It’s no joke: Tonight’s the final night you can vote in the Rondo Awards and if you haven’t already, please vote for 6’+ (Six Foot Plus) as “Best Horror Multimedia (Audio or Podcast)” and write-in Gravedigger’s Local 16 as “Best Blog.” You can find the ballot (and voting instructions) at the official Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards website.
Mar 31 2012
My Night With The Evil Streaks (And The Ten Foot Polecats)
Marlborough, MA is a small city nestled deep Middlesex County, which H.P. Lovecraft once briefly referred to as “a western Massachusetts back-water” in his essay “Supernatural Horror in Literature.” At one point, Marlborough’s territory had included Northborough, Southborough, Westborough and Hudson but its size dwindled as each of said areas eventually split off to form their own communities. Some horror fans might recognize it as the setting of Herbert S. Gorman’s novel The Place Called Dagon, where strange goings-on are reported in the area.
I had stopped by a haunted house there after visiting Hanson’s Haunted Farm (and Hayride) last October, which is presumably the reason Strange Jason had emailed me about a show taking place there. It was titled “What You Will Be Doing Tomorrow” and although I originally suspected that someone had hacked his account and was trying to lure me to a Facebook scam, I was pleasantly surprised that a little fact-checking revealed that the Facebook event link in the body of the email was genuine. There I learned that The Evil Streaks and the Ten Foot Polecats would be performing at The Lazy Dog sports bar in Marlborough.
I was initially shocked that anyone would come to such an out-of-the way place for a show. I had heard of the Streaks before and they weren’t exactly small potatoes. You might remember them from their appearance in the very first episode of our podcast. This seemingly unusual venue choice made much more sense when I learned that both bands were from Massachusetts. Although I had a visitor coming the day after the show, the opportunity to have a little fun after having recently finished a ton of appointments and hearing Jason’s enthusiastic praise for attending Evil Streaks shows wooed me.
Mar 30 2012
Great Classic Suspense
Although the name might make one think of a collection of episodes from the famous old time radio series, this is actually a reissue of a Tangled Web Audio release featuring Geraint Wyn Davies narrating classic short stories (although AudioGo has released a collection of episodes from the British version of Suspense). As was the case with the last review on the matter, just last his last appearance here, Davies effectively reads a fine selection of spooky tales. Said tales include “The Oval Portrait” by Edgar Allan Poe, “Ethan Brand” by Nathaniel Hawthorne, “The Yellow Sign” by Robert W. Chambers, “The Upper Berth” by Francis Marion Crawford and “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” by Ambrose Bierce. “The Oval Portrait” details the horrific discovery made by a traveler as he delves into the history of a painting he finds in an abandoned mansion. Personally, I suspect this story was an influence on H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Picture in the House.” Although the collection is advertised as featuring unabridged stories, that may not be the case for this particular tale. Apparently the story was originally published as “Life in Death” and a shortened version was republished under the title used in this collection. Not being able to find a copy of the original version to read, I am unable to verify whether or not this is truly uncut. “Ethan Brand” effectively begins with a father and son being startled by the sound of the unnerving laughter that heralds the arrival of the titular character, who is in search of unpardonable sin. According to this, Hawthorne wrote this after a lengthy period of not having written anything and had originally intended it to be the first part of a larger work. This probably explains why it starts off strong and gets less satisfying as it goes along. I should also note that Brand’s comment to a Jewish character would not play well today, given certain events that happened in WWII.
“The Yellow Sign” is a selection from Chambers’ The King In Yellow which concerns the terrible events that unfold when two lovers decide to read an infamous play. Although H.P. Lovecraft incorporated certain things from The King In Yellow into the Cthulhu Mythos, audio versions of the Chambers originals are sadly all too rare and this is a welcome treat. “The Upper Berth” is easily the most chilling tale in this collection, wherein the investigation of why passengers of a ship keep throwing themselves overboard after staying in a certain room yields supernatural results. Finally, “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” is so famous and so well-taught in schools that I probably don’t need to describe the plot. For the few that haven’t read it, let’s just say that this tale of a Civil War soldier’s hanging isn’t quite what it appears.
