If the Doghouse is Rockin' Don't Bother Knockin'

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

Sad Dog MySpace Profile Song of the Week:
Andrew Duplantis �Over The Fence�
www.myspace.com/saddogkc

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25
The Gaslights w/ Matt Grimm & The Red Smear @ DAVEY�S UPTOWN
Yep, they hit a moose. We�ve seen the photos to prove it. Earlier this month The Gaslights were on their way home from a tour to the West when they hit a moose in Montana, killing it and their van. Ms. Abigail kept that big ole boat of a van on the road and The Gaslights made it home, a bit shaken, in a different van, but in one piece. Here�s hoping they make it to the Davey�s stage from their respective homes avoiding large mammals.
www.thegaslights.com / www.redsmear.com

Overstep and Giants Chair @ RECORD BAR
Tonight is a reunion of sorts for KC�s Overstep. Loaded with talent, the band is made up of veteran KC musicians Adam Stotts (Lucky Graves / Golden Hearted Whores), Ben Ruth (Lucky Graves / Golden Hearted Whores / Grand Marquis), Duane Trower (Doris Henson / Season to Risk) and Alex Organ (Sirhan Sirhan). In the eyes of the boys of Overstep they never really �broke up�. However, Alex Organ moved to CA back in 2003, which has obviously limited their ability to play live. Organ, who was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, has refused to call it quits and has been undergoing treatment allowing him to steady his hands and pick up the sticks again. With Organ back in KC for a visit, Overstep is taking the opportunity tonight to shell out a much overdue reunion show. Prior to their hiatus, Overstep put out two full-length albums on Anodyne Records �Do You Copy?� and �The Bullring By the Sea�, showcasing their hard edge indie rock sound. Prior to Organ�s departure Overstep recorde
d seven new songs, which will be available on disc at the show.
www.myspace.com/giantschair / www.myspace.com/11629013
www.anodynerecords.com

Mezcal Brothers and The Silvermen @ KNUCKLEHEADS SALOON
Rockabilly Surf Rock
Showtime 8pm / Tickets $8
www.mezcalbrothers.com / www.thesilvermen.com

Robert Earl Keen and Bonny Bishop @ THE MADRID THEATRE
www.robertearlkeen.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
Jon Dee Graham (3-Piece) @ DAVEY�S UPTOWN
7:30pm; $8 advance; $10 dos
This Austin singer / songwriter, badass guitarist, gravel throated storyteller tells his hard livin� tales with beauty, a good a dose of humor and some heavy hittin� rock! A consummate musician and always noted as a Sad Dog fav, we are lucky to have him back in KC so soon after his last visit. You can find him sharing the cover of the May / June No Depression Magazine with friend and former True Believers band mate Alejandro Escovedo. His newest release �Full� is in stores now and can be purchased online at www.texasmusicroundup.com.
Although Jon Dee�s band members tend to change, we expect he will be back with seasoned Austin musicians John Chipman on drums and Andrew Duplantis on bass.
Chipman can be found sharing the stage with Jon Dee in another Austin band to be given notice, The Resentments. Duplantis has played with Alejandro Escovedo and The Meat Puppets. Currently, you will find him on the road with Son Volt as well as maintaining his solo projects with Tia Carrera and Andrew Duplantis and the Unfaithfuls. Visit www.andrewduplantis.com/order.html to pick up a copy of his solo album �Only Funny the First Time� and keep an eye out for his newest release with the Unfaithfuls �Colorblind�.
www.jondeegraham.com / www.myspace.com/jondeegraham / www.myspace.com/duplantisunfaithfuls

Black Gasoline, The Sixteens and Hydrafader @ DAVEY�S UPTOWN
10:30pm
You wanna hear some of the best rock-n-roll vocals in Kansas City, both female and male, on one stage? Catch The Sixteens and Hydrafader and see what I mean�.-di
www.myspace.com/blackgasoline / www.myspace.com/hydrafader

Be/Non, The Spook Lights and Mach Rocket 3000 @ THE BRICK
www.myspace.com/thebenon / www.myspace.com/thespooklights / www.myspace.com/machrocket3000

