Here's a bite of really good news. I'll update you more when things get more fleshed out. Until then read below from Cliffy Huntington:

Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Circle Of Hope in Philadelphia (venue address and start time will be posted soon)...

PIERCE FAMILY BENEFIT CONCERT

A bit of info: Jeannie Pierce was diagnosed with stage 3 Brain Cancer on May 2nd, 2006. She has had three brain surgeries thus far and has limited use of the left side of her body. Long time Huntingtons fans will recognize the name Jeannie from the song Jeannie Hates The Ramones. Jeannie is the wife of original Huntingtons drummer, Mike Pierce (aka Mikee Huntington). To show our love and support for Mikee and to raise money to help his family during this most difficult of times, we have decided to get the old lineup back together for a big concert. We have asked several bands who we shared the mid 90's scene around here with to reunite and take part in this concert as well. Basically, get ALL the old gang back together. Healing is best done in the company of family and, in many ways, we're all family.

REUNITING FOR THE SHOW:
Huntingtons - classic lineup of Mikey, Cliffy and Mikee joined by longtime newbie, Josh Blackway (aka Jonny Huntington)
Ghoti Hook
Tantrum Of The Muse
Speedy Delivery
Dodavahu
+ 2 more unconfirmed reunions.. (updated upon confirmation)
..
ALSO PLAYING:
Main Line Riders
Adam & Dave's Bloodline

Tickets will be just $10.00, donations will also be accepted during the show. 100% of monies brought in from the door, donations and Huntingtons/Main Line Riders merchandise sales during the concert, will go directly to the Pierce family.

Mikee's email address is mikeehuntington@msn. com ... paypal donations can also be sent to that email address. Drop him and Jeannie a line, send them some cash, lift them up in prayer...we all appreciate it very much.

FURTHERMORE:
To coincide with the concert, the band is doing a new album of sorts. All 8 songs from the long out of print Split cd we did with Darlington (mastered properly for the first time ever!), two songs from the Get Lost/Plastic Surgery sessions that didn't make either album, Babysitter from the You're Not Right 7 inch and two brand new songs (to be recorded on March 26, 2009 at Clay Creek...that's where most of our albums were recorded at) will be the composition of this new album.
This new album will be entitled Punk Sounds and will be available on Amazon. com as a digital only release. We will also have the album available as a paypal purchase release via download codes right here on our myspace page. Just as it is with the benefit concert, 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this album will be going directly to the Pierce family.

We hope you will join us in lifting up our brother and friend, as well as his beautiful wife and children.

HUNTINGTONS

NOTE: Advanced tickets for those traveling 100 miles or more will be available for purchase in April or May

It's been a minute since the last signs of life here. But I decided to re-open the flood gates due to the next revolution.

Welcome 2009.

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The tour is coming really nowhere close to Youngstown, but I'd recommend the drive to any of these cities to see Danielson. It's truly something you will kick yourself for missing. There is a link here (at the bottom) about Danielson The Movie (aka: The Danielson Famile) as well as the tour dates. Currently Danielson is finishing up a tour with Woovenhand and then they will depart again on a different leg with new uniforms and shoes made specifically for them, ta-boot!

