Kicking Spit

Hey, some shows upon the horizon:

Monday, November 8
Brick Moose Lodge, 149 Mantoloking Rd, Brick, NJ
6pm/$6

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 11TH, 2010
$5 FOR THE TOURING BAND
SHOW WILL START AT 7 PM EXACTLY, BE ON TIME

NEON BLUDD (Noisey Noise Noise Jr. Shabadoo — cultmaternal.blogspot.com)
POLLUTION (New York City’s weirdest)
KICKING SPIT
SILENT WAY (http://www.myspace.com/silentwaynb)

Wednesday, November 17

7pm/$5

ACID REFLUX – HC from ALBANY — NO WAY REX

LONG PIGS – ( “Bung Punk”–http://icoulddietomorrow.blogspot.com/)
KICKING SPIT
SECRET POLICE – RD, Wario and the gang
+ a hardcore band from finland im not allowed to post about on the internets until they land is the US (border shit i think). dont worry they are raddddddddddddddddddd

Are in order for those who attempted to download “PsychRockBullshit” but were met with hostility from a server that finally said, “No more.”

Anyway, you can download the record here. If you would like to buy a copy of the tape, you may do so over at the Big Cartel thingy here.

More left over tour goodies will be posted soon along with an autographed copy of Matt Thompson’s brain, which he claims to have lost due to some bad juice.

Until then, excelsior!

Because the band has become so hopelessly inept at producing news worthy enough of posting on our own blog, I am going to make up a number of events that are 100% definitely happening, maybe. Just kidding; they’re happening whether you like it or not, Jeff.

Firstly, I’m happy to announce that our début cassette Psychrockbullshit is for sale once again through Tank Crimes Records. You can buy one of these sterling beauties by clicking right about here. The repress is limited to 100; so, if you’re like me and spend all of your parents hard-earned money on punk cassettes, then you’ll love this item.

In other Tank Crimes related news, the label has also been nice enough to agree to release our upcoming LP as well as a vinyl version of P.R.B.S., the latter which will hopefully be ready for tour in one form another.

Speaking of tours, we have some local shows coming up before our foray into the dangerous world of month-long tours of the continental United States. Check it out:

Monday, June 14th $5/8pm at the Court Tavern, New Brunswick, NJ

Fantastic descriptions by Mr. Ron Berry.

KICKING SPIT
“Rock music created by beings that could hardly be considered human.” Brand new act with a record out on Tank Crimes. First show since the earlier part of spring. Two thirds mems of Seasick. One third Matt Thompson. Playing late 90s style Husker Don’t / Dinosaur Senior type shit. You will like it.

RAPID CITIES
“”It’s dissonant, anguished, and melodic all at the same time… I really didn’t think bands like this existed anymore beyond the fantasies of art-school weirdos who THINK they sound like this and instead just give me migraines…” – Fistfight At the Arthouse

REACHING AWAY
…features Roger King on guitar and vocals, Kurt King on guitar, Bill Mcreary on bass, and Nick Castro on drums. Roger, Kurt and Bill were previously in the early 90’s influenced emo rock band, THE PINE. REACHING AWAY started in the summer of 09’ after THE PINE had a 5 year hiatus. Bill continued on with other bands including LOSER LIFE, while Kurt moved to Fresno and Roger took on film making. The strike is over, the boys are back together, and the result is REACHING AWAY. Deep lyrics about a man struggling with life changing decisions, and an acoustic band to back up every word. The bridge is being built…”

PERFECT FUTURE
“Yep, this is a blast from the past alright, a salute to the glorified heyday of true emo, the time of thick framed glasses, nerdy pull-overs and single coloured hair. Of this there can be no doubt, as that aesthetic emanates thickly from the (purposefully) dodgy production, the fuzzy warm guitars and the often off-tune vocals. And even more so from the dynamics that seem to be PF’s trademark, alternating between quietly plucked strings backing hesitant singing, and noisily distorted outbursts with unapologetic, sentimental wailing.” – Rockfreaks.net

BRICK MOWER
“Since October ’09, brick mower has been making it difficult for others to hear the band’s name pronounced correctly over phone lines. “Frick blower?” is a general response from someone on the other end, and other pronunciations of such nature. This is usually followed by, “What does it all mean?” Bloody hell, what does it all mean, anyway? brick mower is also a functioning band.”

this thing will be taking place in the main, upstairs bar at the court with all the ~courteous~ staff, and the more ~intimate~ atmosphere, so please make yourselves at home on this fine day of jingoism.

Thanks, Ron!

Saturday, June 26 at the Warren American Legion Hall

Nimdok
Super heavy rock music from the guys who brought you a Melvins fan and disagreeable comments.

Zhenia Golov
On the eve of their new child Proscription’s birth, Zhenia Golov will fade quietly into the night. Only a few shows left to check them out, and you’ll be happy you did if you like Punk.

Man vs. Wild
Power violence, mosh insanity. Good times.

Friday, July 16 $5/6pm at Ask a Punk, NJ

Knifey Spoony
Featuring members of Jean Claude Jam Band. Cool punk with a tinge of country that doesn’t suck, because it seems as though the band likes the Minutemen and Husker Du. If you’ve played “knifey spoony” before then you know how dangerous/hilarious it can be.