KC Roller Warriors Final Bout �I-70 Destruction� @ WINNWOOD SKATE CENTER (4426 Winn Road)
Kansas City Roller Warriors All-Stars vs. Denver Roller Dolls
Also featuring the League Border War: Kansas vs. Missouri
Doors at 7:30pm / Showtime 8pm
Advance tickets $10 Adults / $5 Kids 6-12 (5 and under get in free)
At the door $12 Adults / $6 Kids 6-12 (5 and under get in free)
For more info visit www.kcrollerwarriors.com or call 913-636-7894

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
Phaze II and Joe Roberts Band @ FRED P. OTTS

Grand Marquis @ WESTPORT FLEA MARKET
Jumpin� Blues and Hot Swingin� Jazz
www.grandmarquis.net

MONDAY, AUGUST 28
Brother Ike�s Rural Grit Happy Hour 6-9pm @ THE BRICK
Featuring High and Dry, Sockdog and Dirty Mae
www.myspace.com/dirtymae / www.ruralgrit.com / www.thebrickkcmo.com

Brodioke, The Ultimate Karaoke Experience, 10pm � 2:30am @ THE BRICK

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29
O�Death, Skeleton Breath, Mark Smeltzer and Amy Farrand @ RECORD BAR
We spend a great deal of time here at Sad Dog HQ perusing MySpace pages getting to know bands that are coming through town. Every once in a while I come across one that I totally dig, add to my �Favorites�, can�t wait to see and make a point to add �em to my cd collection. Such is the case with gothic, gypsy punks O�Death. The closest reference I can make to them is the Chickasaw Mud Puppies, albeit O�Death is a tad darker , but the Mud Puppies haven�t been around for awhile so that probably does you no good. At the very least pay a visit to their MySpace for a listen�and then we�ll see you at the show.
-di
www.myspace.com/skeletonbreath / www.myspace.com/marksmeltzer / www.myspace.com/amyfarrand / www.myspace.com/odeath

Needmore Discs presents:
Boozeday Tuesday Matinee @ MIKE�S TAVERN
8pm; $5 cover
�Rock early; rock often� - Happy Birthday Slimm!
Featuring: The Quakes and 7 Shot Screamers
The Quakes are on their 20-year anniversary tour, opening the show is St. Louis rockers 7 Shot Screamers making it a double-header psychobilly freakout!
http://www.myspace.com/thequakes / www.myspace.com/7shotscreamers
www.myspace.com/boozedaytuesday

�The Living Room� @ DAVEY�S UPTOWN
The songwriters showcase lands on a new regular night, scheduled to get rolling when the bands finish up at Mike�s Tavern Boozeday Tuesday. Now there�s a full night of entertainment to take you through your Tuesday. We want fresh meat. While we hope the old meat will continually to be tasty, (read: Tony Ladesich, Chad Rex, Jon Stubblefield, Jason Petosa, Cody Wyoming, Gene Smith, Forrest Whitlow, etc.), this weekly event is open to anyone with an instrument and a song.
No cover; $2 domestic beers and well drinks
www.daveysuptown.com

Rex Hobart Honky Tonk Supper Club (7pm) @ RECORD BAR
www.rexhobart.com

DJ Rico Spins @ DARK HORSE TAVERN
10pm to 3am Every Tuesday

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30
Anything Goes Wednesday�s @ THE BRICK
Roach of Spice of Life Productions hosts this free Open Mic Night.
Every Wednesday (8:30pm to Midnight), Sign up starts at 7pm
Questions? Email: roach@spiceoflifeproductions.com or for details call
816-421-1634

The Rumblejetts and the Rhythm Busters @ KNUCKLEHEADS SALOON
www.myspace.com/rumblejetts

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
TRIVIA CLASH w/ Pat Hopewell @ RECORD BAR
Starts 7pm weekly w/ Cash Prizes!
www.myspace.com/triviaclash

Dames Booze Chains & Boots (10pm-2am) @ THE POINT (917 W. 44th Street)
Miss Tex spins the sounds of Rockabilly, Psychobilly and Punk.

