Sad Dog Weekend Update

KEEP YOUR NOSE TO THE ROCK-N-ROLL GROUND!!!

Hello Pups – We missed you!!!
Although we aren't back to our weekly schedule, there are some HOT summer shows on the calendar and we had to share. So here it is, your Mid-Summer Night's Sad Dog.

Sad Dog MySpace Profile Song:
Check in with us at www.myspace.com/saddogkc. We have been listing our upcoming show choices and recent releases, highlighting local events, and will soon showcase show pics. We are even batting around adding a Jaq and Di's notes sections so we can share our stories of the road. And if you aren't already, we want you to be our MySpace friend.

THURSDAY, JULY 19
Glenefit – A Medical Fund Benefit for Glen Hockemeyer @ DAVEY'S UPTOWN
A good friend of ours, and drummer for The Gaslights, Glen Hockemeyer had to have carpal tunnel surgery last month. He has some medical insurance but he has not been able to work. To help him cover expenses his pals have put together this awesome line up of music. Funds received at the door and from the bake sale will be handed over to Glen to help him with his bills. Check it out!: Tony Ladesich solo (of Pendergast), Honeywagen, Gary Cloud, Whiskey Boots, Tommy Donoho (of Love Tusk), The Expassionates, Chris & Abby (of The Gaslights), American Catastrophe, Pendergast, Its Over and The Architects.
Bake Sale, and raffle kick off at 7pm - music begins at 7:30.
Visit www.daveysuptown.com for set times.

SATURDAY, JULY 21
Donkey Show 16: Easy Rider @ KNUCKLEHEADS
9pm to 1pm – Under 21 must be accompanied by legal guardian
$10 / or $8 if our dressed like a Biker
2 Stages (Indoors and Out)
Tattoo Competition for Cash and Gift Certificates to The Mercy Seat Tattoo - $3 to enter www.myspace.com/mercyseattattoo
Entertainment:
It's Over! - 50's/60's influenced Pop Rock - Dancing, Singing, and Smiling.
Nominated for Best live Act, and Best Pop Band in KC by The Pitch. They are also sporting the sexiest Musician of 2006. Not to mention the live show is ear to ear fun.
www.myspace.com/itsoverkansascity
Mr. Marco's V7 – Rock, Progressive, Melodramatic Popular Song
High quality musicianship and showmanship, and throw in some belly dancers for a few songs and you are grooving to Turkish Jazz.
www.myspace.com/mrmarcosv7
Massive Tassle - Sexy, Exotic and Alluring, Belly Dancers Hypnotique
The ladies of Tassle will perform by themselves and Mr. Marco's V7.
Pendergast – Midwestern Indie, Folk, Americana Rock
Hot off the release of a new album and opening for the likes of Cracker and other national artists, the Pendergast boys preach the gospel of rock and roll - a Bible in one hand and a whiskey bottle in the other.
www.pendergastkc.com
Kasey Rausch – Bluegrass, Folk, Country Angel
Taking a night off of fronting her own band (Kasey Rausch & Friends), or one of her other projects (Buttermilk Boys, River City Revelators), Kasey has been kind enough to regale us with her beautiful songs stripped down to their very beginnings. http://www.myspace.com/kaseyrausch
Hot Club of Possom Trot – Classical, Swing and Bluegrass
This duo is fronted up by Bruce Greybill - Two-time 1st Place winner (1998/2004) of the prestigious "Walnut Valley Mandolin Championship" at The National Flatpicking Championships, a Four-time Kansas State Mandolin Champion, and the 1997 Kansas State Flatpicking Guitar Champion. Notable performances include The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN., The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington D.C. and and many more.

www.myspace.com/brucegraybill / www.mandolinheaven.com
Teague Hayes – Comedian
Teague is hilarious and will be splitting your side for you - but you will have to slap your own knee. He is a regular performer at every local comedy club, is a member of comedy bands 'Don't Tell Pope' and 'The Hitshitters'.

www.myspace.com/teaguehayes
Tut Tut - Indie, Two-Step and Afro-Beat
One of the craziest shows in town - mixing the energy of punk rock, the melody of folk, mingling it with creative musicianship to create something you have clearly never heard before.
www.myspace.com/tuttutkc
Visit www.knuckleheadskc.com for directions and more information.

