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Deep South #3 - Cave 9 ... the DIY way

mw — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:00:57 -0400

most punk-rock place in birmingham

Cave 9

Cave 9: This place impresses me. Cave 9 is a non-profit, all-ages music venue at 2237 Magnolia Ave., roughly two blocks from Five Points. A guy named Aaron runs the place, and he's like the patron saint of Birmingham underground rock, because before his little club came along, venues for all-ages shows were few and far between. But for several years now, he and the rest of his all-volunteer staff have sacrificed hours/days/weeks of their time to make sure the kids of Birmingham have a place to see, hear and play rock and roll. It's the first place a high-school garage band wants to cut their teeth. And its DIY-friendly reputation has made it the top spot for many punk, metal, hardcore and indie bands to play when they tour through the region. The place has really got the feel of a tight-knit community, very friendly, inclusive and tatooed. The place has art shows and potlucks, too. If you're a touring band, this is the club you want to book at -- but do so well in advance. they get swamped with requests.... www.cave9.com

Deep South #2 - Dan mf'n Sartain

mw — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:17:46 -0400

All right, i'll be outta pocket the next couple of days (heading to Savannah, GA, for St Patty's Day -- woot!). So this here blog will have to suffice until I get back.

This is Round 2 of Cool Crap To Be Found in Birmingham, Alabama -- the Music Version...

This time the spotlight is on the one and only...

Dan Sartain
An honest-to-God troubadour from Center Point, Alabama, Dan Sartain has toured Europe, played the House of Blues in Chicago and been mentioned in Rolling Stone..... and he's only 24 years old. Sartain plays a swaggering throwback style of rhythm guitar, churning out charged-up blues songs and brokeheart barroom ballads to make the ladies swoon.

I own CBGB!!!

madsquid — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 07:14:18 -0400

That's right. CBGB, the famous Punk venue that just closed? I bought it. I know, you don't believe me. Well, go take a look for yourself:

http://www.weblo.com/property/index.php?Action=Property.ViewProperty&Ass...

Justin M. Kolenc
a.k.a. the Mad Squid
http://www.stateofpunk.com/

Bare Bones Now, Big Time Later

madsquid — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 10:33:42 -0400

Hello again!

Thanks to everyone who has stopped in to say hi! I just wanted to point out that the content on SOP is kind of one sided right now because I've only got one series going, the Citizen Reports. I will continue this series, but I intend to do much more in depth articles as well.

But the real reason for this post is to let everyone know that we accept writing from external authors. Stop in at SOP today and if you have something to say, send it along. We just might publish it!

Thanks!

Justin M. Kolenc
a.k.a. the Mad Squid
http://www.stateofpunk.com/

STATEOFPUNK.COM IS NOW ONLINE!

madsquid — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:06:27 -0400

Stop in and leave your comments!

Justin M. Kolenc
a.k.a. the Mad Squid
http://www.stateofpunk.com