Touch and Go block party

Richard Pryor on Fire · 07.31.2006, 02:22 PM

Who's going to the Touch and Go 25th anniversary block party

NEWS: June 27, 2006 - More Lineup Announcements!

OK, can you keep a secret? We just found out about more bands playing the Touch and Go 25th Anniversary Celebration. The first? Arcwelder. They never come around any more, so here's your chance. Xerxes, Pull, Everest... they’ll be pulling songs from all the classics. It will be awesome.

But that’s not all. Get a load of this: Big Black is gonna play a couple songs. For real. Big Black. Now, they’re not playing a full set or anything... just a couple songs, but who cares how many they play? This is Big Black, playing live, for the first time in nearly 20 years! It’s the old school line-up: Albini, Durango, Pezzati. And believe it or not, they’re not even the 25th band.

There are still more surprises to come, so stay tuned.

NEWS: June 16, 2006 - Lineup Additions + Tickets on Sale Now!

We are excited to add the following bands to the official lineup:

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The Ex
Girls Against Boys (all original members)
Killdozer (all original members)
Man... or Astroman? (all original members)
Negative Approach (featuring John Brannon and OP Moore)
The New Year
Pegboy
Quasi
Seam
The Shipping News
Supersystem
Three Mile Pilot
Uzeda

View the entire current lineup - more bands will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets now on sale at Ticketweb.com 3-day passes - $35
*The first 10 3-day passes sold will be $10 each
*The first 250 3-day passes sold will be $25 each

Dates and Set Times:
Friday September 8th 5pm-10pm (gates open at 4pm)
Saturday September 9th Noon-10pm (gates open at 11am)
Sunday September 10th Noon-10pm (gates open at 11am)

All profits from ticket sales will be donated to the following Chicago organizations: Tuesday's Child, Literacy Works, and the Thomas Drummond Elementary School.

Extensive Info About The Block Party Here
Let the speculation cease. A myriad of info resides here at the new 25th Anniversary Block Party website. Details will continue to be added throughout the summer, so check back often.

To receive updates on this event and other Touch and Go / Quarterstick news, subscribe to our email newsletter below:

HaydenAsche · 07.31.2006, 02:28 PM

I'm trying to work it into my schedule. School will have already started and shit.

luxinterior · 07.31.2006, 02:43 PM

I already have two 3-day passes. But who will be the lucky recipient of the extra ticket? We shall see.

Cantankerous · 07.31.2006, 02:45 PM

HaydenAsche · 07.31.2006, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luxinterior

I already have two 3-day passes. But who will be the lucky recipient of the extra ticket? We shall see.

Me? I'm cute.

luxinterior · 07.31.2006, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaydenAsche

Me? I'm cute.

I'd consider giving you a discount if you promise to wear that sexy undergarment I see in your avatar.

noisemachine · 07.31.2006, 02:51 PM

Why are all the good concerts this summer in Chicago??
Lollapalooza, pitchfork festival, and now this...

HaydenAsche · 07.31.2006, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luxinterior

I'd consider giving you a discount if you promise to wear that sexy undergarment I see in your avatar.

Oh, of course. It is the only thing I ever wear.

luxinterior · 07.31.2006, 02:55 PM

When I bought the tickets I just assumed I would be able to go. Sure, I'm supposed to be in "college," or whatever, but I have no idea when the actual classes start. It's all in the same city, so I didn't think it would be a problem.

habibtheantiamericanbitch · 07.31.2006, 08:16 PM

i can't stand chicago. everytime i go there i spend way too much $$$ on nothing. this should be in Detroit- the birthplace of T&G.......

i need to see Killdozer dammit!!

krastian · 07.31.2006, 08:30 PM

I'd like to see Man or Astroman again.....are they touring?

SpectralJulianIsNotDead · 08.01.2006, 12:53 AM

I'd really love to see Big Black, but I can't justify it, since I am going to see Shellac and Sonic Youth within about a week of eachother just a little before that.

_slavo_ · 08.01.2006, 02:01 AM

oh shit, Big Black? Shipping News? Man or Astroman?
wish i was there, but there's no chance.

nomadicfollower · 08.01.2006, 11:13 AM

I'm might have the chance to go. I really hope I get to.
Scratch Acid is playing, too, right?

EricsTrip · 08.07.2006, 01:08 AM

http://www.tgrec.com/news/detail.php?id=183:

Volunteers needed for 25th Anniversary Block Party

If you live in the Chicago area, we could use your hands. We're still looking for some volunteers who will help with assorted tasks at the 25th Anniversary Block Party on September 8-10.

