Akron Frogs Saturday, March 29 | 10:00 P.M. | lime spider | akron, oh - this will be our second time playing with the frogs and our first time at the lime spider. youngstown and cleveland, please show your support and make the short jaunt to akron. you won't regret it. fuzzhead goes on at 10:00. party dream starts promptly at 11:00, so get there early, suckas.

Broads and Dudes Saturday, April 12 | 10:00 P.M. | high five | columbus, oh - here's the lineup. it's dope as shit. bear witness. gil mantera's party dream, lo-hi, di di mao all in one night. di di mao has three hot broads, a dude and great music. lo-hi has one hot broad that used to be in boss hog, three dudes, great music and they're on tiger style records. the party dream has one hot dude, one psychotic dork keyboard player with a shitty mustache and amazing tunes. the party dream hasn't played columbus since new year's eve. don't miss this show. i'm serious, y'all cats. check it. Fake Brain from NYC has just been added to the bill. Fake Brain is super great, and they're going on first at 10:00, so get your asses there early.

Lansing Friday, April 18| 10:00 P.M. | mac's bar | lansing, mi - first time in lansing. hopefully you toledo and detroit folks will make the trip. we're playing with some incredible bands - thunderbirds are now and heads will roll (featuring members of 7000 dying rats and capture the flag.

Local H Saturday, April 19| 8:00 P.M. | headliners | toledo, oh - come watch us open for local h on G&P records and feel the bass rattle your bones. yeah, it's that local h that had a couple o' songs on the radio a few years back. they're a great band that didn't stop rockin' just because clear channel wasn't showin' them the love. the show should be dope as hell. don't miss it.

Blackout Thursday, April 24 | 6:00 P.M. | the union | athens, oh - we're playing the second night of the blackout fest (note that this music festival is not racially themed or motivated). it's a bunch of rock 'n' roll all day long. athens, you've been asking for us. here we are. don't blow it.

Dutch Electro Friday, April 25 | 8:00 P.M. | rex theatre | pittsburgh, pa - somehow (thanks to manny) we're doing a show on the bunker/creme records tour. bunker/creme is a dutch label very respected in the electro/italodisco scenes. acts for the night include legowelt, orgue electronique & bangkok impact. they're flying in from holland. since we're the only act of the night not on the label, we'll be going on first. get there nice and early.

Rapture Saturday, May 3 | 8:00 P.M. | factory | columbus, oh - NYC's the rapture invited us to play with them and the boggs at the new columbus music hot spot, the factory.. columbus homeboy scotty boombox will be performing in-between sets. this will be an incredible show. get your tickets, and get there early as the party dream will be starting at 8:00 to open the show.

Frostburg - cancelled - Saturday, May 10 | 10:00 P.M. | gandalf's | frostburg, md - i guess the town of frostburg has been missing us. they keep asking when the crazy band's coming back. the last time was insane, both the show and the after-show events. i'll be very surprised if that won't be the case this time.

Bearer Birthday Bash - just added - Sunday, May 11 | 11:00 P.M. | high five | columbus, oh - this show is absolutely FREE. our boy paul had a band that cancelled last-minute style on his ass, so we're taking over the joint for the night to help celebrate paul's day. we'll play a full set - not any half-hour bullshit, and we're doin' just for you. no cover, but bring your ID to prove you're at least 18. we're giving back to the columbus fans. please accept our gift.

Emissions V Saturday May 24 | 12 O'clock Noon | nyabinghi | youngstown, oh - check out emissions from the monolith V to see how amazing it is that we're playing this show for the second year straight. you'd have thought that the crowd would've wanted to kill us last year, but they embraced us wholeheartedly. we can't wait to enjoy all the ass-kicking heavy going on. plus we get to do some major ass-kicking ourselves on a different plane.

NYC - cancelled - Thursday, May 29| 10:00 P.M. | pianos | new york, ny - witness your favorite live band in the big apple. we're counting on all the new york fans to show their support. we gonna rock it, man.

