[static]fest was a blast - 23 bands, multiple quality open jams, a full-size school bus for sleeping/partying, camping, and booze&food galore made this first fest the best fest in the west! We raised over 100 lbs of food for the Missoula Foodbank and over 200 (!) lbs of food for the St. Regis Foodbank! We would like express our undying gratitude for every musician, artist, attendee, camper, local, and touring act that made this event possible. You are the bomb, and we hope we are worthy of your efforts. Many thanks to Calvin, proprietor of the Four Star Bar, for his ball-busting hard work, open-hearted generosity, and willingness to help some crazy rock kids make things happen.
The [static] folks convened over crawfishing and beers last weekend, deciding to expand the influence of empire through music, performing arts, and food drives. The first official [static]PERFORMANCE features Shreveport, Louisiana's own JOHN CALVIN! These two dudes rock some wicked, wicked duo action with guitar and drums, evoking fleeting images of Shellac, Steelpolebathtub, godheadSilo, and Death Cab (the joke is on Bellingham, for sure!). Supporting the biblical weight of John Calvin are locals Suicide Victim (thrash-ska-core), Abe Coley (dextrous/bluesy BSMT curator), and Bridgebuilder (2-piece mountain man rock). A suggested donation of $5 at the BSMT on Sunday, August 8th, 9pm, will get you a pass to a special night of Northern meets Southern rock power. Come check it out! Podcast below:
SHOW: @BSMT, Sunday, Aug. 8th, 9pm, $5 suggested donation, all ages!
Bands:
1) John Calvin - “Pretty, pretty princess has a pit stain”
2) Suicide Victim - “Can you dig it”
3) Abe Coley - “guitar jam 1″
4) Bridgebuilder - “Backstraps”