SUNDAY, JULY 22
Bootlegger's Union Americana Showcase @ KNUCKLEHEADS
4pm – 10 pm
$10 DOS / $8 if you bring a side dish
Kids 12 and Under Free – Under 21 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian.
Indoor and outdoor stages open.
Featuring: Drakkar Sauna, The Rumblejetts, Von Hodads Western Surf Outfit, Yossarian's Lament, The Down Trunks, 359's / Jon Stubblefield and Slim Spins classic country, rock, blues, punk, and Americana.

www.drakkarsauna.com / www.rumblejetts.com / www.myspace.com/thevonhodads / www.yossarianslament.com / www.thedowntrunks.com / www.spiceoflifeproductions.com / www.myspace.com/spiceoflifeproductions
Visit www.knuckleheadskc.com for directions and more information.

THURS., FRI., SAT. & SUN., JULY 26-29
KC Fringe Festival @ VARIOUS KANSAS CITY VENUES
Don't miss this "four-day event packed with live theatre, dance, performance art, visual art, spoken word, puppetry, storytelling, film and fashion. It's a celebration of local, regional and national artists who will present events at venues throughout Kansas City."
For more information visit www.kcfringe.com or pick up the July 19 edition of The Pitch.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9
The Tossers @ RECORD BAR
When it comes to the genre of American-based Irish rock no one does it better then these boys from the Southside of Chicago. A lively show that forces crowds to their feet and several CDs that make it in the old changer more than just around the season of the leprechaun. Out in support of their latest release "Agony", Kansas City is lucky to have them as they usually find their way to a Lawrence stage on their tours through this part of the country. This is a summer show not to miss! – Di
www.thetossers.com

AUGUST 26
Meat Puppets and The Hearers @ RECORD BAR
The Pups are back! Local record label, Anodyne Records, has released the new Meat Puppets album "Rise to Your Knees" and I have my copy in heavy rotation on the ol' disc player. The album is available at www.anodynerecords.com, iTunes or in stores.
Meat Puppets fans, don't be weary of what will come from the boys after their hiatus, the album is a must have. As for their live show, MEOW! The pups still know how to please their fans. The following is a clip from our March 23 Sad Dog.
The Meat Puppets (Anodyne Showcase @ The Parish) It was my second time seeing the Puppets in two days and it got better with every show. By the time The Puppets hit the stage the house was full, and from what I hear, at capacity with a line to get in. Over the past eleven years I have listened to their recordings with the feeling of nostalgia. No longer!!! Recently picked up by Anodyne Records, the Puppets are back, feet firmly planted in the present, a new album on the way and a street buzz you can't escape. The energy in The Parish was like getting drunk and laughing your ass off with an old friend you haven't seen in awhile. We had a rock moment. We were very happy.
As you know, I am extremely proud of KC and equally proud of the music born in its borders. Today was a great day for Anodyne Records and KC music. -jaq
Advance tickets available at Record Bar or www.groovetickets.com.
www.anodynerecords.com /www.themeatpuppets.com / www.myspace.com/themeatpuppets

/ www.thehearers.com

/ www.myspace.com/thehearers

SEPTEMBER 8 & 9
Crossroads Music Festival @ CROSSROADS KC @ Grinders
"Experience the Best Live Music of Kansas City & Beyond …"
Now embarking on its third year, the Crossroads Music Fest gets juicier and juicier. With 60 + Bands and 3 venues the line-up is jam packed with local flavor mixed with some sweet sounds from out of town, including Lucero, Eleni Mandell, Blackpool Lights, Mike Dillon's Go-Go Jungle, the Architects, Roman Numerals, In The Pines, The Gaslights, Pendergast, Rumblejetts, Zeegrass, Truckstop Honeymoon, It's Over, Kasey Rausch & Friends and many, many more, right in the heart of downtown Kansas City.
Plus, First Friday Night Pre-Parties featuring: The Rich Boys, Whiskey Boots, Mr. Marco's V7, Popsicles, and yes, many more.
As always, this is a family friendly event with free children's activities, 25+ Local Food & Art Vendors, discounted rates at area hotels and 100+ art galleries within walking distance.
Support your local musicians and artisans, and have one hell of a great time!!!
For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.spiceoflifeproductions.com.

