Check out the photos and video from The Needles and Dropsonic

I'm loving the G9 more and more! I've never gotten photos this clear at Slim's before. Anyway, here are some photos and video from The Needles and Dropsonic last night. I'm guessing most people are out of town, because the show was rather sparsely attended. That didn't stop both bands from putting on LOUD killer sets. The folks who were there certainly appreciated it.

The Needles, "Your City is Not My City" from Mann's World on Vimeo.

(The Needles -- "Your City's Not My City")

Dropsonic from Mann's World on Vimeo.

(Dropsonic -- sorry, I don't know the name of this one. Can a Dropsonic fan please enlighten me?) More photos here!

More from Caltrop, plus Colossus

A few years ago, some folks covered the early chiffon-era Judas Priest (pre-British Steel, maybe even pre-Hell Bent for Leather) at the Kings Great Cover-up. That was seriously one of the most awesome things I ever saw at the Cover-up. This morning I realized that Colossus, whose updated NWOBHM-style metal references Priest, Maiden and forgotten gems like Diamondhead, was the band that did Priest at that show. I thought they were fabulous enough after seeing them last night at Reservoir, but realizing that made me decide that they are now my new favorite band in the Triangle. Check out the video. You won't see much, but you will hear what they sound like. Go see them, and buy their CD.

Colossus from Mann's World on Vimeo.

Caltrop was even better than when I saw them last week, mainly because original drummer Jason Aylward, who now drums for Valient Thorr, sat in with them for a double -drum assault.

Caltrop from Mann's World on Vimeo.

Another one by Caltrop from Mann's World on Vimeo.

Wow, I am enjoying my new G9!

Still getting used to it, but enjoying it nonetheless. Here are a few photos and some video I got last night of Black Skies at Volume 11 Tavern here in Raleigh. The sound is a little blown out, but it looks good -- or at least the raw file looks good. It kind of looks crappy on youtube. I need to investigate better ways of getting my videos online. Going to shoot Caltrop and Colossus tonight, and I got some advice from a co-worker who is a video expert, so hopefully those videos will sound better.

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The T's to replace Richard Bacchus Sunday at Slim's

Here's the note Gary just sent out on myspace:

That's right Buckaroos, The T's are playing a "surprise" gig this
Sunday night at Slim's.

It's a long story, but due to a very unfortunate incident, Ricky and
the Luckiest Girls have been forced to cancel their performance for
Erica's birthday party Sunday night.

We love our brothers, but we love Erica more! Therefore, The T's have
gladly agreed to play the date, along with the Sugar!

The Infamous Sugar will go on at 10pm with The T's to follow (around
11pm), SUNDAY NIGHT.

Obviously, it's Memorial Day weekend so the only excuse we'll accept
is if you're out of town. Otherwise, HAUL YOUR ASSES TO SLIM'S, THIS
SUNDAY NIGHT TO HELP CELEBRATE ERICA'S BIRTHDAY WITH THE SUGAR AND....

THE (MOTHERFUCKING) T'S!

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OK, this was a first

Until last night, I've never been asked to stop taking photos or shooting video in a club. I'm not sure if it was a directive from Lincoln Theatre (I got video of The Hold Steady when they were there) or The Sword. I'm inclined to think the former because the guy who told me to stop was wearing a Lincoln Theatre T-shirt. Oh well, at least he didn't make me erase what I'd already gotten, so here's a partial video of "The Frost-Giant's Daughter."

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