May 18th, 2009

Hello to the members of the Lower Class Revolt!

Just around the corner! On May 20th we’ll be co-presenting a show at the Elbo Room here in San Francisco. You can look forward to stellar performances by the Sons of Eden, Sons of Eden, Buildings Breeding, Boomsnake and Snuffaluffagus. The Elbo Room is in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District. Easy to get here if you live here, so hope to see you there. As is our custome: Four bands, five bucks. Come on by!

On May 27th The Lower Class Revolt is overjoyed to be hosting premiere West Coast hardcore band PULLOUT ! The band has a new release out, “Eagles and Vultures”, so we can all look forward to a ton of new material. San Francisco’s Gutwrench is the main support and opening the show will be Skull Stomp. We may add another band for good measure! This all goes down at the Knockout in San Francisco and is only $5 bucks at the door.

We’re rapidly shifting gears here at LCR headquarters. We’re shirking the old and embracing the new. Sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly, change is always good even if that change causes a bit of disruption to the comfort zone. . Comfort causes complacency and that in itself is a slow death and we’re not down with that just yet. What’s the definition of insanity? It’s doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. So, time for change—stay tuned. Yay!
Say hello when you get the chance,
Mike and Zoe
San Francisco, California

May 3rd, 2009

Hello to the members of the Lower Class Revolt!

A big round of thanks to all those who came out to the Knockout on April 29th to check out Agent Ribbons, Buildings Breeding, Grand Lake. It was a great night all around and the bands were amazing!

Now for some news and updates:

On May 15th Mike and Zoe will be on the wheels of steel spinning some music at the record release party for our good friends Raised by Robots. The whole thing goes down at the Café Du Nord and surely should not be missed. Silian Rail and Buzzer will be supporting the night. See you there!

On May 20th we’re co-presenting a show at the Elbo Room here in San Francisco featuring the Sons of Eden, Buildings Breeding, Boomsnake and Snuffaluffagus. This will be our first show at this venue and we’re looking forward to checking the place out. Up for checking it out with us as well? Four bands, five bucks. Come on by!

The Lower Class Revolt is very pleased to be hosting premiere West Coast hardcore band PULLOUT on May 27th at the Knockout. The band will be playing in support of their new release “Eagles and Vultures” which came out on out May 2nd. San Francisco’s Gutwrench will be supplying main support and we plan to add to more bands to the bill! $5 bucks, four bands. More details as the show gets closer.

Volume #4 our compilation is STILL coming together—I was out of town for a bit and I have to be honest, things have just fallen behind. Life is funny like that. Here’s the line-up all the same: Karabal Nightlife, Vox Jaguars, Fat Skeleton, Agent Ribbons, Bears! Bears! Bears!, Raised by Robots, Finest Dearest, Den, and Grand Lake! I think we’re looking a month easy on this one, so hang in there kids, I am.

Say hello when you get the chance,
Mike and Zoe
San Francisco, California

April 22nd, 2009

Hello to the members of the Lower Class Revolt!
First and foremost: Mark you calendars for April 29th at the Knockout—it’s a night of sheer indie brilliance: Agent Ribbons, Buildings Breeding, Grand Lake. ‘Nuff said.

Thanks to everybody who came out and made our El Rio show a booming success! The throngs in attendance enjoyed an amazing afternoon in the sun highlighted by the brilliance of The Aimless Never Miss, Silian Rail, The Sleepover Disaster and Fay Wrays and of course the tasty BBQ!

The Aimless Never Miss

Silian Rail

The Sleepover Disaster

The Fay Rays

We are supremely pleased to announce that we’ll be hosting premiere West Coast hardcore band PULLOUT on May 27th at the Knockout. The band will be playing in support of their new release “Eagles and Vultures” which is coming out May 2nd. Main support will be San Francisco’s Gutwrench! What else can be said about this amazing S.F. four piece?!? We’re going to add two more bands to the bill and still keep the door charge $5. More details as the show gets closer.

Volume #4 our compilation is STILL coming together—I was out of town for a bit and I have to be honest, things have just fallen behind. Life is funny like that. Here’s the line-up all the same: The Karabal Nightlife, Vox Jaguars, Fat Skeleton, Agent Ribbons, Bears! Bears! Bears!, Raised by Robots, Finest Dearest, Den and Grand Lake! I think we’re looking a month easy on this one, so hang in there kids, I am.

A huge thanks goes out to Zoe MF Trouble for all of her design or organizational work. And to Katherine Hoffert for filling the gaps!