Boston Friday, May 30 | 8:00 P.M. | middle east | boston, ma - here's the complete lineup in reverse chronological order: cobraman, lamont, dixie witch, stinking lizaveta, acid ape, party dream. we play first and start promptly at 9:00. that is the real time we start. we start at 9:00 sharp. come early to get in before it sells out, and buy us some beer while you're at it. we need to get loose.

Philly Saturday, May 31 | 10:00 P.M. | silk city | philadelphia, pa - first time in philly, y'all. represent. it's with cobraman and lamont just like the boston show. thanks to cobraman and jonah from traktor7 for setting these up. respect.

Athens Friday, June 6 | 9:00 P.M. | the union | athens, oh - first time in athens. we had to cancel last time due to severe flu-like symptoms that prevented making the drive, so we'll be ultra ready to kick super ass this time.

Big Apple Thursday, June 26 | 9:00 P.M. | sin-e | new york, ny - we're doin' the city with lo-hi on tigerstyle records. there are two more bands on the bill, but i don't have the details just yet. stay tuned for more info. this will be a big show for many reasons. come find out why.

COMFEST Saturday, June 28 | 9:00 P.M. | gazebo stage | columbus, oh - comfest is an amazing event with tons of bands over three days. it's a free outdoor event that starts at noon on friday and doesn't end 'til 10:00 PM on Sunday. remember, our slot is at 9:00 saturday at the gazebo stage - just after wigglepussy indiana and just before the jive turkeys.

Grand Party Buffet Friday, July 11 | 10:00 P.M. | 31st st. pub | pittsburgh, pa - our first show in the books and bands series, and we're hookin' up with our boys grand buffet for this. this shit will be off the hook.

More Than Music 03 Saturday, July 12 | 12:00 P.M. | factory | columbus, oh - two-day event with a shitload of bands. our slot is at 6:00 sharp. we're one of only a very few local bands. others include rjd2, peanut butter wolf, the locust, blood brothers, sage francis, dillinger espace plan, songs-ohia, ex models and many, many more. check the site for info and tickets.

Spider Party Thursday, July 17 | 10:00 P.M. | lime spider | akron, oh - we ripped this club apart last time, and the fans and staff couldn't have been more pleased. witness this again or else...  local ass-kickers don austin and philly residents cobraman are helpin' us out. don austin plays really fast and aggressive shit, and you'll hear cobraman rappin' about high school sluts. then there's us. i don't know what else to say.

Cleveland Zoo Friday, July 18 | 10:00 P.M. | pirate cove| cleveland, oh - it's another room inside peabody's (200 capacity). i'll have the other bands listed shortly.

Skulls Rule Saturday, July 19 | 10:00 P.M. | skully's | columbus, oh - we've partied at skully's but never played. come party with us and also get destroyed by the sounds of teeth of the hydra and jacked up with cobraman. they will both crush you in very different ways.

Emissions Home Friday, July 25 | 10:00 P.M. | nyabinghi | youngstown, oh - we double trouble, y'all, and we're doin' it just for you. we got clock-eating planet and grand buffet on this one. expect an amazing time when you come to this show, nothing less.

Super Ohio Saturday, July 26 | 10:00 P.M. | frankie's | toledo | another show with grand buffet and mc habitat. eat this shit up like you know you need to.

Tummler Thursday, July 31 | 10:00 P.M. | the note | chicago, il | it's with tummler — holy shit. laugh, dance and get fuckin' pummled all in one night of rock. don't blow this, chicago. check the venue's site for more details.

Swank Friday, August 8 | 9:00 P.M. | fez | new york, ny | witness us blowing the doors off this nice, pretty club. feel it. feel it.

knit this Sunday, August 10 | 10:00 P.M. | knitting factory | new york, ny | with jj paradise players club (ultra fuckin' rockin') and van stone (dudes from mtv's buzzkill). dis shit off da hook.

