The Neckbones Live Coming Soon to Oxford...

What's that, you say? Yeah, you heard it right. The Neckbones are performing in their hometown of Oxford Friday, July 16th, starting at 10:00 PM. They will be at Proud Larry's on The Square. Don't know exactly where that is but I will find it.

The Neckbones were an insane punk band from Oxford, Mississippi. They put out two albums in the mid to late 1990's. Their music could best be described as a very drunken and adrenaline fueled Stooges. They are known for imbibing more than a bit much and often passing out in mid-performance. These guys know the true meaning of punk and are obsessed with gambling and drinking and B-Movies. Man can they put on a show!

Anyways, that was the 1990's and this is 2010. They haven't released anything new that I know of since the 1990's. I think this is more of a reunion gig than anything else but I may be wrong. I don't care if they're all in their mid 30's now and have straightened themselves out maybe. I just want to hear some Neckbones!

THE AVENGERS: THE AMERICAN IN ME

The Avengers were a volatile late 1970's punk band fronted by Penelope Houston. My favorite Avenger's song is "The American In Me". Straightforward, no nonsense, bitter American punk at it's finest..."Ask not what you can do for your country, but what your country's been doing to you"...here's "The American In Me" for your enjoyment.

THE ZEROS

Here's some incredible, classic punk from around 1977 through 1980. The Zeros were a little known yet great American/Mexican punk band that were somewhat similar to The Ramones, both musically and lyrically, with an added touch of glam. Great harmonies and addictivly catchy and mindless tunes. Give their album "Don't Push Me Around" a listen. Great stuff, not terribly original, but solid classic punk throughout.

THE DEAD KENNEDYS: FRESH FRUIT FOR ROTTING VEGETABLES

"Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables"(1980) was The Dead Kennedy's first and strongest release. Their sound is like a bizarre, psychedelic punk rock cross between Elvis and The Beach Boys. Lead singer Jello Biafra's vocals take a little time to get used to, but they suit the mind bending guitar playing of East Bay Ray perfectly. The lyrics on this album are not nearly as political as on their later efforts, but politics is always a part of their subject matter. The lyrics are joyfully irresponsible and shocking and the songs are catchy and instantly accessible. This one of the best and most addictive punk rock albums ever made. Here's "Let's Lynch the Landlord" and the classic 'Holiday in Cambodia", two of my favorite tracks.

Lets Lynch The Landlord - Dead Kennedys

Holiday In Cambodia - Dead Kennedys