SEPTEMBER 21
Split Lip Rayfield @ CROSSROADS KC at Grinders
We were surprised and excited when we received the email that the three remaining members of Split Lip Rayfield were doing an upcoming show in Kansas City. They've decided the best way to honor the memory of their friend (Split Lip Rayfield guitarist, Kirk Rundstrom lost his battle with esophageal cancer earlier this year) is to do what he would have wanted them to….get back up on stage and play that great music. We've got our tickets and you can get yours at Grinders or via the Crossroads Live website at: www.crossroadskc.com

www.splitliprayfield.com

ON DECK:
July
July 18 The Lee Boys @ KNUCKLEHEADS
July 19 Glenefit @ DAVEY'S UPTOWN
July 20 The Architects and Buddy Lush Phenomenon @ MERCY SEAT ALLEY
July 20 In the Pines @ DAVEY'S UPTOWN
July 20 Junior Brown @ KNUCKLEHEADS
July 21 Donkey Show @ KNUCKLEHEADS
July 27 Centromatic / The String & Return / Thunder in the Valley / OK Jones @ RECORD BAR
July 28 Ghost In Light, Goodnight Daylight and Alela @ RECORD BAR
July 28 Chubby Carrier @ KNUCKLEHEADS
July 26 – 29 KC Fringe Festival @ VARIOUS KANSAS CITY VENUES
July 30 The Monitor @ RECORD BAR
July 31 Stray Cats and Rumblejetts @ UPTOWN THEATER

August
Aug. 1 Willie Nelson @ STARLIGHT THEATRE
Aug. 2 The Blasters @ KNUCKLEHEADS
Aug. 3 The Pitch Music Showcase in WESTPORT
Aug. 4 Reverend Horton Heat & Murder By Death @ CROSSROADS KC at Grinders
Aug. 4 Hank III and Assjack @ BEAUMONT CLUB
Aug. 8 The Blasters @ KNUCKLEHEADS
Aug. 9 Rufus Wainwright / Neko Case @ VOODOO LOUNGE (Harrah's Casino)
Aug. 9 The Street Dogs / The Tossers / Unknown Stuntman @ RECORD BAR
Aug. 11 Jason Isbell (Drive By Truckers) and the 400 Unit / Centro-matic @ THE BOTTLENECK
Aug. 15 Rodney Crowell & The Outsiders / Will Kimbrough @ KNUCKLEHEADS
Aug. 15 Kelly Willis @ DAVEY'S UPTOWN
Aug. 16-18 North vs. South Festival in Lawrence, KS (various venues)
Aug. 16
Aug. 17 Boxcar Music Showcase - KKFI Benefit @ KNUCKLEHEADS
Aug. 23 Etta James @ VOODOO LOUNGE (Harrah's Casino)
Aug. 25 Detroit Cobras / Dan Surtain / Willows @ RECORD BAR
Aug. 26 The Meat Puppets / The Hearers @ RECORD BAR

September
Sept. 1 The Black Crowes @ CROSSROADS KC at Grinders
Sept. 8 & 9 Crossroads Music Festival @ CROSSROADS KC at Grinders
Sept. 15 Los Straitjackets starring Big Sandy / Deke Dickerson / Mezcal Brothers @ KNUCKLHEADS
Sept. 21 Split Lip Rayfield @ CROSSROADS LIVE KC
Sept. 28 Raul Malo @ GRAND EMPORIUM
Oct. 13 Webb Wilder @ KNUCKLEHEADS

Please contact venues to confirm show dates and times!

LOCAL RELEASES:
ACB's – "ACB's" www.myspace.com/theacbs / www.acbs.com

Goodnight Daylight - "Wolves" www.gndrocks.com

Federation of Horsepower – "Stay Down" www.myspace.com/federationofhorsepower

Kasey Rausch - "Live How You Love" www.myspace.com/kaseyrausch

Mr. Marcos V7 – "Space Eraser" www.myspace.com/mrmarcosv7

Pendergast – "Between the Bottle and the Pulpit"
www.myspace.com/pendergastkc

Throttlers – "The Throttlers" www.myspace.com/thethrottlers

Visit Needmore Discs (11212 W. 75th Street) for your local music needs!
www.myspace.com/needmorediscs or call 913.248.8622

BLOGS AND SITES:
Argument Machine www.argumentmachine.com

Back to Rockville www.backtorockville.typepad.com

Dandercroft www.dandercroft.com