chopjob wrote:There's also a show coming up sometime at Bottom Lounge, not Mekons but Langford and Timms separately, along with other bands. It's an anti-death penalty benefit.

BadComrade wrote:They tore it down.

I heard they were gonna re-open somewhere at some point. I guess that happened. Doesn't matter to me, since I only ever went to that place once (to see Shellac). I can't think of another band that played there that I ever wanted to see. That place might as well have been Phyllis's Musical Inn or something.

thyklopth wrote:I see them hanging, self-importantly, at the Hideout frequently at their special "VIP" table. To me, they represent a major, disturbing shift of appreciation from talent.... to a lifestyle.

Marsupialized wrote:The first one I heard was The Mekons Story

Now I love them a lot.

thyklopth wrote:I see them hanging, self-importantly, at the Hideout frequently at their special "VIP" table. To me, they represent a major, disturbing shift of appreciation from talent.... to a lifestyle.

Nonsense. He's one of the nicest, coolest guys I have ever chatted with. Seriously. I know assholes and he's no asshole.
Why don't you go over and say hello sometime? I think you'll change your tune right quick.

Carl wrote:

Marsupialized wrote:The first one I heard was The Mekons Story

Now I love them a lot.

thyklopth wrote:I see them hanging, self-importantly, at the Hideout frequently at their special "VIP" table. To me, they represent a major, disturbing shift of appreciation from talent.... to a lifestyle.

Nonsense. He's one of the nicest, coolest guys I have ever chatted with. Seriously. I know assholes and he's no asshole.
Why don't you go over and say hello sometime? I think you'll change your tune right quick.

Yeah, Jon's a good guy. Introduce yourself and you'll probably wind up in an interesting conversation (or at least be exchanging pleasantries).

Fear and Whiskey is a lovely introduction to the Mekons' catalog.

Marsupialized wrote:Am I the only one who really enjoys Me?