party dream / grand buffet minitour:<start>
september 20 - milwaukee, wi
september 21 - chicago, il - empty bottle
september 22 - bloomington, in
september 26 - youngstown, oh - nyabinghi
sepetmber 27 - clevelenad, oh - grog shop<end>

october 10 - pittsburgh, pa - andy warhol - peaches show
october 12 - youngstown, oh - nyabinghi - futility fest


fri, sept 5 | 10:00 PM | lime spider | akron, oh - this will be one hell of a party with both the party dream and party of helicopters. this star studded event also includes this moment in black history and kent, ohio's kill the hippies.

fri, sept 12 | 10:00 PM | howard's | bowling green, oh - look out, bg cats. we haven't hit your town in a such a long-ass time. show your love for the ultimate rock 'n' roll party experience. get to howard's, or feel really left out when you hear about all the dope shit that went down at the show. treysuno, denovo and bullet teeth are also hittin' da joint up.

party dream / grand buffet minitour:
<start>
9/20 | 10:00 pm | onopa | milwaukee, wi

9/21 | 9:30 pm | empty bottle | chicago, il - w/ le beast (bassist, 90 day men)

9/26 |10:00 pm | nyabinghi | youngstown, oh - w/ baleen (charlotte)

9/27 | 10:00 pm | grog shop | cleveland, oh - w/ girl talk
<end>

fri, oct 10 | 8:00 PM | andy warhol | pittsburgh, pa - we've been asked to do this show with the legendary electronic sex rocker, peaches. this shit will blow your mind. electrocutie and xbxrx are also on for the night. i don't really know what time it starts yet, so sit tight. it's not 'til october. chill the fuck out.

sun, oct 12 | 3:00 PM | nyabinghi | youngstown, oh - it's futility fest 2003. this is an amazing event that goes from friday through sunday. check out the site. go all three days if you can.

sat, oct 25 | 10:00 PM | the union | athens, oh - we're going to kick athens' ass a week before halloween. i hear they do a good enough job of kicking their own asses on halloween, so we're getting to them early. other bands t.b.a. stay tuned.

fri, oct 31 | 10:00 PM | skully's | columbus, oh - huge fucking halloween bash. dress up. drink heavily. hire a designated driver. take a limo or a cab home. even if you don't get supa drizzunk, you'll be too freaked out to drive after the show. stylex is on the bill, and they crush. dead sea crushes and slays. grand buffet was just added to make this mother fucker the best show you could possibly witness. it will be a very special night. don't screw yourselves by doing something lame instead.

tue, nov 4 | oberlin u (dionysus) | oberlin, oh - this is the first of two shows with the rapture. it should be nothing short of spectacular.

thur, nov 6 | 8:00 PM | metro | chicago, il - this is the second of two shows with the rapture. this should be huge. you can get tickets for the show here. you might want to pick them up in advance.

fri, nov 7 | rex theatre | pittsburgh, pa - grand buffet is headlining this all ages events. party dream performs just before. it just doesn't get any better than grand buffet and the party dream on the same bill. this is a big one. be part of it.

sat, nov 8 | peabody's | cleveland, oh - big-ass show, 7 bands, two stages. disengage plays last. party dream performs on the main stage just before.

fri, nov 28 | 10:00 PM | nyabinghi | youngstown, oh - what better to do the day after thanksgiving in y-town than go to your favorite club to see your favorite bands, the party dream and grand buffet.

thur, dec 25 | 10:00 PM | nyabinghi | youngstown, oh - christmas night dreaming is what you'll be doing after christmas dinner and manditory socializing. do the kind of socializing you really want with a packed club of likeminded peeps. you need it as much as we do. this one's with cleveland's flo white.

2004

thur, jan 1 | 10:00 PM | silk city lounge | philadelphia, pa - our second time in philly. this time we're bringing grand buffet with us. dj remi beechwood (cobraman) is dj'ing the night to make it an allstar night. feel it. beleive it.

fri, jan 2 | 10:00 PM | ottobar | baltimore, md - grand buffet and the party dream are going to fuck things up in baltimore. believe it.