As with anything, situations change—it’s a people, places and things sorta deal. Quite frankly I’ve been in a period of re-evaluation, coming clean about my demons, my resentments, my loves, my hates and where my life is pointed. At this juncture, I’m half way through that life, if the law of averages are correct and the simple fact is, I’ve been doing this for more than two thirds of that life. Where does the time go? So the last couple months have admittedly been a fucking mess. I’ve lost more than I’ve gained, lost a dear love of my life and somehow stranded myself on an island of the perpetual re-think. All things must pass. My direction will find itself and hopefully as our shows continue the direction will reveal itself further. Thanks for those who’ve been hanging with me and for those who haven’t, I understand why.
Say hello when you get the chance,
Mike Cloward
San Francisco, California

March 16th, 2009

Hello to the members of The Lower Class Revolt!

Here’s the lowdown and we’re going to make it quick! On March 25th at the Knockout we will be bring you the Boneless Children Foundation, Off Campus and Vox Jaguars. It’s a $5 cover for the possible time of your life!

April 29th: Agent Ribbons, Buildings Breeding, and Grand Lake at the Knockout. This is the release party for Buildings Breeding!

Volume #4 our compilation is coming together. Check this: Karabal Nightlife, Vox Jaguars, Fat Skeleton, Agent Ribbons, Bears! Bears! Bears!, Raised by Robots, Finest Dearest, Den, and Grand Lake! We can’t wait!

Maybe one of the best hardcore bands on the West Coast are playing for us on April 25th, Pullout—‘nuff said..
Say hello when you get the chance,
Mike and Zoe
San Francisco, California

March 9th, 2009

Hello to the members of The Lower Class Revolt!

So here’s the deal! We’re kicking down a two night event at the Retox Lounge on March 12th and 13th. Or as Zoe, Katherine and the crew like to call it, “the SXSW kick off show!” On Thursday the 12th we’re hosting Mint Records recording artists The Pack A.D from Vancouver, Canada AND also on the bill will be the San Francisco/Tricycle Records band The Union Trade and their pals Winter’s Fall. THEN on Friday the 13th two Devil in the Woods Records artists, San Francisco’s The Aimless Never Miss and Fresno’s The Sleepover Disaster, will tear it up with Nor. Cal’s Red Giant. It’s our own version of a two day carnival. Don’t miss it.

THEN after that we’re bringing some more musical genius on March 25th at the Knockout with Boneless Children Foundation, Off Campus and Vox Jaguars. It’s our usual $5 cover and you may even find yourself smiling.

Volume #4 our comp series is in the wheelhouse. Karabal Nightlife, Vox Jaguars, Fat Skeleton, Agent Ribbons, Bears! Bears! Bears!, Raised by Robots, Finest Dearest, Den and Grand Lake! We can’t wait!

Way down the road: Gutwrench at the Retox on April 25th. Ear plugs optional. Rad.
Take care and say hello when you get the chance,
Mike and Zoe
San Francisco, California

March 2nd, 2009

Hello to the members of The Lower Class Revolt!
A big round of thanks to all who showed up at our Noise Pop Happy Hour on February 25th at Benders in San Francisco. The Aimless Never Miss, The Sleepover Disaster, and Evacuee all played amazing sets and the crowd was quick to show their appreciation!. WOW we’re still buzzing from that one! AND a double big thanks to all that showed up at the The Knockout and packed the place for stellar performances by My First Earthquake, Raised by Robots and Bears! Bears! Bears! A big high five to Cameron from Raised by Robots for bringing the extra heat—this time a horn section!

NEXT up on the calendar: We’ll be hosting a two night event at the Retox Lounge on March 12th and 13th. We calling it our official SXSW kick off show and here’s the lowdown. On Thursday the 12th it’ll be Mint Records recording artists The Pack A.D.—driving in from Vancouver, Canada. Appearing on the bill will be the super solid San Francisco/Tricycle Records band The Union Trade and their pals Winter’s Fall. On the next night, Friday the 13th two Devil in the Woods Records artists, San Francisco’s The Aimless Never Miss and Fresno’s The Sleepover Disaster, will take the stage with Chico’s Red Giant opening the festivities It’s our version of March madness!.

We’re also pleased to announce another crusher of a show on March 25th at the Knockout. Boneless Children Foundation, Off Campus and Vox Jaguars will be lighting it up. More details as the show get a little closer.

