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OFF! transform The Echo from a peaceful, Indie venue into a house of raw aggression
Danny Baraz
November 30, 2014
Keith Morris stopped the band from playing. As The Echo went from bedlam to a virtual hush, Morris pointed to the right of the stage and asked, “What was that I heard? I heard someone say, ‘Over the hill’”. He deferred to guitarist and ex Burning Brides front man, Dimitri Coats who exclaimed, “Over the hill like you assholes from the Valley”. What separates veterans punkers like OFF! from everyone else is not only a vast ocean of experience and a belt that has more notches than holes but it’s also an intuitive set of reflexes that cannot be taught. Whether you are a punk, a composer, a visual artist or a chef, you are either born with “it” or you aren’t. At 60 years old, Keith Morris still commands the stage like a grizzled sea captain. He navigates the hurled projectiles and ambitious stage divers like a treacherous ocean whose waters he has crossed on many a voyage. I didn’t know quite what to expect as I entered The Echo early in the evening. I’ve never seen a real circle pit at The Echo. I’ve seen “mosh pits” made up of all ages crowds that were more affectionate than
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Win tickets to OFF! and Nasa Space Universe at The Echo on Saturday 11/29
Janky Smooth Central Command
November 25, 2014
Do we really need to go through the list of reasons why Keith Morris is so important to punk rock? Chances are, if you clicked on this post then, no. But maybe, if you aren’t aware that the ex Black Flag/Circle Jerks front man has a current project with other legends such as Dimitri Coats, Steven Shane McDonald and Mario Rubalcaba then this post might just improve your life… just a little bit. OFF! is playing The Echo with one of our favorite new bands, Nasa Space Universe this Saturday, 11/29. You can purchase tickets here or follow the instructions to win one of two pairs of tickets that Janky Smooth is giving away. Contest Rules: Make sure you like our Facebook page and are following Janky Smooth on Instagram and Twitter. Next, comment on this post with a unique or frothy reason why you should be considered to win. Lastly, send us a tweet or comment on our Facebook page that you have completed all the steps to win a pair of tickets to the OFF! and NSU show on Saturday. Only those who complete all steps will be considered. 2 Winners will be announced this Friday, Nov 28th
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