Wednesday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m.; Winning Coffee Co. (all-ages), $5: St. Louis’ own glam-psychobilly foursome the 7 Shot Screamers are perhaps best known for their roles in the Original Sinners—an alt.country group backed by the Screamers and fronted by punk goddess Exene Cervenka (formerly of X). However, with a dab of glam and a smidgen of garage rock, the Screamers have created a sound all their own: a bit like Mike Ness’ experimentation with rockabilly, minus the Social Distortion influence and supplemented with psychedelic elements of the Clash. Their song “Hooker” sounds almost like a demented Big Bopper cover of “Johnny B. Goode” and “Keep the Flame Alive” is reminiscent of a decheeseified version of the Kaiser Chief’s’ “I Predict a Riot.” The Screamers will also be joined by new-ish cogendered local rock outfit At Fault, as well as The Dirty Novels. As if that weren’t enough, Wednesday’s show will take place in the extremely intimate (and hardwood floored) Winning Coffee Co. As with the last Winning-hosted performance by The Hard Lessons, the Screamers show is one in a series of concerts brought to us by Paul from the Dirty Novels. Let him know you appreciate his efforts to give Albuquerqueans the chance to see first-class bands in a unique setting by getting your ass to the show. We promise you’ll be glad you did.
