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Thursday, July 23, 2026

Notes and News

‘Little Kid Heart’

Notes and News

R.I.P. Johnny Mack

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Top 5 Shows 8/3-8/5: “Don’t Miss Bodega at MASS on Friday”...

1) I’m having laptop problems, and no that’s not a metaphor, but these listings are gonna be short. Brooklyn’s Bodega headlines MASS (1002 S...

Cattle Dog Clay Perry

When you meet Clay Perry, he is outwardly deferential and humble. The spiritual-minded rapper uses his natural humility and “sir” and “ma’am” rural charm...

Once-and-Future Toadies

One day, someone is going to write a book about local rock icons the Toadies. The band’s storyline seems plucked out of a John...

Junk in the Trunk

I’ve got something weighing on me, and while I’m loathe to write about it, I need to toss it out to the open air,...

For the Love of Wilkerson

Danny Wilkerson has carried many titles: air-conditioner repairman, drummer in a regionally acclaimed pop-rock outfit, band manager, successful real estate broker, cancer survivor, and...

Top 5 Shows 7/26-7/28: “Teenage Sexx is Now Called Upsetting and...

1) Lola’s (2736 6th St) Thursday night show is free and features five songwriters who run in the same social circle but are otherwise...

Blades of Smoke

For a band that started as an excuse for a couple buddies to hang out, jam some sludge metal, and drink beer, Mountain of...

Top 5 Shows 7/18-7/21: “Ansley’s Album Release Party is on Saturday...

1) There’s a Laugh Your MASS Off show at MASS (obviously so, and its address is 1002 S Main) featuring headliners Paul Varghese and...

Ansley’s Ritual

Here’s a semantic question for you: What’s the difference between routine and ritual? I’d argue that a routine is a behavioral pattern you fall...

Top 5 Shows 7/13 – 7/15: “Panther City Vinyl and Magnolia...

1) Go to MASS (1002 S Main) on Friday night for Trauma Ray, Lake of Fire, Sheverb, and touring electro-punk duo, HXXS. HXXS come...