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Mini Tour Thoughts: Rochester

Mike — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:54:03 +0000

Playing with Muler at the Bug Jar. The Legendary Muler. I first crossed paths with them in the late 90’s Things were happening musically in Albany thanks in part to Dominick Campana and his Paint Chip Records label. I think at the time they had a few songs on a Paint Chip compilation, and Dominick would frequently set up shows with different bands from the label.

Sometimes they were bombed. Sometimes they looked ready to fight you. But they were always, always entertaining. David in the middle of it all, hanging from the rafters, reminding the audience they were at a proper rock show or singing with abandon, hands in his pants. They have a new record out – looking forward to hitting Rochester and seeing the songs played live.

I’m not sure about Joe & Seth, but this will be only my second time playing at The Bug Jar. Has the furniture remained stuck to the ceiling after all these years?

Summer in Saratoga

Mike — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:43:48 +0000

Some of the best memories of our lives have been at summer shows where the place is packed and the riffs are as thick as the air outside. We’re hoping you’ll join us to create just such a show on Saturday, August 7th as we share the stage with the Figgs.

It’s the first time the Figgs have played Saratoga at full volume in a while, and the first time we’ve played there as a band. We guarantee it will beat the piss out of losing your shirt or wearing a stupid hat at the track.

Still not convinced? Check out CWR on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/long-story-short/id379491752)

Tulip Fest Review

Mike — Sun, 09 May 2010 01:11:11 +0000

From the Albany Times Union online 05/08/2010

“There was plenty of great music over on the the Lakehouse Amphitheater stage as well, notably the Charlie Watts Riots, who whipped through a great set of amped-up power-pop. They were celebrating the release of their debut album, “Long Story Short,” and the band – led by guitarist-vocalists Seth Powell and Brendan Pendergast – sounded ready for the big stage next year.”