NEW RECORDINGS
Aug. 15, 2008 - the Glasspack Admin
We are working on new recordings for the upcoming Noise Pollution Records split 7 inch vinyl record with Louisville's Trophy Wives (x-Coliseum, X-Lords, X-Young Widows.) We are also working on recording for an upcoming Kinghorse tribute double-cd to be released on Louisville Lip Records. We are to record "Going Home" from the Kinghorse "Going Home/Lose It" 7 inch vinyl that came out in the early 90's on Louisville label, Self-Destruct (RIP). Here and there we may or may not be working on a new full-lengfth. Dirty is also trying to finish a Muddy Nasty River record. Brett is doing something and Mancini is rocking with Ruff Patches. Line up for the Kinghorse tribute compilation fundraiser from Louisville Lip Records.
LORDS - Clayfist DEAD CHILD - Brother Doubt STONECUTTERS - Red STRAIGHT A'S - Charge GLASSPACK - Going Home SCULLY - Awaken SECOND STORY MAN - Lay Down and Die PLOWS - Let it Come Down FRONTIER(S) - Thief BLADE OF THE RIPPER - Too Far Gone BUFFALO BILL - Lose it BROTHER DOUBT - Freeze CATHERINE IRWIN - Razor NIXON - Descend (As yet) Un named band - Never
THE GLASSPACK ROADBURN FESTIVAL 2008 PODCAST FREE!
Aug. 15, 2008 - the Glasspack Admin
OK, SO YOU COULDN'T GO TO HOLLAND WITH US OR YOU JUST DIDN'T GET ENOUGH IN HOLLAND WITH US. THE ROADBURN MAGAZINE/FESTIVAL/RECORDS CREW IN THE NETHERLANDS ALONG WITH 3VOOR12 HAVE MADE IT AVAILABLE FOR YOU TO HEAR AND POSSIBLY DOWNLOAD (???) OUR ENTIRE SET AT THE ANNUAL ROADBURN FESTIVAL 2008 IN TILBURG, HOLLAND ON SUNDAY APRIL 20, 2008 (4:20). IT WAS A PIECE OF ROCKNROLL THUNDER WHICH MEMBERS OF THE BAND HAVE DECLARED AS THE BEST GLASSPACK SHOW EVER. THE GLASSPACK WAS THE HEADLINER FOR THE EVENING IN THE GREEN ROOM AT 013 POP CENTRE AND HAD SOLD-OUT THE SHOW MONTHS IN ADVANCE. SO EAT A DUTCH SPACECAKE AND ENJOY! SPECIAL THANKS TO THE GRASS COMPANY IN TILBURG, HOLLAND!
LEO WEEKLY PODCAST INTERVIEW WITH THE GLASSPACK!
Aug. 15, 2008 - the Glasspack Admin
HERE IS THE LEO WEEKLY PODCAST INTERVIEW WITH THE GLASSPACK IN REGARDS TO RETURNING FROM ROADBURN FESTIVAL IN HOLLAND AND THE SHOW THIS SATURDAY (MAY 24) AT THE RUDYARD KIPLING WITH TROPHY WIVES AND DAMNWEEVIL AS WELL AS NEXT SATURDAY (MAY 31) AT THE POUR HAUS WITH BODECO. IT ALSO FEATURES A COUPLE TRACKS INCLUDING "LOUISIANA STRAWBERRY."
Germany’s Cosmic Lava Zine Interviews Dirty!
Aug. 15, 2008 - the Glasspack Admin
Check out a new interview that was actually done with Dirty by Gideon Smith of the Dixie Damned at Germany's Cosmic Lava webzine, witch has followed the Glasspack through out it's existence. Enjoy.
Our friends, IOTA from Salt Lake City!
Aug. 15, 2008 - the Glasspack Admin
Check it,
The new IOTA CD, "Tales," is out on Small Stone Records! We've been buddies with these guys for a long time and they fucking rock live. Their new cd sounds pretty damn good too! Check them out, new songs on their MySpace player!
LEO WEEKLY PODCAST INTERVIEW WITH THE GLASSPACK!
May. 22, 2008 - the Glasspack Administration
HERE IS THE LEO WEEKLY PODCAST INTERVIEW WITH THE GLASSPACK IN REGARDS TO RETURNING FROM ROADBURN FESTIVAL IN HOLLAND AND THE SHOW THIS SATURDAY (MAY 24) AT THE RUDYARD KIPLING WITH TROPHY WIVES AND DAMNWEEVIL AS WELL AS NEXT SATURDAY (MAY 31) AT THE POUR HAUS WITH BODECO. IT ALSO FEATURES A COUPLE TRACKS INCLUDING "LOUISIANA STRAWBERRY."
the Glasspack & Plows @ Longshot Tavern in Louisvi
Mar. 24, 2008 - the Glasspack Administration
the Glasspack will be preparing for Holland's Roadburn Festival by playing Next Saturday at Longshot Tavern on Frankfort Ave. in Louisville and admission is FREE!
Owned By The Shovelnose Catfish
Mar. 18, 2008 - the Glasspack Administration
Our buddy Will Bird at The Louisville Zoo has scored a video camera and a small crew! Check out this quality Kentucky Entertainment as Will attempts to pick up as huge catfish!
GERMAN GLASSPACK REVIEW, COSMIC LAVA!
Mar. 04, 2008 - the Glasspack Administration
Cosmic Lava (Germany) the Glasspack "Dirty Women" Small Stone Records
For me as a huge fan of Black Sabbath I will always associate the title of this album with their genuine track from the 'Technical Ecstasy' record, but THE GLASSPACK have not really much in common with Birmingham's master of heaviness. Kentucky's THE GLASSPACK merge rock 'n' roll, delta blues and heavy rock to create a perfect blend which is explosive like a truckload of dynamite. This is really kick-ass rock 'n' roll, where the blues left a big footprint and it has more energy than all this boring bands, who think about themselves that they kick-ass. Their powerful rock is fresh and full, lending the material a life that frankly it may not otherwise have had. The previous album 'Bridgeburner' didn't impress me much, but 'Dirty Women' is closer to their second album 'Powerkeg', what is their still their best work for me. THE GLASSPACK can write short and explosive cuts, and almost the complete album consists of songs like this, but 'Louisiana Strawberry' showcases that they aren't afraid to write a heavy blues number with a running time of more than ten minutes. 'Dirty' Dave Johnson is not only a cool singer, but also a talented songwriter. His guitar playing is rich on details and always effective, no matter if he comes up with heavy riffs or smoking solos. Of course the other three guys are also doing an amazing job, especially Brian Foor, who's playing keyboard and organ. He's one of the reasons, why THE GLASSPACK is sometimes wandering into Stooges territory, what's always a good choice. A tight rhythm section is the guarantee for a constant mind-blowing punch so that this power blues unit is always so dangerously convincing. I've never seen this band live, but I suppose that they're an amazing and unstoppable force on stage. Meanwhile I'll enjoy this album very often and if you like your rock 'n' roll heavy and bluesy, than THE GLASSPACK is worth checking out. Who needs a flame-thrower when you have a band like this!?-KK March 1st, 2008
THE GLASSPACK ARMY NEWSLETTER JAN. 2008
Jan. 18, 2008 - the Glasspack Administration
Attention,
Happy New Year folks! We're going to jump right into this one by saying the Glasspack is finally coming to Europe! Plane tickets have been purchased by the band and the guys are in the process of extensive training and Louisville shows. Unfortunate for some, the first and exclusive only European show the Glasspack is headlining at the 2008 Roadburn Festival (Afterburner) sold out in one week in December! It sold out before the Pack even had a chance to inform people of ticket pre-sales on-line! The show is the last day of the Roadburn Festival at 013 Pop Centre in Tilburg, Holland on Sunday April 20, 2008. A full line-up of great bands from allover the world will warm the stage for the Pack, including old buddies Sourvein from the States. The Pack enjoys every one of the bands that have been chosen to play the gig. Also on the Roadburn Festival are Down, Celtic Frost, Trouble, Isis, The Groundhogs, Boris, Witchcraft, Dixie Witch, The Heads, Mos Generator, and more. The festival is in it's 13th year and in the past has hosted such acts as Neurosis, Monster Magnet, Melvins, Big Business, Blue Cheer, and Hawkwind.
"We've been trying to come to Europe for a while. DJ Walter (Roadburn) and his partners are bringing us over. In return, we have promised to only play this show for this trip to Europe. We are happy that our first European show is in Holland. The Dutch have always been into the Pack. Along with Walter, we'd also like to thank Bertus Distribution, Small Stone Records, 4 Walls Records, and Stonerrock.com for spreading the word over there for years. As for selling out in a week, I had no idea this would happen and I don't think Walter did either. But in the spirit of the great Louisville Lip, Muhammad Ali, I'll say this. "We're bad and we're fast.""-Dirty Dave Johnson, the Glasspack (for more check www.roadburn.com)
In other news, the Glasspack has willingly handed over a track for the upcoming "Road To Nowhere 2" Compilation on Poison Tree Records in Los Angeles, CA. The compilation is a follow up to last years first version that included Mondo Generator, Fu Manchu, and the Dwarves. Word has it that part 2 of the compilation will include tracks from Fatso Jetson, Ed Mundell of Monster Magnet, and the Chuck Dukowski Sextet. More info will be available at poisontreerecords.com .
the Glasspack's 2002 Small Stone Records' release "Powderkeg" has been re-released on vinyl through Sleeping Village Records in Detroit this year. The damn thing sounds amazing and cover art by Mike Saputo is beautiful and enlarged. The Glasspack is selling these at gigs and online. Sleeping Village is also selling them from their MySpace page. For info, check out www.myspace.com/sleepingvillagerecords .
Planning and brainstorming are underway with the Glasspack and Louisville record label Noise Pollution. Noise Pollution has just celebrated it's 10th year of existence and at one time worked with Dirty's band before the Glasspack, Blacklisted. The Glasspack and the label are teaming up for a special one-off release in the near future. No specifics are ready for the street yet but the band says that they are looking forward to working with a Louisville label again for something special. Noise Pollution has been supportive of most of Dirty's acts throughout. More information will become available at louisvillenoise.com .
New pics, Roadburn Festival Afterburner SOLDOUT.
Dec. 21, 2007 - dirtydave
Hey folks, Happy Holidays from Brett, Mancini, and I. We put up some new pics from our Seattle show last month on the pics page.
Our first ever exclusive show in Europe at the Roadburn Festival Afterburner on Sunday April 20th, 2008 has SOLD OUT IN A WEEK. We're stoked, we're gonna rock yer ass off! See ya soon,
HELP OUR BUDDY JIMMY LEVAN!!!
Nov. 24, 2007 - the Glasspack Administration
HELP OUR BROTHER JIMMY LEVAN!!!!
Hey there, Jimmy Levan took a crazy head injury in New Jersey filming for the new Odyssey DVD, one of the company's that sponsors his bmx riding. Jimmy suffered damage to his skull and has been in an induced coma since the accident. Word has it he is slowly recovering. Jimmy has always been a good friend of the Glasspack and we want to help him, others do too. EMPIRE BMX has set up a fund drive web page to help with Jimmy's medical bills and will match any donation!! HELP JIMMY! LINK BELOW. http://empirebmx.com/catalog/showdetail2.aspx?id=1093926&ret=catalOg.aspx
OFFICIAL FALL TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT!
Sep. 29, 2007 - the Glasspack Administration
We're going on tour starting Oct. 30 in Memphis. We have a ton of merch to sell and gas is expensive. Dates are below. Please forward, repost, print, and/or exploit this e-mail anyway possible. Nuff said. See ya soon, the Glasspack
EUROPE
WE HAVE CONFIRMED OUR HEADLINING SPOT FOR ROADBURN 13 FESTIVAL 2008 AFTERBURNER PARTY IN TILBURG, NL FOR SUNDAY APRIL 20, 2008. THIS WILL BE THE FIRST GLASSPACK SHOW EVER IN EUROPE AND, WHO KNOWS, MAYBE THE LAST. IT'S EXCLUSIVE TO ROADBURN MAGAZINE/RECORDS/FESTIVAL, WWW.ROADBURN.COM THE FESTIVAL HAS HOSTED SUCH AS BLUE CHEER, HAWKWIND, MELVINS, MONSTER MAGNET, CLUTCH, BIG BUSINESS, SUNN O))), NEUROSIS, AND MANY MORE. WE'LL BE SEEING YA EUROPE, REAL SOON.
