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MIKE EDISON: TERMINAL BOREDOM INTERVIEW
added: 27.AUGUST.2008 

The Terminal Boredom website currently features an interesting interview with Mike Edison about his recent book
'I Have Fun Everywhere I Go...' which briefly mentions Jon Spencer and the recording of the accompanying spoken word album.

'
THERE IS NOTHING IN THE FORBIDDEN ZONE: Ranting and Raving With Mike Edison' can be found here: terminal-boredom.com/edison.html with a second installment due to appear in Humanbeing Lawnmower at a later date.

Check out the I Have Fun Everywhere I Go MySpace page for downloads of two tracks from the album and a Radio Spot featuring Jon Spencer...and also in the near-future a deluxe version of the Spencer-Produced East River Delta is due to be released (details will be updated as soon as possible).
links: rockettrain.com / myspace.com/ihavefuneverywhereigo  / BOOK @ Amazon.com / terminal-boredom.com/edison.html / myspace.com/humanbeing_lawnmower
JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION: POINT EPHEMERE TICKETS ON SALE TODAY!
added: 26.AUGUST.2008 
links: myspace.com/jsbluesexplosion / fnac.com / fnacspectacles.com [TICKETS] / pointephemere.org
[Thanks to Oli for the information and link]
JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION: POINT EPHEMERE
added: 25.AUGUST.2008 [updated 5.15pm]

It looks as though the live return of the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion will take place at Point Ephemere, Paris on 28th August.

Tickets for the show are €22,00 and will be on sale tomorrow here: 

fnacspectacles.com/place-spectacle/manifestation/Blues-THE-JON-SPENCER-BLUES-EXPLOSION-PE26A.htm

The official Point Ephemere newsletter opens with news of the show:

"the jon spencer blues explosion jeudi 28 août 2008 - 22h30 - 20 euros Préventes Fnac uniquement à partir de mardi 26 août Attention concert tardif !
Point Ephemere est très heureux de vous annoncer que le Blues Explosion fait son grand retour quai de valmy ! Premier concert depuis 3 ans !

Après 3 ans d’absence, le Jon Spencer Blues Explosion revient sur scène. Juste avant leur prestation unique au festival Rock en Seine, il feront un warm up show exceptionnel devant quelques privilégiés à Point Ephémère, la veille du festival. Pour tous ceux qui n’auraient pas la chance d’y assister, rendez-vous le 29 août à Rock en Seine. Comme le dit Jon Spencer lui-même : « I don’t play no blues, I play Rock & Roll ! ». "

- text taken from the Point Ephemere newsletter (view online)

All known past and present tour dates can be found on the LIVE PAGE.


links: myspace.com/jsbluesexplosion / fnac.com / fnacspectacles.com [TICKETS] / pointephemere.org
[Thanks to Oli for the information and link]
LITTLE BARRIE: PIN THAT BADGE (VERGE REMIX)
added: 23.AUGUST.2008 

It's been a while since there's been any Little Barrie news but yesterday the band added the previously unreleased Pin That Badge (Verge Remix) to their
MySpace Page. The track features Russell Simins and the original version appears on the album Stand Your Ground.

The page also features a free download of
Pay To Join which was released as a 7" only single limited to 1000 copies.
links: littlebarrie.com / pias.com / wallofsound.net / myspace.com/littlebarrie
NATIVE KOREAN ROCK & THE FISHNETS: DOWNLOADABLE FILES
added: 22.AUGUST.2008 

BrooklynVegan.com features three Native Korean Rock & The Fishnets downloads which include a demo and two tracks featuring Russell Simins live from Union Pool.  Rapt, OOO (live) and Day Go By (live) are available here: brooklynvegan.com/archives/2008/07/3_strokes_side.html

MusicSlut.blogspot.com features Indian Summer (PAGE/DOWNLOAD), Sunset Sun (PAGE/DOWNLOAD) and Visits (PAGE/DOWNLOAD).

links: MySpace.comPage / musicslut.blogspot.com / brooklynvegan.com

PHOTO: Self-Titled Mag (flickr.com/photos/23946812@N07)
MEN WITHOUT PANTS: NOT RELEASED YESTERDAY!
added: 20.AUGUST.2008 

The
PitchforkMedia article was incorrect as the album was not released yesterday and is not scheduled for release until later in the year...but at least we know about the additional tracks.

links: myspace.com/menwithoutpants  / expansionteamrecords.com  / myspace.com/eteamrecords  
MEN WITHOUT PANTS: U.S. RELEASE DETAILS
added: 19.AUGUST.2008 

According to a short news entry on
PitchforkMedia.com The Men Without Pants album is available from today although there doesn't currently seem to be much sign of it online. However, we do now know that the album includes everything from the version previously released in Japan on CD and the additional tracks; Already Bored, My Balloon, I Like the Way It Feels and Goodbye.

