The clean vibrant streets of Corktown was churning with the Saturday Nightlife. One solid Business was seemingly gleaming more this eve- For the dynamics of Punk Music, in all it's different forms was about to happen at the Old Building of PJ's Lager House.
This 2-Roomed Bar & Concert Hall (that's all I saw at least) is best known as being a secret Drinking Joint disguised as a Furniture Store during Prohibition. Almost paradoxically the hidden treasure of unique Punk Music is found within the building's 1914 walls of this great Night Spot.
The Open Concert Room had a table on each side and swelled full during the Band Sets and emptied between as patrons catched a beverage or cigarette. The Concert Room was decked out in Christmas decorations. The Bar/Restaurant Room was very close and easily accessible for a breather and drink.
I got to speak to the Lead Singer of CULT OF SPACESKULL and the Drummer of DEAR DARKNESS. A great person- we spoke about the Preparation of her Events and about other local Bands & DJs. I Cosplayed JOHN McCLAIN of DIE HARD (1st Movie) as it was a Christmas Event. Her Band organized a great Halloween Event similar to this one at Small's- and I really enjoyed that Halloween Event! They mentioned to dress in your Finest Christmas Attire for this one...so I did! lol.
Talking to The Lead Vocalist of CULT at WRECK THE HALLS 2021
This was another Show by the Creators of "Super Spooky Friday Before Halloween Battle To The Death" Punk Rock Show- I was looking forward to a Battle against Santa as advertised but I had to leave Early. Bummer! Check out The Cult of SpaceSkull facebook Page to see videos and Photos!
Now this Blogger left around 11pm and missed seeing 3 of the Bands. But what was seen was a nice span of Punk Rock.
The Bands I saw:
The Palace of Auburn Hills;
Girl Fight;
Sros Kings;
Wombworm &
Dear Darkness
THE PLACE OF AUBURN HILLS
Imagine a Punk Shoegaze Band fronted by Emily Haines of Metric. This felt like that! An incredible Band with drums and a guitar. The call of a beautiful Siren gets you to listen and before one knows it their Set is over. I really enjoyed a nylon face-covered character I later found out was called "Mr. Mystic". He stood to Stage Left the whole Set...it made one uncomfortable or on-edge which is interesting. A unique add- I loved the feeling as it made me think!
VIDEO: THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS
GIRL FIGHT
Punk Rock's Tribal beats rings true of Girl Fight. Kinda the equivalent of Tribal House music for the House Genre. This 2-piece is a talented duo with vocals and instrument experience. The guitar was outrageously awesome!
VIDEO: Girl Fight
Sros Lords
This would be what non-Punk Music Folks would probably call a classical "Punk Band" Hard Riffs, high-energy and the feel of being in the Big Machine and being tossed around.
VIDEO: Sros Lords
Wombworm
An interesting 4-piece and the Cocorosie of the Detroit Punk Scene. Great Voices and an Experimental feel about this Band. I liked the fact that all of the Band Members can sing.
VIDEO: WOMBWORM
Dear Darkness
My Favorite Band of the night with bouncy-catchy lyrics and songs about life in general. This Band is almost a smaller version of the Lunachicks as the vocalist sounds very similar to Theo Kogan. I loved this Band!
VIDEO: DEAR DARKNESS
Sorry to say I had to leave early. The Cult of Spaceskull I assume was one of the organizers and had a great Skit-themed Halloween Show at Small's in Hamtramck. This Event's theme was a battle against Santa... according to THE CULT OF SPACESKULL'S Facebook page, the Lead Singer of CULT (The Red Queen), was "Killed" by Santa and an Elf.
VIDEO FROM YOUTUBE THE CULT OF SPACESKULL
@PJ LAGERHOUSE "WRECK THE HALLS" 2021
MORE PHOTOS!
I'm looking forward to seeing these great Bands again!
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