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HOLLEEE SHIT

WHO WANTS TO GO TO RENO?!?

Hey Sacramento! Be Careful!

Ladies (and everyone for that matter) BE CAREFUL! Someone is attacking women around 24th-26th streets on E in Midtown.

http://cbs13.com/local/midtown.sacramento.sexual.2.784320.html

This is very close to where I used to live, and I know several of you do too. I used to walk around by myself a lot and never felt in danger. Please warn your family and friends and be careful!

Also in the news, Corti Bros is losing their lease. Another reason to support small businesses! Big business is fucked up! Even though I'm in Davis now, I'm going to try to make it back over there before they move and get some of their rad beer and other goodies.

Keep it real,

-HK

Live in the Warzone Tonight 8-9pm PST

My radio show is on tonight in a few minutes at 8pm PST. You can listen at 90.3fm in the Davis/Sacto area, or stream easily online at www.kdvs.org. Just press the orange play button!

I'm spinning rare and obscure 60s soul, funk and garage rock!

Bananas! Four Eyes! Tonight!

TONIGHT at the Capitol Bowl in West Sac- the BANANAS are playing and have their brand new record out- "New Animals". Also on the bill are the FOUR EYES and AHOY (I don't know who they are...)

Should be rad. Bowling, brews and bands!! 9pm. 21+ and only $5.

See you there.

Weekend Round-up + Tuesday Show!

I hope you got the news that the Ohsees show was moved to the Witchdome on Saturday. The show was awesome! Standard Tribesmen are really gelling together- the sax sounds a lot better. They just need some new songs now. I stayed outside for Witch Hats to avoid the hot basement, and accounts said they were OK. I could hear them. Yellow Fever is a really cool indie / post punky band who are amazing! I can't believe I've never heard them before. Female vox reminds me of Liliput/Raincoats. Listen to them on myspace and buy their stuff!! Ohsees were fantastic as always. The new record - The Masters Bedroom is Worth Spending the Night in is out on snazzy purple vinyl and the new live CD/DVD is out as well.

Tuesday is the EAT SKULL show in Davis. The record is OK. I'm hoping I am very impressed when I see them live. I keep missing them. English Singles are also playing- who are getting better and better. Don't miss it! I hope I don't...

Ohsees this weekend!!

Super sweet show this weekend in Sacto. Hope to see you there! Be respectful....maybe Rick's Dessert Diner beforehand?!?! I recommend the Chocoalte Caramel Mousse Tart! mmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Welcome to California

Ugh, the weather is awful here in the central valley of California. We're in the middle of a 100+ degree heat wave, and to make it worse, the hundreds of fires burning throughout the state are causing smoke to choke up the air, and the air quality is flat out unsafe. It looks overcast outside, but it's really smoke, and the sun looks orange.

Why do people worry so much about earthquakes, when the fires have been much worse?

Anyways, enough of that. Just taking a quick lunch break. Thought I'd let you know I got a button maker, so if you need some 1" buttons, please get in touch. I'd love to pay off this machine quick!

Record Swap Fun

The Record Swap was last Sunday and it was a blast! Besides having to move that same weekend (never try that) it was fun, although stressful to put together. Check out all the fun photos from the event. Lots of people grabbed some great records, as well as crafts, books, zines, buttons, etc. Thanks to all the vendors and volunteers who got up early with us!

Vote.

I forgot to remind you to vote today. Not that I forgot, but I just got too busy. Oh well, if you're in California, hopefully you voted. I did! Absentee voting rules, except you don't get a cool little sticker.

On to other issues to be reminded about, the KDVS Record Swap that I'm co-coordinating is coming up later this month. June 29th to be exact.



There's going to be a great selection this year around- music, books, crafts, zines, etc. I'm stoked!

Forest City Rockers!!!

Forestcityrockers.com

This is awesome!! Hilarious animation, plus live footage of the MAYYORS!

Shows today!

Kool Teen!(S.F.), MOM, Mis America (Oakland), Art Lessing and Flower Vato

@ Bricka Bracka (21st + P)

Early Show- 6:30pm. All Ages! $3!!

If you're in Davis, Parenthetical Girls are playing at the Firehouse on the UC Davis Campus at 8pm with Dead Western + more. Show starts at 8pm!

more at www.undietacos.org.

Will see you there. Get in touch for pre-show brews.

Record Release Party/BBQ at Gearhead Records

Hey! I'm working today at Gearhead Records at the Record Release Party for Hellbound Glory. If you're not doing anything this afternoon, you should come by!

There will be free food, live music and a turntable giveaway.

Everything takes place from 1-4ish.

Gearhead Records
39 5th Street Suite C
Woodland, CA 95695

(530) 662-8277

See you there!

KDVS Record Swap June 29th

How have I not mentioned this yet?!

The next KDVS Record Swap, co-sponsored by Midtown Monthly is happening June 29th at Bricka Bracka in Midtown Sacramento (21st + P). It will run from 9am-2pm. Coffee will be free in the morning, and pizza will be sold at lunch. Load up on records, caffine and fun!