UPCOMING LOUISVILLE SHOWS
-Sept 28, 2007 Louisville, KY @ Longshot Tavern (FREE) with Last Vegas (Chicago) -Oct. 13, 2007 Louisville, KY @ St. Andrews Pub with Christine (Nashville) -Oct 20, 2007 Louisville, KY @ Rudyard Kipling with Rude Weirdo (Louisville)
NOVEMBER 2007 DIRTY WOMEN WESTERN U.S. TOUR
-Oct 30, 2007 Memphis, TN @ Hi-Tone with Inverted Goat, Hedgecreeps -Oct 31, 2007 Birmingham, AL @ The Nick with Stoned Cobra, BeltTheMeans, Tupelo Tunes -Nov 1, 2007 Lafayette, LA @ 307 Downtown with The WayHigh Men, The Crackbabies -Nov 2, 2007 Austin, TX @ Red 7 with Honky, Total Faggots -Nov 3, 2007 Oklahoma City, OK @ Bricktown Ballroom with Spinal Cross, Aeolic, Angelical Tears -Nov 4, 2007 Albuquerque, NM @ Atomic Cantina with Scenester, Devil Riding Shotgun -Nov 5, 2007 Mesa, AZ @ Hollywood Alley with Page The Village Idiot, Via Vengeance, Enirva -Nov 6, 2007 San Marcos, CA @ Jumping Turtle with Fairfield Fats Band, Ride The Sun, Leather Nun -Nov 7, 2007 Los Angeles, CA @ Knitting Factory with Sasquatch, Angus Kahan, Strong Arm Down, Albatross -Nov 8, 2007 San Francisco, CA @ Thee Parkside with Bottom, Damnweevil, Tarrakian -Nov 9, 2007 Arcata, CA @ Alibi with Trigger Renegade -Nov 10, 2007 Portland, OR @ Rotture with Witch Mountain, Buried Blood, Dark Skies -Nov 11, 2007 Seattle, WA @ Funhouse with Valis, The Valley -Nov 12, 2007 Missoula, MT @ Badlander with The Hermans -Nov 13, 2007 Salt Lake City, UT @ Monk's House of Jazz with Iota, Top Dead Celebrity, Spork -Nov 14, 2007 Denver, CO @ Three Kings with Krakatau, A Dristict of Evolution -Nov 15, 2007 Rapid City, SD @ Imperial Inn with Renegade Revival, Emissary -Nov 16, 2007 Council Bluffs, IA @ Mike's Place w/TBA -Nov 17, 2007 Chicago, IL @ The Pontiac (FREE) with The Wisebloods
That's right folks, the door has finally been opened.
As of yesterday, the Glasspack confirmed a deal to play the 13th Annual Roadburn Festival in Holland! The Roadburn Festival is a 3-4 day festival that has hosted such bands as Hawkwind, Neurosis, Monster Magnet, The Melvins, Blue Cheer, Leaf Hound, Orange Goblin, Clutch, The Sword, Big Business, Thrones, Pelican, Sunn O))) and many many others. They're line-ups are world famous for including the best in many genres such as space rock, metal, doom, psych rock, etc...
the Glasspack will be headlining the 2008 Roadburn Festival Afterburner Party in the Green Room at 013 Tilburg, NL on Sunday April 20, 2008 in Holland. The Green Room is one of three of the best room/s/clubs in The Netherlands and hosts the Roadburn Festival. It only holds 400 people so don't play around if you want to see the Pack on your turf. Openers will be announced soon. Tickets go on sale at the end of November. Roadburn.com will be featuring Dirty's story of attending SXSW 2007 in Austin, TX as well as their announcement to have the Glasspack in the next couple weeks.
This is a one-off first time ever gig in Europe just for Roadburn and it's fans of the Glasspack. THE BAND WILL NOT BE TOURING EUROPE ON THIS TRIP BUT WITH THE LANDING IN HOLLAND, FOLKS ARE SURE TO HAVE THEM BACK FOR A TOUR EVENTUALLY. So go show your support for the Glasspack and let people know you want them to tour Europe by attending the festival and screaming "Glasspack come back" over and over throughout their set.
Walter (owner of Roadburn) when asked about having the Glasspack has responded by saying "I am very excited to have the Glasspack, especially since it's their first time in Europe and it's only for Roadburn. I have loved the band for a while and if they want to bring their fast psychedelic sounds and punk attitude to the Roadburn Festival, I am all for it. I want to help them get over here with the possibility of people seeing them and having them come back to tour regularly."
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NEWS UPDATE!
Jun. 14, 2007 - the Glasspack Administration
Hey folks, we've been busy, sorry it's been so long. The eastern USA tour went well, thanks to all the bands that played and promoters that hooked us up. And thanks to Greg from Bible of the Devil for setting it up. We've got a new numbered to 500 10" brown vinyl out on Sleeping Village Records. You can get ordering info from the label's MySpace page, http://www.myspace.com/sleepingvillage records. It has the Glasspack live on WFPK Louisville Public Radio on one-side and Dirty's other band Muddy Nasty River on the other side. Sleeping Village will also soon be getting the rights from Small Stone to release all Glasspack SSR releases on vinyl! We've got lots of reviews for our new Small Stone Release "Dirty Women" on our MySpace as well. We're beginning to work on touring the western part of the USA in November and can use any help, send us an e-mail at glasspackmusic@yahoo.com. Europe is also under planning.-the Glasspack Admin
THE GLASSPACK IS BACK!
Apr. 30, 2007 - the Glasspack Administration
THE GLASSPACK IS BACK.
In support of the Glasspack's NEW full-length, "Dirty Women," on Small Stone Records, we will be playing the following dates for 2 weeks in May 2007. In Louisville, please come help support us and Blade of the Ripper when we return from tour, bruised and battered at the Rudyard Kipling with Chicago buddies Bible of the Devil and Louisville's ARCH on May 19. Special thanks to Small Stone Records, Devil Doll Records, & Greg Spalding of BOTD for helping us get out again! If you want to buy our New CD online, contact us, SmallStone.com, StonerRock.com, Amazon.com, iTunes.com, eMusic.com, and the list goes on... On tour we will have this merch available: 2 or 3 different Glasspack t-shirts, a few Dirty Bird t-shirts/CDs, the last of American Exhaust vinyl, all 3 Small Stone Glasspack CDS, Sucking the 70's 2, Pack stickers for those whom purchase something, and last but not least the new brown 10" split vinyl with Glasspack Live at WFPK Radio Louisville and Muddy Nasty River on the other side from Sleeping Village Records. Our new video from film genius Anthony Allen (T.V. Eye Video, MC5: A True Testimonial) can be found along with others at www.youtube.com/theglasspack. Thanks!
PS-For those of you out west, above and below, be patient. For those of you in Europe, we're trying very hard to make it happen. You can help, write us.
May 5 2007 @ Zanies Too - Indianapolis, Indiana WITH: Devil To Pay, Llange, Lafcadio, Lamb's Breath May 7 2007 @ The Note - Chicago, Illinois WITH: Blade of the Ripper, Bible Of The Devil May 8 2007 @ Mac's Bar - Lansing, Michigan WITH: Blade Of The Ripper, Death Valley Dragline, and SuperChrist May 9 2007 @ Smiling Moose - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania WITH: Blade Of The Ripper, TBA May 10 2007 @ Club Midway - New York, New York WITH: Blade of the Ripper, Negative Reaction May 11 2007 @ O'Brien's Pub - Allston, Massachusetts WITH: Blade Of The Ripper, Mess With The Bull, Humanoids May 12 2007 @ Sidebar Tavern - Baltimore, Maryland WITH: Blade Of The Ripper, Recourse, TBA May 13 2007 @ Velvet Lounge - Washington DC WITH: Blade Of The Ripper May 14 2007 @ The Blue Plate - Norfolk, Virginia WITH: Blade Of The Ripper May 15 2007 @ The Soapbox - Wilmington, North Carolina WITH: Blade Of The Ripper May 16 2007 @ The Milestone - Charlotte, North Carolina WITH: Blade Of The Ripper, The Flat Tires, 2013 Wolves May 17 2007 @ The Hideaway - Johnson City, Tennessee WITH: Blade Of The Ripper, Skeleton Witch May 18 2007 @ Ravari Room - Columbus, Ohio WITH: Blade Of The Ripper, Sin Nombre, Peacekillers May 19 2007 @ The Rudyard Kipling - Louisville, Kentucky WITH: Blade Of The Ripper, Bible Of The Devil, ARCH
July 28 2007 @ Forecastle Festival (Louisville Belvedere/Waterfront Plaza) - Louisville, Kentucky WITH: De La Soul, Girl Talk, Particle, Wax Fang, Cheer Accident, and many others...
STONERROCK.COM INTERVIEWS DIRTY
Mar. 20, 2007 - the Glasspack Administration
Below is the link to a new in-depth interview with Dirty by StonerRock.com. They have also reviewed the record & have it for sale in their All That's Heavy secure online record store. You can now also order them from us, just write glasspackmusic@yahoo.com. We have Pay Pal and accept money orders. Check the tour/shows page for confirmed Louisville, East Coast Tour, & Forecastle confirmed show dates. Check http://www.youtube.com/theglasspack for our new video of "Taming the Ram" engineered by Anthony Allen of T.V. Eye Video and MC5: A True Testimonial.
STONERROCK.COM REVIEW The Glasspack - Dirty Women Review by John Pegoraro (StonerRock.com) Small Stone Records Release date: February 27, 2007
While The Glasspack's last release, 2004's Bridgeburner, was a solid enough album, it was still a bit of a let down. All the usual 'pack ingredients were there – manic boogie blues riffs, drunken lewdness, and a general "Fuck you" attitude that veered on homicidal – but somewhere between concept and execution, it faltered enough to wonder if the band had shot its wad on Powderkeg (which itself was mostly rerecorded tracks from American Exhaust).
Whatever they had lost, they recovered it on Dirty Women, their fourth release and third for Small Stone Records. From start to finish, the album's a focused ass kickin', bourbon drinkin' hell raiser. Whether fast or slow, the best Glasspack songs bustle with a jittery, pent-up energy, and there's plenty of that on Dirty Women.
And unlike some of the tracks on Bridgeburner, the songs on Dirty Women never wear out their welcome. Most underscore the notion that the quickest route between two points is a straight line and get from point A ("the liquor store") to point B ("the party") in under four minutes. The two longer songs - "Ice Cream, but No Reply" and "Louisiana Strawberry" - simply give you more bang for the buck.
Especially the latter. "Louisiana Strawberry," the 11 minute monster that effectively closes the album (there's one more song, the piano-based "Farewell Little Girl," but that strikes me as more of a coda), takes a simple, catchy riff, typical of the band's output, and runs wild with it, tacking on solo after solo until the feedback fades out. That simplicity is the beauty of The Glasspack – they're not trying to do anything other than get you moving, and "Louisiana Strawberry" is guaranteed to get you out of your seat. It's easily one of the greater songs they've written and damn well better be a part of their live set.
For awhile it seemed like The Glasspack was going to be another one of those bands that showed plenty of promise but never fully delivered. Dirty Women corrects that notion. The Glasspack is back. Highly recommended.-John Pegoraro
FIRST REVIEW FOR THE NEW GLASSPACK RECORD!
Feb. 26, 2007 - the Glasspack Administration
The Glasspack - Dirty Women Review by John Pegoraro (StonerRock.com) Small Stone Records Release date: February 27, 2007
While The Glasspack's last release, 2004's Bridgeburner, was a solid enough album, it was still a bit of a let down. All the usual 'pack ingredients were there – manic boogie blues riffs, drunken lewdness, and a general "Fuck you" attitude that veered on homicidal – but somewhere between concept and execution, it faltered enough to wonder if the band had shot its wad on Powderkeg (which itself was mostly rerecorded tracks from American Exhaust).
Whatever they had lost, they recovered it on Dirty Women, their fourth release and third for Small Stone Records. From start to finish, the album's a focused ass kickin', bourbon drinkin' hell raiser. Whether fast or slow, the best Glasspack songs bustle with a jittery, pent-up energy, and there's plenty of that on Dirty Women.