The narration by Geraint Wyn Davies both draws out the most suspenseful parts and draws the listener in to the point that it makes the 2 hour and 49 minute total running time seem to fly by. As was the case with Great Classic Horror, the collection’s 3 discs are packaged in a 3 panel cardboard slipcase held in a cardboard box. In short, this is a must-buy for all horror audio book enthusiasts.
Special thanks to AudioGo LTD for the review copy!
Mar 30 2012
A Night With The Jersey Devil
According to this, the song was originally released as a special download via Bruce Springsteen’s official website on Halloween in 2008, as both a bit of spooky fun and as a tribute to his home state’s most infamous urban legend. A music video for it appeared on the deluxe edition DVD of Springsteen’s Working on a Dream and also online:
Fans of GdL16 might remember that the special release of the song on vinyl for Record Store Day 2009 was promoted here. It’s also worth noting that the song uses material from the classic Gene Vincent song “Baby Blue” (with proper credit)!
Mar 29 2012
Free (Legal) Download: The Tunnel
Back when the “Free (Legal) Download” series was first started, none of the staff had any idea that it would actually turn out to be a series. While the first two installments were devoted to movies that are only available online, the subject of this installment is a much different story. For you see, The Tunnel is available on DVD!
The Tunnel is the story of a news crew investigating a series of abandoned train tunnels and why the Australian government is so keen on sweeping everything about it under the rug. Although they do find some answers, they never anticipated what form said answers would come in…
The Tunnel is the first movie created under Distracted Media’s “135K Project.” What this Australian company does in said project is raise money for the film’s production online and later releases said film online, both to give back to those who funded it and as publicity for the DVD release (which contains extras that can’t be downloaded). So far, both the project and film have been a rousing success, earning countless downloads and awards after its release. So if you’re interested, head on over to the official website to learn how you can see it for free. If you like it, please do the right thing and buy the DVD. Not only will you be helping Distracted Media, but you’ll probably be helping the development of another free horror movie download: The Tunnel II!
Special thanks to Distracted Media for use of the image!
As always, Gravedigger’s Local 16 is not to be held responsible for anything that may occur (be it good or bad) as a result of downloading from any links given here. Attempt at your own discretion. Blah blah blah…
Mar 27 2012
Tuesday uEtsy: sewZinski
[For those who are searching for unique horror items, one can’t beat Etsy.com. Each Tuesday, Gravedigger’s Local 16 aims to highlight one seller. If you’re looking to spruce up your look, redecorate your sanctorum or get a gift for that special something in your life, Etsy.com is your place for spooky econo.]
sewZinski
www.etsy.com/shop/sewZinski
Ceramic Travel Mug I’ll sleep when I’m dead stars clouds black turquoise aqua blue Geekery white by sewZinski
Coffee.
“I didn’t drink it at all,” Strange Jason said over a freshly brewed pot, “until I moved out here to Leathbridge. It’s not like I wasn’t drinking caffeine. It was a lot of soda at first, then I got into coffee. I stopped, picking up an energy drink habit for a while—might have been a phase, y’know? But now? At least two, maybe three a day?”
“It’s not healthy to drink that much,” says Young Gus. “Gives ya ulcers.”
“Gus, you’ve been drinking coffee back when it was stronger than motor oil and twice as thick,” said Strange Jason. “What are you saying about it being unhealthy?”
“I have my one mug in the morning,” clarifies Gus. “That is all. No more, no less.”
It’s interesting to see how the process of coffee has become a staple of many lives, so much that the oncoming extinction of the bean will lead to as much disruption as peak oil. By then, life on this planet will probably become so inhospitable that the conditions will ultimately lead to our own extinction. So, no worries.
Until then, ward of the gloom by drinking your coffee (or tea) through one of the wonderful ceramic cups from seZinski. These mugs are non-toxic, microwave and dishwasher safe (though handwashing is advised be done to preserve the color.)
Ceramic Travel Mug Painted Lucha Libre Mexican Wrestlers Mask Lightning Bolts Stars Red Blue Yellow by sewZinski on Etsy
Every day is a struggle. Sometimes, that struggle requires a corkscrew plancha suicida. If you feel like donning a mask before a business meeting or blasting entrance music once you join a conference call, you might be a luchadore. It’s strange how these changes can sneak up on you. Best embrace them. It’s much more fun than fighting it.