Hopefully there'll be a bit more information on this release soon but for now check out the
Pitchfork article page for a free mp3 download of And The Girls Go:
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/142526-automator-jsbxs-simins-men-without-pants

links: myspace.com/menwithoutpants  / expansionteamrecords.com  / myspace.com/eteamrecords  
JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION: REVISED SUMMER TOUR DATES
added: 12.AUGUST.2008 

The official Jon Spencer Blues Explosion MySpace page now features an updated list of live shows removing the Point Ephemere, Paris gig (28th Aug.) and giving a couple of different venues for others. The revised list is as follows:

29.Aug: ROCK EN SEINE, Paris, France 
30.Aug: Melkweg, Amsterdam, NL 
31.Aug: Mousonturm, Frankfurt
01.Sep:  K4, Nurnberg
02.Sep: Rote Fabrik, Zurich
03.Sep: Strade Blu Festival @ Piazza Nenni, Faenza, Italie 
04.Sep: Anfieteatro Parco, Ponente, Molfetta (Bari) 
05.Sep: New Live Club, Trezza D Adda (Milano)
06.Sep: Azkena Rock Festival, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
links: rockenseine.com / digitick.com / azkenarockfestival.com / myspace.com/jsbluesexplosion
JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION: SUMMER TOUR DATES
added: 12.AUGUST.2008 

28th Aug: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Point Ephemer, Paris
29th Aug: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - ROCK EN SEINE, Paris
30th Aug: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Melkweg, Amsterdam
31st Aug: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Mousonturm, Frankfurt
1st Sep: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - K4, Nurnberg
2nd Sep: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Rote Fabrik, Zurich
3rd Sep: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Strade Bleu, Faenza
4th Sep: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Open Air, Palermo
5th Sep: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Fillmore, Piacenza
6th Sep: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Azkena Rock Festival, Vitoria
 
That's the updated list of all Jon Spencer Blues Explosion live shows currently confirmed on the official MySpace page. Unfortunately there is no sign of any US or UK tour dates and this could well be the final list...so, if you've got the chance to see them don't let it pass  (if you do go and see the band please contact the site and let us know all about the show).

Although it is unlikely if there are any others announced they'll be up here as soon as possible. All known shows past and present can be found on the
LIVE PAGE.

links: rockenseine.com / digitick.com / azkenarockfestival.com / myspace.com/jsbluesexplosion
HEAVY TRASH: LIVE IN NEW YORK THIS WEEKEND
added: 8.AUGUST.2008 

"Jon and Matt and the NYC Heavy Trash crew (Phil Hernandez and Simon Chardiet) are playing three New York City area shows this weekend. 

Aug. 8th GLASSLANDS (289 Kent Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn) 
Aug. 10th MAXWELL'S (1039 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ) 
Aug. 11th SANTO'S PARTY HOUSE (100 Lafayette Street, Manhattan, NYC)

All show feature Australian sensations Witch Hats. Friday at Glasslands is also with $5 Priest and Woman. Sunday features the Stalkers and Monday will showcase the DJ talent of Ian Svenonus and Jonathan Toubin."

- from Heavy Trash MySpace Bulletin
links: myspace.com/heavytrash / myspace.com/theglasslands / myspace.com/newyorknighttrain 
HEAVY TRASH: LIVE IN LONDON THIS SEPTEMBER!
added: 6.AUGUST.2008 

Heavy Trash have just announced a new show at Camden Dingwalls, London on Tuesday 24th September with support from the mighty Powersolo, tickets are £12.50 from wegottickets.com or via the NTSOBC Box Office on 0844 477 1000. See the LIVE page for forthcoming Heavy Trash and Jon Spencer Blues Explosion shows.
links: wegottickets.com/event/34450 / myspace.com/heavytrash / powersolo.dk / myspace.com/powersolo
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