And unlike some of the tracks on Bridgeburner, the songs on Dirty Women never wear out their welcome. Most underscore the notion that the quickest route between two points is a straight line and get from point A ("the liquor store") to point B ("the party") in under four minutes. The two longer songs - "Ice Cream, but No Reply" and "Louisiana Strawberry" - simply give you more bang for the buck.
Especially the latter. "Louisiana Strawberry," the 11 minute monster that effectively closes the album (there's one more song, the piano-based "Farewell Little Girl," but that strikes me as more of a coda), takes a simple, catchy riff, typical of the band's output, and runs wild with it, tacking on solo after solo until the feedback fades out. That simplicity is the beauty of The Glasspack – they're not trying to do anything other than get you moving, and "Louisiana Strawberry" is guaranteed to get you out of your seat. It's easily one of the greater songs they've written and damn well better be a part of their live set.
For awhile it seemed like The Glasspack was going to be another one of those bands that showed plenty of promise but never fully delivered. Dirty Women corrects that notion. The Glasspack is back. Highly recommended.
THE GLASSPACK ARMY NEWSLETTER FEB. 2007
Feb. 26, 2007 - the Glasspack Administration
Attention Soldiers,
A lot going on here at the camp. The Pack is preparing for a new record, online MP3s, videos, SXSW 2007, Muddy Nasty River & more!
First off, the Glasspack's new full-length record entitled "Dirty Women" will be available Tuesday Feb. 27 from Small Stone Recordings & it's distributors. It is already available at the iTunes store. The new record features 10 brand new tracks including "Taming of the Ram," available on the Glasspack's MySpace profile for listening. The record features guest appearances from such as Matt Jaha (Coliseum, Pusher, Nixon), Adam "The Rock'N'Roll Outlaw" Neal (Nashville Pussy, Hookers, Brothers of Conquest, Blade of the Ripper), Eric McManus (Nixon, Pusher, Lords), & the one and only Reverend Brian Foor (Gaj Mustafa Cell.) Proudly enough, Dirty and Nick Stevens (Downtown Recording Louisville) produced it, using nothing but the finest analog equipment available. The Glasspack also kept the artwork in the family. Art direction, photography, illustration, and layout were done by Dirty, Joey Toscano, and Brett Holsclaw.
A new video for the Glasspack's "Taming the Ram" is being edited at this very moment to be the first ever Glasspack video online! The video is being produced by Dirty and Anthony "Tony" Allen who has also worked on the MC5: True Testimonial Documentary & T.V. Eye Video Magazine. The video will be released within the month to MySpace and YouTube. Those interested in obtaining a press copy, get in touch. Also, those interested in promo copies of the new Glasspack record for reviews, features, interviews, etc…PLEASE GET IN TOUCH AS WELL. On a special note, the Glasspack's new tracks will be featured in Bam Margera's up coming new MTV show "Bam's Unholy Union." Apparently Bam is planning marriage. So look out for that too!
Release parties are set to blow, yes plural. We're having one in the suburbs and one in the city. Sunday Feb. 25 will be at Wick's Pizza on Dixie Hwy with False. Saturday March 10 will be at The Rudyard Kipling with Bad Blood and Muddy Nasty River. New discs and t-shirts will be available at the March 10 show!
The Glasspack has just recently been officially invited to SXSW 2007. It will be the Pack's first official appearance at SXSW. They will be opening the 2007 SXSW Small Stone Records Showcase at Room 710 in Austin, Texas at 710 Red River St. The set time is assumed to be around 6 or 7 PM. Also, Muddy Nasty River will make a guest appearance at Small Stone's 2007 SXSW Day Party, the same date and location as the showcase but will be really early, probably around 11 AM. Also on the day party bill is Iota, featuring the Glasspack's webmaster Joey Toscano! Don't miss that stuff! The Pack is also in the beginning stage of U.S. tour plans. The plans involve a 2-week east coast tour and then a 3-week rest-of-the country tour. The Glasspack will need additional help and ideas, especially for the east coast. Anyone interested in helping out, please get in touch. Same goes for Europe, anyone interested, get in touch! Dirty is preparing live-recorded music for the Glasspack as well as the Muddy Nasty River demo to be pressed on super nice collectable vinyl as a split. The record will come out on a new label in Detroit called Sleeping Village, more info later. Thanks so much for your time, feel free to post this newsletter however and wherever you like. The following info will help you obtain the Glasspack's new CD. In Louisville, just head to Underground Sounds or Ear-X-Tacy record stores.
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The album will be available to all record stores world-wide through these distributors:
*HAVE YOUR FAVORITE RECORD STORE ORDER SSR RELEASES WITH THE FOLLOWING DISTRIBUTION INFO: -AEC (USA) -Allegro/ NAIL (USA) -Bertus (Benelux) -Brainstorm/ Vinyl Magic 3 (Italy) -Cargo Records GmbH (Germany) -Carrot Top (USA) -Dock Entertainment SA (Spain) -GMR Music Group (Sweden) -PHD Distributing LTD (Canada) -ShellShock Distribution (UK) -Various online stores & your local one-stops -Small Stone Direct: Inquire about wholesale
You can also order online:
*ORDER ALL YOUR FAVORITE SMALL STONE RECORDS RELEASES & EVEN SMALL STONE CLOTHING ONLINE @ THE SMALL STONE DIRECT ORDER FORM, http://www.smallstone.com/v5/store.php (SECURED.)
New record, mp3's, video, SXSW, and more...
Jan. 25, 2007 - the Glasspack Administration
THE GLASSPACK ARMY NEWSLETTER FEB. 2007
Attention Soldiers,
A lot going on here at the camp. The Pack is preparing for a new record, online MP3s, videos, SXSW 2007, Muddy Nasty River & more!
First off, the Glasspack's new full-length record entitled "Dirty Women" will be available Tuesday Feb. 27 from Small Stone Recordings & it's distributors. It is already available at the iTunes store. The new record features 10 brand new tracks including "Taming of the Ram," available on the Glasspack's MySpace profile for listening. The record features guest appearances from such as Matt Jaha (Coliseum, Pusher, Nixon), Adam "The Rock'N'Roll Outlaw" Neal (Nashville Pussy, Hookers, Brothers of Conquest, Blade of the Ripper), Eric McManus (Nixon, Pusher, Lords), & the one and only Reverend Brian Foor (Gaj Mustafa Cell.) Proudly enough, Dirty and Nick Stevens (Downtown Recording Louisville) produced it, using nothing but the finest analog equipment available. The Glasspack also kept the artwork in the family. Art direction, photography, illustration, and layout were done by Dirty, Joey Toscano, and Brett Holsclaw.
A new video for the Glasspack's "Taming the Ram" is being edited at this very moment to be the first ever Glasspack video online! The video is being produced by Dirty and Anthony "Tony" Allen who has also worked on the MC5: True Testimonial Documentary & T.V. Eye Video Magazine. The video will be released within the month to MySpace and YouTube. Those interested in obtaining a press copy, get in touch. Also, those interested in promo copies of the new Glasspack record for reviews, features, interviews, etc…PLEASE GET IN TOUCH AS WELL.
On a special note, the Glasspack's new tracks will be featured in Bam Margera's up coming new MTV show "Bam's Unholy Union." Apparently Bam is planning marriage. So look out for that too!
Release parties are set to blow, yes plural. We're having one in the suburbs and one in the city. Sunday Feb. 25 will be at Wick's Pizza on Dixie Hwy with False. Saturday March 10 will be at The Rudyard Kipling with Bad Blood and Muddy Nasty River. New discs and t-shirts will be available at the March 10 show!
The Glasspack has just recently been officially invited to SXSW 2007. It will be the Pack's first official appearance at SXSW. They will be opening the 2007 SXSW Small Stone Records Showcase at Room 710 in Austin, Texas at 710 Red River St. The set time is assumed to be around 6 or 7 PM. Also, Muddy Nasty River will make a guest appearance at Small Stone's 2007 SXSW Day Party, the same date and location as the showcase but will be really early, probably around 11 AM. Also on the day party bill is Iota, featuring the Glasspack's webmaster Joey Toscano! Don't miss that stuff!
The Pack is also in the beginning stage of U.S. tour plans. The plans involve a 2-week east coast tour and then a 3-week rest-of-the country tour. The Glasspack will need additional help and ideas, especially for the east coast. Anyone interested in helping out, please get in touch. Same goes for Europe, anyone interested, get in touch! Dirty is preparing live-recorded music for the Glasspack as well as the Muddy Nasty River demo to be pressed on super nice collectable vinyl as a split. The record will come out on a new label in Detroit called Sleeping Village, more info later.
Thanks so much for your time, feel free to post this newsletter however and wherever you like. The following info will help you obtain the Glasspack's new CD. In Louisville, just head to Underground Sounds or Ear-X-Tacy record stores.
The Glasspack Administration
The album will be available to all record stores world-wide through these distributors: *HAVE YOUR FAVORITE RECORD STORE ORDER SSR RELEASES WITH THE FOLLOWING DISTRIBUTION INFO: -AEC (USA) -Allegro/ NAIL (USA) -Bertus (Benelux) -Brainstorm/ Vinyl Magic 3 (Italy) -Cargo Records GmbH (Germany) -Carrot Top (USA) -Dock Entertainment SA (Spain) -GMR Music Group (Sweden) -PHD Distributing LTD (Canada) -ShellShock Distribution (UK) -Various online stores & your local one-stops -Small Stone Direct: Inquire about wholesale
You can also order online: *ORDER ALL YOUR FAVORITE SMALL STONE RECORDS RELEASES & EVEN SMALL STONE CLOTHING ONLINE @ THE SMALL STONE DIRECT ORDER FORM, http://www.smallstone.com/v5/store.php (SECURED.)
