The night World Inferno Friendship Society hit Chicago was a four band, insane night of music! I missed the first one on the bill, Jewsus but I heard from everyone that they were pretty awesome! Ska/funk/punk goodness was the general description and I dig that, so them being a Chicago band, I’ll have to check it out and get back to you.
The second one up just happens to be Chicago Twitter friends of mine, Post Honeymoon. It’s a husband/wife duo and even though we’ve been tweeting for what seems like ages, we’d never met. They have this wonderful gothic pop sound that really rocks. Rachel looks like this little sweet thing but don’t be fooled, she may sing sweetly, sadly for a bit but watch out – the kitty has claws! I loved every minute of their short show, Nick bounced back and forth between drums (which he whaled on!) and guitar (searing, piercing and harsh!). Their songs lull you into feeling sorry for them at first but by the end you’re just as pissed off as they are. Post Honeymoon has a sound all their own, they’ve got a tour coming up to support their new LP, Post Honeymoon, coming out June 9 and I’m telling you now; this band is going to GO somewhere soon! Their promo describes them as “think Siouxsie Sioux meets The Motels, meets Love & Rockets (without the guitars).” Need I add that Rachel’s voice is just gorgeous?
Photo Credit: Clayton Hauck
Lars mp3
photo credit:Andrew Ballantnye
May 14 2009 9:00P
The Empty Bottle w. Baby Teeth and My Dear Disco Chicago
Jun 2 2009 8:00P
The Bluebird w/ Push-Pull – The Coke Dares & Prizzy Prizzy Please Bloomington, Indiana
Jun 4 2009 8:00P
Sky House Nashville, Tennessee
Jun 5 2009 8:00P
The Buccaneer w/Red Mollies Memphis, Tennessee
Jun 6 2009 8:00P
Greencup Books Birmingham, Alabama
Jun 9 2009 8:00P
The Wormhole Savannah, Georgia
Jun 12 2009 8:00P
Pianos New York, New York
Jun 13 2009 8:00P
The Shank Brooklyn / Greenpoint
Jun 16 2009 8:00P
Mohawk Place Buffalo, New York
Jun 17 2009 8:00P
Lager House Detroit, Michigan
Jun 28 2009 8:00P
Ruby Room Pheonix, Arizona
I need to mention Easy Action as well, they’re traveling for a few shows, with World Inferno. Based in Detroit, they rocked, and I mean, good, old-fashioned, punk scream-fest rock. Nick and I watched them play and we were overjoyed at the intensity of the show. Their drummer was simply amazing, I couldn’t take my eyes off him. Lead singer John Brannon was one big, angry dude! You might have caught them at SXSW, I hear they gave a great show. While not exactly my favorite kind of punk, it was damn good to hear a hard, ear-splitting, cock-rock band rile up the crowd that night. I need that once in a while, ya know? 
May 8 2009 11:00P
SMALL’S HAMTRAMCK, Michigan
