Big Black - Touch and Go

Timis · **Posted:** Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:28 pm

The legendary Big Black has been added Touch and Go Records recently announced 25th Anniversary Block Party.

The band, which formed in 1982 included producer Steve Albini and featured Jeff Pezzati and Santiago Durango, both of Naked Raygun and the original lineup will be performing at the party. According to the label, the set will be very brief, adding "it's "just a couple songs, but who cares how many they play?"

Recent additions include Arcwelder, The Ex, !!!, Pegboy, Man... or Astroman?, Killdozer, Three Mile Pilot and many more. The bands join the previously announced roster which includes legendary hardcore act Negative Approach, Ted Leo + the Pharmacists, Didjits, Shellac, Pinback, The Black Heart Procession and many more.

The party will take place on September 8, 9 and 10. All of the profits from the ticket sales will be donated to three Chicago organizations: Tuesday's Child, Literacy Works, and the Thomas Drummond Elementary School.

Founded in 1981 in Lansing, Michigan and Maumee, Ohio, Touch and Go soon found itself at the center of the Detroit punk scene of the early 80s. Early records by classic punk bands Negative Approach, The Meatmen, and the Necros quickly put Touch and Go and the growing Detroit hardcore scene into the national spotlight.

Prince of Darkness · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:41 am **Posts:** 11048

i love big black and rapeman. I just got that job in A-TX so i will most likely miss that since the first day of classes is 8/15

discostu · **Posted:** Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:35 pm

Congrats on the job Phil. You'll see a lot of good bands in Austin.

Timis · **Posted:** Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:50 pm

oh yeah...congrats on your job as well, POD.....

Z · **Joined:** Sat Oct 23, 2004 1:38 pm **Posts:** 7979

in this week's reader, albini says that they don't have time to rehearse much before that show, so it's just going to be a few songs and that people shouldn't go expecting a real set. yeah, right, like people aren't losing their minds over scratch acid, shellac, and killdozer already?

and congratulations, phil.

L · **Posted:** Fri Jun 30, 2006 1:40 am

thats a pretty kick ass line up. It may actually motivate me to get off my ass and drive to chicago.

Flying Rabbit · **Posted:** Fri Jun 30, 2006 2:01 am

Yeah, no doubt about going out there. I would be down for it, but with the impending wedding/honeymoon, doubt finances will be there *says I who just bought new cds tonight*.

Modem · **Posted:** Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:40 am

Yes. Arcwelder.

PopTodd · **Posted:** Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:43 am

Fucking awesome lineup.
Of course, I'll have kids in-tow, so that's a no-go for this old guy.
damn, I'm feeling old these days

And congratulations, Phil.
Chicago's loss is Austin's gain.

Spade Kitty · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:49 am **Posts:** 4401

Modem Wrote:

Yes. Arcwelder.

Modem · **Posted:** Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:48 am

Would any chic -obner be into letting a friendly canuck crash on their floor for a few days?

I could bring Shreddies. And CANADIAN Smarties.

Sex, Drugs, and Dave · **Posted:** Fri Jun 30, 2006 12:50 pm

*crosses fingers for the unnannounced band to be the jesus lizard*

and why not, scratch acid is on the bill.

its probably gonna be either them or Urge Overkill

Z · **Joined:** Sat Oct 23, 2004 1:38 pm **Posts:** 7979

Death To Shoegaze666 Wrote:

*crosses fingers for the unnannounced band to be the jesus lizard*

from this week's reader:

Quote:

One of the other big rumors has been about the Jesus Lizard. Half the group—bassist David Sims and front man David Yow—will already be at the fest playing in Scratch Acid. They’re currently in contact with guitarist Duane Denison, but drummer Mac McNeilly hasn’t been in touch with his old bandmates since 1998.

Billions Corporation founder David “Boche” Viecelli, who managed the Jesus Lizard and is handling the Scratch Acid reunion, confirms that the idea of getting the band back together has been discussed. “But the only way anybody would consider it—and I think it’s incredibly unlikely—is if Mac were doing it,” he says. “The guys haven’t talked to Mac in eight years, and there are no ongoing conversations that I’m aware of. So I would say the possibility is unbelievably remote.”

Mr. Mister · **Posted:** Fri Jun 30, 2006 1:05 pm

i'd love to check them out. however, i highly doubt i'll be in chicago for this.

Dalen · **Posted:** Fri Jun 30, 2006 1:24 pm

Negative Approach?? HOLY FUCK!

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