For once, I am the bearer of good news. A local Hardcore group, Scarless, are playing Vans Warped Tour in Las Cruces this Friday. (I knew it was only a matter of time.) Other Metal bands in the line up include Born Of Osiris, Chelsea Grin, Impending Doom, and Miss May I. Otherwise, it appears to be a blend of Pop-Punk and quasi-Rock. You know, bands like Yellowcard. Yuck. Personally, I’m a huge fan of Impending Doom. They are, quite simply, deafening and insane.
Speaking of which, if you don’t want to go to Las Cruces just to see those guys, you can check them out at Launchpad. It’s an all ages show, but drinks are available for ancient fossils such as myself. God, it’s good to be 21. Doors open at 7 PM, tickets are $12, and remember to tip your bartender. Yummy.
So much for Las Cruces and Albuqurque. If you happen to be going the opposite direction, there is Metal Reign In The Northern Mountains, only $5 to see six bands. It’s all happening this Saturday at the Quail Ridge Inn at Taos. Roadtrip, anyone?
While my thoughts are on Taos, I must mention Skate In Da Paint, happening July 15th and August 26th. The only skate park in Taos is falling apart and scheduled to be demolished in the near future. Therefore, while the old park is in it’s dying days, the Youth Center is making the most of it’s last hours to raise funds for a new park. There’s going to be tons of art, giveaways, competitions, and other cool stuff for the skater kids. Being a skater myself, I can attest to the profound lameness of having no skatepark. Help the kids out, yo.
Wait a minute… I’m talking about youth centers, Metal shows, skating, and fundraisers. I’m pretty sure my life is the plot of a live action family film from the 80’s. Son of a freaking bitch.
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