Nice review from Australia.

Hmm, Double Door again?

You guys trying to be their house band? :)

Another show added February 18th, check back for more info.
Snap!

Is the Pontiac cafe next to the Double Door?

way cool, two upcoming shows

I almost don't believe this....

The BBC plans to mark the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ this Easter with an hour-long live procession through the streets of Manchester featuring pop stars from The Stone Roses and Happy Mondays and featuring songs by The Smiths and New Order.
In the programme, called Manchester Passion, a character representing Jesus will sing the legendary Joy Division anthem Love Will Tear Us Apart before dueting his arch-betrayer Judas on the New Order hit Blue Monday, according to senior church sources involved in the production.

Mary Magdelene, the penitent whore of the New Testament, is also getting in on the act: she is being lined up to sing the Buzzcocks hit Ever Fallen in Love (with Someone You Shouldn't have) accompanied by a string band.

Former Happy Monday and Celebrity Big Brother winner Bez will play a disciple.

The climax of the event sees Jesus sing the Smiths classic song Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now as he is being flayed by Roman soldiers. He will then come face-to-face with his Roman prosecutor Pontius Pilate with the two of them singing a duet of the Oasis hit Wonderwall and its chorus:

"I said maybe
You're gonna be the one who saves me?
And after all
You're my wonderwall."


The broadcaster, which plans to show the event live on BBC3 on Good Friday, insisted the event was inspired by "the way Bach and other composers fused music and the Passion story".

The "contemporary retelling" of Jesus' last hours will begin with the messiah - who is yet to be cast - singing the Robbie Williams hit Angels, which will mark his procession into Jerusalem.

In this case, Jerusalem will be represented by Manchester's gay and red light area near Canal Street and the Passion scene will pass via Chinatown and St Peter's Square to culminate in Albert Square.

The march will be followed by members of the public who will be encouraged to join in the singing of relevant anthems, which include the M People hit Search for a Hero Inside Yourself.

The crowd will carry a large white cross and the public will also be asked to bring a symbol of their own burden - "something they are personally concerned about" - according to senior church sources involved in the programme.

The crowd will be joined by Bez - the entertainer famous for shaking his maracas on stage with the Happy Mondays. He will be accompanied by former Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown and Black Grape saxophonist Martin Slattery.

The event will end with the resurrected Jesus singing an as yet undisclosed song from the top of Manchester's town hall.

The show is being made by the corporation's classical music television department, which has won plaudits for its experimental music and drama work overseen by its head, Pater Maniura.

These include Flashmob: the Opera - a live opera event staged among commuters at Paddington station in London in which members of the public performed a song inspired by the Orpheus legend - and the forthcoming Riot at the Rite, a dramatisation of the notorious first performance of Stravinsky's ballet the Rites of Spring, to be aired in March.

While the event is likely to raise eyebrows among more traditional-minded Christians, it has the broad support of both the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church in the area.

Church of England spokeswoman Gillian Oliver said: "We are working with the BBC on this and are very pleased to be taking the good news of the gospel onto the streets of Manchester. If anything, something like this can translate the old story into new terms."

Canon Robin Gamble, canon evangelist at Manchester Cathedral, has been tasked with encouraging churchgoers to attend the event.

"I wouldn't know a Buzzcock from a ballcock so I couldn't really comment on the music. All I can say is that they are not doing a Christian service, it is a piece of contemporary theatre and that is going to get people to think about the story in modern terms," he said.

"It is going to come from the streets, with the sounds of traffic and people bustling around and it will make people think about this story in a new way. It is going to be challenging and shocking and is going to get things rumbling - it's going to be brilliant."

A BBC spokeswoman declined to comment on the details of the line-up but promised that the event would be "exciting".

Wow, I wish I were there to see it. I'm planning a return trip to Manchester in late summer, but maybe I'll have to move it up to the spring so I can witness this.

They mentioned Celebrity Big Brother in the article- Bez won last year and I've been watching this year and I'm obsessed with this show! Unfortunately its over now, and my favorite to win (Maggot from the Goldie Lookin Chain) came in third. Maggot Party Vibe - Knows it Makes Sense!

It feels so good to have shows, and a band (of course), and some awesome new songs that we hope to have ready to debut. Things are picking up again and it is awesome!

If you go early, take some photos!

And if you don't go, take photos anyway :)

I am looking forward to the new songs.

It appears Lollapalooza will return to Hutchinson Field at Chicago's Grant Park, with dates tenatively set for Aug. 4-6.

The lineup for the event won't be announced for weeks, but Chicago media reports have suggested a primary target for a headliner is Smashing Pumpkins, who are making rumblings about a reunion. Thievery Corporation told Billboard.com last week it would be on hand for the festival.

Edited by author 02-02-2006 12:54 AM
It also appears that Sour Deluxe will return to the Pontiac Cafe in Chicago's Wicker Park, with a date definitely set for February 18th.

The lineup for the event has finally been set, with Jimmy "Ballin' All Day" Koepke and Brian "Hot Sticks" Cundiff handling bass and drums, respectively. Chicago media reports have predicted an awesome show, with lead guitarist Greg Jones a primary target for a heavy intoxication. Jamie Jacobs told Billboard.com last week that she would be ready to rock for the occasion.

Edited by author 02-02-2006 12:21 PM
Did Billboard post any info if there is another band playing that night with you?

I could see Greg being in a beer ad over a guitar or amp one :)

I got this email today, and I feel for these guys. I thought I'd repost this here just in case. This kind of situation sucks and leaves a bad taste in everybody's mouth. If posting this here helps out, all the better.
-Jamie
_______________________________________________________

Subject: STOLEN GEAR ALERT! PLEASE PASS ALONG!!!

Attention Fellow Musicians,

My band's rehersal space was broken into this past weekend, and some of our equipment has been stolen. Please keep an eye out for any of these missing pieces at Pawn Shops and anyother Re-Sale Instrument Shops please.

- 1 Mesa Boogie Guitar Amp Nomad 2x12 Combo
- 1 Guitar Pedal Board & Case - Boss Pedal Board
(Tuner, Digital Delay, Overdrive, Stero Chorus, Delay, Distortion, Blues
Driver)
- 1 Flight Case
- 1 Ampeg Bass Amp/Cabinet
- 1 Bass Guitar
- 1 Cymbal Bag (1-20" Crash, 1-20" Ride, 1 Hi-Hat - All Paiste)
- 1 PA Head
- 1 PA Speaker
- 5 Microphones
- 2 JBL EON 10 G2 Powered Speakers

These items were stolen out of a space at the Music Factory at 2620 W. Fletcher at 1:00am on Monday February 6th. Our building does have video of the burglary, and have leads to culprits. There is considerable evidence this was done by another band within the building.

If anyone comes across any of these items, please contact Randy Payne at 773.208.2100 or rpayne@legacymp.com with information on where and when
these items were found or seen.

thanks
Randy

What time is the show saturday?

Show starts 10-ish. Free cover. Rockin' good time. Pontiac. Be there.

Free cover? That makes it even better!

Nothing like getting a Sour fix for free....

Hey Greg! I went to TF North with you! I am going to try to make the March 11th show at the DD. I dig the music, keep up the good work!

Holy crap! Double Door!! Break out the pompadours!

Hey I was at Double Door sat night and unfortuanetly missed you guys but I've been jammin to your sampler CD ever since in my car. White noise rocks :) ...will be watching for upcoming events