Sunday, March 30, 2014

Boston Punk Supports the Lieutenant Walsh - Firefighter Kennedy Memorial Fund

Boston punk community comes together to remember fallen brothers (image credit)

Promoter, Bowery Boston, with the help of Ladder 14, Engine 41 Firefighters and long-time Boston punk, Mark Lind (Ducky Boys), have organized the most generous offering to come out of the punk community this year with "Boston Punk Supports the Lieutenant Walsh - Firefighter Kennedy Memorial Fund" (administered by the Boston Firefighter's Credit Union), a night to honor the fallen servicemen of the March 26th 9-alarm fire on Beacon Street in Cambridge, MA.

VIP Tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 1st at Noon!
General Admission Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 3rd at Noon!

**UPDATE** Due to overwhelming demand, a second night has been added April 23rd at The Sinclair. Tickets go on sale Thursday April 3rd at Noon. Details here.

Sorority Noise Debut Free Track Off of Upcoming LP

Cameron Boucher’s (Old Gray) side project, Sorority Noise, is coming into its own with the first full length Forgettable, out May 13th. The CT band’s follow up to their 2013 EP Young Luck kicks and punches with the self-deprecating, emo goodness of 90’s pop punk. You can grab a free download of the first song “Rory Shield” off the 9-track LP over at Brooklyn Vegan or by clicking the download button below because we have internet hacking smarts and grabbed the imbed code. Sorority Noise will finish up a short tour with Old Gray at Today’s Mixtape Festival in Long Island this evening. 


Last Minute Legalities Postpone ARCH Launch

Last minute paperwork issues postpone ARCH Grand Opening.

In a press release posted on Allston Rock City Hall's Facebook page on March 29th, Studio 52 Manager Nick Grieco announces the postponement launch of the new Allston Rock City Hall (ARCH) due to "last minute permitting concerns", with the subtext of the hopes to open later this spring. Just 24 hours earlier, the page was advertising featured artists with the message "See you all tomorrow!". ARCH will be the newest addition to to the warehouse turned artist space at Studio 52 in Allston. Run by artists for artists.

Friday, March 28, 2014

ARCH Grand Opening Party

RSVP for the Grand Opening event now.

The highly anticipated grand opening of Allston Rock City Hall (ARCH), situated in the warehouse-turned-artist space of Studio 52, is scheduled to happen March 29th.

Positioned as a facility that is an inspiring, clean, and positive environment for artists and musicians to perfect their craft, Studio 52 is run by artists, for artists. The ARCH grand opening show, “All Of Us Together,” will include visual artists and musicians, that later to be announced shortly via ARCH’s Facebook page. RSVP for the “full day’s worth of events” via the do617 page. ARCH is now taking holds on event dates if you wish to rent out this private event hall.

Follow ARCH on Facebook for additional announcements.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

A Fool’s Night Out April 4th

Download your free promo compilation, no joke.

Skank ‘n’ stroll your way over to The Midway Café April 4th for A Fool’s Night Out featuring some of Boston’s premier ska bands including The Copacetics, The Allstonians, The New Limits, The Screw-Ups and special guests Rude Sounds Selectors.

In celebration of the highly underrated April Fool’s Day, BostonSka.net and Date Night Records have compiled a promo compilation containing a few previously unreleased songs from participating bands. It’s free. No joke. Get it now.

And a good time was had by all! May we add, ska music is excellent drinking music. The Midway Café is located at 3496 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain. Don't have a car? There's Lyft and Uber and no excuses. A Fool's Night Out is 21+, $6. Additional details can be found on the official Facebook event page.

Sunday, March 23, 2014

A Review of the Drunk Nuns, "A Parting Shot" (EP)

Download your copy of A Parting Shot for free on bandcamp.