Oct 31 2008 10:30P
DANIELSON @ THE KNITTING FACTORY New York, New York

Nov 2 2008 8:00P
DANIELSON @ 491 THEATRE Philadelphia

Nov 4 2008 11:00P
DANIELSON @ THE CROFOOT PIKE ROOM Pontiac, Michigan

Nov 5 2008 6:00P
DANIELSON @ REGGIE’S Chicago, Illinois

Nov 6 2008 8:30P
DANIELSON @ TRIPLE ROCK Minneapolis, Minnesota

Nov 7 2008 11:00P
DANIELSON @ THE WAITING ROOM Omaha, Nebraska

Nov 8 2008 10:00P
DANIELSON @ THE HI-DIVE Denver, Colorado

Nov 9 2008 7:00P
DANIELSON @ KILBY COURT Salt Lake City, Utah

Nov 11 2008 10:30P
DANIELSON @ THE VERA PROJECT Seattle, Washington

Nov 12 2008 10:30P
DANIELSON @ BACKSPACE Portland, Oregon

Nov 14 2008 12:00A
DANIELSON @ BOTTOM OF THE HILL San Francisco, California

Nov 15 2008 8:00P
DANIELSON @ TROUBADOUR Los Angeles, California

Nov 16 2008 9:30P DANIELSON @ MODIFIED Phoenix, Arizona

Nov 18 2008 11:00P DANIELSON @ THE MOHAWK Austin, Texas

Nov 19 2008 8:00P
DANIELSON @ WALTER’S ON WASHINGTON Houston, Texas

Nov 20 2008 11:30P
DANIELSON @ GRANADA THEATRE Dallas, Texas

Nov 21 2008 8:00P
DANIELSON @ HI TONE Memphis, Tennessee

Nov 22 2008 8:00P
DANIELSON @ 40 WATT CLUB Athens, Georgia

Nov 23 2008 8:00P
DANIELSON @ THE GREY EAGLE Asheville, North Carolina

Title: THE CURE - 4:13 DREAM

Welp, one of my favorite bands of all time is finally releasing a new record. I have a copy of it. I should be really excited about that. But I'm not. It pains me to say this, because this was the band that did no wrong, until 2004's self titled "The Cure" which had a lot of great songs, but had a few songs that I just felt didn't match up with the almighty Cure song structure. I should be really excited because one of the shining moments of the Cure was when Porl Thompson was the guitarist (He played during the golden era 1985-1992ish) and he has returned to the band, and the band has returned to guitar heavy Cure. Still, I'm not glowing with delight here. Well, OK, here is the absolute truth about this new Cure record...

There are 13 songs. The band is a 4 piece, and as I mentioned on a previous post reviewing their recent live show in Philly, the keyboard element is missing. 4 of the songs from the new record were released as singles, one per month, for four months. Each single has a b-side. 2 of the 4 singles are awesome. Most of the b-sides are awesome. Some of the b-sides are way better than the singles. If Mr. Smith would have taken some of the goofier tracks off of this record and put some of those b-sides in its place, this record would be awesome. But he didn't do that, he stubbornly gave us those goofy songs, and dammit, I have to complain about one of my favorite bands.

Its no surprise that Robert Smith has lost touch in some ways, and I guess (sigh) that is what happens when your a legendary artist who gets old but still wears make up. I mean, he has collaborated with some of this planet's worst top 40 artists. I'm still waiting for him to write a single for Hanna Montana. But when it comes to The Cure, he always redeems himself. On 4:13 Dream, I'm not sure if this is vital and completely different song writing, and because I don't care about current music, I'm left out of the loop of cool, or if I'm right and Bob just picked some bad songs that are only cool to middle age british goth guys. Ok, back to the details.

Some of the songs sound like Disintegration/Wish era Cure, with huge gloomy guitar noise, compliments to Porl Thompson. In fact, Porl is one of the strong points on this record.His guitar playing is worlds better than anyone else in the past. His work on this record explodes with layers and layers of dark noisy rock. Just like Simon Gallup's bass work ruled supreme on Disintegration, Thompson's work here is vital in the success of 4:13 Dream. This record plays out like The Cure abandoned almost everything that made them specifically The Cure, and took some pointers from today's Indie rock scene. While other times, its clear that the band is just trying to take the best elements and just simplifying it all into really quick loud hard rock songs. One thing is for sure - The band is not interested in sadness this time around. This is the least gloomy, least melodramatic Cure record of all time, and it just might be the heaviest record for them too. Its really loud and upbeat and...current. The production on this record is really in right now, and I guess is good for The Cure trying to fit in, but definitely is new for the band. It lacks the layered production of Disintegration, or even more currently, Bloodflowers. Don't get me wrong though, this is a good album, not a great album, which I'm used to the band doing. This album starts out with a ton of momentum, and had I not heard any of the 4 singles first, it might have had a bigger impact on me. One thing I'm worried about with this record is some of what sells the album is Robert's vocals. There is a ton of production and effects on his voice. A lot of layering, a lot of sounds and well sung moments. I have a live version of this record too, and he doesn't have that element to lean on, so if I'm "just getting there" with this record, it would help if the band played it just as it is, live, but they do not because, like I said, the vocals are a big part of what I like about the new direction. Back in the day, The songs had so much going on, that we weren't so fixed on Robert's vocals being perfect, and they weren't but those songs, ooh baby, those songs were untouchable!!!!