Octopus Ceramic Travel Mug Orange Tentacles Nautical Sea Creature Kraken Painted by sewZinski on Etsy
There’s less chance that you’re an octopus. We’re not dismissing the chance, as the cephalopods have demonstrated cunning, wit and even psychic abilities within the last few years. However, we haven’t made any personal contact with a particular species, so if you are one who happens to read this site, do send us a letter. And let us know if you drink coffee. Do you like this orange tentacle mug? We’re curious.
Sugar Skull Day of the Dead Ceramic Coaster Set Folk Art Tattoo Round Hand Painted Stars Flowers Diamonds Pink Yellow Green Turquoise Orange
Along with painted skulls and ceramic birds, sewZinski offers coasters. Sometimes, you don’t want to drink out of a ceramic mug. Your glasswear might require cold drinks. Condensation is killer for wood coffee tables, especially now that the endless summer will drive us all to drink until we expire. Or, until we perspire. Or WHILE we perspire. It’s all how you look at it. You can’t save yourself so you might as well save your coffee table from unsightly mug rings with this gorgeous coaster set.
Red Heart Ceramic Travel Mug Tattoo Swallows Loteria Love Arrow Birds Blue Mexican folk art Painted by sewZinski on Etsy
Do you love something? Someone? Do you love coffee? So many questions plague you in the morning. Love should never be in question before 11am. We find it easier to deal with it right before lunch and assuming you work a fair schedule, dealing with love around 11:15-11:30 seems fair. Be prepared with this love themed coffee mug when you’re dealing with a lover or a love of thai food.
Ceramic Tile Coaster Set Tattoo Rockabilly black & white painted gun knife poison brass knuckles by sewZinski on Etsy
To ward off people from ruining your furniture, these coasters brandish weapons of destruction. You might think they would be afraid of using the coasters but you’d be wrong. In fact, people will want to cover them up, knowing full well that they might be used upon them if they mark up your antique endtable with their can of Mt. Dew.
Save yourself some time and head over to sewZinski’s etsy shop to see all the products for sale. You can also find sewzinki on Facebook, Twitter and even Flickr. We’ll brew up another pot and see you back here next week for another Tuesday uEtsy.
Mar 26 2012
Name That Film (Please)
Every horror fan has at least one movie they have hazy memories of, but can’t remember the title. I have had several over the years, but I eventually managed to use Google-Fu to identify all but one of them. Every possible attempt I’ve made to identify it has failed, so I hope you can help me.
I saw the film in question back in the late 80’s or early 90’s and seemed to be a recently made movie to my (then) young eyes. It was about a vampire (possibly Dracula) who had kidnapped the main protagonist’s girlfriend. Said protagonist had recruited a somewhat older, heavyset woman (possibly a nurse) to aid in the rescue attempt. The girlfriend was rescued while the woman danced with the vampire, who commented that she would make a great monster. The vampire’s lair might have exploded later, but I’m not 100% sure on that.
Does anyone out there know what film (or episode of a horror anthology series) I’m talking about? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Mar 25 2012
I’m Not Dead
You haven’t seen much of me around the Local in awhile and there’s a very good reason for that. You see, I collapsed and was temporarily unconscious one night in January. Accounts very as to how long I was out, but it was definitely well under a minute. I was rushed to the hospital and it was discovered that my heart rate was over 120 beats per minute. According to my doctor, the heart rate of a healthy person is around 70. So, yeah, I wasn’t well by any stretch of the imagination.
After hours of waiting around, it was finally determined that my thyroid was to blame, with the extra bit of stress I experienced due to an argument being the straw that broke the camel’s back. I did have to stay overnight and the next few months have been a practically never-ending cycle of medical testing by a variety of specialists. Although they’ve since determined that my thyroid is overactive, it is still unknown as to when that became the case (and why). They’ve got me on medications and they keep changing the dosage (which in turn requires more appointments and testing). Thankfully, they’ve finally gotten better about sharing my test results and records amongst themselves. Seriously, I once kept having to get blood drawn by three different doctors on the same day!
