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LOC at it again! This is the more sensationalistic version, from the New York Post. There's also a more informative article from the New York Times. "6 BUSTED IN E. VILLAGE ATTACK ON COPS November 7, 2004 -- Six rowdy concert-goers were arrested in the East Village last night for tossing glass bottles at cops dispersing the crowd, police said.More than 200 people had gathered for an afternoon concert in Tompkins Square Park where the punk group Leftover Crack sang songs urging violence against cops. As the concert started to wind down at 6 p.m., witnesses said several unruly people started to skirmish with arriving officers. "I'm not going to lie. They were throwing bottles at the cops," said spectator Caroline Coughlin, 18. "But it was in reaction to the cops' violence." Four men and a woman face charges ranging from disorderly conduct to inciting a riot to resisting arrest.
A fifth man faces a criminal-mischief count for smashing the windows of a police car and drug charges after he was found with some leftover crack in his pocket. No one on either side was injured. "
Alternative Tentacles recording artist, Leftover Crack, have ended the latest leg of their extensive touring with a chaotic night in Arizona. The events at the Brickyard in Phoenix, Arizona and their implications as to the future of Leftover Crack have been hotly debated on the internet. The band's frontman, Stza Crack wanted to set the record straight and stress that the band has NOT broken up and no shows will be cancelled on the band's upcoming European and Southern US tours. "First off we're are very excited to have four more years to slander a tried & true American Villain as our "leader", for a second we thought our 'Fuck World Trade' record cover was gonna be completely dated after a mere 2 months after it's release. Oh yeah, we are not broken up, we'll see the rest of you in Europe (Nov.10th-28th) & in the southeast of the U.S. (Dec. 10th-20th)" So doubters beware, Leftover Crack are headed your way, lock up your liquor cabinets and spread the word!
P.S.- And don't believe everything you read on an internet messageboard!
... and don't forget that half of the country agrees that Dubya's a terrible Commander-In-Chief. Also, keep in mind that 51% of the vote is not a mandate, at least not in reality (in the Administration's reality it is, but their distrust of facts and truth is well-documented).
First up was the always awesome psyche-distorto-freakout-jam of Comets On Fire, followed by the ridiculously out of control rockin' punk of Fleshies. After these two local acts, the visiting teams got a chance to strut their stuff. Slim Cessna's Auto Club wowed everyone with their Texas-fried country-goth-rock-twang-abilly. A.T.'s latest signing The Bellrays were next, and made good on their reputation as one of the hottest live acts in the land with their patented vision of "Maximum Rock and Soul"! Finally, the headliners- Jello Biafra with The Melvins- hit the stage, facing a sweaty, warmed-up, enthusiastic capacity crowd. They tore the roof off, stomped it into a bajillion pieces, then reassembled it with the combo of Jello's razor-sharp vocals and the Melvins power-tool tuneage! A Rock Miracle, to be sure, and one which pleased the leathered and lathered multitudes in attendence! We had a great time, and we'd like to thank all the fans who came out and the 5 great bands who really made it happen. Props to Slim's for a smooth, rockin' Halloween, and a "Best Costume" award to the ape-girl (who was really a guy) with the AT Bat tattoo in the middle of her/his back. There were a ton of rad costumes, so competition was fierce! -Jesse the Male Mail P.S.- We've all been busy since Halloween with the whole election thing, hence the late posting. We have some of the limited edition posters we had at the show available now through this site. We'll have the last of the 25th Anniversary shirts up on-line soon also.
From the Guardian UK
Bush tops film badman poll
Thursday October 28, 2004 George Bush may be neck-and-neck in the polls with John Kerry, but there is at least one survey that puts him on top - as cinema's best baddie. The American president was awarded the dubious honour of Movie Villain of the Year for his part in Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 by 10,000 film fans polled by Total Film magazine.
Mr Bush beat stiff competition from Spider-Man 2's Doctor Octopus, played by Alfred Molina, and from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre's wannabe lumberjack, Leatherface. Even Gollum from The Lord of the Rings and Kill Bill assassin Elle Driver, played by Daryl Hannah, proved no match for the White House's current tenant.
Total Film editor Matt Mueller said Mr Bush was "absolutely terrifying" in Fahrenheit 9/11: "He looked like a man who had lost control - the famous scene where he sits there in a school, absolutely paralysed, after being told about the twin towers, is just one example.
"Lots of people saw [the movie] and movie-goers are saying that there's no one like George Bush to strike fear into people's hearts." For immediate release:
Alternative Tentacles 25th anniversary show The Bay Area's own Alternative Tentacles, one of the oldest independent labels, is celebrating its 25th anniversary! To commemorate the occasion, we have assembled a great line-up of AT artists that show the diversity and scope of the label's vision. We hope to see all of your smiling faces at the show, as it will be a night to remember! Alternative Tentacles 25th anniversary show:
Jello Biafra with the Melvins Jello Biafra with the Melvins are the confirmed headliners, but the rest of the order is still undecided, so come early! Doors will be at 7 pm and tickets will be $18.
Slim's is located at 333 11th Street, San Francisco, CA
Formed in 1979 by Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra, Alternative Tentacles has been giving art a bad name ever since. The AT discography showcases work from a diverse array of artists that includes Biafra's entire musical and spoken word discography, as well as releases from Wesley Willis, Mojo Nixon, D.O.A., Pitchshifter, JFA, and many, many others throughout the label's history. AT also specializes in releasing spoken word albums by leading political thinkers like Greg Palast, Noam Chomsky, and many others. AT continues its battle to bring worthwhile music to the world and is looking forward to another 25 years of polluting the mainstream!
It all happens September 10th, 11th, and 12th at the Women's Building and at the Red Vic Movie House- check out the schedule of films, workshops, live music, and more at the NOBOSS site!
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