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Show at Quenchers May 15th

Next show is May 15th at Quencher's Saloon in Chicago, IL. It's on a Wednesday, strange never played a Wednesday in my own "hometown" though on tour we did a few times. Check out the bands also preforming at Quencher's this night of May 15th.
Wooden Indian Burial Ground
Prom Night
Surgery
...Viper Fever

Fuckbook Event Link

Last Night's show experience

First off I'd like to thank Hostel Earphoria for having my brother host the rad show. It was super rad. Every band last night was pretty much top tier of Chicago. Bands like Bike Cops, The Go Down and Killer Moon really had an extreme impact on the night.
There was this far out band of travelers that really made the night as well called Creeper Swamp String Band. They are one of the coolest band of travelers I have met; their music is the real deal when it comes to mental realization and the feel of the road.
It was nice to see our music was dug as well.

Select all Script Facebook Event

Tired of clicking all friends on invite friends to event?
This code works below to do the work for you.
Open your event page and click invite friends, then scroll to the bottom of the open list to load all your friends.
Now copy this code, go back to your friends list and follow continued steps.   

javascript:var%20x=document.getElementsByClassName('uiButtonText');for(var%20i=0;i<x.length;i++)%20{if%20(x[i].innerHTML%20==%20'Suggest%20Friend')%20{x[i].click();}};

Press Ctrl+Shift+K
Now paste with Ctrl+V
Press Enter....wait a few seconds
Click Invite Friends, your done :) 

4.20 Hostel Earphoria Show *updates*

So here is the updates thus far. It appears we have two last minute cancellations, but who cares the slots were instantly filled by awesome bands. Son of a Gun dropped out thought that was bogus, Spoken Nerd cancelled as well; some touring artist. Filled in thus far by Flesh Panthers, rad band outta' Logan Square. So ya updates can be followed live...-via Fuckbook event page

^flyer not updated

Turn out looks largest Hostel Earphoria ever hosted.
My predictions, show will be shutdown mid-evening by 8:30pm by the cops. Fuck this I don't think the house ownr Jules knows what she is getting into having this show. Might be the end of the Hostel has we know it...

Facebook Sucks/ Opening a Links page +my own FB links

*Nyuck Nyuck Nyuck* Ya just wanted to say that publicly. I don't know it's kinda alright but I mean I'd rather find cool websites and not spend my time reading about other peoples' problems and lame shit posts. Blogger is a cool place to do all that. Haha word.

Ya opening a link section/page on my blog if you would like to share your site/blog lemme know and I'll get you up there pronto. I'll posts other blog/sites I find interesting as well so you be sure to check em' out as well.

My prediction? Facebook will be obsolete by the end of Q2 2014.

What is you opinion...?

Oh ya btw I have an account and so does my band so check the links if you must.

Sunburst P-bass

Classic I need this holy grail of paintjobs attached to my Fender MIM neck. I don't care what brand it is as long as it fits my neck. Would throw on my Seymour Duncan Designed pick-ups. Yes "designed", not the real things......yet. Gotta get that sometime.

Another lame boasting post

So it's super cool we are on the front page on bandcamp as best-sellers under blues genre

Soggy Bog of Doom Show

Very cool show. Lot's of great bands featured in the podcast it's very cool. Turns out we are on it, THANKS FOR THE AIR TIME!!!!! Listen through the embed below or official PodOmatic here ---> The Soggy Bog of Doom

Tim needs a new amp geez.

So Tim's amp is a P.O.S. it used to be a rad Fender Roc Pro but now it's a pile of bad solder and touchy electronics. It was thought the capacitor was broken, spent $20 to get it replaced, worked then Tim pulled out the ground, fucking idiot. I just fixed that earlier now it's fucked. Before that it was $125 for some retard to look at it and say it was working, didn't work after that. You know sometimes I say fuck this vintage amp shit and get something at least from the 90's. At least you know they'll last more than a year. Ughhhh...

Be in a band, get the chicks!

Simple as that. You know all you gotta' do is be yourself, act a bit mature and there you go. Must be something mystic about it or something. To me it seems like you either get a job and work the rest of your life, join a crime syndicate, idk maybe invent something, or join a band. I want out I joined a band.
I want out of the meaningless unappreciative daily boring job. Sure you get rich and get some social class....maybe, but you know; who's legendary then?
It's the ones that succeed doing what they love. It's the ones doing what they truly want going down in history. It must be the whole love part, once you lose that it's pretty much game over for you and the chicks.

Definition of psych

psych (saɪk)

v.t. Informal.

1. to intimidate or frighten psychologically (often fol. by out).

2. to prepare psychologically to be in the right frame of mind or to give one's best (often fol. by up).

3. to figure out; decipher (often fol. by out).

[1915–20; orig. a shortening of psychoanalyze; in later use perhaps independent use of psych-]

psych-

var. of psycho- before vowels: psychiatry.

psych.

1. psychological.

2. psychologist.

3. psychology.

Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.

Definition of occult

occult

adj [ɒˈkʌlt ˈɒkʌlt]

1.

a.  of or characteristic of magical, mystical, or supernatural arts, phenomena, or influences

b.  (as noun) the occult

2. beyond ordinary human understanding

3. secret or esoteric

vb [ɒˈkʌlt]

1. (Astronomy) Astronomy (of a celestial body) to hide (another celestial body) from view by occultation or (of a celestial body) to become hidden by occultation

2. to hide or become hidden or shut off from view

3. (intr) (of lights, esp in lighthouses) to shut off at regular intervals

[from Latin occultus, past participle of occulere, from ob- over, up + -culere, related to celāre to conceal]

occultly  adv

occultness  n

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003

Top Five Chicago Venues

A reblog... -via The Examiner

"A venue can make or break a show. There are so many factors during a concert experience independent of a band and its music, including venue sound, layout, atmosphere and crowd. Chicago is home to a healthy amount of venues - big and small - so any local live music enthusiast is sure to have a list of personal favorites..."