Remember when we announced that we were going to have the old Blogspot site taken down by February? Well, that has been postponed due largely in part to this. I’m a fairly private person and I had not wanted to discuss this in public. But sadly, this was starting to effect my productivity here. I had originally wanted to complete my entries for February and link back to them in a post similar to this before doing my entries for March, but given how March is almost over, I thought it best to simply let it go and focus on this month. I declare the “Handful of Dirt” entries featuring John “Dr. Sarcofiguy” Dimes and Belle Dee to be the official GdL16 posts for Black History Month and Women in Horror Month respectively.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not bedridden (although my sleep cycle is all messed up). It’s just that my schedule SUCKS. In addition to my numerous appointments and sleeping issues, I also have a job in real life to do as well in addition to catching up on my emails. So while I’ll be taking it somewhat easy for awhile post-wise, I will have some lengthier stuff available as well. Please bear with me.
Mar 24 2012
6’+ Episode 26 is up!
To quote the description given at the new listing:
“We go way beyondo in support for the 2012 Rondo Awards. 6′+ is nominated in the BEST MULTIMEDIA category and we want you to vote! We spend this episode informing you of all the GdL16 bits you can write in with your Rondo vote, while playing music from Coffin Choir, Jamey Rottencorpse and the Rising Dead, King Dapper Combo, The Mephistos and more.
We go 3ftDeep with Wolverine Records, get a visit from Monstermatt Paterson for the MonsterMattMinute and Dr. Gangrene talks with IMPALER’s Bill Lindsey in this episode’s edition of the METAL MORGUE.”
You can find all episodes of 6’+ over at the official site as well as on iTunes. We’re also on Facebook and Twitter.
Mar 21 2012
Tumble Fumble Bumble
Not talking about the trade-problem with Tim Tebow (timely!) but the announcement of our Tumblr account. gravediggerslocal.tumblr.com is available and able to be shared with all you on those accounts. OLD MEETS NEW. GET OFF OUR LAWN.
Mar 20 2012
Tuesday uEtsy: Faster Than You
[For those who are searching for unique horror items, one can’t beat Etsy.com. Each Tuesday, Gravedigger’s Local 16 aims to highlight one seller. If you’re looking to spruce up your look, redecorate your sanctorum or get a gift for that special something in your life, Etsy.com is your place for spooky econo.]
Faster Than You
http://www.etsy.com/shop/artallnight
devil girl hellbomb necklace
Soft ground and sunshine foreshadows a decent spring season, which is welcomed since last year’s water table was so flooded that we didn’t so much bury but sink the departed down in Quiet Side. We worry about the summer being a merciless one, so be sure you’re prepared. Sunscreen.
Before that happens, enjoy the spring time. This week’s Tuesday uEtsy is dedicated to Faster Than You and their accessories that will help resurrect your wardrobe from the dead.
skull and dice earrrings viva las vegas rockabilly
With all the new shows coming around, you got to step out and show off. If not for someone else, you should dress for yourself. If you look good, you feel good. (This goes for both men, women and all those in between or outside.) Take your old clothing to goodwill or sell it to second hand shops and start dressing to match your style. If you think these skull and dice earrings are you, then buy them, wear them and love them. Life’s short. Be happy with what you see in the mirror.
skull crossbones pet tag
With the warmer weather, there is more temptation to bring your animal outside. Don’t do such a thing unless your cat or dog has proper licensing and what better way to ensure their safety than with a microchip implanted in their skin. And afterwards, make sure that the normal person in the street can find out who your dog or cat belongs to with this skull and crossbones pet tag.
bulldog skeleton zombie necklace
If you’re a dog person, this might not be a great necklace. Or, if you’re a cat person, this is an AWESOME necklace. In order to think that this bulldog came back from the dead, it had to DIE first. Maybe the idea that dogs can come back from the dead terrifies you as a cat person but delights you as a dog person? We think you have some identity issues to work out. Or you’re probably happy with your multiple positions on life and have already bought this necklace. Good for you!