ON DECK:
September 1-3 Kansas City Irish Fest @ CROWN CENTER
September 6 The Paybacks, Federation of Horsepower and Charley Horse @ MIKE�S
TAVERN
September 6 Kings of Leon, The Stills and Roman Numerals @ THE MADRID
September 8 The Cass County Lamenters Present a Patsy Cline Birthday Tribute @ THE BRICK
September 9 Crossroads Music Festival @ GRINDERS SCULPTURE PARK
September 27 The Black Crowes @ VOODOO LOUNGE (Tickets On Sale August 9)
September 30 Calexico @ BOTTLENECK (Lawrence, KS)
October 29 Social Distortion @ BEAUMONT CLUB (outside)
November 1 Steve Poltz @ DAVEY�S UPTOWN
November 10 Bob Schneider @ BOTTLENECK

UPCOMING RELEASES:
September 26 Bobby Bare Jr. �The Longest Meow�
September 26 Lucero �Rebels, Rogues & Sworn Brothers�

CINEMA:
Leonard Cohen: I�m Your Man @ TIVOLI THEATER
�Songwriter. Poet. Counter-Culture Icon. Consummate Ladies� Man�
I was first introduced to Leonard Cohen in 1994 when his songs were featured in the film �Natural Born Killers�. From that point on I was hooked. This film tells the life story of this poet / singer / songwriter who writes hauntingly beautiful songs delivering them with dark confidence and spirituality. He has influenced many a musical icon from Judy Collins to Bono. I stumbled upon a live interview with Collins at SXSW this year where she told the story of how she became a fan of his music in the late 60�s, recorded �Suzanne� and �Dress Rehearsal� and actually convinced Cohen to record his own music. Bless you Judy. The film includes interviews and performances by Bono, Martha Wainwright, U2, Linda Thompson, Leonard Cohen himself and many more. -jaq
Visit www.leonardcohenimyourman.com for a full biography and highlights from the film and www.tivolikc.com for show times.

JAQ�S NOTES:
2nd Annual Crossroads Music Festival
Presented by Time Warner and Spice of Life Productions, this homegrown festival is the brainchild of Bill �Roach� Sundahl, founder of KC�s own variety show The Donkey Show and avid supporter of local music. Celebrating all that is Kansas City, Crossroads Music Festival (CMF2) will take place September 9, 2006 from 3p.m. to Midnight at Grinders Sculpture Park, 18th and Locust. Set in the heart of the Crossroads District, Downtown Kansas City, CMF2 is a family affair offering live music by 13 local bands on 2 stages, kids games, local vendors, food and beverage and much more. Bands who have joined the CMF2 family this year include The Wilders, Roman Numerals, The Gaslights, The Architects, Doris Henson , It�s Over, The Von Hodads, Down Trunks, Wylde Chipmonks and the Cuddly Poos, Mr. Marcos V7, Zee Grass, Emma Feel and The Silvermen. Musical genres include rock, new wave, Americana, bluegrass, rockabilly, pop, surf rock and more. There is fun for kids of all ages as you are never too
old or too young to rock! Tickets are available through the Central Ticket Office by calling 816-235-6222, online at www.spiceoflifeproductions.com and at Grinders, Birdies, Lillibelle and Needmore Discs. Tickets are $9 online, $10 at all other advance outlets and $13 Day of Show. Children under 12 get in free. Free parking is available between 17th and 18th streets on Oak and chairs and blankets are allowed.
I think the best testimonial from the 2005 Crossroads Festival was from my 3 year old nephew who had the opportunity to go to the circus before he hit the fest. After rockin� out to Pendergast and It�s Over the tired little guy made one statement before dozing off in the car, �This was more fun than the circus.� CMF2 packs a ton of bang for the buck and is the perfect opportunity to have a fantastic Saturday while supporting live music!
You will hear more about this Sad Dog supported event in weeks leading up to the big show. Get your tickets now because this is one KC event not to be missed.
www.spiceoflifeproductions.com / www.needmorediscs.com / www.lillibellekids.com