sat, jan 3 | 8:00 PM | sin-é | new york, ny - ahh yeah, the party dream and grand buffet on another bill together. does it get hotter than that? thought so. make sure you check out sin-é's site for the other acts on the bill and the time slots. i'll make it easy for you. the times aren't set in stone, so get there early, bastards. 12:00 gil mantera's party dream
11:00 grand buffet
10:00 lach + the secrets
09:00 the johnsons big band
08:00 jason trachtenburg


sat, jan 31 | 9:00 PM | regal beegle | frostburg, md - this is to help celebrate dale's birthday, or as dale put it, "the fact that i'm old." dale is a super swell dude, and we're ultra stoked to help out the cause. jimmy and the teasers is also playing.

sat, feb. 21 | 8:00 PM | [secret] | philadelphia, pa - look out. we're doing a private mardi gras party. if you're not invited, you can't come. i'm sorry.

fri, feb 27 | 10:00 PM | mac's | lansing, mi - east lansing cats, we're finally heading back to give you what you've been missing for so long. we're excited, and so are you especially because we'll have our new cd for you to purchase before our home base fans have a chance. other acts on board include the mighty disengage from cleveland, oh and SAH.

thur, mar 18 | 10:00 PM | nyabinghi | youngstown, oh - if you youngstown folk want to preview the long awaited release of the brand new cd, once triangular, here's your chance. be the first in your hood to hear the new jam and party like rock stars on a thursday night. this is exciting, y'all.

sat, mar 20 | 9:00 PM | pianos | new york, ny - you slick sons o' bitches, we're hittin' you up hard with grand buffet again. electonic soul wizard, alan astor, is also in this to win it. the full bill looks like this: gil mantera's party dream grand buffet alan astor drop the lime little kitten space girl little kitten starts at 8:00. party dream plays last. it's predicted that pianos will sell out, so get your tickets to avoid the disappointment when you can't get into the hottest show around -- ticket web. thur, mar 25 | 10:00 PM | wruw 91.1 | cleveland, oh - catch the party dream live on the radio for one whole hour from 10 - 11 p.m. on wruw 91.1 cleveland. who knows what'll happen. tune in to find out.

CD Release fri, mar 26 | 10:00 PM | nyabinghi | youngstown, oh - this is it, the biggest fuckin' party of the year. it's the cd release party for once triangular, the brand new full-length. if you miss this, you are a fool. what's more? grand buffet is on board for this. and check this out. grandstands on titan debuts to kick things off. grandstands on titan rose from the ashes of favorite action hero and clock-eating planet.

CD Release fri, apr 2 | 9:00 PM | peabody's | cleveland, oh - it's happening. it's really happening, the cleveland huge-ass cd release party that you've been waiting for for many years. confirmed acts for this deal include infinite number of sounds, red giant and uncle scratch's gospel revival. be real get and get your asses to the show.

CD Release sat, apr 17 | 10:00 PM | skully's | columbus oh - this is a big one that promises to sell out quickly, so get there very early. i'm sure gil has a new video backdrop especially made for this event. see you there.

thur, apr 22 | 10:00 PM | howard's | bowling green, oh - bowling will get hit hard with the best combo in existence, grand buffet and the party dream. there's more. bloodumpster will also be fucking you with the heavy. dig.

special benefit fri, apr 30 | 10:00 PM | nyabinghi | youngstown, oh - this is a surprise benefit show. all proceeds go to a good cause. this show will kick the crap out of you. Rebreather and Gil Mantera's Party Dream is always cause for celebration. Just added to the bill is 24 hour, usa. hearing them brings thoughts of shudder to think and king crimson to mind. come out and get your figurative ass kicked by the rock. and, yes, the benefit part is real.

fri, may 7 | 9:30 PM | brew house | pittsburgh, pa - big-ass all ages show starring grand buffet, gil mantera's party dream, weird paul, alan astor and z man. this is a fucking insane line-up sure to please all. doors at 9:30. $10. free beer all night long. brew house is located at 21st and mary st. on the south side. call 412-381-7767 for information.

fri, may 14 | 6:00 PM | scene pavillion | cleveland, oh - huge show with the genitorturers, dope, mindless self indulgence and mushroomhead. tickets.