gaga for glam jerseylicious BLACK mega lightning bolt ring
Gaga, glam or jerseylicious – descriptions for this black mega bolt ring that we don’t usually use in our daily vocab repertoire. BUT if everyone spoke like us, no one would have any idea what the other was saying. So it’s good that Faster Than You has a colorful description of their products. Perhaps you know what they’re talking about and agree that this gaga for glam ring is wonderful. Go buy it, then.
rainbow skull butterfly cuff bracelet
Perhaps you’re tired of black. It is spring, after all. You’re in the spirit for color, for rebirth. But you can’t shirk off your identity so closely identified with death and the macabre? HERE YOU GO! It’s perfect. This cuff bracelet will ROCK YOUR WORLD. Wear this on your wrist, your sleeve, your neck (if it’s thin enough though it’s not the recommended use.) FLY!
When you touch back down, go to Faster Than You over at Etsy. We’ll be here waiting for you when you return for another edition of Tuesday uEtsy, next week.
Mar 17 2012
Spooky Saint Patrick’s Day Goodies
Today seems like the perfect time to share the following bit of news: Lionsgate and the WWE are teaming up to reboot the Leprechaun franchise. It seems safe to assume that Dylan “Hornswoggle” Postl will be replacing Warwick Davis and that the much-rumored “Leprechaun goes west” and “Chucky vs. Leprechaun” films have been shelved. If the WWE wants to do wrestling horror films, we here at GdL16 recommend skipping this and picking up the rights to lucha libre films, Jushin Thunder Liger: Fist of Thunder and/or Santo Gold’s Blood Circus.
Readers living in or near Fort Worth, Texas will want to swing by the Cutting Edge Haunted House, which will be open today from 8:00 am until 10:30 pm. If you buy your tickets online, you can save $5.00 by using the promo code “Irish.” More information can be found on their official website and/or Facebook page. Don’t forget that a portion of proceeds will benefit the Fort Worth Marshal’s and the Fort Worth Fire Safety House!
Finally, here’s a collection of links for St. Patty’s Day article from days gone by:
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Mar 13 2012
Tuesday uEtsy: Bread and Badger
[For those who are searching for unique horror items, one can’t beat Etsy.com. Each Tuesday, Gravedigger’s Local 16 aims to highlight one seller. If you’re looking to spruce up your look, redecorate your sanctorum or get a gift for that special something in your life, Etsy.com is your place for spooky econo.]
BreadandBadger
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BreadandBadger
2 Jolly Roger Skull – Etched Lowball Glasses
Humphrey has become a charmer since Loretta, accompanying Bernie as he’s come around to do some work in Quiet Side, has brought her new child while their eldest, Poinsettia, is off in school. Young Gus has taken to the newest member of the Freakshow family. It’s enjoyable to see them interact, to see Gus try to get a laugh out of the seventh month old and how the older man smiles brightly when the young baby bursts out laughing.
Poinsettia and her friend, Bella Muerte – “It’s ‘Bea,’ for short,” Ponsettia instructed us last we saw her – have been coming up to Quiet Side after school. Poinsettia greets her little brother enthusiastically, calling him “Lumpy Humpy.”
In a time when optimism and joy is in short supply, seeing a family with such love and comfort is reassuring to a point that we might have hope for the future. It’s a little bit of hope in the face of growing evidence to the contrary. We can only maintain and take what little bit of joy we can get.
It’s a sad state when sunny weather is a precursor to doom instead of barbecue. The weather will be May-levels, two months too early. We remain cautious. Still, it’s time to get the cookwear out, especially for upcoming Local events at Union Hall. To replace some of the glasses that broke during the winter storage, we will head to Bread and Badger. Specializing in etched glass, Bread and Badger’s products are higher in price than one might expect. But it’s their quality that means you will get what you pay for – an exceptionally good piece of glassware.
4 Robot Pint Glasses – Etched Glass
“Robots Need Gas For Fuel,” read a piece of graffiti sprawled over one of the outer overpasses in Leathbridge. Someone’s inside joke comes out here in this four-set of pint glasses with BreadandBadger’s original design. With the designs sandblasted on the glass, it produces an interesting effect that complements the glass as well as what you’re drinking. If you drink beer or soda or just water, it’ll look handsome in this glass. You don’t even have to be a robot.
