2/16 Deadly Sins, The Men, Rock City Crimewave, Wild Zero February 16, 2008

Saturday, February 16, 2008
The Middle East Upstairs

Massconcerts presents:
The St. Valentines Day Massacre Night Two

DEADLY SINS
THE MEN (ex-LCA & Victory At Sea)
ROCK CITY CRIMEWAVE
WILD ZERO

18+
8:30 PM doors
$10

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DEADLY SINS



Drawing on a diverse set of talent, the Deadly Sins emerge as a fresh voice in the long-standing Boston punk rock scene. The bands formation at the start of 2006, marks the fusion of a group with already established roots in the music world. The group was founded by lead vocalist Stephanie Dougherty and guitarist Billy Brown. Stephanie, known for her work with the Dropkick Murphy's, has recorded with artists such as Roger Miret & the Distasters, the Lost City Angels, and also appeared on the Dropkicks hit single "the Dirty Glass". She has been touring with the Dropkicks since 2002, appearing on live television and stages all across the world. In 2005, Stephanie and Billy began working together on the Deadly Sins, where Billy leads on guitar and splits some of the vocal duties with Stephanie. Billy formed the punk rock and roll band Crash and Burn in the late 90's, releasing three full-length records and touring extensively. After calling it quits in 2005, Bill brought along fellow Crash and Burn bandmate Joe Packard to the Deadly Sins on bass.

Brendan, on guitar, is most known for his involvement in the Boston hardcore band Reach the Sky who, after two full-length records and six years of touring the world, decided to retire in 2003. After four years behind the scenes, he decided it was time to take another stab at band life, joining the Deadly Sins with long time friend Stephanie. Nathan Bice, on drums, has spent most of the past few years touring throughout the US and Europe for the Chicago-based band, Even In Blackouts, as well as making appearances as a studio engineer and drummer for bands like The Queers and The Generics.

Working off a combined background of touring and their dedication to making music, the Deadly Sins have had the opportunity to tour and share the stage with a number of great bands, including the Dropkick Murphy's, The Aggrolites, The Briggs, and Darkbuster. They have just completed a full-length record, engineered and co-produced by Dean Baltulonis (Hold Steady, Bouncing Souls, Sick of it All), that showcases the unique sound of the band, which is a combination of the different musical experiences of each member. Fresh off of a US tour opening for the Dropkick Murphy's, the Deadly Sins are looking forward to a busy summer of shows and the anticipated release of their full-length record.

Artist Website: http://www.deadlysinstheband.com/

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THE MEN (ex-LCA & Victory At Sea)



THE MEN are a rock and roll band from Boston MA, featuring Duggan D (ex- Lost City Angels), Dave Norton (ex- Victory at Sea), J.R. (ex -Sam Black Church), and introducing Nick Nick and Kevie.

We formed in 07 we are friends that believe in friendship we like deep sea fishing we enjoy hang-gliding we believe that the stars are gods idea bubbles we play rock and roll sundays we sleep in we all live together in a farm house in Pillsbury we have animals on that farm our favorite is Johnny, the half retarded goat. we love bacon we enjoy adult beverages - THE MEN

http://www.myspace.com/themenboston

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ROCK CITY CRIMEWAVE



Rock City Crimewave was formed in the dark days of 1998, rising from the ashes of legendary Boston greaserbilly band 8 Ball Shifter. Ian "EEE" Adams cut his impossibly sharp teeth on. 8 Ball Shifter's garage punk/rockabilly sound and their affection for low-brow culture which seamlessly carried over into Rock City Crimewave, only RCCW upped the ante with Detroit styled motor-scorch (think MC5 and the Stooges) and even tossed in some 60's pop and R&B to sweeten the deal. Live shows were legendary, shambolic, violent and fun as hell, and Rock City Crimewave rose to the top of the local rock heap. There were a few singles dropped along the way, as well a split EP with thunderboogie kings Lamont, and three full-length CDs, ("Sounds from the Underworld" (2001), "Sealed With a Curse" (2003), and "Infinite Midnight" (2006)). The band has also shared stages with L7, the Dictators, Mudhoney, the MC5, and the Black Halos, among others over the years. Frontman E Adams is also an accomplished graphic artist and cartoonist, and his signature artwork has provided the band's releases and merchandise with an instantly recognizable look, one rife with go-going ghouls, vampire brides, and hot rods from Hell. Coupled with their penchant for writing songs aboutwell, ghouls, vampires, and hellish hot rods, and you just might get the crazy notion that Rock City Crimewave is a horror rock band. Don't lump 'em in with the generic ghoulpunk crowd, though. Sure, they're as creepy as a party clown in a porn flick, but that's more of a collective personality quirk than a band philosophy. Junky old b-movies with boobs, fangs, and Vincent Price are some of their biggest inspirations, but let us not forget lust, jealousy, and an insatiable thirst for revenge. Against who? You never know. Better stay on their good side.

Artist Website: http://www.myspace.com/rockcitycrimewave

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WILD ZERO



No Offense to Green Day, but its music doesn't punch you in the throat and laugh about it. This is a good thing. The local quintet plays metallic punk that unites hooks and hardcore under the banner of biker-bar rock.
The lyrics follow suit with generational themes songs about beer, getting getting high and chicks that mess you up.
  II-EP review, The Boston Herald

"Harking back to the ear-bleeding aural attack of Boston's Bullet Lavolta, Wild Zeros debut is a search-and-destroy blitzkrieg of punk- damaged (read: fast and snarling) hard rock. It also has the unique
distinction of being the last album recorded at New Alliance studios infamous Boylston Street location which may or may not have something to do with the balls-out energy and attitude that this album oozes in
spades. The fiery results speak for themselves, and in this case, the music really does do the talking. This is no-holds-barred testostorock for the PBR-swilling tattooed maniac in all of us. Northeast Performer

Artist Website: http://www.myspace.com/wildzero

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