Big Eyes
Local power-punkers make good upon realizing the benefits of Cheap Trick and Runaways. A confusing description for a confusing band.

Saturday,  July 17 at the Boneyard
, NY
Knifey Spoony
Big Eyes

In addition to these super cool shows coming up, we’re also be playing your town — that’s right, YOUR TOWN — as we make our trek across these United States. Check out the dates below for some information lacking fun:

August

Thursday, August 12 — New Brunswick, NJ

Friday, August 13 — Baltimore, MD

Saturday, August 14 — Pittsburg, Pa

Sunday, August 15 — Athens, Oh

Monday, August 16 — Columbus, Oh

Tuesday, August 17 — Bloomington, In

Wednesday, August 18 — Chicago, Ill

Thursday, August 19 — Madison, Wi

Friday, August 20 — Minneapolis, Mn

Saturday, August 21 — Winnepeg, MB, Canada

Sunday, August 22 — Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Monday, August 23 — Calgary, AB, Canada

Tuesday, August 24 — Vancouver, BC, Canada

Wednesday, August 25 — Portland, Or

Thursday, August 26 — Chino, Ca

Friday, August 27 — Oakland, Ca

Saturday, August 28 — San Fransisco, Ca

Sunday, August 29 — Long Beach, Ca

Monday, August 30 — Riverside, Ca

Tuesday, August 31 — San Diego, Ca

September

Wednesday, September 1 — Phoenix, Az

Thursday, September 2 — Driving

Friday, September 3 — Denton, Tx

Saturday, September 4 — Austin, Tx

Sunday, September 5 — Ft. Worth, Tx

Monday, September 6 — Oklahoma City, Ok

Tuesday, September 7 — Driving

Wednesday, September 8 – Birmingham, Al

Thursday, September 9 — Athens, Ga

Friday, September 10 — Chattanooga, Tenn

Saturday, September 11 — Raleigh, Nc

Sunday, September 12 — RVA

Monday, September  13 – Baltimore, Md

Tuesday, September 14 — New Brunswick, NJ

Specific details will be posted as they arrive, but if you think you could help out in any of these places, it would be greatly appreciated.

Until next time, stay warm summer friends!

- Climp Clampclong

It’s strange that after a month and a half of spring, only now are things beginning to bloom; particularly, within the organic, glucose-fed world of Kicking Spit. That said, here’s some pollen covered tidbits of news that not even the strongest of histamine blockers can keep from the dry, irritated eyes of those interested parties.

First, I’m pleased to announce the repress of our PsychRockBullshit tape on none other than Tank Crimes Records from California. The tapes should be available within the next week or so, so if you are at all curious to a record, which some have already described as “Rock music created by beings that could hardly be considered human” be sure to check it out.

Second, we’ll be hitting the road again this summer. Although, we have yet to nail down exactly when we’ll be moving it’s looking like it’ll be sometime between August and September. So, remember us when you’re doing your back-to-school shopping, because we’ll be strolling through your town scooping up whatever Lisa Frank memorabilia we can find for our various collections. We’ll be posting the dates as soon as we know them, so stay tuned.

Finally, there is no third piece of news — I was only kidding.

That about wraps things up for now. If I remember to any forgotten piece of the puzzle that was this update, I’ll be sure to post it.

Until then,

Mart Bronson

Just a brief update about a few performances that you’ll probably ignore in leu of watching football, but then appear at well-catered after parties:

Saturday, April 24, 2010 @ The Courthouse, New Brunswick w/

Nimdok (Jesus Lizardy-Melvinseque Maddness)
Getoverhere (Mortal Kombat inspired music)
Slow Death (Rockers from beyond a buried box)

6pm/$5

Ask a punk for the address

Monday, April 26, 2010 @ Ask a Punk House w/
MLU http://www.myspace.com/myleftuterus (on tour from Nashville, 2-piece, punk rock a la Slavescene, Drunkdriver, and the like)
SILENT WAY http://www.myspace.com/silentwaynb (re-born? first show with Sis)
JOHN WILKES YOUTH http://www.myspace.com/johnwilkesyouth (Think posi thoughts)

Saturday, May 1, 2010 @ Ask a Punk House

A.N.S (National Go-getters; local suckers. www.myspace.com/ans)

Seasick (Local Go-getters; National suckers. www.myspace.com/seasick)

Big Eyes (Promises the use of Power Chords www.myspace.com/bigeyesband)

6pm/$5

This show is also known as Bronzfest, which — as I’m sure you know — is a day in which our singer and guitar player, Matt Thomspon, has chosen to celebrate our guitarist and singer, Mark Bronzson. It should be fun; although, I cannot promise punch and pie, because I have heard nothing on the subject. Actually, with that in mind, this show sounds like a waste of time.

Hope to see you there, kids!