One of our favorite local punk and hardcore enthusiast, Nick Gold from Run, Don't Walk Music Blog, covered the new Drunk Nun's A Parting Shot EP with such enthusiasm that we really couldn't have said it better ourselves. So we asked politely, and he let us repost his review on Bishop And Rook. Networking.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Urban Outfitters Launches 'Bike Shop' - Sells Artisan Booze Bags

We totes mcgoats bet these will be zooming around Allston this spring Urban Outfitters' Bike Shop

Hipster Mecca, Urban Outfitters, made the obvious move to include a new Bike Shop on their site, catering to the carbon footprint conscious by selling everything from designer rides to quirky accessories and fashionable storage options.

We especially like the Fyxation Bike Wine and Beer holders. Now you can tote your microbrews and vegan fermented grape juice efficiently, for all the world to see.

#RUMBLE35 Spotify Playlist

Anngelle Wood and WZLX have created a #RUMBLE35 playlist of all twenty-four Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble competing bands to get your taste buds wet for the upcoming 6-night preliminary round. A continuous playlist created for the event, this is one of the first times you can actually appreciate the genre jumping, scene meshing quality of the Rumble and wonder how in the world only one band can win. Check out Rumble Watch 2014 for all our event coverage.


The Rock 'N' Roll Rumble is an 18+ event with proper ID required. Tickets for the preliminary round are $8. View the complete 6-night preliminary round schedule and buy advanced tickets here (these shows will sell out). The 'Full Boat' 9-night pass can be purchased online now. Follow the Rumble on Facebook and Twitter for additional announcements.

Foreign Tongues To Release Local EP

Sweet Empathy Leaving Me available April 8th on Youth Conspiracy Records.

Despite Foreign Tongues’ singer Cameron Moretti announcing, “This will be our last show for a while,” during the Wrong Body Record Release party at O’Brien’s Pub (Allston) last Friday (3/14), Moretti clarifies that the band is not going anywhere, and his statement was more of the literal sense.

Monday, March 17, 2014

Ask The Dead...About Their Latest EP

Catch Ask The Dead live at O'Brien's Pub in Allston on March 30th.

Ask The Dead are loud, determined, and not at liberty to divulge certain information.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Await Rescue Release New Single "Forms of Flight"

Download your copy of 'Forms of Flight' today.

Await Rescue released a new single just in time for the Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble. “Forms of Flight” is the first track to follow the 2012 EP Everyone You Know. Earlier this month, Anngelle Wood announced the complete line up of the 35th Annual Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble, which includes Await Rescue, during her weekly WZLX local music segment, Boston Emissions. The Boston rockers will close out the 6-night preliminary round on Saturday, April 12th, competing against Harris Hawk, The Color and Sound and Yellabird. A total of twenty-four local bands will be hashing it out in April. See the complete preliminary round schedule and find a link to purchase your tickets in advance here.

“Forms of Flight” can be downloaded for free (with a recommended donation) on Bandcamp now.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

A Minor Revolution Launch Major Weekend Warrior Tour

Consexual Sense available March 14. Pre-order your copy today.

The live free or die New Hampshire punks in A Minor Revolution have been busy. From announcing their inclusion in this year’s Canadian punk rock Pouzza Fest, to putting the finishing touches on the band's second release, Consexual Sense (out this Friday 3/14), A Minor Revolution is preparing to rock out at a venue near you.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

No to the Effing Way - Hi Fi Pizza Closed

Only the good die young, amiright? (image credit)

I mean, we haven't eaten here in over 12 years, we make gross-face whenever someone reminisces about eating here and actually told a member of Diarrhea Planet we'd recommend Cinderella's for pizza while sitting in here, but it saddens us to find out Hi-Fi Pizza in Central Square has closed.

Wicked Local Cambridge reports that after 40 years of rusty trusty service, the go to late night drunk punk pizza place across from The Middle East / TT's has shuttered its door. A lot of obvious shady details surround the closure but Property Manager Michael Simon of Central Property Management LLC, which owns 492 Massachusetts Ave., told the publication "the restaurant’s mechanics were not up to code and it would simply be too expensive to try to keep a restaurant in that location." Shock and awe...shock...and...awe. Read on for the full story.