the Glasspack Army Newsletter Nov. 2006
Nov. 08, 2006 - the Glasspack Administration
Attention Soldiers, As usual, it's been a while. However, when the Pack is quiet, that's when you know somethings up. This time isn't any different! First off, we'd like to say thanks to everyone that came to Dirty's Halloween Party at Uncle Pleasant's in Louisville. It was a success and the 4th or 5th year in a row, we can't remember. We'd also like to thank Blade of the Ripper (new CD out now on Devil Doll Records), Stonecutters (new CD out now, self-released), Frank the Magician (this guy is amazing), and of course, Dirty's other band Muddy Nasty River (in the process of writing an album.) More than likely, Dave will be doing another one next year. In Louisville, in case you haven't noticed, Dave has begun writing a new column monthly for the Louisville Eccentric Observer Weekly(LEO). The column is humorous rock'n'roll advice and self-help lessons for Louisville's musically inclined youth. The column is called "Dirty Rock'N'Roll 101." For those of you interested elsewhere, it can be found on the web at http://www.leoweekly.com . Enjoy. In Detroit, we have Small Stone Recordings, the label partnered in crime to put out the Glasspack's Recordings. A lot going on there. Small Stone has just made available on-line the second installment of the "Sucking the 70's" compilation. For of those of you who don't know, "Sucking the 70's" is a double-CD compilation dedicated to bands of today re-recording the glorious tunes of the 1970's. This one, entitled "Sucking the 70's: Back in the Saddle Again," is available right now at Small Stone's SECURE on-line store, http://www.smallstone.com . It is only available on-line for the time being. It features such bands as Clutch, Five Horse Johnson, Valis (Screaming Tress), Scott Reeder (of Kyuss), Alabama Thunderpussy, the Glasspack and much more...This isn't the run-of-the-mill shitty sounding compilation, a lot of time and money went into mixing and especially mastering. the Glasspack's version of AC/DC's "Rock'N'Roll Singer" can be found on the second disc, track 4. It also special to us because guests Paul Helvey of Arch & Jason Hayden of Verktum perform on the track as well. It was actually recorded by Jason at his Laundry Room Studio in Louisville and mixed by Monster Magnet drummer Bobby Pantella in New Jersey. We're very proud of it. Anyway, here is the track listing for the entire double-CD set:
Various Artists "Sucking the 70's:Back in the Saddle Again" Small Stone Recordings Detroit, MI
Disc 1:
1. Sasquatch "Are You Ready" 2. Puny Human "Crazy Horses" 3. Clutch & Five Horse Johnson "Red Hot Mama" 4. Dixie Witch "Rock Candy" 5. The Brought Low "Don't Lie To Me" 6. Novadriver "Sin City" 7. Colour Haze "One Way Or Another" 8. Alabama Thunderpussy "Man On The Silver Mountain" 9. Dozer "Mongoloid" 10. Acid King "The Stake" 11. Halfway To Gone "Honky Cat" 12. Antler "Those Shoes" 13. Brad Davis "Outlaw Man" 14. Gideon Smith & The Dixie Damned "Season Of The Witch" 15. Whitey Morgan and The Waycross Georgia Farmboys "Running With The Devil"
Disc 2:
1. Throttlerod "I Just Wanna Make Love To You" 2. Red Giant "Saturday Night Special" 3. A Thousand Knives Of Fire "Bonie Maronie" 4. The Glasspack "Rock n Roll Singer" 5. Roadsaw "When The Levee Breaks" 6. Greatdayforup "Super Stupid" 7. Fireball Ministry "Turn to Stone" 8. Los Natas "Born To Be Wild" 9. Scott Reeder "Two Of Us" 10. Orange Goblin "New Rose" 11. Mos Generator "Garden Road" 12. Honky "Snortin' Whiskey" 13. The Muggs "I Don't Need No Doctor" 14. Amplified Heat "Neighbor, Neighbor" 15. RPG "Parchment Farm" 16. Valis "Dreamweaver"
And in other Small Stone news, the Glasspack has just COMPLETELY finished the fourth upcoming album, "the Glasspack/Dirty Women," for Small Stone. It is being shipped to the plant next week, and will be back soon for pre-order. The release date is set for Feb. 2007. The album has all new material Dirty has been working on for over a year. It was recorded at Downtown Studios in Louisville, KY and produced by Dirty himself and Downtown Studios owner, Nick Stevens. The normal time for the Glasspack to record a record is a weekend, this one called for a week of recording time. There is one old one, a remake of "Ice Cream, but No Reply" from the first ever Glasspack 2000 release on Better Days, "the Glasspack/Road Warriors' E.P.." And don't worry, this record was recorded on multimillion dollar analog equipment so it wont sound anything like the shitty sounding original. Guests on the record include: 1. Adam Neal, aka "The Rock'N'Roll Outlaw," formerly of Nashville Pussy, The Hookers, and now with Blade of the Ripper. 2. Matt Jaha formerly of Coliseum, The Pusher, and now with Nixon. 3. Brian Foor formerly of the Glasspack and now with Gaj Mustafa Cell. The artwork was done by Joey Tuscano of SLC band Iota from original photographs that Brett Holsclaw, formerly of the Glasspack, took with Dirty's help. It took a long time to put together and is 100% Glasspack, Dirty even mixed it. The wait should be well worth the quality. The band is working on plans for touring, America and Europe in 2007. Well, that's all for now. You can buy Glasspack clothing on line, we now have Pay Pal. Just check out our My Space profile, http://www.myspace.com/kentuckymotherfuckers . And also don't forget to check out our sponsors: http://www.fender.com , http://www.motorbrandsclothingusa.com , http://www.shitluckclothing.com . Tha's all, you're dismissed... the Glasspack Administration
Dirty's Halloween Party 2006!!!!!!!!!
Oct. 09, 2006 - the Glasspack Administration
-Riverock Promotions Presents-
-Dirty's Halloween Party! @ Uncle Pleasants on Sat. 10/28 in Louisville featuring thus far: -TBA (NEW C.D. OUT NOW!) -the Glasspack! -Stonecutters (NEW C.D. OUT NOW!) -Pusher! -Costume Contest w/Sleazy P. Martini! -Frank the Magician! -A Real P.A. System! -Actual Scarey Bands! -And Other Secret Surprises! $6w/costume/21&OVER/10PM!
The Forecastle Festival
Jul. 20, 2006 - the Glasspack
Yes yes, we'll be showcasing the new material from the new record we just recorded, "the Glasspack/Dirty Women" at this years Forecastle Festival in Louisville, our home. The record has an estimated release date of November 2006 from Small Stone Records. We will have lots of shirts, CDs, and merch at the festival and our set time is 4:10 PM to 4:40 PM Saturday July 29, 2006. We will be playing this years festival to help raise money for next year's festival at the Wonterfront Park, we will also be playing 2007. We are completely and 100% behind Mr. McKnight and his dream festival which packs lots of art, music, and knowledge. Thanks, the Glasspack
The Forecastle Festival
The Forecastle Festival is the largest gathering of musicians, artists, and activists in the American Midwest. Combining the hardest working Midwest bands, legions of emerging artists, and multitudes of progressive environmental organizations ~ Forecastle is the place where the people come together.
music.
Friday, July 28th
The Apples in Stereo (10:00 – 11:00 + encores) The Photographic (8:50 – 9:30) D. Biddle (7:50 – 8:30) Cabin (6:50 – 7:30) Scott Carney + Heavy Friends (5:50 – 6:30) Fire The Saddle (5:00 – 5:30) The October (4:10 – 4:40) D.W. Box (3:20 – 3:50) Your Highness (2:30 – 3:00) IAMIS (1:40 – 2:10) The Ladybirds (12:50 – 1:20) Bloom Street (12:00 – 12:30) Ron Whitehead + Sarah Elizabeth (11:10 - 11:40)
Saturday, July 29th
Sleater-Kinney (10:00 – 11:00 + encores) Your Black Star (8:50 – 9:30) Gracer (7:50 – 8:30) Second Story Man (6:50 – 7:30) SKL (5:50 – 6:30) The Phantom Family Halo (5:00 – 5:30) The Glasspack (4:10 – 4:40) Arch (3:20 – 3:50) Wolverine Brass (2:30 – 3:00) Elephant Micah (1:40 – 2:10) Follow the Train (12:50 – 1:20) Ronnie Mack (12:00 - 12:30)
art.
Matt Weir Mike Ratterman Dave Bibelhauser Scott Boyer Albertus Gorman Samantha Griffith Jake Heustis Thea Lura Monica Mahoney Jeff Gaither David Metcalf Jen Pellerin Letitia Quesenberry Emily Trick
Artisan Marketplace: CJ Fletcher Eugene Thomas Carl Mckinley Donna Doane Jessica Olberz Daybreak Lizzie Ann Sturdevant Tony Hall Joel Pinkerton Cher Shaffer Candle Bee Farm Scott Scarboro Alan Evil Rachel French Eric Adkinson Chris Hubbard Matt Dobson CM & Grace Kelly Laster Dot Fox Marlon Obando Bill Green Laverne Zabielski Celia Smith David Walinski Bill Santen Kenny Androezzi Luke Rollins Sean Griffin Damon Thompson Jim Shores Rene Blansette Eunice Noderer John Haywood Penny and Johnny Dobson Tony Sherman Brangers Real Soap Nancy Roberson T. Marie Nolan Hoke Roberts Gayle Andres Art Sanctuary Janie Moss Louisville Craft Mafia Emmie Bluetail
activism.
Sierra Club Kentucky Heartwood Earthsave International Partners for Family Farms Community Farm Alliance Buckeye Forest Council The Ohio River Foundation The Kentucky Resources Council Kentucky Waterway Alliance Mountain Justice Summer Global Community Monitor Kentuckians for the Commonwealth Lexington Environmental Action Project West Jefferson Community Task Force The Olmstead Park Foundation Ohio Valley Creative Energy Kentucky Solar Partnership Kentuckiana Air Education Global Village Foundation Save the Cumberland Operation Brightside The Louisville Zoo Audubon Society Reclamation Art Green Thumbs Good Oil Boys Rainbow Blossom Voter Registration
"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air." ~ Ralph Emerson
the Glasspack Army Newsletter June 2006
Jun. 07, 2006 - the Glasspack Administration
Attention Soldiers,
It's been a minute or two, but we got news for ya.
First off, the Glasspack has just finished recording and mixing our 4th full-length release entitled "Dirty Women." the Pack was given full creative control over the entire project and you will notice. A release date is not set but will be sometime this year, brought to you by Small Stone Records, which now has a powerful team of 35 bands around the globe. The recording was done during Derby Week at Louisville's magnificent Downtown Recording Studios. Nick Stevens of Downtown Recording and Dirty Dave produced it, Eric McManus played drums and Chad Omen on the bass. Guests included Adam Neal from the Hookers, Matt Jaha of Nixon, and the good old Brian Foor of past Glasspack fame, now playing in a band called the Gaj Mustafa Cell.
In other news, Dave has been chosen to write a Louisville scene report for Los Angeles based video magazine T.V. Eye. Previous copies were only on video, upcoming issues will include a magazine, which will feature Dave's article on the current state of Louisville's hard rock scene. Past videos included such bands as QOTSA, High on Fire, Mudhoney, The Melvins, Tomahawk, and many more. The video with Dave's article should be available sometime late this year, more than likely available at Ear-X-Tacy because the video has worldwide distribution.
As for shows, the Glasspack has confirmed a headlining spot at the opening party and Jefferson St. Festival for the national Mountain Dew Action Sports Tour. The festival will shut down Jefferson St. between First and Second Streets in downtown Louisville on Wed. June 21. Also on the bill is Philly trio Pearls and Brass (Drag City Records.) The festival goes on all day for free outside, with ramps and dirt on the street for all ages. The later show with the bands will be in Coyote's bar and is 18&OVER. Don't miss the Pack showcasing all those new songs, rarely does the Glasspack play for a crowd younger than 21, legally. the Pack has confirmed a return spot at the annual Stoner Hands of Doom Festival in Mesa, Arizona for Labor Day Weekend in September. Also on the bill are many other Small Stone Recordings bands and the one and only Iota, featuring the Glasspack's webmaster and artist Joey Toscano from SLC. And on this trip the Glasspack will be making a stop in Los Angeles to play with fellow SSR band Sasquatch and film a video for the new album. the Glasspack has also confirmed a spot at this years Forecastle Festival in Louisville at the Mellwood Art Center for the weekend of July 28-29.
As for clothing? the Pack has just scored a new t-shirt account. HEre are the designs for current Glasspack shirts, all which can be ordered directly from the band via this e-mail address, glasspackmusic@yahoo.com . These following stores in Louisville are also carrying Pack clothing and are all located in the Highlands on Bardstown Rd.:
Ear-X-Tacy Records, Cherry Bomb Clothing, New Age Gifts, Dot Fox Clothing, Home Skate Shop
Louisville's LEO Weekly just published an interview with Dave, it can be found at this link: http://www.leovia.com/?q=node/1614 . And a few laughs will definitely follow...
And last but not least, be on the lookout for a new Glasspack MP3 single from the new album and the cover of AC/DC's "Rock'N'Roll Singer" to be included on Small Stone's part 2 of "Suckin' the 70's," double-cd compilation. New MP3s are posted on MySpace.com, http://www.myspace.com/kentuckymotherfuckers .
NEW SHOWS!!!!
Apr. 27, 2006 - the Glasspack Administration
So after successfully recording in Louisvilles' Downtown Recording Studio on a 2-inch tape machine, completely analog, THE GLASSPACK HAVE NEW SHOWS CONFIRMED ON THE TOUR PAGE!
Fri. May 5 - Oaks Day Graveyard Party Louisville, KY with Antikythera (Louisville) 12:00AM set time
Thurs. Jun 1 2006 8:00P St. Andrews Pub Louisville, KY With Tummler (Champaign, IL/Small Stone), Blade of the Ripper (Louisville) , Blacklight Barbaria (Cinci, OH)
Wed. Jun 21 2006 9:00P Coyote's Louisville, KY With Pearls & Brass (PA/Drag City)
Fri. Jul 28 2006 8:00P Forecastle Festival, Mellwood Art Center Louisville, KY
Fri. Sept 1-3 2006 Stoner Hands of Doom Festival The Hollywood Alley Mesa, AZ
New T-Shirts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Apr. 04, 2006 - the Glasspack Administration
We just got a batch of black t-shirts with a big green Glasspack logo on them. Our shirts sell fast, since we are the only ones that carry them. They are $12 USD plus $3 shipping, $5 shipping outside of U.S.. If you're interested, send an e-mail to glasspackmusic@yahoo.com with "Glasspack T-shirt" in the subject heading. If you have a clothing business or record store, and would like a bigger order, we'll be glad to hook you up so you can make some cash. Thanks!
THE GLASSPACK HAS CONFIRMED SHOWS!!!
