Friday, May 2nd – 8pm to midnight – FREE The Neutron Ball – the opening of our new exhibition Chernobyl! Nuclear Spring… bring your radiation suit, it's gonna be hot! DJ, nuked snacks, Cold War films, and a hot debate...
Saturday. May 3rd – 9p – 5 buck donation DARYLALEXANDER (with guest appearance by SLEEPWALKERS LOCAL 242) + THE PET EGGS + NOT THE GOVERNMENT + FANTASTIC SLEEP
Experimental music for the new generation, this is the serious shit. A mixture of the avant and the rock- n-roll, always twisted slightly out of whack to make you think. Ranging from flat out raging to deep and droning, this is the night to take a trip at/to the Curio. Especially check out Darylalexander before they explode and move to Europe.
Tuesday, May 6th – 9p – 5 buck donation THUNDERBIRD MOTEL + THE LONELY H + RIGHT HAND BAND + MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY
Seattle must have garages too, cuz these North Westerners sound like they pretty much build one, practiced some amazing rock-n-roll jams in it, and then set fire to it in the night, so that it would light their way to Los Angeles. We're still working on the bill for the show, so keep an eye out for the additional acts.
Thursday, May 8th – 9p - 5 buck donation D NUMBERS + BOUGARELLI + ALEX LILLY (of COLORFORMS)
Beaming all the way from Sante Fe, NM, comes the hyper-engaging post-rock / electronica of D NUMBERS (that's their words, not ours, but it's pretty dang accurate) and they are going to set up a couple of keyboard stands on your heart and steal your breath with their drum pads. And now they have gone and added their friends from the coast, BOUGARELLI, to punish your heart more with sweet sweet rhythm and soul.
Friday, May 9th – 9p – 5 buck donation <<<SOUNDER>>> + LITTLE WINGS + SLINGS + LATERAL HYETOGRAPHY
A record release for the engaging one-man band, SOUNDER, this show will also feature the folk-pop- whatever magic majesty of Kyle and LITTLE WINGS, one of favorites from the savage north, next to whatever the Microphones guy is calling his current project.
Saturday, May 10th – 2p – FREE, but donation welcomed for traveling bands AFTERNOON DELIGHT with\PALMS + MANTLES
Carolyn of the once-upon-a-time FINCHES, is now doing music as PALMS… and she had put together this amazing show with the MANTLES. MANTLES is and always will be some of the best pop from the SF area and there is nothing we can say about Carolyn and PALMS beautiful sounds that you shouldn't think for yourself when you come see this show.
http://www.myspace.com/mantles
Saturday, May 10th – 9p – 5 buck donation NATIVE FAUNA + FORT KING + guests
The extreme combination of video and music, the sights and sounds, the ocular and the auditory… like peanut butter and chocolate, NATIVE FAUNA is going to rule your mind for the remainder of the month. And then we also have the acoustic acrobatics and vocal vicissitude of Ryan and FORT KING… no telling what else will happen on this night when we open the CURIO to some of our favorite ECHO PARK-ites.
All the way from Austin, Texas, we have the psych-jamtastic-ness of THE SILVER PINES, and then all the way from City Terrace/Echo Park/Glassell Park, we have the psych-jamtastic-ness of THOUSANDS… Inbetwixt, there lies the soul-dirges of FANTASTIC EGO. Man, I love making up words, but this show is going to really going to go off, and you should be there when it does.
Wednesday, May 14th - 9p - donate what you can DISCO PARTY / FASHION SHOW BENEFIT
We're throwing this shin-dig to try and help one of our artists whose work (a low-rider bicycle that is completely mirrored) was stolen when our little gallery was broken into... We're expecting some musical support, as well as a kick-ass disco fashion show, all to raise money for the BITCHIN' KITCHEN and for bicycle lovers everywhere.
Thursday, May 15th - 9p - 5 buck donation BOW AND ARROW + SASQROTCH + KUATO + COLONY COLLAPSE
Chaos in music form... a night to be remembered, or possibly blacked out from memory forever.