fri, may 21 | 10:00 PM | club rain | toledo, oh - i know it's a big show, but most of the other details elude me. mc habitat will be rockin' it with his new band. that i do know. free tickets are available for this event. check taking on explosives for details.

cleveland music festival
sat, may 22 | 12:00 AM | peabody's | cleveland, oh - we're part of this year's cleveland music festival. we're headlining peabody's main stage on saturday night, so make sure to get your asses there in time for us to crush the night.

d•pollen festival
sun, may 23 | 7:00 | hastings st ballroom | detroit, mi - we're doing the d pollen fest, y'all. this is a dope-ass event that you really don't want to miss. make sure to check out the dpollen site for details. we hit the hastings stage at 7 pm sharp.

wed, may 26 | 8:00 PM | sin-é | new york, ny - it's a cmj marathon show. schedule:

11:00 gil mantera's party dream
10:00 retisonic
9:00 the new transit direction
8:00 the capsules

sat, may 29 | 2:00 PM | nyabinghi | youngstown, oh - it's emissions from the monolith VI. 4 days of the best bands that heavy has to offer (and the party dream). need i say more? i didn't think so.

fri, june 4 | 10:00 PM | lager house | detroit, mi - come experience an intimate night out with the lee marvin computer arm and the party dream. fuck yeah.

thur, june 10 | 10:30 PM | lime spider | akron, oh - it's been awhile (staind) since we've hit the akron scene, so here we is, y'alls with stylex, an incredible band playing songs that suggest a fondness of devo, brainiac and the jesus lizard. it's they own thing, and it's damn good. be there.

fri, june 11 | 10:00 PM | fireside bowl | chicago, il - chicago, you saw us last at the metro way back in november. don't miss your chance to catch the party dream up close and personal. word.

sat, june 12 | 10:00 PM | the hideaway | calumet city, il - we're hittin' the 'burbs to play the keepin' it real lamb roast with river oaks and the quilts. it's only $5. come get drunk, eat and rock.

fri, june 25 | 10:00 PM | comfest | columbus, oh - our slot is 10:00 (headlining) on the main stage. will we do something special? do we give a shit? maybe not. come find out the truth unless you be sissies.

Grand Mantera Southern Death Tour all shows feature party dream and grand buffet (duh)

thur, july 29 | 10:00 PM | tasty world | athens, ga

fri, july 30 | 10:00 PM | masquerade | tampa, fl

sat, july 31 | 10:00 PM | market st pub | gainseville, fl - w/ onedrop

sun, aug 1 | 10:00 PM | the hustler | indialantic, fl

mon, aug 2 | 10:00 PM | will's pub | orlando, fl. vocalization

wed, aug 4 | 9:00 PM | wormhole | west palm beach, fl - w/ bleubird and therealone. details

thur, aug 5 | 10:00 PM | will's pub | orlando, fl

fri, aug 6 | 10:00 PM | jack rabbits | jacksonville, fl

sat, aug 7 | 10:00 PM | echo | new smyrna beach, fl

sun, aug 8 | 10:00 PM | beta bar | tallahassee, fl

mon, aug 9 | 10:00 PM | TBA | panama city, fl

End Tour

fri, august 20 | 10:00 PM | grog shop | cleveland, oh - catch this pie of a show with us, solo flyer (cleveland) and diet (columbus) for a big, fun night out. miss it and die. dude, just kidding.

fri, oct 1 | 10:00 PM | lager house | detroit, mi - w/ detroit's esquire. don't miss this shit.

sat, oct 2 | 10:00 PM | the underground | toledo, oh - w/ tba. see what it's like to see us at this awesome nightclub without strippers and dj interruptions. you'll love it.

sat, oct 9 | 10:00 PM | lime spider | akron, oh - w/ grand buffet and snowforeststars. this will be the very first time for the gmpd/gb combo at the spider. catch it. i've seen snowforeststars and they kick it for real.

fri, oct 29 | 8:00 PM | peabody's | cleveland, oh - w/ miranda sound and more tba. stay tuned for details. rock clock.