In compensation for a 4 hour shift, volunteers will be granted a day-of-show wristband and 3 free beer tickets.

We will need volunteers at the:
Will Call Booth - distribute/sell tickets
Doors - wristbanding, collecting money, tracking # of people
Beer Ticket Sales - selling beer tickets, collecting money
Beer Servers - pouring/serving beer, collecting tickets
Hospitality Clean-up and Set-up

Those interested should contact:
hideoutinn@aol.com
pat_lee@comcast.net

It's going to be a weekend for the ages and we sincerely appreciate your support.

Cantankerous · 08.07.2006, 01:10 AM

3 free beer tickets?
say no more!

EricsTrip · 08.07.2006, 01:11 AM

I'd go to this if Polvo was reuniting for it

sonikold · 08.08.2006, 01:50 PM

i wanna go, but that's the only weekend that anything cool ever happens in my town, so now i'm conflicted. scratch acid, big black and man or astroman is too good to pass up, though.

EricsTrip · 08.13.2006, 01:07 AM

http://www.tgrec.com/links/tg25/

NEWS: August 11, 2006 - the 25th band and much more!

We’re proud as hell to introduce the final addition to the Touch and Go 25th Anniversary Block Party: legendary D.C. punks The Monorchid. If you were lucky enough to catch them during their brief lifespan (1996-1998), you’re probably still reeling from the impact. If this is your first time, you might want to strap on a helmet. And maybe some shoulder pads.

In addition to the current lineup, we have invited a number of our artists to do some solo and duo performances in between the 25 full-band performances. The list of artists include: Sally Timms, PW Long, Tim Midgett and Andy Cohen (Silkworm), Brick Layer Cake, Cash Audio, Tara Jane ONeil, and Jon & Kat (Mekons and The Ex).

View the lineup now - including what artists on what days.

A limited number of single-day tickets go on sale Friday, August 18.
Go to the tickets page for updated info on advance tickets, and ticket availability at the event.

sun city girl · 09.11.2006, 07:36 AM

so how was it?? how was KILLDOZER????????

