurt & His Violators flipped off a killer laid-back and luxurious set including "Hunchback", "Good Lookin' Out", and crowd-favorite "Freak Train." I truly pity those who didn't turn up, as the VIOLATORS won't be seen on a stage together for many months. Time between acts was spent talking turkey, praising Richie Records // TestosterTunes, and drinking beer from coffee cups. For photographic proof of good times, see below...

Tonight in Philadelphia

TestosterTunes: You excited for LIQUOR STORE'S Philadelphia debut?

SARIM: Ffffuck yea. Im tryin to fix all the gear. Were practicin too. Probably takin two cars.

Come see Sarim (pictured above, left) lead LIQUOR STORE, a Hard Rock band from North Jersey with 9 guitarists and 2 drummers, at Pi Lambda Pi Frat House at 3914 Spruce Street in Philadelphia. Other acts include WATERY LOVE & KURT VILE & the VIOLATORS. Probably the last time you'll see all the Violators on-stage together until late 2009...

PINK REASON gig announcement, etc..

There's a gig on Wednesday at 11th & Race in the Loft District of downtown Philadelphia. Details above, everyone with $5 is invited. Those without $5 can go get fucked in hell.

Also be sure to listen to MUSIC FOR YOUR METHLAB on your iPod, or if times are tough, on your Zune. Click here to peek at a playlist and download the broadcast.

And THE HUNCBACKBACK E.P. by KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS continues to be available. Buy it from your favorite music retailer or (if you live in the United States) paypal $13 to TestosterTunes at Gmail . Com to have it sent to you.

Lastly, there's a record release event for KV & the Violators on Friday March 27 @ Pi Lambda Pi Frat House at 3914 Spruce Street. Be there.

KURT VILE & FNU RONNIES live at SXSW and elsewhere

Yo America and beyond.. Two big acts on the Richie Records // TestosterTunes roster are performing around the United States soon. Be sure to check them out and drink a beer and applaud after each and every song.

THE HUNCHBACK E.P. by KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS seems to be flying out the door at this early stage. You can give the title track a listen over here. Check your favorite underground music mailorder seller or independently owned record store today. Astute readers and listeners will notice that the word 'percussion' is misspelled on the back cover and that there is no written indication that the record is meant to be spun at 45 revolutions per minute.

FNU RONNIES are peppering the continental U.S. with performances. They've been absolutely fierce the last few times in Philadelphia. Let us know how they unleash their contempt away from home. Read a rare interview with the band over here and ask about buying a copy of Golem Smoke when you seem 'em.

KURT VILE (SXSW dates w/ Violators Jesse Turbo & Mike Zeng. Other dates with all the Violators if you're lucky.)

Mar 19 2009 7:00P
Club 1808 w/ CRYSTAL STILTS, VIVIAN GIRLS, + a bunch of others... mexican summer party, etc Austin, Texas
Mar 20 2009 3:00P
House Show w/ EAT SKULL, PSYCHEDELIC HORSESHIT, RTFO BANDWAGON, and others... Austin, Texas
Mar 20 2009 7:00P
the Moose Lodge w/ SILVER PINES, NITE JEWEL, and others... Austin, Texas
Mar 20 2009 11:00P
the Music Gym w/ ENDLESS BOOGIE, and COCONUTS: No Quarter showcase Austin, Texas
Mar 21 2009 5:00P
Woodsist Party @ Ms Beas w/ BLANK DOGS, PSYCHEDELIC HORSESHIT, WAVVES, WOODS, EAT SKULL, + more... Austin, Texas
Mar 22 2009 8:00P
beerland Austin, Texas
Mar 27 2009 8:00P
RICHIE RECORD RELEASE SHOW: at pilam w/ Liquor Store west philly, Pennsylvania
Apr 3 2009 8:00P
silent barn w/ US GIRLS, BIRDS OF MAYA ridgewood, New York
Apr 4 2009 8:00P
w/ US GIRLS, GARY WAR ithaca, New York


FNU RONNIES

Mar 18 2009 8:00P
HOUSE X HOUSE feast Denton, Texas
Mar 19 2009 8:00P
Siltbreeze showcase @ soho lounge Austin, Texas
Apr 17 2009 8:00P
TOTALLY WIRED VEST: Belvedere’s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Apr 19 2009 8:00P
wesyelan UNIVERSITY w/ WHITE SUNS middletown, Connecticut
Apr 21 2009 8:00P
SILENT BARN: w/ DRUNKDRIVER-GOLDEN ERROR-POP.1280 Brooklyn, New York

TUES DAY NIGHT MUSIC NIGHT

Yo Philadelphia.. come celebrate 30 years of Last Straw's Max Milgram (pictured above) tonight at TUES DAY NIGHT MUSIC NIGHT at Atlantis: The Lost Bar on 2442 Frankford Avenue. No cover, 3$ PBC Pints, and fine recorded music will keep you captive until last call. No green beers or Bangers or Mash or anything like that will be served either.