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, or want more info, check out the spiffy website I made.

More info coming soon....
Finals are almost done....

Coffe Mugs!

Holy crap, I've had a dream, and that dream is to one day make mugs- not specifically Out of Order ones, but maybe something generic like records or something on them.

I just heard about these mugs made from corn, which are biodegradable, and aren't as brittle as ceramic. These look really cool. There are already people using these and they look neat. I'm going to have to track one down.

I'm way too poor right now, but maybe in the future when I get some extra money, I may try to make some. Leave a comment if you'd be interested in buying a cool coffee mug! I'd sell them cheap, probably $10 or less...

Blog Problems

Hey all,

I'm having problems with the Out of Order COMIX blog (not this one). It's some blogger-issue with blogs that post via FTP to another website.

Anyways, if you read both blogs, I just wanted you to know. Stupid blogger.

I don't believe in sunshine

I've spent the past 3 hours working on a bunch of web crap, which reminds me, I am looking to pick up a bunch of freelance graphic design and web design jobs. I really need to bring in some money.

I charge cheap rates (I'm still a student, plus I'm looking to expand my portfolio.)

If you're looking for any kind of design, please get in touch. I have experience in web banners, websites, print materials, and all sorts of stuff.

heather(at)outoforderrecords.com

Thanks!

-hk

Crash Normal, Mayyors tomorrow @ DAM House

Flyer here.

Tomorrow, awesome show at the DAM House. Sic Alps canceled on account of their drummer breaking his hand...show will still rock.

Gotta get back to work,
-hk

KDVS FUNDRAISER

The yearly KDVS Fundraiser is all this week. If you have ever listened to any program on KDVS, seen KDVS at a local event, or been to a show sponsored by KDVS, please donate to them.

KDVS is listener supported radio.
KDVS receives no tax dollars.
KDVS is a non-profit, and your donation is tax deductible.

You can receive an awesome thank-you gift in exchange for your donation. Suggested donation levels are $25/student or low income, $40 community members.
Thank you gifts, or premiums include t-shirts, music packages, gift certificates, studio time, and much more.

Please view the website fundraiser.kdvs.org.

You may donate online or call the phone-numbers on the website.

Donate any time, or show support on my radio show tomorrow, Tuesday April 21st from 8-9pm. Andrew and I will do the show together and work on raising $500+ dollars to keep KDVS on the air for another year.

What does your money do?
-Helps KDVS pay the bills. Electricity, licenses, etc.
-Expand our music collection.
-Basic needs like office supplies, and maintenance.
-Huge Amenities like equipment, upgrades, maintenance of our transmitter.

Please support this amazing station. They play music you'd never hear elsewhere, bring to light under-exposed issues through public affairs programming, and even broadcast university sports for parents to hear and enjoy.

Any amount helps!
Fundraiser.kdvs.org

Thank you!

Live in the Warzone 4/15/2008

Finally...I'm posting playlists again! I'm several months behind. The fire really through me off. Anyways, here's the playlist from my radio show yesterday.

Stream/download it in MP3 form.
View more info.

4.15.2008

Le Jonathan Riley - Meet me at the Flag Pole - Split 12" with Black Sunday - Tic Tac Totally 2008
Okmoniks - I'm on my Own - Party Fever - Slovenly 2008
Boys Club - 2D World - 2D World 7"- Bachelor
Okmoniks - Teenage Timebomb - Party Fever - Slovenly 2008

Poppets - The Way She Walks - 4-Song EP - Plastic Idol 2008
Flip Tops - TV Love - Dangerous Game - Plastic Idol 2008
The Fevers - Don't Tell me it's Wrong - 7" - Get Hip
Cause Co-motion! - Which Way is up? - Which Way is Up? - What's Your Rupture?
Cause Co-motion! - Don't You Know - Who's Gonna Care 7" EP - Can't Cope!

Cheap Time - Wildlife - Handyman - Douche Master 2008
Headcoatees - Ca Plane Pour Moi - Ca Plane Pour Moi - Sympathy for the Record Industry
Raxola - 84's Man - S/T - Radio Heartbeat
Jay Reatard - See/Saw - See/Saw - Matador 2008
Ohsees - Maria Stacks - The Master's Bedroom is Worth Spending a Night In - Tom Lab/Castle Face 2008
Intelligence - Chateau Bandit - Debt & ESP - Plastic Idol 2008
Trin Tran - H.C. She - Split 7" w/ the Coachwhips - Show & Tell

Ohsees - Ghost in the Trees - The Master's Bedroom is Worth Spending a Night In - Tom Lab/Castle Face 2008
Sic Alps - Arthur Machen - The Soft Tour in Rough Form 12" EP - Mt. St. Mtn.

Plommons - Last Train to Liverpool - V/A Girls in the Garage Vol. 3 - Romulan
Weeds - Don't Look Back - S/T - Way Back

Pierced Arrows - Caroline - In My Brain - Tombstone