With any luck the 4th installment of our compilation series will be out on April 29th! The line up looks something like this, give or take: The Karabal Nightlife, Vox Jaguars, Fat Skeleton, Agent Ribbons, Bears! Bears! Bears!, Raised by Robots, Finest Dearest, Den and Grand Lake! We’ll keep you posted on the progress…

Also, many of you in San Francisco have had the chance to meet our newest member to the team, Katherine Hoffert. Many of you already know Katherine from her days as editor of West Coast Performer magazine. We’re glad to have her on board. Definitely buy her a cool one next time you see her!
Take care and say hello when you get the chance,
Mike and Zoe
San Francisco, California

February 23rd, 2009

Hello to the members of The Lower Class Revolt!

It’s finally here! The Happy Hour we’ve all been waiting for! The Lower Class Revolt is hosting our first Noise Pop Happy Hour on February 25th at Bender’s in San Francisco. The Aimless Never Miss, The Sleepover Disaster and Evacuee will be the afternoon’s entertainment and they’ve all promised to shake out the hits for the sure to be full capacity crowd! This is a FREE event taking place between 5pm-8pm so there’s no reason not to make an appearance.

Just a short hour and a half after the completion of the Happy Hour we cordially invite you to attend at night of entertainment just down the street at the Knockout. There’s an amazing docket of music in store for you courtesy of My First Earthquake, Raised by Robots and Bears! Bears! Bears! This will be an excellent opportunity to welcome My First Earthquake and Bears! Bears! Bears! to the LCR family. We’ve been in contact with Cameron of Raised by Robots and he told us to get ready for some pretty crazy shit. Knowing him it could be anything from a horn section to belly dancers on the bar. So stand by for that one. Show starts at 9:30 and it only $5 bucks to get in!

Have you downloaded your free version of Volume #4 of the Lower Class Revolt compilation yet?

Get yourselves ready for two days of rock in the middle March—I guess our version of March Madness. We’re hosting two nights at the Retox Lounge on March 12th and 13th—it’s our official SXSW kick off show. On Thursday the 12th it’ll be Mint Records recording artists The Pack A.D.—from Vancouver, Canada with San Francisco’s The Union Trade and Winter Falls. On Friday March 13th it’s San Francisco indie heartthrobs The Aimless Never Miss, Fresno heartthrobs The Sleepover Disaster and Chico heartthrobs Red Giant. You’ll be able to text your vote at the end of both shows. $5 ticket price for each show!
Take care and say hello when you get the chance,
Mike and Zoe
San Francisco, California

February 16th, 2009

Hello to the members of The Lower Class Revolt!
A big round of thanks to all that attended our bombastic four band bill at the Retox Lounge in San Francisco last Friday the 13th . Those in attendance got to witness amazing sets from Raised by Robots, Evacuee, and Buildings Breeding. We look forward to future events at the Retox.

Next up? We’re gathering up the gang for our first Noise Pop Happy Hour on February 25th at Bender’s in San Francisco. The Aimless Never Miss, The Sleepover Disaster and Evacuee will be supplying the music—all that we require is your attendance and enthusiasm. This is a FREE event taking place between 5pm-8pm, so there’s no reason not to make an appearance.

Later that evening…
We’re dragging our asses over to the Knockout for some more amazing music courtesy of My First Earthquake, Raised by Robots, and Bears! Bears! Bears! This will be an excellent opportunity to welcome My First Earthquake and Bears! Bears! Bears! to the LCR family. Raised by Robots will be holding it down in the middle of the show. Their new freshly completed EP is outstanding by the way. Show starts at 9:30pm, and it only $5 bucks to get in!

Volume #4 of the Lower Class Revolt compilation series is now full. We’ll have this out in April if all goes well. In the meantime get the FREE download of Volume #3 while you can!

For your way in the future file: We’re hosting a two night bash at the Retox Lounge on March 12th and 13th—it’s our official SXSW09 kick off show. On Thursday the 12th it’ll be The Pack A.D., The Union Trade and Winter Falls. On Friday March 13th it’ll be The Aimless Never Miss, The Sleepover Disaster and Red Giant. More news as it gets closer.
Take care and say hello when you get the chance,
Mike and Zoe
San Francisco, California

January 20th, 2009

Hello to the members of the Lower Class Revolt!
Got your calendar out? Iron a shirt or two. Make a few phones. It’s crazy live music time around here!
Thursday January 22nd 2009: The Lower Class Revolt presents: Built For The Sea, The Aimless Never Miss, and Silian Rail at the Café Du Nord in San Francisco. Tickets are on sale now for just $10 and available via Ticketweb!

