Helms Alee put out one of my favorite records of last year, so seeing them at Cap Hansen's (a very small bar here in town where I was lucky to see Monotonix twice) on Saturday is going to be incredible. I hope to grab a copy of their new 7" for less than $9.00 (yikes). Get there early if you want to be sure a spot inside. Plus, Police Teeth (ex USS Horsewhip, Racetrack) is rad too. And I hear this is might be their CD release show.
Tonight a bunch of awesome locals are playing a Whatcom All-ages Art and Music (WhAAM) benefit show. Check out Connecticut Four, they are my favorite from the bunch.
Plus last night I got to see Akimbo on WWU's campus, who performed their epic masterpiece "Jersey Shores" from start to finish. I like the album, but seeing it live was a whole new experience. Those guys are very talented musicians; especially the guitarist. That guy can shred. I think the high school kids in attendance were either bored, or their minds were blown. I hope for the latter.