- Cram Crompson

It brings me great displeasure to announce Kicking Spit’s safe return from tour on Saturday afternoon, despite my best efforts to keep us in Baltimore forever. Many times were had on this tour, in fact 18 days worth of time; however, we are as of yet unsure whether it is morally apt to consider them good. Regardless, a few bruises and one case of lycanthropy could certainly count as a success in some Provinces (Alberta). Having said that, I would like to thank those who offered us with kindness and help, despite our obvious disregard for what society has deemed polite. We were undeserving of such hospitality, but luckily for us chivalry is not dead, but simply exists within the hearts of the various punkers living between Rochester, NY and Tampa, Fla. We look forward to meeting most of you again within the next few months and meeting some of you (Garwood) in hell. Regardless of which end of the spectrum you’re found, thank you for your help!

In other news, we are pleased to announce our new split with New Jersey’s own Black Wine on Freedom School Records as part of the label’s Neil Young tribute series. What does this mean, you ask? Well, each band will include a cover from everyone’s favorite former band-mate of David Crosby not named Stephen Stills.

We also have a little bit of merch left over from tour, which can be purchased here, but are sold out of our tapes for the time being, but they can still downloaded at one of the many links covering this website.

So, to recap:

1) Thanks for being nice to people who don’t deserve it. Your mother would be proud.

2) Split with Black Wine on Freedom School. Neil Young is cool–your mother would be proud.

3) Purchases can be made at kickingspit.bigcartel.com . Your mother would be disappointed.

See you soon,

Matt Wolfman

So, with hour 25 quickly approaching, I thought it only proper that I make one more post bumping our tour itinerary to the very top of the page. I know that for the average Spit blog follower this is a retread of things already known, but think of it as a rebirth for a new generation–like that warm feeling you get when you find out your favorite movie is being remade. Without anymore fanfare, here’s some garbage:

Wednesday, March 17 – Meat Towne, New Brunswick, NJ w/ Screaming Females, Big Eyes

Friday, 19th – The Boneyard, Brooklyn, NYC w/ Stupid Party, Big Eyes, Kick Kick Punch, We Like it Loud

Saturday 20th – Hellhole, Boston, Mass w/ Choke Up, the Scamps

Sunday 21st – Flying Squirrel DIY space, Rochester, NY w/ Love Pork, White Guilt, Loudmouth, Ordinary Men and Women

Monday 22nd – Oddfellows Hall, Albany, NY w/ Buddy Cops

Tuesday 23rd – 30/30 punk house Pittsburgh, PA.

Wednesday 24th – Gallery 5, Richmond, Va w/ Sundials, Little Master, Bogus Machine

Thursday 25th – Little King’s Shuffle Club, Atlanta, Ga w/ ADD/C and Hot New Mexicans

Friday 26th — Fort Mayhem, Tampa, Fla w/ Y Los Dos Pistoles, Us Wasted

Saturday 27th – TWO SHOWS!

 Day show: Wayward Council, Gainesville, Fla

Night show: Nobby’s, St Augustine, Fla

Sunday 28th – The Fire House, Birmingham, Al w/ P.S. Eliot and the Jacki Sullivan Rock Explosion

Monday 29th – Kent House, Raleigh, NC

Tuesday 30th – HAPPY BIRTHDAY DRIDGE! TBA, Washington, DC

Wednesday 31st – HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAIGE! The Golden West, Baltimore, Ml w/ Crimes, The Wayward

Thursday April 1st – Ask a Punk House, New Brunswick, NJ w/ NEON BLUD, Seasick

Friday 2nd –  The Fucking Discovery Zone, New Haven, CT w/ Estrogen Highs

Saturday 3rd – Kowabunga House, Philadelphia, Pa w/ Big Eyes and a “Perry Shall band.”

We certainly are playing on a number of birthday’s, yet surprisingly Gore was not included in any of them. Happy Birthday, Gore! May your next year be as filled with complaints as the last twenty-two years.

P.S. Here’s a present for everyone: Cake – Prolonging the Magic

See you soon, East Coast.

as i wandered outside to see the frozen hoth like terrain that is new jersey, i noticed a box at my doorstep. to my surprise it was 50 stymie splits! thanks cowabunga records! they will be available at our tour kickoff in new brunswick march 17th with big eyes and screaming females. we have a few on limited purple swirl vinyl!!! looks pretty ill, in my humble opinion. we will also have limited tour covers for these first 50! here is the actual artwork by mr perry shall

www.crucialheadache.com

speaking of tour, check the recently updated dates posted below! we will be riding around in veggie oil fueled bus with the wonderful paige at that helm. good times!

–tatt mompson

sup yall.

we posted a new track on the myspace called “way out”. its going to be on the “psychrockbullshit” tape that will be available at our shows, starting with the show march 17th in new brunswick with big eyes, screaming females and others.

http://myspace.com/kickingspit

also available at that show will be our brand new split 7 inch with those dashing lads from texas, stymie.  this record is coming out on cowabunga records and the test presses sound pretty fuckin rad. www.cowabungarecords.com

for those of you who like to look at stuff, here is a video of us playing “way out” and “beyond a sun” at bosnia this past sunday. take note of how i clearly do not know our own song names, because i am matt thompson.

until next time. keep on truckin.

– matt thompson