07.31.2006, 02:22 PM	#1
Richard Pryor on Fire 100% Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Detroit. Posts: 709	Who's going to the Touch and Go 25th anniversary block party NEWS: June 27, 2006 - More Lineup Announcements! OK, can you keep a secret? We just found out about more bands playing the Touch and Go 25th Anniversary Celebration. The first? Arcwelder. They never come around any more, so here's your chance. Xerxes, Pull, Everest... they’ll be pulling songs from all the classics. It will be awesome. But that’s not all. Get a load of this: Big Black is gonna play a couple songs. For real. Big Black. Now, they’re not playing a full set or anything... just a couple songs, but who cares how many they play? This is Big Black, playing live, for the first time in nearly 20 years! It’s the old school line-up: Albini, Durango, Pezzati. And believe it or not, they’re not even the 25th band. There are still more surprises to come, so stay tuned. NEWS: June 16, 2006 - Lineup Additions + Tickets on Sale Now! We are excited to add the following bands to the official lineup: !!! The Ex Girls Against Boys (all original members) Killdozer (all original members) Man... or Astroman? (all original members) Negative Approach (featuring John Brannon and OP Moore) The New Year Pegboy Quasi Seam The Shipping News Supersystem Three Mile Pilot Uzeda View the entire current lineup - more bands will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets now on sale at Ticketweb.com 3-day passes - $35 The first 10 3-day passes sold will be $10 each The first 250 3-day passes sold will be $25 each Dates and Set Times: Friday September 8th 5pm-10pm (gates open at 4pm) Saturday September 9th Noon-10pm (gates open at 11am) Sunday September 10th Noon-10pm (gates open at 11am) All profits from ticket sales will be donated to the following Chicago organizations: Tuesday's Child, Literacy Works, and the Thomas Drummond Elementary School. Extensive Info About The Block Party Here Let the speculation cease. A myriad of info resides here at the new 25th Anniversary Block Party website. Details will continue to be added throughout the summer, so check back often. To receive updates on this event and other Touch and Go / Quarterstick news, subscribe to our email newsletter below: __________________ http://pissingaway.blogspot.com/
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07.31.2006, 02:28 PM	#2
HaydenAsche invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,755	I'm trying to work it into my schedule. School will have already started and shit. __________________ rip
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luxinterior invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Missouri, land of the free and home of the brave Posts: 2,351	I already have two 3-day passes. But who will be the lucky recipient of the extra ticket? We shall see. __________________ "I sweat like a fucking nun on Sunday...I don't even know what that means." - Sebastian Bach
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noisemachine 100% Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 651	Why are all the good concerts this summer in Chicago?? Lollapalooza, pitchfork festival, and now this... __________________ The best radio station ever: http://www.kcsb.org/?page_id=9
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07.31.2006, 02:55 PM	#9
luxinterior invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Missouri, land of the free and home of the brave Posts: 2,351	When I bought the tickets I just assumed I would be able to go. Sure, I'm supposed to be in "college," or whatever, but I have no idea when the actual classes start. It's all in the same city, so I didn't think it would be a problem. __________________ "I sweat like a fucking nun on Sunday...I don't even know what that means." - Sebastian Bach
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07.31.2006, 08:16 PM	#10
habibtheantiamericanbitch bad moon rising Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 108	i can't stand chicago. everytime i go there i spend way too much $$$ on nothing. this should be in Detroit- the birthplace of T&G....... i need to see Killdozer dammit!!
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07.31.2006, 08:30 PM	#11
krastian invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Baltimore Posts: 7,808	I'd like to see Man or Astroman again.....are they touring? __________________ Confusion is next and next after that is the Truth.
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08.01.2006, 12:53 AM	#12
SpectralJulianIsNotDead invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,409	I'd really love to see Big Black, but I can't justify it, since I am going to see Shellac and Sonic Youth within about a week of eachother just a little before that.
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_slavo_ invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ðîññèÿ Posts: 10,907	oh shit, Big Black? Shipping News? Man or Astroman? wish i was there, but there's no chance. __________________ you're the boy that can enjoy invisibility
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08.01.2006, 11:13 AM	#14
nomadicfollower invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North America Posts: 2,672	I'm might have the chance to go. I really hope I get to. Scratch Acid is playing, too, right?
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08.07.2006, 01:08 AM	#15
EricsTrip little trouble girl Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 96	http://www.tgrec.com/news/detail.php?id=183: *Volunteers needed for 25th Anniversary Block Party* If you live in the Chicago area, we could use your hands. We're still looking for some volunteers who will help with assorted tasks at the 25th Anniversary Block Party on September 8-10. In compensation for a 4 hour shift, volunteers will be granted a day-of-show wristband and 3 free beer tickets. We will need volunteers at the: Will Call Booth - distribute/sell tickets Doors - wristbanding, collecting money, tracking # of people Beer Ticket Sales - selling beer tickets, collecting money Beer Servers - pouring/serving beer, collecting tickets Hospitality Clean-up and Set-up Those interested should contact: hideoutinn@aol.com pat_lee@comcast.net It's going to be a weekend for the ages and we sincerely appreciate your support.
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08.07.2006, 01:10 AM	#16
Cantankerous invito al cielo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: A RETIREMENT HOME Posts: 18,499	3 free beer tickets? say no more!
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08.07.2006, 01:11 AM	#17
EricsTrip little trouble girl Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 96	I'd go to this if Polvo was reuniting for it
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08.08.2006, 01:50 PM	#18
sonikold children of satan Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: helltown, ohio Posts: 303	i wanna go, but that's the only weekend that anything cool ever happens in my town, so now i'm conflicted. scratch acid, big black and man or astroman is too good to pass up, though. __________________ >>>Thrustin' More<<<
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08.13.2006, 01:07 AM	#19
EricsTrip little trouble girl Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 96	http://www.tgrec.com/links/tg25/ NEWS: August 11, 2006 - the 25th band and much more! We’re proud as hell to introduce the final addition to the Touch and Go 25th Anniversary Block Party: legendary D.C. punks The Monorchid. If you were lucky enough to catch them during their brief lifespan (1996-1998), you’re probably still reeling from the impact. If this is your first time, you might want to strap on a helmet. And maybe some shoulder pads. In addition to the current lineup, we have invited a number of our artists to do some solo and duo performances in between the 25 full-band performances. The list of artists include: Sally Timms, PW Long, Tim Midgett and Andy Cohen (Silkworm), Brick Layer Cake, Cash Audio, Tara Jane ONeil, and Jon & Kat (Mekons and The Ex). View the lineup now - including what artists on what days. A limited number of single-day tickets go on sale Friday, August 18. Go to the tickets page for updated info on advance tickets, and ticket availability at the event. __________________
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09.11.2006, 07:36 AM	#20
sun city girl the end of the ugly Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: finland Posts: 945	so how was it?? how was KILLDOZER????????
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