Live Review of Sparkle Girl by Overdose The Katatonic

JIM"SPARKLE GIRL"EVANS @ DISSONANT PLANE 8/8/09
Category: Music
This was Jim Evans "ONLY" solo performance ever. A lot of what he brought broke down but like a true experimental artist you make do w/ what you have. Since he knew i was recording it (an i sent the wav file to him soon as i got home) he used his recorder as a player of sounds,the same w/ another tape player,a short wave radio and another piece of equipment i believe along w/ the wires hooked up to a patch an he was rubbing the carpet an his keys,it sounded clanky to rosshsshhhwosh kinda sound. I'm going to miss Jim, he always was cool to me, and i couldn't believe the small turnout. It was I, jennifer(empty remainz),lars(aural antithesis),gogher,cunt zero,ffejj,demian johnston, and the cashier.
They missed a sick set tho. I really liked the back up tapes playing w/ the shortwave,and all the extra knick knack scrapings..I was right in front this weird speaker he was using so downstairs wouldn't get disturbed even tho he came runing up stairs looking at jim like was that you doing that noise??Yes exactly,he was getting ready for his noise set.I'm glad i got to see him solo be4 he left.For those who missed it i'll let you imagine what it was like.See ya at the Rendevous for methfest kickoff.Crazy tho,Sparkle Girl have been here so long,kind of a Seattle staple.I'm sure will adjust an then enjoy the SG shows more since jim won't be around all the shows. Thats one thing jim, where yer going i don't know if theres much expermental or noise,but u do have a bunch of shows to catatlogue like me from over the years.
Jim Katatonic

Catch This Debacle Double Header In Store!

August 1st: Summon Thrull & Thunder Grey Pilgrim in store performance

FREE IN STORE PERFORMANCE
SUMMON THRULL
THUNDER GREY PILGRIM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st, 2009
6:00 PM

http://www.myspace.com/summonthrull
http://www.myspace.com/thundergreypilgrim

I raved about the Summon Thrull when I first started PIPE! and just picked up the new Thunder Grey Pilgrim cdr from Sam at Chaistock.

I was hoping to get a big Debacle writeup done before the hiatus for the move but that will have to wait. Suffice to say that Sam Melancon, head honcho of DBL Records, continues to put out some of the best local music in a variety of styles. Consistently beautiful and sleek packaging, affordable and I have yet to be disappointed by a release.

Do yourself a favor and check this double header of Debacle Acts at Dissonant Plane on Saturday. Summon Thrull (Dustin from Physical Demon) was not supposed to be a live project but I think the gangload of positive reviews might have coaxed him. This might be the only time though so don't miss out. Like what I have heard so far from Thunder Gray Pilgrim.

Dissonant Plane has many of the Debacle releases in stock and Sam always has his distro suitcase so save a buck or two and come out to support local music stores, bands and one of the label owners who is helping to redefine what a label can and should be. Much respect from the Soccer Mom Ebonics camp.

Please check out www.blog.dissonantplane.com

The reason I ask is that Eric wrote up a nice preview of the in store performance going on Saturday 6.13.09.

The other reason is that a lot of times there is confusion due to Kurt and myself both having Sparkle Girl myspace sites. Eric has cleared up this matter in a fashion we can appreciate. There are links to all the performers BUT by clicking Sparkle you get Kurt's /sparklegirlnoise site and by clicking Girl you'll get my /sparklegirlpresents. Cool.