Monday, November 28, 2011

The Frolics and Prisoner Cinema Free Show at Permanent Records 11/26/2011



On Saturday Permanent Records in Edmonton celebrated their first anniversary of opening the doors with two bands The Frolics and Prisoner Cinema playing a free show in the afternoon. A good turn out for both bands too, which was good to see, that, and people were buying records and CD's,also nice to see.

The first band of the afternoon was The Frolics, a band that started in Nashville in 2007 and later relocated to Edmonton. They are a three piece band that play, what the band call "Sexy Psycho Surf" music, kind of psychobillyish. The Frolics are led by Barbie Doll look a like Amy on bass and vocals,husband Scott on guitar (originally from Edmonton) and newest member Ali D on drums.

The Frolics played a 40 minute set with lots of tunes from their latest release "Ripe" which was recorded in Nashville. I thought Amy had a great set of vocals with a good range and the band played tight. Very entertaining playing songs such as, Rig Pig, Bridezilla, Three Floor Walkup, Travelin' Meth Lab and a the Johnny Cash song Ring Of Fire. My only complaint is I thought the bass could have been a little heavier in the mix, nonetheless a good show.

The Frolics.












I did pick up The Frolics latest release at the show. Watch for a CD review soon.



After an hour break and going to the Commie for few drinks, it was back to Permanent Records to catch the second band of the afternoon. Local punk band Prisoner Cinema were next up and come out playing super loud, not sure what the knitting store and the corset store next door thought, but they came out slamming, they done shook the foundations of the building that's for sure. Prisoner Cinema is a three piece band consisting of Paul Schmold on guitar and vocals (from what I understand he is also legally blind), Josh Bosse plays bass and rounded out by Chris Maskell on drums. I am not sure how to describe them, probably just good old raw basement punk/thrash music. They were excellent, like I say loud and abrasive. If your into punk, this is a band that is worth checking out.

Prisoner Cinema.










A big congratulations to Permanent Records (8126 Gateway Blvd.) for surviving the first year of your store, you can never have too many record stores in a city. Keep up the great work and keep putting on the shows, loving them, it is introducing me to some local bands that I normally wouldn't get out to see, but will be now.

In concert news...The Frolics will be rocking Filthy McNasty's (10511-82ave) on Saturday December 10th.

Also looks like Prisoner Cinema will be playing the same day at DV8 (8307-99st) as part of the PiND reunion show. Sounds like this will be their last show, as they are parting ways as a band after playing together in one form or another (Brewkowskis) after 12 years.

Thanks Hurl for accompanying me to the show Saturday afternoon, had a great time. Good times!!!

Sunday, November 27, 2011

KISS Collectible Of The Day Nov.27th

Today's KISS Collectible is computer video game called KISS Pinball. The game was made by Global Star Software in 2002. I have tried the game and don't much care for it. I actually forgot I even had it. I believe my parents bought this for me as an Xmas gift back in 2002.

Packaging.



There are two table tops you can choose from to play. Here are a few screen shots of the game.



Table top one.



Table top two.

Friday, November 25, 2011

KISS Collectible Of The Day Nov.25th

Today's KISS Collectible is the last of the four members of KISS posters of a series from 1977. This one is of drummer Peter Criss.

Poster.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

KISS Collectible Of The Day Nov.24th

Today's KISS Collectible is another poster released in 1977. This one is of Gene Simmons. Gene Simmons was my favorite member of the band as a kid. Still think this is an awesome poster.

Poster.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

KISS Collectible Of The Day Nov.23rd

Today's KISS Collectible is another poster in a series of posters that were released in 1977. This one is of Paul Stanley and measures 34"X22". Again the poster is in pretty good condition.

Poster.

Monday, November 21, 2011

KISS Collectible Of The Day Nov.21st

Today's KISS Collectible is an old Ace Frehley poster that I bought at a flea market back in the 80's. It was put out in 1977 and distributed by C/C Sales. The poster is 34"X22" in size and in pretty good condition considering how old it is.

Poster.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Ballgag 'N' Chain Gang In Store 11/12/2011

Last Sunday my buddy Hurl and I went to Permanent Records here in Edmonton to see Victoria, B.C. band "Ballgag 'N' Chain Gang" play a free afternoon show. I had never heard of the band before til I saw an ad in a music paper "Absolute Underground" advertising their tour. I looked into the band and thought they sounded interesting, and the name itself caught my attention.

The band are on tour to promote their new album "Bang" which just came out in October. They play a style of music in which they call Ho-Tonk. The band consists of five members and a whole whack of instruments, banjo,guitar,drums,pedal steel,bass and didgeridoo. All the members take turns singing as well. The band is very energetic and get the audience involved with dancing, toe tapping,hand clapping,foot stomping and singing along to songs such as "Hookers and Blow" and "Everything Is Better With Bacon" (so true) everyone loves bacon after all. I was a small audience again at the store, but for those that missed it, you missed a fun 45 minute set. The band was playing at Blues On Whyte later that night, but being a Sunday night I wasn't able to go (damn work). I am betting they would be a real fun band to see in a bar with a belly full of drinks. All and all it was a great way to spend an hour on a Sunday afternoon, and a big thanks to Permanent Records for continuing to put on these free shows. Kudos, to you guys!!!

A few pictures from the show.