Feb. 24, 2006 - the Glasspack Administration
Yes, yes, the Pack has confirmed Louisville shows, listed on the shows page on this site. The shows are to test-run all-new material for a new Small Stone Recordings release. Recording will begin in April... New demo tracks can be found at the Glasspack MySpace.com profile.
Chad Omen Joins the Glasspack!
Jan. 19, 2006 - the Glasspack Amdinistration
It's official, Louisville bass player Chad Omen, also in Louisville band Church Bomb, has joined the Glasspack on bass. Only 25 years old, this guy knows the blues, destroys bass guitars, and is the only guy we know with a fridge for his keg. He ain't no fuckin joke. Welcome aboard beerdrinker and hellraiser.
Eric McManus Joins the Glasspack!
Jan. 19, 2006 - the Glasspack Administration
It's official, Philly drummer Eric McManus, also in Louisville band Nixon, has joined the Glasspack on drums. Only 22 years old, this guy breaks a cymbal everytime he swings. He ain't no fuckin joke. Welcome aboard Champ.
the Glasspack/Xbox 360/Amped Snowboarding Game
Nov. 23, 2005 - the Glasspack Administration
Attention Soldiers,
the Xbox 360 came out today, and with a bunch of the Glasspack music & Small Stone Recordings floating around on it. Where? Why it's on the snowboarding game "Amped 3!" Matthew Seymour, the games Senior Producer, even talks about how excited he is with the indie music in the game right here, http://interviews.teamxbox.com/xbox/1347/Amped-3-Interview/p1/ . the Glasspack has scored 3 tracks in this game, "the Glasspack Song," "Bridgeburner," & "Hydroplane." So go find ya one! Other Small Stone bands included are Puny Human, Greenleaf, & Tummler. the Glasspack would like to thank Rumblefish Liscensing for its hard work with the Pack! And you can still find the Pack's music in copies of Monster Garage video game & ESPN YK5 Pro-Baseball video game.
In other Glasspack news, the guys are currently underway writing the second half of their next album for Small Stone Recordings, untitled as of yet. It will be available sometime in the second half of 2006. Anyone seeing the Pack lately, you should have noticed a few new songs. Anyway, Happy Holidays from the Glasspack, we love you.
Dirty's Heavy Metal Halloween Party This Weekend!
Oct. 26, 2005 - the Glasspack Administration
Dirty's Heavy Metal Halloween Costume Party
Brothers of Conquest Costume Contest w/Freak-Rico the Glasspack Odesa Stonecutters Antikythera & Special Guest, Frank The Magnificent
Saturday October 29, 2005 St. Andrews Pub, Louisville 7807 St. Andrews Church Road 21 & Over/9 PM/$7 with costume
THE GP ARMY NEWSLETTER AUG. 2005
Aug. 11, 2005 - the Glasspack Administration
Attention soldiers,
The scoop is the Glasspack just finished recording a cover of Mississippi blues man Bobby Rush's "Mary Jane" for a Louisville compilation, being put together by the Dirty Soul Party. The Glasspack has already finished its cover of AC/DC's "Rock and Roll Singer" for Small Stone Records' "Suckin the 70's II" compilation. Both comps should be done within the next 6 months.
The Glasspack will also be playing the following dates in the next few months: -Sat. 08.27.05 Dutch's Tavern Louisville, KY. The Pack headlines with The Defilers, Christine (Nashville)
-Thu. 09.01.05 The Shelter Detroit, MI. The Pack opens for Danko Jones (Canada)
-Sun. 09.25.05 Bulldog Cafe Louisville, KY. The Pack plays all ages with Dead City Rejects, The Spunks, Gito Gito Hustler
-Fri. 10.14.05 Springwater Supper Club & Lounge Nashville, TN. The Pack plays with Christine (Nashville) & TBA
-Sat. 10.15.05 Murphy's Pub Memphis, TN. The Pack plays with Damn Your Eyes (Memphis)
-Sun. 11.20.05 TBA Louisville, KY. The Pack plays with The Immortal Lee County KIllers (Alabama) & TBA
ALSO, THE GLASSPACK HAS UNLEASHED 3 NEW DEMO SONGS FROM THE CAPTAIN'S 4-TRACK. THESE SONGS CAN BE LISTENED TO AT http://www.myspace.com/kentuckymotherfuckers , COMPLETE WITH LYRICS. THESE ROUGH TRACKS ARE IDEAS THAT WILL BE USED FOR THE NEXT GLASSPACK RECORD AND WE WANT YOU TO GET A TASTE SO HEAD TO MYSPACE NOW.
Remember all of our releases are available at http://www.smallstone.com , http://www.stonerrock.com , and locally in Louisville at Ear-X-Records in both the local and indie sections.
THE GLASSPACK ARMY NEWSLETTER JULY 2005
Jul. 13, 2005 - the Glasspack Administration
Attention Soldiers,
Alright, it's been a while but the Pack is back in full force, thus, it's time for a newsletter.
First off, we'd like to welcome Jerry Cunningham (previously of Louisville band's Arch & Kinghorse) to the camp, taking over duties on bass and also now in charge of the Glasspack booking. WELCOME JERRY! His new e-mail address is jerry@theglasspack.com for booking inquiries.
We have confirmed some shows and are working on others. We are proud to annouce that the Glasspack will be performing at the 4th Annual Lebowski Fest in Louisville at the Excutive Bowling Alley at 911 Phillips Ln., right next to the Kentucky State Fairgrounds. The Lebowski Fest celebrates the movie "The Big Lebowski." It features bowling comps, White Russians, celebrity appearances and takes place July 22-24. Also appearing the festival are They Might Be Giants and Louisville bands The Merediths & Lucky Pineapple. The Pack will be playing Saturday July 23 around 10 P.M. in the Graden Party outside. Admission to the party is only $5 and it starts around 3 P.M.. For more info, check out http://www.lebowskifest.com . For other Glasspack show dates, check out http://www.theglasspack.com/shows .
The Glasspack is currently rehearsing and writing new material for a 2006 release. We are also in the process of seeking another guitar player so spread the word. Contact Dirty at dirtydave@theglasspack.com for more info on this.
Other bits of news, Dirty has been sponsored by Fender, Brett is finishing his schooling for design, and Jerry may be selling his Laguna Super Sport. The Glasspack is also looking for female model(s) for upcoming record art. Think you could be the next Mrs. Satan?, contact the Pack at theglasspack@theglasspack.com . Be prepared to send photos and what not. Also look for the Glasspack in ESPN's pro baseball game for Playstation, YK5 Baseball. And we have posted new pics FINALLY!
The Glasspack can be found on MySpace now, which is updated regularly. Check out http://www.myspace.com/kentuckymotherfuckers for more.
That's it for now, so till next time, keep blowing shit up with those left-over firecrackers.
THE GLASSPACK ARMY NEWSLETTER JULY 2005
Jul. 13, 2005 - the Glasspack Administration
Attention Soldiers, Alright, it's been a while but the Pack is back in full force, thus, it's time for a newsletter. First off, we'd like to welcome Jerry Cunningham (previously of Louisville band's Arch & Kinghorse) to the camp, taking over duties on bass and also now in charge of the Glasspack booking. WELCOME JERRY! His new e-mail address is jerry@theglasspack.com for booking inquiries. We have confirmed some shows and are working on others. We are proud to annouce that the Glasspack will be performing at the 4th Annual Lebowski Fest in Louisville at the Excutive Bowling Alley at 911 Phillips Ln., right next to the Kentucky State Fairgrounds. The Lebowski Fest celebrates the movie "The Big Lebowski." It features bowling comps, White Russians, celebrity appearances and takes place July 22-24. Also appearing the festival are They Might Be Giants and Louisville bands The Merediths & Lucky Pineapple. The Pack will be playing Saturday July 23 around 10 P.M. in the Graden Party outside. Admission to the party is only $5 and it starts around 3 P.M.. For more info, check out http://www.lebowskifest.com . For other Glasspack show dates, check out http://www.theglasspack.com/shows . The Glasspack is currently rehearsing and writing new material for a 2006 release. We are also in the process of seeking another guitar player so spread the word. Contact Dirty at dirtydave@theglasspack.com for more info on this. Other bits of news, Dirty has been sponsored by Fender, Brett is finishing his schooling for design, and Jerry may be selling his Laguna Super Sport. The Glasspack is also looking for female model(s) for upcoming record art. Think you could be the next Mrs. Satan?, contact the Pack at theglasspack@theglasspack.com . Be prepared to send photos and what not. Also look for the Glasspack in ESPN's pro baseball game for Playstation, YK5 Baseball. The Glasspack can be found on MySpace now, which is updated regularly. Check out http://www.myspace.com/kentuckymotherfuckers for more. That's it for now, so till next time, keep blowing shit up with those left-over firecrackers. Over & out, The Glasspack Administration
THE GLASSPACK AT LEBOWSKI FEST!
Jul. 10, 2005 - the Glasspack Administration
The Glasspack emerges from long rest and cold winter to kick your ass at the Annual Lebowski Festival July 22-23 at The Excutive Bowling Alley in Louisville. Also on the bill are They Might Be Giants, The Death Ray Davies, The Merediths, and the Glasspack favorite Lucky Pineapple. The Pack will headline the Garden Party outside around 10 P.M.. For more info click the link below to the festival's website.
Jerry Cunningham Joins the Glasspack!
Jul. 06, 2005 - the Glasspack Administration
Jerry Cunningham, formerly of Louisville bands Arch & Kinghorse, has joined the Glasspack on bass guitar! Welcome aboard Jerry! We are currently writing and practicing new material for an upcoming full-length release in 2006!
DIRTY BIRD EQUIPMENT WAS STOLEN IN JOHNSON CITY, NY in May at the East Coast Terminal Skatepark at the BMX trade show, anyone who finds this rare equipment will recieve cash, Shitluck Merch, Dirty Bird merch, the Glasspack merch, and lots of other goodies...it was a 1970's Sunn Concert Lead guitar amp head & an Ampeg SVT-3 Bass guitar amp head. Also, the Dirty Bird page was updated with info on getting the new record as well as the release show in Louisville.
AN UPDATE
Jun. 08, 2005 - the Glasspack Administration
The guys have been getting new material together and have just finished recording AC/DC's "Rock and Roll Singer" for an upcoming "Suckin' the 70's II" compilation for Small Stone Records...There will be a Louisville show soon...The Dirty Bird CD may or may not be available, depends on 4 Walls Records...Dave has started yet another band, Muddy Nasty River, with Karri from Red Nails, and long-time homie Mark Campbell of Instant Camera...link below...
DIRTY BIRD RECORD/FENDER MUSIC
Mar. 24, 2005 - the Glasspack Administration
You can now find the new Dirty Bird Record at Stonerrock.com's "All That's Heavy Store" on sale for $10.99. Features artwork & music from members of the Glasspack, Shitluck Clothing, Metal Bikes, Monster Magnet, The Hookers, & Buried at Sea. Enjoy...
The Glasspack now 'officially' uses Fender Music equipment. Dirty struck a deal with Fender and scored a new Tele!
Hey there. the Glasspack would like to take the time to say that Hunter was a great unique man and that the Glasspack and all of our friends in Louisville have always been quite inspired & proud of the party motherfucker, his writings, his general outlook on life, and the fact that he was a Louisville native. We are very sad to see him go. In many ways, he is the part of the Glasspack and Louisville's troubled punk rock youth and in these ways he will live on...so smoke a triple laced joint in his honor, listen to "American Exaust," and keep this in mind when the world starts to look like a robot factory:
"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."-H.S.T.
R.I.P. HUNTER S. THOMPSON PUNK ROCK MOTHERFUCKER 1937-2005
the Glasspack
PS-local Louisville reader, LEO weekly, has a nice cover story on Hunter and his impact on Louisville writers, http://www.leoweekly.com
the Glasspack Army Newsletter (Dec. 2004)
Dec. 22, 2004 - the Glasspack Administration
HEY SOLDIERS!
First off, The Glasspack would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. It's been a while since we gave you a full report on what is going on in the Glasspack world. Here's the breakdown:
THE GUYS!
Dirty Dave has been busy trying to find some shelter before he fades away. He is always looking for freelance design work and has very reasonable prices for designs such as cover art, posters, stickers, buttons, t-shirts, etc... Contact Dirty by e-mail at dirtydave@theglasspack.com . He has just finished the full design package for his side-project, Dirty Bird, and 4 Walls Records. He is writing new material for a new full-length to be recorded sometime 2005 for the Glasspack.