Friday, May 16th – 9p – 5 buck donation QUEEN MAE and THE BELLS + TELEMATIQUE + MIMES OF WINE + HELL-KITE
What happens when super atmospheric songwriters from LA and Arizona meet a super creative dance / music ensemble from Columbus, OH? Well, a freaking good show at the CURIO is what happens… Be sure to check the QMB website and then try to tell me that you won't be here when the magic happens!
Saturday, May 17th - 9p - 5 buck donation STREET PEOPLE + CROSSWALK (Steve Kim) + DIRTY BRANCHES (Albert Ortega)
Saturday is going to be science experiment day here at the Nuclear Curio!
Sunday, May 18th – 9p – 5 buck donation BLAKE/E/E/E + TIM RUTILI (Califone)
Personally, I had a simultaneous heart attack and premature ejaculation when I found out about this show… Not only do we get the incredibly deep and lush orchestrations of BLAKE/E/E/E but we also get one of my all-time favorite songwriters, TIM RUTILI of Califone / Red Red Meat fame. Americana at it most cracked and beautiful, this is why we’re in business. You should come out for this one, but don't talk to me while anyone is playing.
www.myspace.com/blake3e www.perishablerecords.com
Thursday, May 22nd – 9p – 5 buck donation APPLE MINER COLONY + HOMESICK ELEPHANT + WUMMIN
Sometimes, we're lucky to have 20 people in the gallery at once. This time, there are 20 people in the main band… Take that, fire codes! But seriously, take 20 voices, add several accordions and guitars and triangles, and you have an experience that cannot be recorded. We also spiced up the night with the return of WUMMIN, our favorite violin/cello/singing duo that also sells books, and the premiere CURIO performance of HOMESICK ELEPHANT, Americana at it's best.
This one is going to a stellar show, not only do we have three amazing and stylish acts, but there will be a fashion show of original works in the midst of it all… And the lovely people of BATTER RECHARGER are looking for volunteer models / participants for this night…. Check in with Jamie of BATTER RECHARGER… here is their announcement about the show…
Off-beat Creative Models Wanted for May 24th @Echo Curio:
I am having a fashion show in Echo Park at Echo Curio on Saturday, May24th, 2008. No monetary compensation, just a fun time and a free Luncheon Ladies item: check out the goods: myspace.com/luncheonladies Please respond only if you are available on May 24th from 7pm-11pm. Models need not have experience: this is a free for all, 2 or 3 outfit changes, you can improv dance, move, stand still, model walk, whatever you please, just have FUN! We are an out-of-town touring act, so this event will be very informal and impromptu. We will have fittings day of. Contact Jamie Matson: [email protected] 908-884-9876
Sunday, May 25th – 9p – 5 buck donation SUDDEN OAK + DUCKTAILS + SUPER MINERALS + INFINITE BODY
I am going to let Britt from Not Not Fun describe the groups for this night. SUDDEN OAK (nor-cal freakoutters, in their words: "sax and guitar heavies. Borbetomagus meets brotzmann/sharrock.") DUCKTAILS (west mass tropical ectoplasm) SUPER MINERALS (deep droning members of Magic Lantern... with the light turned inward) INFINITE BODY (white light/white hymns)
http://www.bezoarformations.com/ http://www.myspace.com/ducktailss http://www.pleasenottoday.com Wednesday, May 28th - 9p - 5 buck donation YOUNG HUNTING + LUCKY DRAGONS + DJ FARMATHON + guests
Locals heroes make good on this extra-fancy Barrigan infused night.
Friday, May 30th – 9p – 5 buck donation THE WHY BECAUSE + (VxPxC) + ON HOLIDAY + SHIMOMITSU
Tripped out improv drone from two divergent but converging groups of sonic miscreants. Musical journeys in freaked out atmospheric jazz and ambient drone from two west coast collectives, tonight is going to get heavy really quick.