sat, nov 6 | 10:00 PM | skullys | columbus, oh - w/ diet and 84 nash. there is no doubt that this show will be absolutely huge and tremendously fun. tramp amp.

fri, nov 19 | 8:00 PM | logan square auditorium | chicago, il - w/ mahjongg (touch and go). also appearing the coughs and spires in the sunset rise. tickets - $8 advance, $10 at the door. all ages. check out the flyer by chicago's mariano chavez.

fri, nov 26 | 10:00 PM | nyabinghi | youngstown, oh - w/ grand buffet and therealone (new smyrna beach, fl). this a fucking treat and 1/2. we're giving you grand buffet, your favorite pittsburgh assholes, and therealone, your new favorite florida asshole in one night. most of you know grand buffet and know their wicked ways, but make sure you don't miss therealone -- loads of beats and talent.

wed, dec 1 | 9:00 PM | the spot | CWRU | cleveland, oh - Case Western Reserve students, this one's for you. enjoy.

cancelled fri, dec 3 | 9:00 PM | halfway inn | ann arbor, mi - w/ demolition dollrods and 25 suaves. i'll have more details closer to the date of the show.

sat, dec 4 | 10:00 PM | mac's bar | east lansing, mi - w/ downtown brown (detroit) and brian deer (chicago). it's been awhile, lansing. we wanna rock witchall.

thur, dec 16 | 9:00 PM | lit | new york, ny - w/ free blood (member of !!!). superb drink specials, dj's and much more. i'll get you more details soon. it's a party, y'all, new york fuckin' apple city style.

fri, dec 17 | 9:00 PM | rocky's | brooklyn, ny - the wowch christmas party in the williamsburg hood with earlyman and dj's vito roccaforte (the rapture) and dan selzer (acute records, nyhappenings). there will be free sparks among other drink specials while supplies last. don't miss the afterparty -- details at the event.

2005

sun, dec 26 | 8:00 PM | peabody's | cleveland, oh - it's the annual jingle balls christmas show w/ loads of bands. check out the peabody's site for details. we hit the main stage second to last.

fri, dec 31 | 9:30 PM | nyabinghi | youngstown, oh - special new year's eve show - free nachos, hot dogs and champagne. guess what. we got grand buffet to come back again. what more could you ask for? don't do something lame for new year's like you always do. have a shitload of fun this time. you owe it to yourself.

fri, feb 4 | 10:00 | sin-e | new york, ny - with free republic of soul and awsta. bass boomin', bass boomin' but i'm not done yet. gonna make it real funky on ya def cassette.

thur, feb 10 | 10:00 | lime spider | akron, oh - with grand buffet (pittsburgh, pa) and mc habitat (toledo, oh). lime spider party shows are fucked up (in a dope, wackified way). if this is it...

fri, feb 11 | 10:00 | grog shop | cleveland, oh - with grand buffet and mc habitat. here it is again fools, another joint where the shit gets real rowdy real fast. please let me know...

sat, feb 12 | 10:00 | underground | toledo, oh - with grand buffet, stylex and mc habitat. this might be the toledo show to end all toledo shows if you know what i'm sayin', assholes. this is a taking on explosives event. if this ain't love, baby just say so...

sat, feb 26 | 10:00 | bug jar | rochester, ny - with sulaco and stinking lizaveta. this will be a sweet fucked up night of pop prog metal rock.

fri, mar 11 | 9:00 | garfield artworks | pittsburgh, pa - doing a sweet early show (get there at 9, assholes). we have lord grunge of grand buffet doing a solo show and mc habitat and his band from toledo helping us out to make this shit bump hard. it's been a long while, pittsburgh - too long.

thur, mar 17 | 10:00 | nyabinghi | youngstown, oh - party dream on st. pat's? you got it. come drink green beer with us on the best holiday ever. get there early to enjoy sweet sounds from local rock gods, grandstands on titan.

fri, mar 18 | 7:00 | magic stick | detroit, mi - big ass show with downtown brown, rubber milk orchestra, super 8 bit bros and screaming monkey boner.

