If you read the Daily Lobo or watch KRQE News, you may have already heard about local rock outfit Glitter Dick’s release party flyer controversy at UNM. I take a deeper look at the situation in Queering Public Spaces. Check out sights and sounds by performing acts below. Launchpad • Glitter Dick album release party • CanyonLands • Black Maria • Terri Schiavo Dance Party • Fri Dec 14 • 9:30 pm • $5 • 21+ • launchpadrocks.com
Mrdrbrd, Elevator Boys, High Iron and SuperGiant constitute the bill at Brts Tk Lng (313 Gld St SW) on Friday, July 22. This 21-and-over show is free, but the vowels are not. (Jessica Cassyle Carr)
Citizens of Earth: The spaceship known as Leeches of Lore flies into Burt’s Tiki Lounge (313 Gold SW) this week, pounding high hats and Mai Tais while shredding the clothing right off your body. The Spittin’ Cobras (which contains members of ’80s psycho-sexual punkers The Dwarves and German industrial band KMFDM) joins the intergalactic mission along with Black Guys. The rock invasion, which shall only be beheld by those over 21 years of age, can be sighted free of charge Downtown near the tenth hour on Tuesday, Dec. 8. (Jessica Cassyle Carr)
We’ve all got urges. Indulge the primal rock ones with Speakeasy Tiger, Vonnegut and Violenta on Monday, Aug. 17, at Burt's Tiki Lounge (21+, free). (Laura Marrich)
