As we celebrate the official launch of dubnarcotic.org, I would like to thank our first contributer, Chad Keever, who was gracious enough to send images and video of The Halo Benders April 8th performance at the Visual Arts Collective in Boise, ID. Click here for photos, video is below.

The Halo Benders - “Don’t Touch My Bikini”

The Halo Benders - “Blank Equation”

The Halo Benders - “Virginia Reel Around The Fountain”

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I received this footage in the mail yesterday. Our very first submission to dubnarcotic.org and the site isn’t even up! This is what it’s all about folks. Thanks to Chad Keever from Spokane who graciously sent me this video. I will upload more once the site goes live.

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What a night!

My ears are still buzzing. Tonight was one of the most amazing nights of live music I’ve ever witnessed. Chicago native Anni Rossi played a very warm and upbeat opening set. If I had enough tape on hand, I would have taped her performance, but sadly I only had a tape and a half.

Bryce Panic played a very energetic, yet brief set. Old Time Relijun played an amazing, slam-dancing set, filled with the best soul-dance rock you’ve ever heard. Then comes Monotonix, who I’ve never seen live before. Boy, what a completely unique, inspiring, and awesome night it was! Monotonix finished their set when I was running out of tape, I only had 4 minutes left.

The night couldn’t have gone better. After speaking to both Monotonix and Arrington de Dionyso, I was able to introduce myself to Calvin Johnson before heading out. I complimented him on a job well done producing the latest Old Time Relijun record, as well as the recent performance in Chicago at South Union Arts in June. I asked Calvin if he had plans of coming back to the Chicago area, he said “sometime next spring”. I asked if he is working on new Halo Benders material and that I was sorry I missed the shows in Boise. To that, he responded that “you’ll see us again”.

I highly encourage all of you to watch all three sets. Highlights include Calvin Johnson dancing to Old Time Relijun’s “Cold Water”, Arrington de Dionyso going nuts for Bryce Panic, and Monotonix just completely going nuts, tearing the place apart. Enjoy.

Bryce Panic

Old Time Relijun

Monotonix

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