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BY STEPHEN CENTANNI/MUSIC EDITOR/SCENTANNI@LAGNIAPPEMOBILE.COM
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ach year, the Vomit Spots give a taste of the local underground scene’s past. In 1985, the members of this local punk outfit were brought together through Spring Hill College’s defunct college radio station WTOH. In the years following, Keith Hammet (vocals), Al De Lorge (guitar), Robbie Turpin (bass) and Anton Garriz (drums) used their live
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VOMIT SPOTS, GARY WRONG, EARL’S KILLER SQUIRREL FRIDAY, JULY 14 AT 9 P.M. THE MERRY WIDOW, 51 S. CONCEPTION ST., WWW.THEMERRYWIDOW.NET TICKETS: $10 AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MERRY WIDOW WEBSITE
show and original material to set new standards for local underground bands. Fans both past and present will witness classic Spots material such as “Beano,” “Dude, I Didn’t Know” and “Nina Haagen Dazs” as well as their punked-out version of The B-52’s classic “Rock Lobster.” No matter where these reunion shows go, The Vomit Spots have no problem conjuring the energy that has made them legendary.
The main event
The Vomit Spots will be ushered by two furious acts. Gary Wrong Group is the latest project from local punk legend Chad Booth. For this show, Booth will be performing solo. However, the crowd can expect an onslaught of raw punk goodness from this notable musician. Booth will also perform a DJ set as Wrong Gary Selector. Pensacola’s Earl’s Killer Squirrel completes this evening of underground madness. This group will fill their set with intensity and an equally adrenalized delivery.
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oastal Alabama has been known to embrace the concept of “Sunday Funday.” In fact, Sunday brunch has become one of the busiest shifts for many LoDa restaurants. Over the past couple of months, Alchemy Tavern has used their “Liquid Brunch” as veritable after-party for those Sunday brunching in downtown Mobile. In addition to cold libations, Alchemy also provides its Sunday Funday enthusiasts with musical entertainment. This week’s Liquid Brunch will feature sounds from a group of talented young Mobilians. When the band formed, the members of Stereo Dogs had barely entered their teens. In those early days, the quartet of talented youngsters used classic rock as inspiration for future original material. Now, Stereo Dogs entertain their crowd with a set that mingles both classic rock covers as well as their original material. Songs such as “Turn My Fire Blue” and “Here We Go” showcase a band that has forged their American rock sound in the tradition of their musical forefathers.
BAND: ALABAMA HIP-HOP WEEK MAIN EVENT • DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 15, 8 P.M. • VENUE: SOUL KITCHEN, 219 DAUPHIN ST., WWW.SOULKITCHENMOBILE.COM • TICKETS: $25 IN ADVANCE /$30 DAY-OF/$55 RISER SEATS AVAILABLE AT SOUL KITCHEN, THEIR WEBSITE, MELLOW MUSHROOM (WEMO/MIMO) OR BY CALLING 1-866-777-8932
BAND: LIQUID BRUNCH FEATURING STEREO DOGS DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 16 AT 3 P.M. VENUE: ALCHEMY TAVERN, 7 S. JOACHIM ST., 441-7741 TICKETS: CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION
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ocal radio celebrity Kalenski “DJ Dirty Dan” Adams has spent years as a patron of the region’s hip-hop scene. Eventually, his passion evolved into Alabama Hip-Hop Week. This annual event brings together artists, fans and the community for a seven day celebration of Alabama Hip-Hop. For the past week, Alabama Hip-Hop Week has provided pop-up shows, street parties, educational summits and even a second-line to raise awareness of domestic violence. Before the celebration ends, Adams will bring together a lineup of hip-hop artists to celebrate another successful installment. Georgia is sending Pastor Troy to serve as the headliner. Pastor Troy’s bouncing, roughneck flow and lyrical science has made him a stand-out on the Southeastern scene and beyond. His Soul Kitchen crowd will get a taste of fresh cuts from his upcoming release “O.G.P.T.” This concert will also feature sets from Dirty Boyz, Papa Duck, Teck Montana, Mika Frost, BK, 10-10 and Big Brown.