I Just Read About That…

[DID NOT ATTEND: July 7, 2023] The Dirty Nil / Daniel Romano’s Outfit /Froggy

Two years ago The Dirty Nil opened for The Menzingers in a show I couldn’t make.  But I’ve been intrigued by them ever since.

I wanted to go to this show, but it turned out that Skating Polly, a band I’ve wanted to see ever since I caught the last song of their set when they opened for X was playing the same night.

Stupid double booked nights.  This whole night sounds pretty great and it turned out to be a tough choice.

All of the blurbs for the bands come from their write ups on the Underground Arts page

For the strapping lads comprising Toronto rock trio The Dirty Nil, Big Bear was so much more than a convenience store parking lot they gazed upon from their second-floor bathroom window – the trash-strewn asphalt stage where seemingly every element of the human experience played out like a never-ending theatrical production.

The house was all at once a shared residence, creative commons, and god-forsaken pirate ship, its revolving cast of crewmates armed with instruments, alcohol, and overdriven amplifiers. Indeed, they lived, laughed, and loved there even though no kitschy wall sign from a suburban mom’s Etsy shop told them to.

“Bye Bye Big Bear” is a loving musical tribute to that unforgettable time and place, and The Dirty Nil’s first new offering since their impactful 2021 album Fuck Art. On its back, the boys returned to the road to electrify increasingly packed venues and festival stages with their fiery brand of punk-tinged rock n roll.

I listened to some of their newer songs and actually discovered that they are not what I thought, being more of a metal band than a kind of abrasive punk band.  They’re probably super fun live, but I’m glad I didn’t get a ticket for them.

Daniel Romano’s Outfit are a Canadian rock band known for their high intensity live performances and sprawling classic rock and roll inspired recordings. They have been described as if The Who and Rolling Thunder era Bob Dylan started a band.

I wanted to like this, but really didn’t, especially when I saw that they recorded a 20 plus minute song with 12 parts.  But I feel like they combined all of my least favorite elements of the above bands.  Oh well.

Froggy is a queer punk band formed by Morgan, Fiona, and Brooke in the Philly suburbs circa 2020. Inspired by L7, the Dead Milkmen, Bikini Kill and more, they released their first EP “Sopa De Elote” in 2021, and dropped their first full-length album “Harmburger” in the summer of 2022. They’ve played with notable artists like: Anti-Flag, The Queers, Pears, and Bad Cop Bad Cop, and their song “7-Eleven Nachos” even got its own professional video made by 7-Eleven. With a mix of classic punk, grunge, and youthful humor, believe us, Froggy will rock your socks off ^_^

They play short fast traditional punk songs that are fun.