DI�S NOTES:
I�m not sure what my problem is with Jack White. It�s a relationship I�m still trying to come to terms with. The commercial radio darlings that they were, the White Stripes, are a band I avoided for a long time. Then Jack hooked up with Loretta Lynn producing one of my favorite records of 2004 �Van Lear Rose�. Much prodding from friends and Jaq�s review of The Raconteurs �Broken Boy Soldiers� (Sad Dog June 2, 2006) prompted me to pick it up last week at Needmore Discs. My relationship with Jack is moving along quite nicely at this point and I too recommend it for a listen. This is just one of the great discs I picked up at Needmore Discs last week � what a killer record store. I was a long time fan of Recycled Sounds but with its demise I will be finding my way to Needmore Discs often. The past few months, what I haven�t been able to pick up at shows, I�ve ordered online, downloaded, and yes, burned discs <shoot me now>, and it�s just not the same. This dog is finally out of her mi
sery. There is something to be said for flipping through those bins of CDs, some used, some new. You just gotta hear something playing over the speakers while you�re shopping music. The bargain prices (significantly lower than other area stores), friendly staff and the chatter of fellow shoppers is something I�ve missed. Major kudos for having a face-out rack fully filled with local area musicians and bands. Other gems this trip include P.W. Long �Remembered�, Michael Penn �Resigned�, Robyn Hitchcock �Eye� and Neko Case �Fox Confessor Brings The Flood�.
Needmore Discs also sponsors the weekly Boozeday Tuesday at Mike�s Tavern reason alone to give them patronage.
Needmore Discs 11212 W. 75th St., Shawnee, KS 66203 www.needmorediscs.com
913-248-8622

BLOGS AND SITES:
www.backtorockville.typepad.com/
www.littlehits.com
www.livinginstereo.com
www.patchchord.com
www.therestandstheglass.com

ON THE AIR:
WEDNESDAYS:
Mid Day Medley w/ Mark Manning, 10am-noon, 90.1 KKFI www.kkfi.org (KC)
FRIDAYS:
Friday Morning Buzz w/ Arjay, 6am-8am, 90.1 KKFI www.kkfi.org (KC)
Rockabilly Mood Swing, 5-7pm, 90.1FM KKFI www.kkfi.org (KC)
The Red Wheelbarrow, 9-11pm, 90.1 FM KKFI www.kkfi.org (KC)
SATURDAYS:
Cyprus Avenue, 12-2pm, 89.3FM www.kcur.org (KC)
Sonic Spectrum, 2-4pm, 89.3FM www.kcur.org (KC)
Plow the Fields, 2-4pm, 90.7FM www.kjhk.com (Lawrence)
Retro Red-Eye Express, 10pm to 1am, 90.1FM, www.kkfi.org /
http://retroredeye.blogspot.com (KC)
SUNDAYS:
Download, 8-10:30pm, 100.3FM www.v100rocks.com (Topeka)
Homegrown Buzz, 9-10pm, 96.5FM www.965thebuzz.com (KC)
The Lazer Local Music Show, 10pm-12am, 105.9FM www.lazer.com (Lawrence)

KEEP YOUR NOSE TO THE ROCK-N-ROLL GROUND !!
Jauqui & Diana & Max (the-ever-happy Sad Dog)
�Support Live Music"
Sad Dog Productions
sad-dog@att.net

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Please contact venues to confirm shows!
Anchor Bar 935 State Line (in the West Bottoms)
Balanca�s www.balancaskc.com
Beaumont Club www.kcclubs.com 816.561.2560
Blayney�s of Westport www.blayneys.com 816.561.3747
Bottleneck, The www.pipelineproductions.com 785.841.5483
Brick, The www.thebrickkcmo.com 816.421.1634
Davey�s Uptown Ramblers Club www.daveysuptown.com 816.753.1909
Fred P. Otts Plaza 816.753.2878
Grand Emporium www.kcclubs.com 816.561.2560
Harry�s Country Club 816.421.3505
Jilly�s (1744 Broadway) 816.221.4977
Knuckleheads Saloon (2715 Rochester) www.knuckleheadskc.com 816.483.1456
Kyle�s Tap Room (6825 N. Oak Trafficway) 816.420.9099
Late Night Theatre (1531 Grand Blvd.) www.latenighttheatre.com 816.474.4LNT
Mike�s Tavern www.mikestavernkc.com 816.444.3399
Mountain Music Shoppe www.mountainmusicshoppe.com 913.962.9711
Needmore Discs www.needmorediscs.com 913-248-8622
Prosperos Bookstore www.prosperosbookstore.com 816-531-WORD
RauschHouse Screen Printing www.rauschhouse.net
Record Bar, The www.therecordbar.com 816-753-5207
Replay Lounge (Lawrence, KS) www.replaylounge.com
The Icehouse (3125 Wyandotte) www.myspace.com/icehousemedia
The Point (917 W. 44th Street) 816.561.7600