Brett is busy going to school for his video skills and has finished the Glasspack's movie "American ExhaustED" and is selling it from his e-mail clawdad69@yahoo.com . Available on VHS or DVD, the movie features The Captain's view of the Glasspack's first U.S. Tour in the fall of 2001 to support their first full-length "American Exhaust" on Riverock/4 Walls Records.
Todd has been doing a lot of homework and resting. He is practicing for the Slint Reunion to be held February 2005. They are to be curators of the "All Tomorrows Parties" festival in UK and original bass player, Todd Brashear, will not be part of the line-up. They may also be doing a tour, who knows. For more info on the festival check out http://www.atpfestival.com .
THE GLASSPACK’S MUSIC ON MTV'S "VIVA LA BAM" SHOW!
In case you haven’t been watching and/or listening to "Viva La Bam" on MTV, the Dec. 5th episode featured some music by the Glasspack, tracks "Peepshow" (which features Monster Magnet's Ed Mundell on guitar) and "Lil' Birdie" from this years Small Stone Records’ release "the Glasspack/Bridgeburner." Also heard on the show, were tracks from Small Stone bands Puny Human, Tummler, and Milligram. Apparently, the Viva La Bam crew have the entire Small Stone catalog so it is likely you will hear more Small Stone music throughout the season. Check http://www.MTV.com for air times and more info on the show.
THE GLASSPACK’S MUSIC ON “MONSTER GARAGE” VIDEO GAME!
We’re proud to announce that the Glasspack will have a track in the upcoming video game for Discovery Channel’s “Monster Garage” by Activision. The track used in the video game is from this years Small Stone Recordings’ release "the Glasspack/Bridgeburner.", the track entitled “Barn Party.” For more info on the game visit http://www.activisionvalue.com/titles/MonsterGarage/ .
THE GLASSPACK AT THE 2005 SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST MUSIC FESTIVAL!
The Glasspack has again been accepted into next year’s SXSW music festival in Austin, TX as part of the Small Stone Records showcase which is to be held at Room 710. Also on the bill are the Pack’s label mates, PORN (Tim Moss, Billy Anderson, and Dale Crover), Valis (ex-Screaming Trees), and Acid King. The Glasspack will also be playing some parties for the event, and we’ll keep you posted as we know more. If you are planning to have a 2005 SXSW party in Texas and would like the Glasspack to play, contact Dirty Dave by e-mail at dirtydave@theglasspack.com . For more info on Small Stone Records, visit http://www.smallstone.com . For more info on the 2005 SXSW music festival, visit http://www.sxsw.com .
STONERROCK.COM’S BEST OF 2005 CONTEST!
It should be about time for you to visit Stonerrock.com and enter their Best of 2005 contest. When you submit your list, you are entered into a drawing to receive a bunch of free music from their “All That’s Heavy” online record store. They have most of the Glasspack titles currently available for purchase, so if you’re broke like the Glasspack, you could win a free Glasspack cd or something else almost as good. MAKE SURE TO VOTE THE GLASSPACK’S 2005 SMALL STONE RECORDINGS RELEASE “THE GLASSPACK/BRIDGEBURNER” AS YOUR FAVORITE RELEASE FOR 2005!!! For more info, visit http://www.stonerrock.com .
THAT BAND DIRTY BIRD!
Dirty Dave’s side project, Dirty Bird, has their debut cd coming out in March 2005 from 4 Walls Records. The album entitled “Dirty Bird/Here Lies Dirty Bird” features music, artwork, and zombie fun from members of the Shitluck Clothing, Metal Bikes, the Glasspack, Monster Magnet, and The Hookers. The music is zombie garage rock at it’s finest. Digital Joe may come out of hiding to work up a new Dirty Bird web page design and some new mp3s! If you’re interested in pre-ordering, contact 4 Walls Records by email at info@4wallsrecords.com . For more info about the Dirty Bird, visit http://www.theglasspack.com/dirtybird and for more info on 4 Walls Records, visit http://www.4wallsrecords.com
TRADE LINKS WITH THE GLASSPACK!
We’re always looking for website to trade links with at http://www.theglasspack.com so send us an e-mail at theglasspack@theglasspack.com Some good links we have added are: http://www.louisvillehardcore.com - the history of Louisville rock as told by the ones who were there. http://www.iotaslc.com - powerhouse of a band from Salt Lake City.
the Glasspack's Music in "Viva La Bam" show on MTV
Dec. 06, 2004 - the Glasspack Administration
That's right, the Dec. 5th episode of MTV's "Viva La Bam" contains music of the Glasspack. If you happen to catch a rerun this week, listen for "Lil' Birdie" and "Peepshow" from the Glasspack's newest release "the Glasspack/Bridgeburner" on Small Stone Records. The song "Peepshow" has Monster Magnet's lead guitarist Ed Mundell playing lead guitar on the track. We also heard Small Stone bands Milligram and Puny Human on the show as well. We have been told by Small Stone Records that the Viva La Bam show has the full-entire Small Stone catalogue and it is likely that you will hear more Small Stone bands throughout the season. Check MTV.com for more info on the show and to pick up releases from the Glasspack and others, visit http://www.smallstone.com .
the Glasspack Movie
Nov. 29, 2004 - Brett "The Captain" Holsclaw
Attention the Glasspack soldiers,
"American Exhausted: 2001 Tour Odyssey" is available through my personal e-mail clawdad69@yahoo.com or thecaptain@theglasspack.com . Unfortunately, I have not been able to access my glasspack e-mail account. The movie is a documentation of our Fall 2001 tour featuring footage shot by Chris Owens, Rico, and myself. The program is 56 minutes long and is crudely edited by yours truly.
Also available: "the Glasspack: Live@Room 710, Austin, TX March, 2004
VHS = $10.00/DVD = $15.00 + plus $2.00 shipping and handling. Money orders only! Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.-The Cap'n
the Glasspack Army Newsletter (NOV SHOWS)
Oct. 19, 2004 - the Glasspack Administration
Howdy Soldiers,
It's been a while but hey, SHOWS are confirmed. We just confirmed some shows for a week in November in Louisville witha bunch of out-of-town buddies. And for those of you that are pissed, the Monster Magnet Detroit show is being rescheduled with the Glasspack opening. We'll let you know as soon as it is confirmed. Check http://www.theGlasspack.com/shows for more.
As for the Dirty Bird, the new full-length is in the plant right now being created for your monster consumption. We heard the cds are being made of brains so all you zombie fiends can eat 'em up. They will be available very soon and for those of you whom can't wait, write 4 Walls Records and pre-order, e-mail 4 Walls- info@4WallsRecords.com . We're also sure they'll be available with most of the websites that sell the Glasspack stuff. Check http://www.theGlasspack.com/DirtyBird for more.
And let the shows go on:
11/06/2004 10:00 PM - The Rudyard Kipling 422 West Oak St., Louisville, KY 40203 - $6
The Glasspack will be supporting their buddies Immortal Lee County Killers (Albama/Estrus Records) and label-mates Red Giant (Cleveland/Small Stone Records) at The Rud in The Pack's hometown, Louisville on Sat. Nov. 6. This will be a great show, don't miss out. Call 502-636-1311 for directions and check http://www.theGlasspack.com/links for links to these bands' websites and The Rud's website.
11/10/2004 11:00 PM - The Rudyard Kipling 422 West Oak St., Louisville, KY 40203 - $5
The Glasspack supports their buddies Totimoshi (Oakland/This Dark Reign Records) at The Rud in Louisville on Wed. Nov. 10. Totimshi will be playing this special show on one of their off-days from the Helmet tour. This will be a great show, don't miss out. Call 502-636-1311 for directions and check http://www.theGlasspack.com/links for links to these bands' websites and The Rud's website.
The Glasspack will be supporting their out-of-town buddies Devil to Pay (Indi) and Mezzanine at Wick's Pizza Parlour on Dixie HGWY. Call (502) 995-4333 for directions and check http://www.theGlasspack.com/links for links to these bands' websites and to Wick's website.
the Glasspack open for Monster Magnet!!!
Aug. 12, 2004 - the Glasspack Administration
the Glasspack has just confirmed a show opening for Monster Magnet, Bongzilla, and Five-Horse Johnson at The St. Andrews Hall in Detroit, MI on Thursday Oct. 7, 2004. Show starts at 7 PM, the Glasspack PLAYS FIRST. For more info contact St. Andrews Hall.
Also, for those of you who want to bootleg a free good-sounding Glasspack show, the Glasspack played WFPK's "Live Lunch" series in Louisville about month ago live on public radio (all first-takes) and the whole entire set is available for download here:
In other news, members of the Glasspack have just finished taping a new reality show for VH1. We can't tell you much more but it will air sometime in late September.
And for those of you interested in what the hell is going on with the Dirty Bird, 4 Walls Records is sending the new full-length "Dirty Bird/Here Lies Dirty Bird" to the pressing plant this month, a release date is not set yet. For more info, check http://www.4wallsrecords.com . However, you can hear some of the music and see clips of the band playing the 2004 SXSW terrible One Bikes Party at the Ritz in Austin, the band in full costume, in the new Props Megatour BMX DVD. For more info, check http://www.propsvisual.com
And don't forget to check out Digital Joe's band, Iota, at the new website http://www.iotaslc.com . Ofcourse, the Glasspack really dig this rockin SLC band.
Please, for the life of the Pack, go pick up a copy of the new full-legnth "the Glasspack/Bridgeburner" from Ear-X-Tacy Records in Louisville, http://www.smallstone.com and http://www.stonerrock.com on the internet, and from the band whenever they play for you.
Until next time, Rock Out with Your Cock Out, the Glasspack Administration
The Glasspack confirms WKPK's Live at Lunch!!!
Jun. 09, 2004 - the Glasspack Administration
the Glasspack will play WFPK's "Live at Lunch" series on Friday July 9, 2004 at noon. "Live at Lunch" broadcasts a local act live at noon every Friday on WFPK 91.9 FM (public radio). And if you can find the studio, the first 50-75 people get in to see the show on a first come, first serve basis. the Glasspack will be the loudest, hardest Louisville band to ever be featured on the show. Don't feel left out if you're in another town or even country, because WFPK audio-streams "Live at Lunch" live on their website and it is archived as well. For more info, check the link below...the Glasspack will also be playing the Rudyard Kipling that same night with Brothers of Conquest, Verktum, and Coliseum...
DIRTY DOES COVER ART!!!
Jun. 07, 2004 - the Glasspack Administration
Dirty needs more illustration and graphics work so we posted this news. He's running a special on designs: $100 each (cover art, layout, and/or t-shirt design). Give the man some work, you know rocknroll don't pay the bills.
IOTA WEBSITE IS UP!!!
May. 24, 2004 - the Glasspack Adminstration
Yeah, that's right, the Glasspack's webmaster, Joey Toscano (aka-Digital Joe), has finished his band's website, IOTA (Salt Lake City). A lot of good FREE tracks to check out! In SLC, don't miss this powerhouse of a band! The link is below...
The Dirtty Bird art and music is finished and about to be sent to the plant for 4 Walls Records release!
On the Glasspack side of things, BUY THE NEW RECORD BRIDGEBURNER FROM SMALL STONE RECORDS ONLINE OR IN RECORD STORES EVERYWHERE! Scroll down the news to find a list of distributors and in Louisville, just got to Ear-X-Tacy Records and look in the INDIE SECTION. Also, the guys have booked a Super-Louisville rock show for Friday July 9 at The Rudyard Kipling with fellow Louisville bands VERKTUM, COLISEUM, and BROTHERS OF CONQUEST. This show is gonna be unstoppable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the Glasspack's
Apr. 27, 2004 - the Glasspack Administration
Today is national "Bridgeburner" day. Thats right, the Glasspack's full-length cd "Bridgeburner" from Small Stone Records is available worldwide as of today. And you can get the new Glasspack record almost anywhere. You can order online at SmallStone.com or StonerRock.com. You can also print this bulletin out and take it to the record store. "the Glasspack/Bridgeburner" is distributed by the following and many more.
