We’re playing at Reggie’s Music Joint on Saturday, January 24. It should be a pretty rock-heavy evening; we’ll be joined by Sister Switchblade, State, and the Delta Routine.
Reggie’s is at 2105 S. State Street, two blocks from where Chess Records was headquartered from 1956 to 1965. The show starts at 9:00 and we play last. You can construe this as headlining if you wish. Cover is $5.
Lately we’ve gotten a few reviews of our latest EP, “Summer of Destruction.” Here are some excerpts and links:
These guys waste no time opening up the throttle: “Everything is Permitted” and “Kitty, Queen of Destiny” deliver the rushing riffs and dueling axe work the metal hounds crave… “The End Is Nigh” proves to be the high point of the EP, introducing a bashing, low-slung blues melody a la TESLA before shifting into a punked-up, rapid-fire tempo with a commanding bassline. It may not be a familiar name now, but a couple more discs like this one will surely make HAY PERRO a respected moniker in metal circles.” – Peacedogman.com
“One part 70s hard rock, one part 80s noise rock and a dash of bitters. For those who wondered what it might sound like if the Jesus Lizard did a Blue Oyster Cult tribute show. I’ll give you a hint: It’s pretty cool.” – Aiding & Abetting
“Combining the dark forces of metal, the thunder of rock and the furious pace of the mighty jackalope a newer stronger less leaden band has been thrust forth thusly…You can certainly hear the Maiden influence as well as Kiss and perhaps a little Zeke – but what do I know? Comparisons aside Hay Perro has a fresh rock sound and from what I can gather would likely be quite formidable in front of you on a stage, preferably somewhere near to where you are.” – Upstarter
We are pretty stoked about the nice things these fellows have had to say. Please check out the full reviews! Also, come to our show tonight at the Mutiny (see previous post.)
We’re playing at the Mutiny this Saturday (December 20 or three days before Festivus). We will be joined by the Venom Lords and presumably at least one more band.
Things will probably get underway around 9:00. We play first. The Mutiny is located at 2428 N. Western Avenue, just north of Fullerton.
We’ll be playing at Cal’s Liquors on Friday, December 12. It will be our first Chicago show in something like 126 days, so locals jonesing for some Hay Perro, your chance is finally at hand.
As the lateness of this post would suggest, this is a pretty last-minute affair, so details like “what other bands are playing” and “what time things start” have proven elusive. Despite this, an estimate for the show’s start time has been posted to the right.
Cal’s Bar is at 400 S. Wells in the Loop. Barack Obama’s transition headquarters is close by. Perhaps he will be working late and stop by.
In an event that can only be described as very exciting to those involved, we’ll be playing in Akron, Ohio, the hometown of fully half of Hay Perro.
The show is on Saturday, November 15 at Annabell’s Lounge in the city’s Highland Square neighborhood. Things get underway at 10:00, though you might as well come early and take advantage of Annabell’s legendarily low-priced lagers.
Here’s a flyer:
We’re heading back to Milwaukee on October 18 to play another show with the Venom Lords and Pillowfight at the awesomely named Frank’s Power Plant. Judging by this carelessly proofread flyer, there seems to be a zombie theme, so that’s cool.
Show starts at 9:00. If you need the address, Google “Frank’s Power Plant.” It’s the first match.
We have a new EP out. It was released on Belgian Style Records and is called “Summer of Destruction.” Details and a couple of MP3s are on the “Recordings” page.
There was discussion of using our own blood for the cover as KISS did but we ultimately opted for red ink.
You can buy one here. If your budget has no room for new Hay Perro product, you can also just ask a band member for one and he or she will probably give it to you.
(n.b. There is no “the” in the title. It was omitted intentionally and for highly artistic reasons. When recommending the EP friends and casual acquaintances, please refer to it by its proper title.)
We will be playing our inaugural Wisconsin show in the fine city of Milwaukee on Friday, September 5. We’re playing at the Riverwest Commons, which is at 815 E. Locust Street.
Things begin at rock o’ clock, also known as 9:00 p.m. Also on the bill are Fetch the Pliers, Pillowfight, and Floor Model.
After almost a year of anticipation, we are finally playing another show with Chicago paragons of rock I Love Rich. This is huge.
The show is on Thursday, August 21 at the Liars Club (1665 W. Fullerton). Things get under way around 9:00. Also on the bill is Come On Come On.
Join us. We’ll be talking about this show for quite some time and it will just be easier if you were there and we don’t have to explain it.
June 6, 2006 was The (inter)National Day of Slayer.
July 7, 2007 was either a day for everyone to get married or forgettably protest climate change.
On August 8, 2008 we will rock Cal’s Bar with Thunderunderus and Deadfingers,
The show starts around 10:00 and we’ll play last. Cal’s is located at 400 S. Wells in the West Loop.
Here’s an enthusiastic flyer:
(n.b. the flyer says the show begins at 8:00. This was presumably done only for admirable purpose of including as many 8s as possible. The show actually begins at 10:00.)