Here is a track by track basic overview -

Underneath The Stars.
This opener sounds like a dryly recorded "plainsong" with the slow pace and epic guitar work. Too much vocal effects on this song. I think this song structure reminds me of "The last day of summer" from Bloodflowers.

The Only One.
is totally the typical Cure pop single of the album. This one reminds me of something from Wish.

Reasons Why.
this is a song that just sounds totally un-Cure. Its weird but its also really enjoyable. I lean toward this one for the Cure doing something different but in a good way.

Freakshow.
This song I hated live, but works way better on cd. I went from hating this song thinking it was one of the better ones on the record. It really is a fun song that reminds me of some of the "who cares lets have fun" of Wild Mood Swings. (And yes that record was amazing)

Sirensong.
One of the Porl shining tracks. Its got quirky atmospheric guitars, and lots of what sounds like pianos (Good boys, its ok, use em, you'll still be cool to the young folk) This song is a nice smooth break from the last 2 rockier songs.

The Real Snow White.
guitar heavy, bang your head Cure rock and roll, with a jangle of a chorus. This is another really clear example of the Cure breaking from any reminiscent trademark, but works well. This is also one of those songs where the vocals,and how they sound on this record, make the song stronger. Does it come off this good live?

Hungry Ghost.
Real up beat, popular sounding dance music type rock and roll here. This is the song you put on from this record when you want to shake what your momma gave you. Again, like the last song, its feel good music, but its not The Cure. Lots of vocal craziness. I love the guitar on this. I think this is the best part of the song, and Jason Cooper keeps the drum beat in that pocket, and keeps your head bopping. Did I mention, great guitars??

Switch.
This is reminiscent of "Wrong Number" which I don't care for. This song has the electro-drumming that is only still popular in London I think?!? Lots of Wah pedal, fast drumming. I'm bored though.

Perfect Boy.
Another one of those singles that I would take a b-side over. That said, it is also one of the more Cure moments on the record, which might come as a relief to you if you like this song and your still getting used to the breaking from tradition. Its easy on the ears, but I find this song boring too.

This. Here And Now. With You.
This song is another that I enjoy. Its bubble gum pop Cure. It doesn't sound like it was from any of the other albums though, and definitely sounds current, like something maybe the Killers or Coldplay might do in some of their bubble gum moments. The chorus is what makes the song good.

Sleep When I'm Dead.
They should have called this song "Sleep When I Listen" this song sucks bad. The only redeeming moment is the first 10 seconds, once it kicks in, its cheese. This belongs on that new Cure remix EP, with the other terrible ideas. B-sides, any of them, will fit here instead.

The Scream.
This song was almost there, but it goes nowhere to me. A confused mess of epic guitars, big bass, and drums and over the top wailing from the chief. It reminds me of epic songs like "Im Watching Me Fall" or "The Promise" (another song I didn't like too much), and it also reminds me, kind of, "Like Cockatoos" in the way that the song was quirky but went nowhere. Cool title though. Oh well.

It's Over.
Luckily, we are given a power house closer, which reminds me of "End" from Wish, where they just built a wall of sound and brought a heaviness to the song. This song starts out with one of those old school shining moments from Simon Gallup on bass. The song is almost riffing and drumming like a metal song. Then Porl takes the guitar into outer space. There is so much noise going on here, but luckily the band finally found a hook in it. Its really heavy. Probably the heaviest they ever sounded, but it is awesome. The song gets better and better, and doesn't wear out its welcome, and ends beautifully. No tricks, they just hit that last heavy chord and let it fade out. The end.