sat, mar 19 | 10:00 | mac's bar | lansing, mi - a beautifully intimate show with downtown brown and scotty karate. if you have intimacy problems, get over it.

fri, mar 25 | 10:00 | empty bottle | chicago, il - doing things the right way in chicago with van allen belt and jah safe. let's do it.

sat, mar 26 | 10:00 | onopa | milwaukee, wi - with the riveters + tba.

thur, mar 31 | 10:00 | howards | bowling green, oh - with grand buffet and 3-2-1...contact.

sat, april 2 | 10:00 | bijou | toledo, oh - t-townmusic.com 4th anniversary party upstairs (bijou) and downstairs (underground) with lots of entertainment including grand buffet, mc habitat, dirty americans (cd release party) and more. get free tickets at ramalama records where you can also purchase party dream merchandise or pay $6 at the door. all ages. see takingonexplosives.com.

thur, april 7 | 10:00 | venue tba | louisville, ky - first time anywhere in kentucky. stay tuned for details. sign up on our mailing list, and you'll get the info in your inbox.

fri, april 8 | 10:00 | birdy's | indianapolis, in - first time in indy. doing some high class shit with oddlots (cd release), lord of the yum yum and bunny wabbit.

sat, april 9 | 10:00 | skully's | columbus, oh - it's a been about 6 months, columbus. are you ready? services (nyc) and microwaves (pittsburgh) are on board for one blazing night of rock.

sat, april 16 | 8:00 | sin-e | new york, ny - we're headlining the celebratory evening. also helping to celebrate and kick ass are made out of babies, battletorn, gunsfiremayhem, stylofone, emergency and dj porkchop. the new corner bar is open and slamming. that's where gil and donny will spin a few records after the show. this is joanne's birthday bash, and it will be sweet. see you soon, nyc. special - 2 for 1 bud bottles 8 - 10.

thur, may 19 | 8:00 | emerald theater | mt. clemens, mi - pimps and hoes 2005. biggest annual party of the year in the detroit area. featuring porn legend ron jeremy, mr. olympia 2002 and live performances by gil mantera's party dream, downtown brown and natives of the new dawn. get your tickets to have the time of your life.

fri, may 20 | 10:00 | lime spider | akron, oh - back to rubber city to kick some akron ass with point line plane from portland, or. this will intense shit to blow your heads off. be there to experience the magic.

fri, june 3 | 10:00 | grog shop | cleveland, oh - are you ready for this shit? lighting up the grog with columbus, ohio's metal masters teeth of the hydra and chicago's finest real deal mc jah safe from small change. this is unbelievable. see you there.

fri, june 4 | 10:00 | nyabinghi | youngstown, oh - party dream and jah safe two nights in a row. nothing more needs to be said.

thur, june 30 | 10:00 | mac's | lansing, mi - mac's and party dream is always the sweetness. 'tis with rescue and city on film (bob nanna of hey mercedes and braid).

fri, july 1 | 9:00 | alvin's | detroit, mi - the resurface show for thrall (aka brainsaw) w/ downtown brown and rubber milk orchestra.

sun, july 3 | 10:00 | liquid café | cleveland, oh - FREE customer appreciation show. it won't cost you a fucking dime to attend this shit. you'll be able to see gil mantera's party dream, uncle scratch's gospel revival and chill to DJ larry szyms for absolutely nothing. come out and have a ball with all of us.

thur, july 28 | 6:00 | stomping grounds west | austintown, oh - a benefit show for a skatepark in need. high rent is a bitch. come out and have fun while supporting a good local cause. doors at 5 with free hot dogs and soda while supplies last. bands at 6. party dream at 10. BYOB for 21+ starts at 10. yay for BYOB. get those coolers ready.

fri, july 29 | 10:00 | skully's | columbus, oh - this will be the first time both gil and i drive up from youngstown. wow. we doin' dis with stylex and shuttlecock for extra damn sweetness.

sat, july 30 | 10:00 | underground | toledo, oh - it's the taking on explosives 4 year anniversary party. this shit will be insane. check takingonexplosives.com and this site in the upcoming weeks for full details.