Wednesday January 28th 2009: It’ll be the San Francisco release party for The Sleepover Disaster’s new release “Hover” coming out on Devil in the Woods. AND it’s also the release party for Volume#3 of the Lower Class Revolt compilation series. This all goes down at the Knockout.

Friday, February 13th 2009: We got three very amazing bands assembling at the Retox Lounge in San Francisco. Raised by Robots, Evacuee and the latest DIW signees Buildings Breeding. More on this as it gets closer but we can’t think of better way to celebrate a Friday the 13th.

Wednesday February 25th 2009: We are pleased as punch to announce that we’ll be hosting a Happy Hour during Noise Pop at this year’s new venue, Bender!!! And then later in the evening we’ll be moving the festivities over to The Knock Out for yet more sensibly made guitar driven rock. The line-up for both shows has yet to be determined. BUT one line up we’re sure of is the show we’re hosting the same night at the Retox Lounge! The LCR is super stoked to be presenting the best hardcore band, in our humble opinion, on the West Coast—Born/Dead. We’ll have lots more news on this show as well. So we’ve done it, three shows in one day. Call it our warm up to SXSW09!

January 28th 2009– Volume Three of our compilation series: Silian Rail, Built For The Sea, Rademacher, My First Earthquake, The Happy Hollows, Metabear, Lynus, James and Evander, Shiloe and Ironlight River—‘nuff said. We’ll be giving away a limited number of physical copies of this digital only release at the Knock Out on January 28th .
PLEASE NOTE: We’re taking submissions for Volume#4 which is due out in March. So send in that music!
Andy Fosberry of Ironlight River who happens to be appearing on Volume#3 of our compilation series has made an accompanying video for the track “Skeleton Tugs At The Underside”. Check it out here, it’s amazing: http://www.vimeo.com/2852160

Just a couple of quick mentions: Bears! Bears! Bears! blew us away last week at the Retox. We’ve got our hands on the new recordings from Raised By Robots and we’re voting YES! And here’s a quick shout out to our long time friends Conrad and Jason and a tip of our collective hats to their new blog: www.yournewfavoritesong.com Check it out, it’s amazing. Oh, and lets make this the year of service, we all know we need it.
Thanks for everybody who’s ordered a shirt this week!
Take care and say hello when you get the chance,
Mike and Zoe
San Francisco, California

January 5th, 2009

Hello to the members of the Lower Class Revolt!

Welcome back. We’re so ready for an amazing 2009 that any memory of 2008 is long gone. So lets get started shall we?
The Lower Class Revolt compilation Volume#3 is ready for release on January 29th. The line-up is sturdy and brilliant–featuring some of the best bands we’re bumped into over the last few months: Silian Rail, Built For The Sea, Rademacher, My First Earthquake, The Happy Hollows, Metabear, Lynus, James and Evander, Shiloe and Ironlight River. We’ll probably end up releasing it early just because the sheer anticipation might be too much! Also, we’ll be giving away a limited number of physical copies of this digital release at the Knockout on January 28th! Hope to see you there!
PLEASE NOTE: We’re taking submissions for Volume #4 which is due out in March. So send in that music to info@thelowerclassrevolt.com!

Mike has taken over the talent buying duties at the Retox Lounge in San Francisco. So for those of you who are looking for San Francisco dates outside of our monthly LCR show schedule feel free to email him at: retoxbooking@hotmail.com

Some dates to remember:

Thursday January 22nd 2009: The Lower Class Revolt presents: Built For The Sea, The Aimless Never Miss, and Silian Rail at the Café Du Nord in San Francisco. Tickets are on sale now for just $10 and available via Ticketweb!

Wednesday January 28th 2009: The San Francisco release party for The Sleepover Disaster’s new release “Hover” coming out on Devil in the Woods. AND it’s also the release party for Volume#3 of the Lower Class Revolt compilation series. This all goes down at the Knockout

Friday February 13th, 2009: Raised by Robots, Evacuee, Buildings Breeding. More on this show as it gets closer. This will be the S.F. debut for new Devil in the Woods signees Buildings Breeding.

We’re pretty happy the holidays are over. This year in particular was a very trying time with the economy the way it is, the depressed nature of the majority of the people, all of it just blew. We’re just so very thankful that we were able to bury ourselves in the music that motivates our daily existence and alleviate some of the misery. We’re very encouraged by the scene that swims around us and we’re thankful that it is here! We look forward to bumping into everybody far and near in the coming months.
Take care,
Mike and Zoe
San Francisco, California