Also, preorders of THE HUNCHBACK E.P. by KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS will all be in the mail by tomorrow.

THE HUNCHBACK E.P. by KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS

KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS
“THE HUNCHBACK E.P.”
12" Vinyl Record + mp3 download
Compact Disc in late March
Richie Records // TestosterTunes #21

Here’s the timeless record for 2009. Electric studio (mostly) recordings from Philadelphia’s Constant Hitmaker. New fans of his last CD will cry into their pillows and accuse him of selling out the bedroom rock scene. The initiated few will know he’s been doing it for years… plugging in with a full on rock band called the Violators and gigging in all corners of Philly. With baritone guitar/bassist Adam Granduciel, rodeo slide & fuzz guitar from Jesse Turbo, and perfect percussion from Mike Zeng, the Violators are Kurt’s Crazy Horse, slugging it out with him when he feels like playing with a full band. Oddly pleasant singing, in-the-red fingerpicking, twisting swells of feedback, totally POUNDING drums, and Krautlike-zen fill both sides of this record. Loud and proud, The Hunchback E.P. looks right filed next to your Neil, Suicide, and Spacemen 3 records.

Check for west coast tourdates and SXSW appearances here.. myspace.com/kurtvileofphilly

READY TO SHIP NEXT WEEK.. Pre-orders cost $13 check or PayPal to TestosterTunes_@_gmail_._com.

Checks and Money Orders to Richie Charles / Box 63603 / Philadelphia PA / 19147

Pay $16 if you want us to throw in a copy of Kurt's out of print split vinyl single w/ the Beat Jams, containing the tunes "Freeway in Mind" and "Everyone is Talkin'" from 2007.

Non-U.S. buyers can expect a lower standard of living and a higher price for this item. Get in touch before paypaling.

Distributors? Send an email.

Quick update..

Here's a typical question from a CLOCKCLEAN ER fan. It comes from Mike Robinson of Austin, Texas. He asks...

"What's up with this gay ass ticket stuf for the show?"

Answer: Just do what it says and leave me alone.

In other news, check back real soon for ordering information for THE HUNCHBACK E.P. by KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS...

The Scene down in Clearwater

Kurt Vile in Europe, West Coast, & SXSW

Freshly home from seein' the Fightin's in Clearwater. Expect a report and some photos shortly. Mayberry looks promising. Hamels still has his stuff.

Also, international music fans should check out Kurt Vile in exotic locales this month. Kurt's bringing known Violator Jesse Turbo along for the ride. Sweet-voiced strummer Meg Baird will be at some gigs as well. This crew should fit in nicely with the dated weirdos of Old Europe and the unemployed layabouts on the west coast of the USA. Eager rock jocks at the endurance test called South by Southwest ought to take note as well.



So yeah take a peak..

Upcoming Shows ( view all )

Mar 6 2009 8:00P Le Blockhaus Nantes, France Mar 7 2009 8:00P KRAAK festival Brussels Mar 8 2009 8:00P The Pits Kortrijk, Belgium Mar 9 2009 8:00P OCCII Amsterdam Mar 11 2009 8:00P Kenton Club w/ EAT SKULL Portland, Oregon Mar 12 2009 6:00P Sonic Boom Records w/ Meg Baird Seattle, Washington Mar 12 2009 9:00P the Josephine w/ MEG BAIRD, and THE DUTCHESS & THE DUKE Seattle, Washington Mar 15 2009 8:00P Amnesia w/ MEG BAIRD, + THE JAZZ BAND San Francisco, California Mar 16 2009 8:00P echo curio w/ MEG BAIRD & LUCKY DRAGONS Los Angeles, California Mar 19 2009 7:00P Club 1808 w/ CRYSTAL STILTS, VIVIAN GIRLS, + a bunch of others... mexican summer party, etc Austin, Texas Mar 20 2009 3:00P House Show w/ EAT SKULL, PSYCHEDELIC HORSESHIT, RTFO BANDWAGON, and others... Austin, Texas Mar 20 2009 7:00P the Moose Lodge w/ SILVER PINES, NITE JEWEL, and others... Austin, Texas Mar 20 2009 11:00P the Music Gym w/ ENDLESS BOOGIE, and COCONUTS: No Quarter showcase Austin, Texas Mar 21 2009 5:00P Woodsist Party @ Ms Beas w/ BLANK DOGS, PSYCHEDELIC HORSESHIT, WAVVES, WOODS, EAT SKULL, + more... Austin, Texas Mar 22 2009 8:00P beerland Austin, Texas