RANDOM NOTES
DVD RELEASES /// Beavis and Butt-Head, “America’s favorite culture critics,” triumphantly returned to MTV in 2011 with a modern twist. In the ‘90s the duo solely ripped on music videos, the new episodes blast on YouTube videos and reality television, while also taking aim at fart-knockers like Lady Gaga. The latest season, Beavis & Butthead: Vol. 4, lands in stores February 14 (yup, that’s Valentine’s Day), so you can buy this 12-episode, two-disc DVD or Bluray package for that special butt-munch in your life … If potty-mouthed cartoons aren’t gross
enough for you, The Human Centipede II slithers into stores February 14, also. This is the follow up to the original 2009 film that shows a highly deranged man sowing innocent victims together in a horrifically uncomfortable manner. The special features include an interview with director Tom Six, and cast commentary … The hunky-vampire series Twilight has
yet another installment hitting stores this month. Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1 arrives Feb. 11 – all three main cast members, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner, reprise their roles. As of January the film had grossed over $659 mil- lion worldwide.
NATIONAL CD RELEASES /// Of Montreal has been churning out psychedelic-tinged twee and electronic-pop tunes since frontman Kevin Barnes formed
the band back in 1996. The Athens-based group is getting set to drop its 11th album, Paralytic Stalks, February 10 via Polyvinyl Records. According to a release, the new album “at times resembles modern classical with its intricate compositions, while at oth- ers echoes of neo-prog, pseudo-country, and 60s pop can be heard” … The late comedian Patrice O’Neal had
become known for his stand-up, appearances on a number of radio shows, NBC’s The Office, and a few Comedy Central Roasts. After passing away back in November, from complications stemming from a stroke, a new CD of material was quickly compiled and will be released February 7
on BSeen Media. The comedy album, Mr. P, contains un-released bits of his signature cutting-edge comedy. O’Neal’s real-life struggles with diabetes would often show up in his comedic bits: “See, I’ve got to lose weight now to stay alive, and that’s not enough motivation for me” … Paul McCartney also releases a new
album this month. The 69-year old former Beatle will drop Kisses on the Bottom, (yup, that’s what it’s called) February 7 on the Hear Music label. While one would assume the album title is a metaphor for something semi- vulgar, McCartney insists it’s a reference to the album’s opening track, “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter,” a 1935 hit by Fats Waller. The album is mostly covers of songs that inspired him as a child, but also contains two new jams.
LOCAL MUSIC /// Chill out at downtown Lansing’s 3rd Annual Frost Fest on Saturday, Feb. 18. Hosted by Downtown Lansing Inc., this annual event serves up delicious microbrews, great live music and some frosty entertainment in a heated tent on the 200 S. block of Washington Square in downtown Lansing. It runs from 6 p.m. to midnight, those 21 and older are welcome. Frost Fest features Michigan microbrews, white and red wines, warm hard cider, food, ice games, a “Cold Butt” Euchre Tournament and live music. Headlining the live music is Company of Thieves, with special guests Mike Mains &
Company of Thieves play Frost Fest
the Branches and Redbird. Cost to enter is $15 in advance and $17 at the door. Entry price includes a Frost Fest beer mug, while supplies last, and one drink ticket. Tickets are available at
www.frostfest.org, at Flat, Black and Circular, Music Manor, MBC Lansing, and the Downtown Lansing Inc. office … The Un-Valentine’s Show at the Creole
Gallery in Old Town Lansing happens Sunday, Feb. 12, the show starts at 7 p.m. It will feature songs of unforgiveness, heart- break, dysfunction, and revenge. Hosted by local folk supporter Jaime-Sue Seal, it also features Dave Boutette and John Latini Check out Smokin’ Sleddog Records website for locations and watch for invitations … The Record Lounge, a local vinyl record
shop, will host its annual Middle of the Mitten Festival – which features an array of Michigan-made music and spans two days. Day one (Feb. 3) at (SCENE) Metrospace in East Lansing features: American Opera,
Gun Lake, Match by Match, Sunny Side Up, Nathan K, Nathan Alan, Paige Bolen, and Vince Zydeck. Day two (Feb. 4) at The Loft in Lansing features: Life Size Ghost, Simien the Whale, The Sunset Club, Bangups, Newday Dreamers, Meadower, The Blue Effect, and Citizen Smile … The acoustic-folk group Grievous Angel
plays the Pump House in East Lansing February 5 from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. The band has won Detroit Music Awards for its rollicking brand of American roots music. Grievous Angel has played festivals and concerts throughout Michigan for years. The band melds folk, rockabilly, blues, and alt-country into one cohesive sound … n
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