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Father Yod’s Band

“Poetry will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no poetry,” writes unofficial local poet laureate Jerry Martien, borrowing (with due credit) from Freewheelin’ Frank in an announcement of an “early recession winter reading” Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 Foods with Jerry, bassist Shao Way Wu, and ” fisher poet” Joanna Reichhold. “food at 5 / poetry and music at 6 / all at the bailout price of $5,” writes the poet, in almost free verse.

The Sunday, Dec. 14, club listing for Six Rivers Brewery was intriguing, promising “Moonshine & The band formerly known as The Hitch.” Intriguing, since I know The Hitch has parted ways (amicably), members forming several other bands, and fans have petitioned for a reunion. I sent an inquiry to ex-Hitch drummer Steve Bohner who told me, “It has nothing to do with The Hitch except I used to play drums in that band. Magnum [the metal-ish band actually playing Sunday] is more a spin off of Sad Wings of Destiny.”

The Hitch is one of 22 local bands on Meth Bog Records’ recently released album, Making Blindness Fashionable 2008, proceeds of which benefit the Humboldt Council of the Blind. You’ll also find cuts by The Fire Demons and Machete, two other bands that might erroneously be described as “formerly known as The Hitch” (having ex-members). There’s much more to say about the comp, but I’m outta room (’til next week) so let’s just say it’ll make a perfect holiday gift for some cool/artsy scenster on your list.

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