event The Jesus Lizard
Also Playing: Disappears
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Thu Dec 31
10 pm
http://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/onlineSearch?action=venueSearch&venue_id=4875&cobrand=metrochicago The Jesus Lizard and Disappears at Metro
Born in Austin but forged in the industrial grime of Chicago, The Jesus Lizard presented an anguished, angry howl as a counterpoint to the self-pitying lowing of the ’90s “alternative” movement. But while its furious art-rock aggression—built on precisely controlled bursts of rhythmic flailing and Duane Denison’s racking guitar screams—proved to be a scarring influence on legions of noiseniks to follow, in its day, The Jesus Lizard developed a reputation primarily based around the “Monkey Trick” abandon and occasional penis puppetry of its lead yeller, David Yow. Depending on what sort of a New Year's you're hoping for, cross your fingers that Yow will (or won't) unleash his dong right as the clock strikes 12.
Metro 3730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Born in Austin but forged in the industrial grime of Chicago, The Jesus Lizard presented an anguished, angry howl as a counterpoint to the self-pitying lowing of the ’90s “alternative” movement. But while its furious art-rock aggression—built on precisely controlled bursts of rhythmic flailing and Duane Denison’s racking guitar screams—proved to be a scarring influence on legions of noiseniks to follow, in its day, The Jesus Lizard developed a reputation primarily based around the “Monkey Trick” abandon and occasional penis puppetry of its lead yeller, David Yow. Depending on what sort of a New Year's you're hoping for, cross your fingers that Yow will (or won't) unleash his dong right as the clock strikes 12.
Updated 12/15/2009
