If I actually managed to get to Chicago, where would I sleep?

I should talk to the KK RAMPAGE and see if I can crash on their floor.

I would love to see this. I never got to see Big Black when they were around. I was too young to know of such bands. Hopefully this rumor will come true; all the other great Indie bands have reunited, maybe Big Black, too?

Cant see that happening seeing as those stupid cunts took Touch and Go to court.

Big Black reunion would be cool. Cant see Albini doing anything shit so it wont be a horrible reunion

I've been interested in checking out some of their stuff lately. I've heard samples and it sounds really good

3 Mile Pilot? That's a strange one.

Would LOVE to see 3MP again.

if scratch acid is all there, then i sort of want to believe the rumors that Jesus Lizard is reuniting and playing
then i also heard from chicago friends that Big Black was supposed to reunite for that show only!
can't decide if i should drive to chicago for this or not
i mean big black is done and over...its like going to see the rolling stones. it just wont have that energy and special quality to it like seeing them when they were really young angry etc etc etc
blah blah
xo

i doubt jesus lizard is playing

also doubt big black

if i had any sort of income, i'd quit it to see scratch acid and shellac

however, if JL or BB were to play it, i'd find a way to chicago....

My two 3-day passes just came in the mail a few days ago. Now I just have to make a friend in Chicago sometime between August 23rd and September 8th, or sell my other ticket to one of you losers. Discount if you hang out with me and pretend like you're having fun.

Butthole Surfers who nearly ruined T&G at the 25th Anniversary show?!
:-)
sure

...wow.

The Ex, my....I really should think about driving up to Chicago.

i stand corrected.


A Little Set by Big Black

THE ORGANIZERS OF Touch and Go’s 25th anniversary party in September have already booked 24 of the festival’s 25 featured performers, including Black Heart Procession, Calexico, Arcwelder, the Ex, and reunited acts like Girls Against Boys, Scratch Acid, and the Didjits. Rumors have been proliferating about who’ll fill the 25th slot, and though it definitely won’t be Big Black, the band will make a brief appearance. Steve Albini confirms that he’ll reunite with bassist Jeff Pezzati, guitarist Santiago Durango, and their trusty drum machine for a handful of songs.
Albini’s tour schedule with Shellac, who are also performing at the fest, is making it impossible for Big Black to rehearse a full set. “We would like to get our shit together to play a couple songs as a thank-you to Touch and Go,” he says, “but I would hate it if people spent a ton of money and made a special trip expecting a full Big Black show.” No further Big Black engagements are planned, contrary to Internet chatter. “We’ve already been approached by promoters about doing reunion shows,” Albini says, “but that is definitely not going to happen.”
One of the other big rumors has been about the Jesus Lizard. Half the group—bassist David Sims and front man David Yow—will already be at the fest playing in Scratch Acid. They’re currently in contact with guitarist Duane Denison, but drummer Mac McNeilly hasn’t been in touch with his old bandmates since 1998.
Billions Corporation founder David “Boche” Viecelli, who managed the Jesus Lizard and is handling the Scratch Acid reunion, confirms that the idea of getting the band back together has been discussed. “But the only way anybody would consider it—and I think it’s incredibly unlikely—is if Mac were doing it,” he says. “The guys haven’t talked to Mac in eight years, and there are no ongoing conversations that I’m aware of. So I would say the possibility is unbelievably remote.”
Jesus Lizard diehards can still hope something changes before September— the goodwill surrounding the Touch and Go celebration has already facilitated a couple reunions that once seemed impossible. “It’s kind of amazing what’s happening with this anniversary,” says Albini. “People are doing the sort of stuff that would never happen for any other reason.”

http://www.chicagoreader.com/feature...emeter/060630/

Well, I think this is good news.

Agreed.

Love me some TMP.

I need to get my ticket for this.

How many tickets can they sell, in all?

big black is confirmed!!!!! but only playing a couple songs!!!!
 

pitchfork media has confirmed that steve albini said all original members will be reuniting for Big Black!!!
but....only playing a couple songs
plus there will be more Touch and Go surprises!! i think Jesus Lizard will play!!

dont doubt!! they are confirmed..Bigblack that is!!
 

go to pitchfork media killa!!
<3<3
laura

Sounds good. I'd love to see Big Black live. Unfortunately they broke up long before I was able to see them.