Monthly Archives: August 2013
SPACE COLLECTOR s/t
From the August 2013 Riverwest Currents
The Space Collector sound—imagine this, a heavy metal pterodactyl flapping its wings and shrieking violently, then lazily sailing along on a current of power chords. They stomp like a tyrannosaurus, sting like a velociraptor. Is this prehistoric metaphoric ooze—“From Fin to Foot” too much? Okay then, lets move it into space.
Interlude: DUN DUN DUN DUN! Dundadundaladalada dun—DUN DUN DUN DUN!
In the dystopian future, the world is a junk heap. Hope is lost, but that interlude you just heard was the “Flight of the Space Collector.” It’s a lost space cruiser collecting cosmic debris with the most bumpin’ boombox in the galaxy. The captains of this ship are Ed Osburg (bass/ vocals), Chris Valenti (guitar/ vocals), Miles Harbury (guitar/vocals), and Patrick Haga (drums/vocals.) They’ll lead you through a self titled album of controlled chaos, math metal tracks like “Gnomeland Security/ Pretension Bracket,” “Nothing Survives in a Vacuum,” and “Grandma Ash.”
Some of the songs are for headbangers, others are for philosophers.
My favorite tracks include the previously mentioned heavy stoner sludge “From Fin to Foot,” and the instrumental roller coaster “Flight of the Space Collector,” but the whole album is great and works well in its entirety in addition to individual tracks.
One more thing about this album—volume must be cranked to 11.
–Tea Krulos
HEROES IN THE NIGHT MIDWEST TOUR!
Thursday, August 8: CHICAGO, Il–Wizard World Comic Con
5PM, Room 42: “Meet the Real Life Superheroes!” panel
Tea Krulos discusses Heroes in the Night and hosts a panel of Real Life Superheroes: The Watchman and Blackbird of Milwaukee, Electron from La Crosse, Geist from Rochester, MN, and Moon and Crimson Catalyst of Chicago.
Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/events/170287153155711/
Tuesday, October 1: The INTERNET–Goodreads.com
“Ask Tea Krulos” discussion group
On the premiere date of Heroes in the Night, Tea Krulos will be checking in with Goodreads throughout the day to answer questions about the book. You can join the discussion here: http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/110221-ask-tea-krulos
Saturday, October 5: CHICAGO, Il– Quimby’s Bookstore, 1854 W. North Ave.
7PM, In-store appearance. Slideshow, excerpt, Q and A, special surprise guests!
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/533283696721389/
Friday, October 11: MILWAUKEE, WI– Boswell Book Co. & after party at Stonefly Brewery
This is the Heroes in the Night Universal Launch Party!
7PM, In-store appearance at Boswell Book Company, 2559 N. Downer St. Slideshow, excerpt, Q and A, special surprise guests!
9PM, after party at Stonefly Brewery, 735 E. Center St. Musical performance by Nineteen Thirteen, silent auction to benefit charity, super villain drink specials, and a superhero costume contest. Must be an original superhero creation. Honorary judges include fashion designer Miranda Levy (Project Runway), photographer Lacy Landre, and comic book artist David Beyer, Jr.
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/579074678797325/
Saturday, October 12: TBA
Saturday, October 19: MADISON, WI– Westfield Comics, West side store, 7475 Mineral Point Road
6PM, In-store appearance, slideshow, excerpt, Q and A, surprise guest(s)!
Facebook event page:https://www.facebook.com/events/525578554164634/
Sunday, October 20: SAINT PAUL, MN– Common Good Books, 38 S. Snelling Ave.
4PM, In-store appearance, slideshow, excerpt, Q and A, surprise guests!
Facebook event page:https://www.facebook.com/events/467455183351314/
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