Small Stone Records are Distributed by:
AEC (Florida)
Bertus (Benelux)
Brainstorm (Italy)
Cargo GmbH (Germany)
Carrot Top (Chicago)
NAIL (Portland)
PHD Distributing LTD (Canada)
Plastic Head (UK)
The Stone Circle/ Alone (Spain)
various online stores, your local one-stops
Small Stone Direct: Inquire about wholesale
So go get you a copy, turn it up real loud, sit on your front porch, and give your neighbor the finger all day...
CD RELEASE PARTIES!!! LOUISVILLE!!!
Apr. 07, 2004 - the Glasspack Administration
Soldiers,
the Glasspack's "bridgeburner" is recieving nothing less than the best reviews, http://www.theGlasspack.com/press , so bring yer ass to the DERBY CITY for the world-famous Kentucky Derby Festival and the Glasspack's release parties. We're gonna get screwed up and lay down all our money on the underdog this year. If you live in Louisville, the Glasspack's new cd from Small Stone Recordings will be available at Ear-X-Tacy Records as of April 27, 2004. If you want to purchase online, go to http://www.SmallStone.com or http://www.StonerRock.com and tell 'em the Pack sent yas.
Now, let's PARTY:
Sun. April 25, 2004-7PM the Glasspack will host 100.5 THE FOX local radio show. the Glasspack will be picking the music. We are more than likely gonna play stuff by Sean Garrison, Monkeyboy, Brothers of Conquest, Vibrolas, the Glasspack, Dirty Bird (my side-project), and some others...
Tues. April 27, 2004-7 PM the Glasspack will be playing a free in-store show at Ear-X-Tacy. This show is aimed at all ages, especially the youngsters that never see us in the bars. This is the release date for "the Glasspack/Bridgeburner" full-length cd from Small Stone Recordings.
Fri. April 30-9 PM the Glasspack will be hosting a release party for the "Bridgeburner" cd at St. Andrews Pub in the south-end of Louisville at the corner of St. Andrews Pub and Palatka. Guests will include: Gravitron (Chicago/4 Walls Records) Devil to Pay (Indi/Benchmark Records) Man, Inc. (One-man band/Detroit/Times Beach Records) Odesa (local band with Dave Pollard singing, original singer for Evergreen)
come on, lets do it up, the Glasspack
PS-head on over to http://www.MotorBrandsUSA.com and pick you up some officially registered MOPAR and muscle car t-shirts and one of those new Motor Brand's "Hammer Down" CD compilations featuring the Glasspack, Five-Horse Johnson, Sasquatch, and many others...IT ROCKS.
A Quote from a 2004 SXSW review
Mar. 29, 2004 - theGlasspack Administration
Dirty thought this quote was so cool, he made us put it on the news page right here...it is inreference to the Glasspack's set at the 2004 SXSW Small Stone Showcase...
"First up was the Glasspack, a Louisville, Kentucky power trio that, thankfully, has nothing in common with that town's infamous arty indie rock scene. The band attacked its songs like a pack of starving wolves taking down a moose..."-Michael Toland (High Bias)
There are a lot of new reviews on the press page, check 'em out...
The Glasspack Army Newsletter March 2004
Mar. 24, 2004 - Dirty Dave
Hey,
this ones straight from me, Dave. Thanks to all of those who helped us down south, you rule. We had a great time at SXSW and met a lot of cool peoples. I lost my hearing in my right ear for two days after seeing High On Fire, the heaviest band in the world. I got a lot of promos and demos, a lot of good stuff. Digital Joe has finished the IOTA demo, holy shit, it rocks so hard. IOTA, imagine Soundgarden jamming with the MC5, every fuckin lable in the world's gonna fight over that band from Salt Lake City! http://www.theGlasspack.com/iota . I also got a Sasquatch promo from Small Stone, very heavy good stuff, they rocked hard and mighty at the SS SXSW Showcase. I also got to see Modey Lemon and Dixie Witch, great bands. And I picked up a copy of Gravity Propulsion System from OKC, spacey stuff but hard as fuck. I like it that way. And ofcourse, the Dirty Bird/Excess Lettuce/Tia Carrera/Glasspack/Terrible One Party show was fuckin crazy, the Glasspack loves Taj. Leland is a sick guy. I heard he stuck his finger in his butt and licked it on stage (Dirty Bird) but I couldn't see due to all the flashes going off in my face. Probably better that way, I like my pizza in my stomach. OUTTA CONTROL. The Ritz in Austin kicks ass.
So you say "Whats coming up next?" A whole bunch of shit, I can't even think straight about it. Lemmy brainstorm for a second: Interview for LEO Weekly in Louisville, March 31st appearance on FOX Sports Net's "Fusion" show, THE GTLASSPACK/BRIDGEBURNER APRIL 27tth ON THE STREET, HERES LIES DIRTY BIRD IS ALMOST FINISHED, appearance on 100.5 FOX April 25 in Louisville, shows in Chicago/Nashville/Louisville, Metal Bikes "Faded Glory" video, recording bass for new Gravitron record, Hoffman Bikes wants a song for ESPN Show, we are recording "RocknRoll Singer" by AC/DC for upcoming Small Stone Record's "Suckin the 70s II" comp., we might do "Earache My Eye" by Cheech and Chong, special features on http://www.StonerRock.com and Http://www.Roadburn.com , possible small tour in Spain and maybe other countries in September, Digital Joe is building the new site, thats all I can think of right now. Oh Yeah, we're havin one of those Kentucky Derby Parties, OUTTA CONTROL.
You can buy the Glasspack's "Bridgeburner" full-length right now at http://www.SmallStone.com and there are lots of new reviews on the press page here at theGlasspack.com, link is below...
Ask what you can do for the Glasspack? Go to the local record store cause they can EASILY get our stuff now (Nail Distribution or Carrot Top Distro), put the word out we need a booking agent that wants to do some work, buy lots of our t-shirts and records at that festival in OHIO in May cause everybody sells our stuff there and the promoter hates us (HaHaHa), order shit from SmallStone.com, turn up your stereos up so loud the car next to you wants to fight cause you cant listen to the Glasspack at low-levels. It might destroy your hearing, but when you lie in the grave, you wont hear anybodies' bullshit anyway...
Hey, this ones straight from me, Dave. Thanks to all of those who helped us down south, you rule. We had a great time at SXSW and met a lot of cool peoples. I lost my hearing in my right ear for two days after seeing High On Fire, the heaviest band in the world. I got a lot of promos and demos, a lot of good stuff. Digital Joe has finished the IOTA demo, holy shit, it rocks so hard. IOTA, imagine Soundgarden jamming with the MC5, every fuckin lable in the world's gonna fight over that band from Salt Lake City! http://www.theGlasspack.com/iota . I also got a Sasquatch promo from Small Stone, very heavy good stuff, they rocked hard and mighty at the SS SXSW Showcase. I also got to see Modey Lemon and Dixie Witch, great bands. And I picked up a copy of Gravity Propulsion System from OKC, spacey stuff but hard as fuck. I like it that way. And ofcourse, the Dirty Bird/Excess Lettuce/Tia Carrera/Glasspack/Terrible One Party show was fuckin crazy, the Glasspack loves Taj. Leland is a sick guy. I heard he stuck his finger in his butt and licked it on stage (Dirty Bird) but I couldn't see due to all the flashes going off in my face. Probably better that way, I like my pizza in my stomach. OUTTA CONTROL. The Ritz in Austin kicks ass. So you say "Whats coming up next?" A whole bunch of shit, I can't even think straight about it. Lemmy brainstorm for a second: Interview for LEO Weekly in Louisville, March 31st appearance on FOX Sports Net's "Fusion" show, THE GTLASSPACK/BRIDGEBURNER APRIL 27tth ON THE STREET, HERES LIES DIRTY BIRD IS ALMOST FINISHED, appearance on 100.5 FOX April 25 in Louisville, shows in Chicago/Nashville/Louisville, Metal Bikes "Faded Glory" video, recording bass for new Gravitron record, Hoffman Bikes wants a song for ESPN Show, we are recording "RocknRoll Singer" by AC/DC for upcoming Small Stone Record's "Suckin the 70s II" comp., we might do "Earache My Eye" by Cheech and Chong, special features on http://www.StonerRock.com and Http://www.Roadburn.com , possible small tour in Spain and maybe other countries in September, Digital Joe is building the new site, thats all I can think of right now. Oh Yeah, we're havin one of those Kentucky Derby Parties, OUTTA CONTROL.
*Ask what you can do for the Glasspack? Go to the local record store cause they can EASILY get our stuff now (Nail Distribution or Carrot Top Distro), put the word out we need a booking agent that wants to do some work, buy lots of our t-shirts and records at that festival in OHIO in May cause everybody sells our stuff there and the promoter hates us (HaHaHa), order shit from SmallStone.com, turn up your stereos up so loud the car next to you wants to fight cause you cant listen to the Glasspack at low-levels. It might destroy your hearing, but when you lie in the grave, you wont hear anybodies' bullshit anyway...
THE GLASSPACK ON NATIONAL TV!!!
Mar. 04, 2004 - the Glasspack Administration
Soldiers,
the Glasspack will be featured on the FOX Sports Net show called Fusion, in Louisville thats cable channel 55, on Wed. March 24th and/or Wed. March 31st, their schedule is kinda flighty. The show normally comes on at 4 PM (EST) but check your local listings for more accurate info, http://www.fusiontv.com. The Fusion show combines the best of skateboarding, surfing, BMXing, and rocknroll and is shown nationally and some may even get the channel internationally, its a FOX channel. Fusion will be showing the Glasspack's video for "Mrs. Satan," originally made by Pack drummer Brett Holsclaw for MTV2's headbangers Ball, but banned because MTV refuses to play anything thats good. Fusion will also be televising their coverage of the 2003 Small Stone Showcase, filmed in Manhattan last year at CBGBs. Heres your chance to see the Pack in the privacy of your home...don't miss it... the Glasspack
March 31 - Fusion TV (Fox Sports Network....will also re-air on Fuel TV) The Glasspack Throttlerod Halfway To Gone
NEW GLASSPACK/BRIDGEBURNER MP3 ONLINE!
Feb. 17, 2004 - theGlasspack Administration
Attention Soldiers,
Digital Joe has posted the brand new MP3 "Oil Pan," from the Glasspack/Small Stone release "Bridgeburner," at the Whiskey House, http://www.theGlasspack.com/media . It is ripped at high quality and will give you a little taste of the bliss to come...
Pre-order for the "Bridgeburner" cd will start tomorrow at http://www.smallstone.com and http://www.stonerrock.com . StonerRock.com buyers will have the chance to win one of 10 signed and limited vinyl test pressings recieved by the Glasspack to confirm good sound for 4 Walls Records before reproduction. You can also still purchase the few copies that are left from StonerRock.com or http://www.4wallsrecords.com .
Stonerrock.com will also be featuring the Glasspack for "MP3 of the Day," and "Photo of the Day." They will be posting a brand new interview with Dave of the Glasspack and adding a track to the jukebox as well.
In other news, the Dirty Bird cd is about to come back from New Jersey fully mixed and mastered, awaiting artwork and release from 4 Walls Records. They say it will be Fall 2004, we say it will walk the earth alive but dead on Halloween Night...
THE GLASSPACK'S BIRDGEBURNER RELEASE DATE!!!
Feb. 01, 2004 - the Glasspack Administration
Hey Soldiers, the Glasspack has been notified by Small Stone Recordings that the release date for the Glasspack's new full-length cd, "Bridgeburner," will be April 27, 2004. If you wanna a sneak preview, head on over to http://www.MetalBikesBMX.com and purchase the greatly-awaited Metal Bikes DVD, "Faded Glory," to hear the Glasspack's "Lil' Birdie" from the upcoming "Bridgeburner" cd. Digital Joe will also be posting an MP3 and cover art on http://www.theGlasspack.com soon. Anyone wishing to review, interview, book a show, or sell cds for the Glasspack can make a promo-pack request by writing Small Stone Recordings and sending your magazine or media credentials, e-mail: sstone@smallstone.com .
In other news, the Glasspack will most likely make an appearance at SXSW 2004 in our favorite place, Austin, TX with our buddies Terrible One Bikes at The Ritz...Work on the Dirty Bird cd is underway...Take it sleazy, the Glasspack
the Glasspack New Year's Eve Party!!!