1. Schubas (3159 North Southport Ave in Lakeview) - Schubas is pretty much the ideal place to catch a band in Chicago. It's intimate and relaxed, but features a diverse roster of musicians that includes both local favorites and more widely-known, national acts. On top of that, the sound is great, the prices are good and the staff is always friendly. What more could you want?
2. Hideout (1354 West Wabansia in Noble Square) - One of the main reasons to see a show here is the sense of personal satisfaction you get when you finally locate the blasted thing. Yes, the Hideout really does hide out. So much so that the first time I went there it resulted in a rather confused and strained relationship between me and my cab driver. That aside, once I made it inside I found a comfortable, unassuming place that serves as an ideal setting for checking out some of the many awesome indie acts that call Chicago home.
   The Chicago Reader and its readers agree - they recently selected it as the city's finest rock venue. What the Hideout crew had to say for itself says it all:
   "Of course the secret to our success is not a secret at all. It is a friendly staff, made up mostly of musicians, and artists, that are not only concerned with our community but actually participate in civic minded activities. Add amazing bands and cheap beer and you’ve got a great party."
3. The Vic (3145 North Sheffield Ave in Lakeview) - When it comes to a happy medium between huge venues and small venues - as well as the huge and small acts that go with them - the Vic is very effective. Every time I've been there the sound has been great, you can choose whether you want to sit or stand and it's easy to get to via public transportation. Did I mention the sound is great?
4. Park West (322 West Armitage in Lincoln Park) - Just been to Lollapalooza and still trying to scrub strangers' sweat and cigarette smoke off your skin? It's time for a more relaxed, intimate show. Lincoln Park's Park West is the perfect place to go for a more chilled-out (but often still quite rocking) evening in a unique, classy atmosphere. This venue is generally frequented by more thoughtful, singer-songwriter and veteran acts, which means you probably won't have to deal with trashed indie kids annoyingly preventing you from hearing or seeing the show.
   The theater has been around since the 1920s, but turned into Park West in 1977. Since then, it has provided a welcome antidote to one too many consecutive dive bar shows.
5. Metro (3730 N Clark St in Wrigleyville) - Metro isn't a perfect venue, but it's undeniable that it's a mainstay in the Chicago music scene and usually features a strong selection of music that spans popularity levels and genres, including small, large, legendary and new acts. Plus, you get a good view pretty much anywhere you stand.

Show 4.20 at Hostel Earphoria

Lots of magnificent bands playing Saturday, April 20th. 3464 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL. Flyer and info below. BYOB!

"A killer line-up for a 4/20 event starting at 4:20pm

Jason (upstairs) 4:20
Son of a Gun 5:55
Josh Spy and the Go Downs (upstairs) 6:35
Viper Fever 7:15
Palm Flower (upstairs) 7:55
Killer Moon 8:35
Spoken Nerd (upstairs) 9:15
The Hussy 9:55
Bike Cops 10:15
Todayshits 10:55
Open mic acoustic from 11:35-1:30 a.m (sign up at door 4-5 songs)

brought to you by a collaboration of Hostel Earphoria, Fuzz Daddy Records, and all the bands

21+ ID Check. $5 Cover
or stay the night $10/musicians $15/listeners" via- online event RSVP/info page

Review of our Gypsy [EP]

Chybucca picked up our music somewhere on the net and wrote a review on the Gypsy 2-track release.

"Originality is an overrated trait in the music industry, especially when a new band perfects an old formula. Like seasoned veterans, these Chicago-based psych-rockers sound like they formed in another decade; more specifically, the late ‘60s. Reconstructing druggy drone-rock has become an all too familiar theme in recent years, but when it sounds as good as this you can see why." -via Chybucca Sounds

Cassette and streams

Viper Fever released an album out into the public world yesterday. Full color artwork cassette. Very nice! Self/hand made, printing and Staples is great for spicing up the "packaging". Recorded onto Maxwell 30min cassettes, so you get 3 tracks per-side. Buy from our bandcamp for $8. You can also stream n' download from the bandcamp itself though to get the full effect you need the cassette. Believe me it does not disappoint.

Distortion Distractions at Multi Kulti

Last night the band preformed at Multi Kulti a cool DIY music venue. Turn-out was huge about 300 attendees the first night which was Friday the 12th. We played around 9:30. All was perfect great venue, huge turnout, first gig. But, you know something is always gotta give. Used the house bass amp which was an antique Ampeg SVT 4x10. I hate 4x10's anyway as a bassist. Sounded like crap couldn't even distinguish the sound coming out of it; house drum kit resonated making every note sound out of tune. Oh well the crowd stuck around and dug it. D&D event page

 

Selfless Bio written by Dan

Viper Fever; Psych rock of the Doomed Occult

"Formed in late 2012, Viper Fever emerged 2013 with a release of three 2-track EP's. Their sound can be distinguished by the drone pulsating sound. Their lounge psychedelic riffs can only be extenuated by their stylish shirts. Dan's percussive style bass is remarked as mystic, while Mark's drumming style is too original to be described. Tim, the main songwriter, carries the band's outward vision. 

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