Supports!

The support bands for a bunch of shoes have been announced. Here they are.

Jack Johnson
December 13, Riverstage. Supported by Canadian pop-duo Tegan and Sara. The girls that NOFX sang about.

http://teganandsara.com/

CKY
August 15, HiFi. Former Bodyjar members Cola Wars have already announced they are supporting CKY. But apparently Bam Margera, skateboarder, jackass and brother of the drummer, will be coming out to MC the evening. No idea what he will do, but it will be interesting.

Against Me!
October 7, HiFi. Brisbane locals An Horse will be supporting. Featuring the girl from Iron On (and also former Skinny's record clerk) and the boy from Intercooler, they do pleasant indie-pop. It's a bit of a surprise pairing, but go them!

http://www.myspace.com/anhorse

Camp Kill Yourself

You've heard of Jackass, right? Bam Margera? Wildboys? Steve-o? Well that craziness started in one place, CKY. Over a decade ago a bunch of mates got together and did crazy stunts. And taped them. At the same time, some of them formed a band of the same name. And they put out some good music:

I saw them way back in 2002, opening for Guns 'n' Roses and Mixmaster Mike. They were good. Even my mother enjoyed them. Although she thought they were a bit drugged up.

Over their few albums, they've carved out a very niche sound. A clean yet grudgy rock sound. Once you hear CKY, you'll recognise their sound anywhere. Which you hopefully will when they come out to Australia this year.

15th August, HiFi, 18+.

And because I can, here's a video of the CKY guys (not the band) making fun of He-Man.