Dec. 21, 2003 - the Glasspack Administration
Yeah, thats right, the Glasspack is going to be hosting your way outta 2003 with a little help from friends Arch (Louisville/ex-Kinghorse, ex-Adaptor) and Stop Motion (Louisville.) The Party is at the Rudyard Kipling on Dec. 31, 2003 at 10PM. Be ready to party down and bring your friends...Thanks, Happy Holidays from the Glasspack...
the Glasspack Army Newsletter
Dec. 03, 2003 - the Glasspack Administration
We're about to wrap up this year and close up shop for the holidays. the Glasspack have lots of good news for ya to ponder over into the next year.
the Glasspack will be playing a show in Indianapolis at the Melody Inn on Nov. 29 for a release party of Indi band Devil to Pay. If you're in the Indi area or anywhere close, try to make it out to the show. They will also be playing in Louisville for a New Year's Eve party at The Rudyard Kipling with fellow Louisville bands Arch and tba. DONT MISS!!!
the Glasspack has had a very productive year recording a new record for Small Stone, touring nearly 15,000 miles, submitting a video to MTV, doing a tv spot for FOX Sports Net Show "Fusion TV," enjoying the release of "American Exhaust" on vinyl, reinforcing the fact that rocknroll aint noise pollution, and IT AINT EVER GONNA DIE. We are also awaiting the releases of the Glasspack CD, Dirty Bird CD/DVD, & Metal Bikes DVD.
The release of the Glasspack's new Small Stone full-length, "Bridgeburner," has been postponed to come out April 2004, next year. The delay is due to a new distribution deal for Small Stone Recordings, which will hopefully make it easier for you to find our stuff in record stores like Bestbuy, Tower, Virgin, Sam Goody, etc.. The "Bridgeburner" is loaded with surprises including 10 brand new tracks, a cover tune, and some special guests from such bands as Big Chief, Raging Slab, and Monster Magnet.
The Glasspack's "American Exhaust" is out and rocking turntables allover the world courtesey of 4 Walls Records. Maybe you can still pick up one of the 400 copies at http://Stonerrock.com or http://4WallsRecords.com . Stonerrock.com will still be having a contest to win one of 10 signed test pressings of "American Exhaust" when the "Bridgeburner" is released. "American Exhaust" on cd is gone, no more copies left...
For those of you awaiting the release of the Dirty Bird's "Here Lies Dirty Bird," please sit tight as it is taking a little while to clean up Dirty and Leland's mess. This one will also come out sometime next year from 4 Walls Records in Chicago.
Digital Joe is about to start working on theGlasspack.com Version 2.0, and you can bet your bottom dollar, it will be out-of-this-fuckin-world. If you want to get one of your photos, audio recordings, and/or video recordings of the Glasspack on the new site for relaunch, please contact DigitalJoe@theGlasspack.com for submission. We have also updated the current site, so head over to http://www.theGlasspack.com and cast another vote for the Glasspack's "Mrs. Satan."
Have Happy Holidays of any kind. Over and out-the Glasspack Administration
REQUEST THE GLASSPACK ON MTV2!!!
Oct. 15, 2003 - the Glasspack Administration
Attention Soldiers, Please request the Glasspack video for "Mrs. Satan" from Small Stone Recordings at MTV2 (the link is below.) Here is the link to make a request, please only do it once:
THE GLASSPACK THANKS YOU!!!
Oct. 11, 2003 - DIrtyDave
Hey folks, We made it home after 11,000 miles and 20-something shows all over the country. I just wanted to take the time and say thanks for helping the Glasspack! I also want to apologize to those of you on the EAST COAST. We cancelled Boston because Brett was too sick to play the drums and our equipment/van were starting to sound a bit funny. Philly and Richmond were cancelled due to club renovations. We will come back. We are going to take it easy for a while but we will be in NYC for the Small Stone Showcase on Fri. Oct. 24 at CBGB's and in Hamtramick on Wed. Nov. 12 at Smalls. We have a special treat for CMJ. We have submitted our video for "Mrs. Satan" to MTV for play, please got to http://www.MTV.com to request the video. The Glasspack's new full-length, "Bridgeburner," has been delayed a bit but should be out before Christmas so you can infect your kids with THE ROCK and blame it on Santa. Anyone wishing to pick some of the leftover tour merch, just contact me. We also have a bunch of new soldiers enlisted in the Glasspack Army, so if you wanna trade weblinks, please, by all means, send them.
Pappy's and Andy Fox Ripped Off The Glasspack
Sep. 07, 2003 - the Glasspack Administration
Yes, thats right folks do not take your business to Pappy's in Louisville, they ripped off the Glasspack at the Weedeater show. Andy Fox decided to duck out without paying up...
THE GLASSPACK FALL 2003 USA TOUR!!!!!!!!
Aug. 15, 2003 - the Glasspack Administration
*PLEASE POST THESE DATES ON YOUR WEBSITE *PLEASE POST THESE DATES ON SOMEONE ELSE'S WEBSITE *PLEASE POST THESE DATES ON YOUR NEWS PAGE *PLEASE POST THESE DATES ON YOUR MESSAGE BOARD *PLEASE POST THESE DATES ON SOMEONE ELSE'S MESSAGE BOARD *PLEASE PRINT THESE DATES IN YOUR MAGAZINE *PLEASE ANNOUNCE THESE DATES ON YOUR SHOW *PLEASE PRINT THESE DATES ON PAPER AND HAND THEM OUT *PLEASE FOWARD THESE DATES TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW *PLEASE COME TO A SHOW *PLEASE BRING YOUR FRIENDS TO THE SHOW *GET READY TO GET YOUR ASS ROCKED...
THE GLASSPACK/FALL 2003 USA TOUR
SAT/AUG 30 - Louisville, KY @ The Rudyard Kipling
THURS/SEPT 4 - New Orleans, LA @ The Dixie Taverne
Support includes but not limited to Sasquatch, Gravitron, Dirty Bird (members of the Glasspack), Solid Donkey, Speedloader, Iommi Stubbs, Greenhouse Effect, Floating Goat, Gasface, Speedloader, Iota, and PB Army. Check http://www.theGlasspack.com for details and updates, and we will be adding more dates. Anyone interested in filling a 'hole' in the schedule, contact attilabooking@hotmail.com , anybody wishing to play with the Glasspack, contact the venue. Jimmy at City BMX was kind enough to make this tour schedule page for us, link below...
American Exhaust Rereleased on Vinyl!!!!!
Aug. 07, 2003 - the Glasspack Administration
the Glasspack's first full-length, "American Exhaust," is being rereleased on 140 gram red vinyl with new artwork to the number of 400. The release date is set for Aug. 16 from 4 Walls Records and will also be made available from StonerRock.com. the Glasspack have just finished signing 10 rare test pressings for a contest to be held by StonerRock.com in October. The first 100 SR.COMMERS that buy the Glasspack's Bridgeburner (Oct. 28 from Small Stone) will be entered into a drawing to win one of the American Exhaust test pressings.
In other news, check out www.BallBusterHardMusic.com for a new interview with the Glasspack. And check out the shows page for the latest tour dates...
The Glasspack Army Newsletter July 2003
Jul. 21, 2003 - the Glasspack Administration
For those about to rock, the Glasspack US Tour 2003 is being booked for Aug. 30th - Oct. 16th. The tour will include Dirty, Counselor, the Cap'n, and Rico and there will be a lot of merch for sale. "the Glasspack/Bridgeburner" is about to be mixed and sent the plant to be back before tour. The official release date is Oct. 28 from Small Stone Recordings. the Glasspack will have 3-5 different releases on cd, "American Exhaust" vinyl, posters, 2 different t-shirts, girl shirts, and even shot glasses for sale. Please come to a show, please get your band on a show, please SUPPORT THE ROCK. The tour will start with a date in Louisville at the Rudyard Kipling show which will also be a video shoot for two of the Glasspack tracks for submission to MTV. The show will also include Louisville's 1.3s, Dirty Bird, and Teen Kills Three. All bands being family members of the Glasspack Army.
Dirty is finishing up an exclusive interview with Stonerrock.com and recording notes for Roadburn Webzine. He has also just finished recording the Dirty Bird release "Here Lies Dirty Bird" for 4 Walls Records with Leland, Evans, and Josh. Everything went great. The first Dirty Bird show will be Aug. 30th with the Glasspack at the video shoot.
All is extremely busy at the Glasspack camp so we are gonna cut this one short...until next time, the Glasspack salutes you...
THE GLASSPACK/BRIDEGBURNER FALL TOUR 2003
May. 03, 2003 - the Glasspack Administration
Vic at Attila Booking is somewhere right now close to the east coast booking tours like a madman. the Glasspack has accepted plans to tour from Sept.1-Oct.16 THIS YEAR IN THE USA to support their second upcoming lpcd release, the Glasspack/Bridgeburner from Small Stone Recordings. Vic is booking the shows and currently right in the middle of it. Please, if you want to see the Glasspack in your town (NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN THE WORLD), contact the Glasspack or Vic, attilabooking@hotmail.com , and start making plans to get your ass rocked. If you're in Europe and you book shows, please contact the Glasspack's European management, Ramanagement, at ram@ramanagement.net in the Netherlands. THE GLASSPACK WANTS YOU!!!
the Glasspack is Set to Record!!!!!!
Apr. 23, 2003 - the Glasspack Administration
the Glasspack has confirmed studio time with Michigan's Rusltbelt Studios for mid-May to record all-new material for their second upcoming release from Small Stone Recordings, "the Glasspack/Bridgeburner." Digital joe has also begun work on the coverart and layout for this release which should be out late summer/early fall this year. After that, the Glasspack plans to play as many shows as humanly possible. They have already begun setting out touring plans with Attila Booking for Sept/Oct in the USA. Promoters/bands, contact attilabooking@hotmail.com to make plans for the Glasspack to come to your town in the fall. Press, contact sstone@smallstone.com with your credentials to be added to the Glasspack promotional list for the Glasspack/Bridgeburner. the Glasspack is also now excepting interviews on the Bridgeburner subject.
the Glasspack's next show will be in Louisville at the Rudyard Kipling on Thursday May 22, 2003 with The Immortal Lee County Killers and The Cherry Valence, this will be a great show, don't miss it. the Glasspack will have just freshly recorded a new record and will be showcasing the skills on new material. Don't forget to pick up a copy of "The Mother Lodge" compilation to help give a little back to The Rudyard Kipling for many years of rocknroll and amazing entertainment, http://www.The MotherLodge.com
In other news, Dirty will be displaying art at the Cinderblock Gallery in dowtown Louisville for a show that opens on Derby Eve, the first Friday in May, and runs for a month. The theme for this art show is musicians whom are also artists. You are invited.
DIRTY DOES ART FOR GRAVITRON DEBUT!!!
Mar. 13, 2003 - ther Glasspack Administration
Soldiers,
Check out the brand spankin' new Gravitron (Chicago) release from 4 Walls Records. Dirty did the coverart for the cd entitled "Gravitron/The Dawning of the Finite Moment of Now." See the link below...
THE GLASSPACK DONATES TRACK, TIME, AND SET!!!
Mar. 11, 2003 - the Glasspack Administration
Thas right soldiers,
The Glasspack is giving back to the Rudyard Kipling for being the most kick ass venue in Louisville. the Glasspack has donated "Whiskey House (on Oak St.)" to The Mother Lodge Compilation, a double-cd benefit featuring nearly 35 tracks from Louisville bands that donated songs. The proceeds from sales of the double-cd go to help raise money to keep the Rudyard Kipling venue open & rockin'. Some other bands whom donated songs are King Kong, Monkeyboy, My Morning Jacket, Sean Garrison and The Five-Finger Discount, and Speed to Roam. This killer CD is one of a kind and rumor has it that the double-cd package will be as cheap as a single-cd package!!!
To coincide with the release of The Mother Lodge Compilation, Prom Night Productions has booked a fundraiser weekend festival featuring bands from the compilation on Friday March 28 and Saturday March 29 at The Rudyard Kipling venue. We do not have a lot of info on this yet but we do know that the Glasspack and King Kong will be sharing the stage and headlining on the Friday night of the festival fundraiser. SO BRING YOSELF, GET ROCKED, AND HELP RAISE MONEY NEEDED TO KEEP THE RUDYARD KIPLING ROCKING!!! Afterall, where else can you go for an inexpensive evening of local, national, and international rocknroll??? A website has been launched
A SPECIAL COLUMBUS, OHIO SHOW!