On a separate note, Cinderella's sells Toscanini ice cream.

Social Media Workshop for Bands, DJs, Artists, Comic Creators and More 3/21

You need this class. Trust us. Register now.

Middle East Club box office manager, Clay Fernald, and Mmmmaven DJ and production school will host an intensive first level course in using social media for DJs, producers and bands at Mmmmaven headquarters in Cambridge on March 21st. Most bands' social media habits are painful. Register for this event. It's for your own good.

Monday, March 10, 2014

Punks with Hearts - New England Basement Records Release Catz Bop Vol. 1

32 New England Bands, one cause. Proceeds benefit the Human Society of Nashu, NH

New England musicians use their power for good when it comes to karma-infused causes. From the This Is New England - A 100% Benefit Compilation allocating proceeds between brain cancer research and The One Fund, to the Boston Does Boston 3 night, 2 CD comp benefiting the Animal Rescue League of Boston, local musicians prove their interests spread beyond cheap beer and record collections. 

Saturday, March 8, 2014

The Roadside Dolls Hitchhike onto Our Radar

Grab your free download of Boston's The Roadside Dolls today.

Let the proverbial needle drop for 10 minutes as the nostalgic music of Boston’s The Roadside Dolls drifts through your living room like an inconspicuous breeze.

Friday, March 7, 2014

A Letter From The Editor

This week I said "goodbye" to one of my biggest musical influences. I contribute a lot of my passion for music towards the impact my dad had on me. Without him, I would not have had the motivation to start Bishop And Rook. And without music, I would not have been able to connect with him on such a deep and meaningful level. I am a music lover, a record collector, and a fan who went beyond the Top 40. Just like my dad.

-Kristin

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Before They Were #RUMBLE35



Before they were #RUMBLE35, they were playing local shows and putting out music, eager to attract new fans and new opportunities. ... I mean, they're still doing these things, but now they have "Rock 'N' Roll Nominee" to add to their repertoire! With a rising bar tab and our laptop running on low battery, Bishop And Rook has previously featured several bands of the recently announced Rock 'N' Rumble Class of 2014.

Follow Bishop And Rook on Twitter and Facebook as we post a new band's 'Before They Were #RUMBLE35" story at 1pm each day this week.

Monday, March 3, 2014

Catch Continental at The Middle East

Catch Boston's Continental at Middle East Upstairs 3/4/14.

The blue collar Boston rock and rollers of Continental will be hitting the stage at The Middle East Upstairs this Tuesday (March 4th) along with The Tossers (IL), The Gobshites and BarRoom Heroes. We were able to chat with frontman Rick Barton for a few minutes about his take on the Boston music scene and future endeavors with Continental.

Rock 'N' Roll Rumble Class of 2014

The 'World Series of Boston Rock' begins April 6th

The Rock 'N' Roll Rumble Class of 2014 was officially announced on air last night during WZLX's Boston Emissions With Anngelle Wood. This is one stacked list. 'Full Boat' 9-day passes are still available. With such a stellar lineup, you pretty much have to go to every show. 24 Bands. 9 Nights. 1 Crown.

Saturday, March 1, 2014

ACME Band Supply's 'The 50 Deal'

The merch company behind The Mighty Mighty Bosstones has a deal for you.

Going on tour? In the market for some swag? Check out ACME Band Supply’s 'The 50 Deal'. 

ACME’s ‘The 50 Deal’ is an ideal starter kit and includes 50 cotton Ts’, 50 one inch pins and 50 beer koozies for $350 plus tax. Spread the word about your band while making a profit with custom and professional merchandise.

With over 15 years of experience in commercial printing, the Marshfield-based full service print shop is the merchandise mastermind behind notable acts like The Dropkick Murphys, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Big D and the Kids Table, Frank Turner and Less Than Jake, as well as yours truly.

Take advantage of this limited time '50 Deal' offer and contact ACME at info@acmebandsupply.com today.

For a complete list of print and design services, visit the official ACME Band Supply website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram for product shots.

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