1 Zombie Apocalypse Etched Pint Glass
You could be a zombie. We don’t really now. It’s a possibility that zombies are now capable of purchasing from Etsy. We don’t know, nor do we hold any prejudice. If you’ve risen from the grave and you’ve somehow managed to carve out a spot in this world, where you’re now able to order custom pint glasses from the internet – good for you. You’ve done it. You’re living the dream. And, if you’re ordering this etched pint glass, you have good taste.
1 Blue Octopus Highball Tumbler – Hand Blown Recycled Glass
Bread and Badger aren’t limited to just pin glasses. They offer a wide variety of products, for the adult and child in your life (perhaps they’re the same thing?) They have juice glasses, lowball glasses, whisky cordial glasses and highball tumblers. And if you’re throwing back a highball with the devil, make sure to include a picture of an octopus on the glass. Why? If you have to ask, you’ll never know.
1 Guitar Rocks Glass – etched acoustic electric guitar
From the depths of a Gibson hollowbody electric came rock and roll. From there, the sounds of Chuck Berry, Bill Haley and joined the charge of Little Richard and Elvis to change the world. If there is anything worth raising your glass, this guitar and this music might be it.
1 Anatomical Heart Tumbler – Hand Blown – Clear Glass
Of course, drink responsibility. Or not at all. Glasses, much like life, are what you put in them. So if you feel the urge t make your own soda or to drink milk until the end of time or just do water or spiked bubble tea, do it. Buy your glass from Bread and Badger and fill it with whatever you like.
Find them on Etsy here. They are also on Facebook and Twitter. Buy a picture, fill it with your beverage of choice and tweet a picture to them. Tell them that we sent you and be sure to return back here next week for another Tuesday uEtsy.
Mar 12 2012
Labretta Suede & the Motel 6, DUMB & DIRTY
Labretta Suede & the Motel 6
Labretta Suede and the Motel 6, Dumb & Dirty
Official Site
Let’s face it – there’s a widespread pandemic of men not having any game anymore. I liken it to the advent of modern video gaming, funny enough, most notably with the introduction of the X-Box. Gaming became less an outlet of gamers and nerds and something far more accessible to a greater population of men and women. Listen to me pontificate my theory – the growth of the X-Box/PS2 industry, in my theory, exasperated a growing problem of DUDES NOT KNOWING HOW TO TALK TO WOMEN and even worse, making dudes unlearn what they little they already knew. And yes – it’s true, ladies – dudes do not know how to fuck anymore.
I think Dumb & Dirty might be a way to save the X-Box generation from its perpetual kidulthood* and finally get most of my dying generation to grow up.
Right off the back, I noticed that Dumb & Dirty successfully avoids the contrived journalistic idea of a “sophomore curse,” that idea that the second album often sucks after a really great debut. I noticed that it AVOIDED this curse because it doesn’t exist. This idea is something Rolling Stone invented. It’s not real. The “sophomore curse” is really the audience waking up from the stupor that had them fooling thinking that Julien Casablancas WASN’T a piece of shit, or that The Hives weren’t a bad idea.
Labretta Suede and the Motel 6 have never been misleading in presenting themselves. They’ve only gotten better at refining the message and this makes them dangerous because if they were ever to take to a national stage, we’d be powerless to stop them. They are unadulterated sex and might possibly take you to bed with them if time permits. This is a band that will fuck the world and be great in the sack. They aren’t about ‘making love,’ but about getting down, dumb and dirty. If I were to find out that everything they’ve done has been an act, I’d be gobsmacked at how good they were at lying. I don’t think they’re lying, though. After listening to sick songs like “Thickened Sludge,” “You & Me,” and “All Girl Gang Riot,” I can’t see them not being 100% earnest and forthright about their attitudes on rock, life, sex and everything else. It seems like you can’t make this kind of music if you don’t believe in it completely.