thur, aug 4 | 10:00 | rock lobster | indianapolis, in - only our second time in indianpolis. show us some love, so we don't have to cry.

fri, aug 5 | 10:00 | way out club | st louis, mo - never been to st. louis. hit it.

sat, aug 6 | 10:00 | elbo's | dayton, oh - FAB GEAR special editon with the professors and gil mantera's party dream.

thur, aug 11 | 10:00 | empty bottle | chicago, il - with suzikton and peelander-z (japan). holy shit. i don't know what else to say besides "don't miss this, chicago."

fri, aug 12 | 10:00 | high noon saloon | madison, wi - with cooler by the lake and peelander-z. can't wait to meet you, madison.

cancelled sat, aug 13 | 10:00 | vnuk's | cudahy, wi - damn close to milwaukee.

thur, aug 18 | 10:00 | bug jar | rochester, ny - fine city. fine establishment. this is an early show that starts at 8, so don't miss it. stay tuned for more details.

fri, aug 19 | ???? | venue tba | portland, me - we'll have a long damn drive to portland and then to brooklyn, but i hear this shit is so hot, we can't pass on it. show up, portland. we're putting in a lot of hours for this show.

sat, aug 20 | 7:00 | southpaw | brooklyn, ny - w/ the forms, shade, and the nsg. early all ages show. doors open at 6:30.

sat, sept 10 | 10:00 | nyabinghi | youngstown, OH - w/ wetnurse (nyc) and the dream is dead (escape artist records).  this is one badass show from start to finish.  we're not sure of the order, so if you get there after 10:30 you might miss some sweetness.

tues, sept 13 | 8:00 | pianos | new york, ny - CMJ eve spectacular! w/ dub trio, holy fuck, services, anamnesis, braille and beans spinning between sets.  click the pianos link for times.

wed, sept 14 | 12:00 | crash mansion | new york, ny - CMJ marathon show w/ asobi seksu, controller.controller and ladies and gentlemen.  click CMJ marathon for details.  word.

mon, oct 3 | 10:00 | cedars | youngstown, oh - paul bishop's birthday show. we've only played cedars once in the last 5.5 years, so i guess you'd say it's a very rare occurrence.  Paul's band, my sister the sun, will play as will kill the f drive comprised of former members of rebreather and favorite action hero.  this will be a party to remember.

thur, oct 6 | 8:00 | crash mansion | new york, ny - special party w/ the rapture and dj's the bangers and rub 'n tug. doors open at 10. bands go on early. dj's spin 'til 4. get tickets for $10 online presale or take your chances at the door for $12 and possibly not get it.

wed, oct 19 | 9:00 | tequila ranch | cleveland, oh - free show. free show. free show w/ gil mantera's party dream and uncle scratch's gospel revival in the warehouse district. DJ's in-between. it's a party. 21+

sat, oct 29 | 9:00 | peabody's | cleveland, oh - special halloween / cd release show w/ grand buffet, stylex and more tba. cleveland, be the first folks in the world with the new party dream cd.

thur, nov 3 | 10:00 | darkroom | chicago, il - our chicago cd release party in coordination w/ secret handshake designs. jah safe feat. vitamin d are on this joint to make it super hot. more bands tba.

fri, nov 4 | 10:00 | skully's | columbus, oh - a very special columbus cd release party with very special guests, brainbow and wicked lung and the wookalar.

thur, nov 24| 10:00 | nyabinghi | youngstown, oh - this is not a party dream show. ultimate donny is spinning records and cd's of the danceable kind in the cozy front room of the nyabinghi. there will be more equipment involved this time than previous ones to get the room vibratin' and yo asses shakin'. see you after the big dinner for the real party.

fri, nov 25 | 10:00 | nyabinghi | youngstown, oh - special (day after) thanksgiving CD release show for bloodsongs featuring fellow youngstown cats sam goodwill and our good friends from toledo mc habitat (w/ full band)

sat, dec 10 | 8:00 | sin-e | new york, ny - w/ burnside project, mahi mahi, cock lorge and more tba. tickets
 
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