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With the recent demise of The Sets, and the creation of a much needed all ages venue 23 West to take its place, I think it's safe to assume that big changes are happening for local music out here. Case in point, Kimber Lanning of Stinkweeds and Modified Arts fame took some time from her incredibly busy schedule working with Local First Arizona and SilverPlatter.info, to talk about some big upcoming changes with Modified Arts.
"I am pleased to introduce you to Kim Larkin and Adam Murray, a husband and wife team who will be the perfect people to carry on the Modified banner without me. I am overwhelmingly happy to have found a solution to a difficult situation. I will never give up that building, but I didn't want to place a business in there that wouldn't actively contribute to the neighborhood, and in particular to Roosevelt Row. Kim and Adam will be able to advance Modified in a way that I am unable to do with my current work load."
Kim goes on to explain the downtime Modified Arts will see in the near future.
"We will be closing Modified Arts as it exists right now the second weekend in December and re-opening with a new look for Third Friday in January. The stage and green room will be gone, giving way to a cleaner look that will better suit the artwork.
I know some of you will have a hard time with the change but I am asking you to embrace it the best you can and recognize that for almost 11 years we did something no one thought we could do. We ran in independent music venue and art gallery with volunteers from the community and kept the rent at $160 so that bands could play and make some money, and promoters could still bring the small bands and make ends meet. We provided the stepping stones for most of the bands playing at the Rhythm Room today. In fact, some of the bands playing at the Marquee or Cricket Pavilion got their first show in Phoenix at Modified. If you were there for one of those shows, please hold the memory dear."
If you want to read Kim's entire post or join in on the discussion, hop over to theshizz.org. Kimber has also responded to some comments at the Phoenix New Times blog.
Update: Following the release of this news, Martin Cizmar of New Times wrote an article claiming, "Downtown is ovah". This article sparked not only a response from Ben Collins of Modern Art Records, but a "Downtown is ovah" t-shirt. You can purchase it online for about $15 ($21 after tax/shipping), and all sales profits go to local charities. Pick one up and give a big "fuck you" to Cizmar and all the haters of local music.
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7pm @ Clubhouse, The • All Ages • $??
with Cromags, Alpha Omega, Life In Chains, Out For Revenge
8pm @ Rogue Bar (East) • 21+ • $5
with The Hypo Twins, The Birthday Suits, Elephant
8pm @ Yucca Tap Room • 21+ • Free Show!
with Liar's Handshake, Chip Hanna, Dj Johnny Volume
9pm @ Yucca Tap Room • 21+ • Free Show!
with Chip Hannah, Liar's Handshake, Dj Johnny Volume
10pm @ Sucker Punch Sallys Diner • All Ages • Free Show!
with Noah Engh
6pm @ Copper State Tavern • All Ages • $---
with Calabrese,, Gun Smoke (can), Stellar Corpses (ca), Howlers (ca), Returners (ca),, Kraneos (mx),, Slime And The Boobytramps
6pm @ Copper State Tavern • All Ages • $10
with Calabrese, Stellar Corpses, Gun Smoke, Howlers, Returners, Slime And The Booby Tramps
7pm @ Underground (Nile Basement), The • All Ages • $10
with The Bled, Before You Fled, The So So Glos, The Author
7pm @ Shitty T-Pot, The • All Ages • Free Show!
with Sarafan, Sadistic Delusion, Dias Mas Oscuros, Systemaddict Slave, Death Squad, State Leech
8pm @ Judy • All Ages • Donation
with Bro Dawg Party, Custody Battle, Mouth Of Man, Gay Kiss
9pm @ Rogue Bar (East) • 21+ • $5
with Revoltrevolt, The Dark Hearts, The Bitten, Skin Walkers, Wirefeeder
6pm @ Trunk Space • All Ages • $10
with Earthmen And Strangers, So Cow, Tv Ghost, The Happy Hallows
6pm @ Underground (Nile Basement), The • All Ages • $7
with Run With The Hunted, Mouth Of Man, Dconscience, Built To Reign
9pm @ Hollywood Alley • 21+ • $5
with Greenhaven, Antique Scream, Hogjaw, Adam Lee Cogswell
6pm @ Copper State Tavern • All Ages • $10
with Choptops, Sawyer Family, Buried In Red, The Do- Somethings
7pm @ Skrappy's • All Ages • $5
with Awful Truth, Touche Amore, Busted Bearings, Acies, More
7pm @ Skrappy's • All Ages • $??
with Touche Amore, Red Son, Ready Resist
8pm @ Hollywood Alley • 21+ • $8
with The Rebel Set, The Cosmeticators, Miss Derringer
8pm @ Rogue Bar (East) • 21+ • $7
with The Slants, Get Down! To Brass Tacks, The Maxies, Snake! Snake! Snakes!, Melted Cassettes, Whqles
7pm @ YOBS (Ye Olde Bike Shop) • All Ages • $5
with (3/13) Sewn Leather, Tracey Trance, Moment Trigger, Taterbug, Pigeon Religion, (3/14) Death Sentence: Panda!, Devon Williams, The Roar, Lazer Zeppelin, (3/15) Blessure Grave, Twin Crystals, Random Cuts, Ovariesy, Special Guests
Check out the writeup on The Blaze's guest DJ shows coming up. Chris and I will be hosting from 1-2pm on March 23rd, so tune in!
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Hey guys my band just recorded our first EP and are looking for some shows. You can hear 3 of the songs on our myspace. But if you or if you know someone who might be interested in booking us let me know. Peace.
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