So, what we have here is The Cure starting over. Bringing a half way decent album to the forefront of their overwhelming and gloomy discography. I think this is the beginning of the end for The Cure being the kings of gothy-gloomy pop, but luckily we still get strong performances out of the members. One thing to point out, and its a strength to the band. This record doesn't make the band sound tired.THIS IS NOT A TIRED RECORD, the opposite in fact. Its fresh for them. I just chose to take some of it and leave some of it.
It is the Cure record they would have made if they were just getting started!!!!

Tracklist:
(Highlight tracks - *)
*Underneath the Stars
*The Only One
*The Reasons Why
*Freakshow
*Sirensong
The Real Snow White
The Hungry Ghost
Switch
The Perfect Boy
*This. Here and Now. With You
Sleep When I’m Dead
The Scream
*It’s Over

And the cover art kicks ass!!!

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5 new songs have been added to Subpopular

Shellac — This is a Picture
Big Black — Ergot
Shellac — My Black Ass
Big Black — Jordan Minnesota
Big Black — Things To Do Today

That's all really.

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Odds are that you will not like this bands based upon the video, but there are other resources that better represent their music.

Believe in Frodus. The shadow of downfall of this empire is upon us all. Save your money from the banks. FCI foretold us.

FRODUS Sighting #382 - DOLL Show - HOUSE of SWEDEN from S. J. Perron Guidry on Vimeo.

Frodus Sighting # 382 October 3, 2008 - Swedish Embassy, Washington D.C.

Division of Laura Lee live at the Swedish Embassy... some of their gear broke.. the PA was going in and out and they left the stage defeated to regroup. Then completely off the cuff, remnants of the FCI with Saadat (of The Cassettes) took the stage for a rendition of “Invisible Time Lines”... it was Sweden 1998 all over again for 1 song... this inspired DOLL to come back and finish their set... the future? Unknown...

Frodus 2008 last minute stage takeover at Division Of Laura Lee show.

Camera, Editing: Stephen Guidry

This is sheer minimalism. Their makes me want to dance or be in a trance or dance in a trance. Which ever comes first.

If you want to here more of their music or download anything see below.
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Nov 6 2008 7PM Musica Akron, Ohio

You are probably saying "who"? It's understandable. Not many folks know of this ensemble of musicians. Upon first listen you might cast them aside as Sufjan Stevens-esque bandwagon jumpers. Truthfully, this not the case at all. Well before the rise of Sufjan, from his same home state. Michigan, came Anathallo. Which begs the question who inspired whom? Or is there just something in the water in Michigan? Regardless, a good friend of mine in Michigan had a start up label called Selah Records and he was part of the helping hand in Anathallo's earlier days of getting the music out. The odd thing about the band was that they survived in a music scene that catered mostly to metal, punk and hardcore bands in that area. Yet, most of those bands supported with a great zeal the more artful and subtle music that was (and still is) Anathallo.

A few years back I was looking at the line for the revived Lollapooza and on that bill somewhere buried towards the bottom was Anathallo. It put a smile on face to know they were still very much at it and getting the credit that's been long over due. They've toured extensively with some very good bands, been to Austin City Limits, Coachella and where ever else. It's a fair cry from the mildew ridden basements of hardcore shows from 8 years ago.

Here's a couple Zune (uhg) sponsored TERRIBLY recorded videos from the band. I enjoy these songs. I would strongly recommend you get out to see them.

October 17, 2008 8:00 pm
Akron Civic Theatre

go here for more:
http://www.akroncivic.com/eventlist/event_detail.php?id=642

Nov 20 2008 - 8PM Cambridge Room @ House of Blues Cleveland, Ohio

Let be known that the Colour Revolt will be in Cleveland this November. They are one of a few bands these days that still puts their emotions into their strings. There's not show boating. No indie fashion statements. Just good old fashioned rock and roll. They hearken to an era of music that changed how I saw the world and that was the post Nirvana age. A time when music was a lot less fattening, a little more honest and entirely fractured with unapologetic mistakes and rough edges that were a direct result of how much was put into each downward stroke of the guitar. The Colour Revolt remind of that same emotion, but with control that Radiohead might exhibit during one of their overly wrought with passion performances. I still say that Colour Revolt is one of the best bands in America right now. Go see them and feel why.

Check out their Myspace for the rest of their US tour dates.