This is a fantastic album. It even made me forgive them for choosing the unfortunate subject of “Gary Glitter,” what with the man’s widespread pedophilia. Hearing “My Boyfriend thinks he’s Gary Glitter” sung by the sultry sound of Labretta Suede’s voice makes me slightly worry for any young boys in the audience. Of course, the song is less about Labretta’s beau making a trip to Thailand but instead, taking her shoes and lipstick and picking glam over punk rock. If the song was bad, I would feel easier to cast a discouraging eye but the truth is, it’s catchy as hell! And that makes me forgive them.
All throughout the album, the music is fun. While maintaining its signature sound, Labretta Suede and the Motel 6 branch out with different hues of their music chromatic key. “Beach Party Town” lets Johnny Moondog out to play in the surf with his guitar while the album closing opus of “Priscilla The Monkey Girl” is a noir-ish tale that fills your ear with dark smoke, red lipstick and intrigue. The whole band is really tight, incredible considering they straddle the two hemispheres. As the band is based both in Brooklyn, NY and Auckland, New Zealand, the rhythm section for Dumb & Dirty is split between the two countries. Seaon ‘Connel and Max Speed $1000 are the Americans, while Jay L Yodanovich and Bumpo Kemp bring pride to New Zealand. There isn’t a point where one aspect is off or overwhelming. It’s amazing to have six people contribute to reach a perfect parity and they did it.
If ascending into a dictatorship over the land, I would have this album be installed as part of the sex education curriculum in our nation’s schools. And Al Greene. Don’t hold me on this because I haven’t conducted enough tests yet, but I think Dirty & Dumb made me better in bed from just listening to it.
I write to you from the perspective of not having seen them in concert. This is good for having not prior documenting me before exposure to the band firsthand, I can offer this proof of how I was before my life changed. Because, after seeing them, I know my life will be altered. Firsthand exposure to such mind altering perspectives and landscapes of Labretta Suede and the Motel 6 will rearrange a person’s priorities, lessening the emphasis on a guy’s Achievements and more on being a man of a physical world. Dirty & Dumb is a record that makes you want to run, jump, scream and feel the weight of gravity. It’s a record that makes you want to sweat, to feel your heart beat, to know the excitement that comes when talking to an attractive stranger. It’s the record that will steer people away from the immaterial and the electronic and more to the physical and local. It’s fucking awesome and you should go get it right now.
*trademark Lima Whiskey
Mar 09 2012
6′+ Episode 25 is up!
To quote the description given at the new listing:
“Something old, something new, something feathered, something C’thulhu. In a show celebrating works inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft, we debut THE METAL MORGUE, brought to you by Dr. Gangrene and EvilAmp.com.
The first person on the slab is Jon Mikl Thor of ROCK AND ROLL NIGHTMARE and the band THOR. We also have Antiworld, Vladimirs, The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, The Nevermores and MORE.”
You can find all episodes of 6’+ over at the official site as well as on iTunes. We’re also on Facebook and Twitter.
Mar 28 2012
More Free Horror Movie Commentaries
It’s been quite some time since I last offered some links to free horror movie commentaries here. Thankfully, I’ve since found several more free commentaries to make up for it. Although these are all completely fan-made (as opposed to the last batch that featured cast and crew members), they’re all still well worth listening to.
Our first two commentaries come from one of my favorite websites, Bleeding Skull. Their first one is for House of Death (available on VHS and DVD) while their second is for the (currently) VHS-only Iced. I should note that I use the terms “first” and “second” loosely, but you’ll have to click the links to understand why.
It’s no secret that I love The Spoony Experiment. So you had to have suspected that any post about commentaries would include a link to Spoony’s hilarious MST3K-style commentaries on more recent cinematic fare. The fine folks at DVD podBLAST also offer similar commentary on the worst of modern films.
One of these days, we here at Gravedigger’s Local 16 would love to get together to do some downloadable commentaries, which would ideally contain a roughly equal mix of facts and jokes. Sadly, several factors are currently blocking our dream of doing so, but Strange Jason’s first few “Strange Trips” do give something of an insight of what one would be like.
As always, Gravedigger’s Local 16 is not to be held responsible for anything that may occur (be it good or bad) as a result of downloading from any links given here. Attempt at your own discretion. Blah blah blah…