Mico de Noche are one of those bands that we at SRG will always point to as a perfect embodiment of what this Cascadian underground rock scene is and should always be. Their unrelenting brutality can absolve the most anguished listener of their pain, while uplifting those seeking pleasure with sheer headbanging revelry. Even more epic and lush than the sum of their four parts, they create beauty in a wall of sludge and bellowed words.
Sadly, it is a rare opportunity these days to see Mico in all their glory. It's nobody's fault; they're all busy dudes with many amazing projects to devote their time to. But the advent of a brand new 3-song 7" EP on Violent Hippy Records gives us mossy beardos at least one more chance to rejoice. Not only is it bringing the dudes to Chop Suey this Friday to cap off a great lineup, but this little bundle of vinyl goodness is a LONG-awaited follow-up to the 2009 split 10" w/Brothers of the Sonic Cloth, and despite its brevity is a welcome addition to the legacy of a band that has consistently pummeled us into delightful submission over the last decade plus.
In fact, with the permission of the band, we are offering up three copies of this baby to the winner and two runner-ups for a ticket giveaway (see details below).
Of course, Mico de Noche don't play with no slouches. There is nary a stony itch that Mos Generator and Ancient Warlocks can't scratch. Serious riffs, denim, and grins abound. And it would be a sin not to address the tour kickoff of Serial Hawk, whose expansive, yet full-bodied flavor will make you wanna hold up your pint and cheers the one next to you. (That was all a reference to beer -- know why? Because Serial Hawk will fuck you up, that's why) Come early, come all night long.
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enter the drawing for a pair of tickets and a free copy of the Mico de Noche 7" simply send an
email to jake@seattlerockguy.com with
"Mico de Noche" as the subject and your full name in the body. While only one entry will win the tickets, we will draw two other winners of a free copy of the 7" (please note: these will only be redeemable at the show). Winners will be drawn Thursday at 5pm, so don't fuck about. Good luck!***
Oh, and be sure to catch Serial Hawk on tour in March!
03/01 - Seattle, WA - Chop Suey
03/02 - Boise, ID - The Shredder
03/03 - Provo, UT - Provo Bicycle Collective
03/04 - Denver, CO - 7th Circle Music Collective
03/05 - Omaha, NE - West Wing
03/06 - TBD - TBD
03/07 - Chicago, IL - House show
03/08 - St Louis, MO - Blank Space
03/09 - Conway, ARK - Sound Stage
03/10 - Austin, TX - Beerland
03/11 - San Antonio, TX - Night Rockers
03/12 - Scottsdale, AZ - The Rogue Bar
03/13 - San Diego, CA - The Void
03/14 - Los Angeles, CA - Los Globos
03/15 - Sacramento, CA - Oak Park Boiz House
03/16 - Portland, OR - Club 21
