Art, ANVIL & the Pixies

The First 5 Pixies records are being reissued in a fancy schmancy collector’s box set called Minotaur. The set will have no extra tracks but will certainly have some amazing artwork and packaging. Pretty cool but pricy! Check out the video for info.

Isn’t it interesting how the music industry works? Chairlift played a set before maybe 45 people at the Gargoyle last month. Now they are opening for the Killers at The Fox on May 5th. This is due in part because their debut, Does You Inspire You? has been reissued by their new label, Columbia. It’s good to see hard working bands get a payoff.

There are groovy things afoot at City Art Supply.

May 2 – May Day Celebration and opening
Artist – Josh Crow 6pm-9pm
Music – May Day Orchestra 8pm

June 6 Opening
Artist – Mr. Ben 6pm-9pm

July 3 Opening and Show
Artist – Matty Kleinberg 6pm-8pm

Music – Bill Tucker and Friends (CHI) w/ .e 9pm-11pm

Sometimes art imitates life. In the case of metals act Anvil, truer words have not been spoken. This ’80s metal band has played with some of the giants of the genre, now they are just another band on the circuit. Their triumphant rise and fall is documented in a new film, ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL. The film is opening Friday at the Tivoli.

To celebrate the opening of the film, ANVIL will perform live at the Tivoli on Saturday, 4/25 after the 9PM showing. Anyone who has purchased a ticket for the 9PM showing of the film ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL, will also get to remain for the concert. ANVIL will also be available after the 7PM showing for a Q & A.

It’s like Spinal Tap, but real!

Posted by | April 23, 2009 | Culture, Music | Comment 

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