{"id":20036,"date":"2017-06-27T11:15:49","date_gmt":"2017-06-27T15:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/?p=20036"},"modified":"2018-08-09T17:06:31","modified_gmt":"2018-08-09T21:06:31","slug":"playing-bloomington-live-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/playing-bloomington-live-june\/","title":{"rendered":"PLAYING BLOOMINGTON: Live Music Highlights from June"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20038\" src=\"http:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2904.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2904.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2904-324x243.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2904-416x312.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2904-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2904-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2904-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2904-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2904-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2904-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2904-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2904-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>(June 24) Jacky Boy @ the Void<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: inherit;\">Bloomington locals Mark, Stone, and Steve constitute the trio of secular rockers known as Jacky Boy that opened up the night at Punks Give Back #4. Punks Give Back! Bloomington is a local branch of Punks Give Back!, a national, not-for-profit organization that supports local artists and organizers to raise money for local nonprofit organizations. Punks Give Back! Bloomington organizes a monthly event with music and poetry in order to channel funds into various organizations that support local underserved and underprivileged populations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: inherit;\">Punks Give Back #4 raised funds for Exodus Refugee Immigration, an organization based out of Indianapolis that makes it its mission to \u201cserve the resettlement needs of refugees and other displaced people fleeing persecution, injustice, and war by welcoming them to Indiana.\u201d Although they admitted that this was their first show in over three months (which I guess is a while for the band), Jacky Boy delivered their trademark grungy dream pop sound: jangly and distorted guitar effects, infectious hooks, and saccharine vocals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/track=1057172917\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jackyboyband.bandcamp.com\/track\/closer\">Closer by Jacky Boy<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=&#8221;yes&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221;][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=&#8221;1_1&#8243; background_position=&#8221;left top&#8221; background_color=&#8221;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;&#8221; border_color=&#8221;&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; spacing=&#8221;yes&#8221; background_image=&#8221;&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; padding=&#8221;&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0px&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; id=&#8221;&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;&#8221; animation_speed=&#8221;0.3&#8243; animation_direction=&#8221;left&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; center_content=&#8221;no&#8221; min_height=&#8221;none&#8221;]<figure id=\"attachment_20039\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20039\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20039 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2907.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2907.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2907-324x182.png 324w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2907-416x234.png 416w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2907-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2907-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2907-200x112.png 200w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2907-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2907-600x337.png 600w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2907-800x449.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20039\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jessie, and Ian, and Nia of Clue<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>[\/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=&#8221;1_1&#8243; 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Williams, Jasper Wirtshafter, and Alexandria Hollett.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: inherit;\">This show, which featured the debut of new local group Fresh Kill, had an especially stacked supporting lineup of music (Jennie Williams, Clue, Oscilla) and poetry (T. K. Williams, Jasper Wirtshafter, and Alexandria Hollett). After three poetry sets opened the night, local singer-songwriter Jennie Williams grabbed the audience with raw and personal tunes sung in a rich tone that seamlessly shifted from one octave to the next. Following Williams was Clue, a three piece synth punk group comprised of Bloomington locals Jessie (synth and vocals), Nia (bass), and Ian (percussion). With a cool and deliberate energy, the bouncy, syncopated rhythms and Jessie&#8217;s half-sung vocal performance provided a lively counter to the other acts of the night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L6q41Tjxig8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headlining group Fresh Kill was the second-to-last band to perform. Fresh Kill is Emma, who sings and plays the drums, and Jess, who sings and plays guitar. Aside from occasional bursts of energetic instrumentals, their performance was minimal, which showcased the hauntingly personal nature of their lyrics. The audience was especially supportive for the debut of this band, who had family and friends in the audience for the special night. Lastly, Oscilla wrapped up the evening with ambient dance tunes that were as emotive as they were hypnotic. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=715289337\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"http:\/\/freshkill.bandcamp.com\/album\/fresh-kill-demos\">Fresh Kill Demos by Fresh Kill<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20052\" src=\"http:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/19275220_1232753390168145_7963823068279159724_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"741\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/19275220_1232753390168145_7963823068279159724_n.jpg 741w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/19275220_1232753390168145_7963823068279159724_n-324x420.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/19275220_1232753390168145_7963823068279159724_n-416x539.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/19275220_1232753390168145_7963823068279159724_n-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/19275220_1232753390168145_7963823068279159724_n-200x259.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/19275220_1232753390168145_7963823068279159724_n-400x518.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/19275220_1232753390168145_7963823068279159724_n-600x777.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>(6\/21)\u00a0Dream Probe, Livin\u2019 Thing, Skull Cult, Doozie @ Kroger Castle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I descended the stairs to the basement of the house venue Kroger Castle, Dream Probe had already started playing their set. Dream Probe is a Champaign-based hardcore punk band featuring Vince (guitar), Olguie (vocals, bass), and Tyler (Drums). \u00a0Dream Probe performed the songs off of their spring demo, bringing even more intensity and energy to their politically charged, anti-colonial, Spanish language punk. Although all of the instruments were turned up to max volume, Olguie\u2019s powerful vocals managed to cut through the chaotic wall of noise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=3654267411\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dreamprobe.bandcamp.com\/album\/demo-2017\">Demo 2017 by Dream Probe<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local punk group Skull Cult closed the night with another energetic punk set. Their sound contains elements of new wave, synth punk and hardcore but is difficult to define and characterize. Luckily, it seems like Skull Cult is more interested in creating an environment that is both boisterous and merry than in defining their sound. While their performance was abrupt, it was packed with turbulent music and uninhibited dancing. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1126471268\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"http:\/\/skullcultusa.bandcamp.com\/album\/vol-2\">Vol.  2 by Skull Cult<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20040\" src=\"http:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FullSizeR-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"408\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FullSizeR-2.jpg 408w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FullSizeR-2-324x592.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FullSizeR-2-164x300.jpg 164w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FullSizeR-2-200x365.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/FullSizeR-2-400x730.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>(6\/21)\u00a0\u00a0Jordan Victoria<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> @ the Blockhouse<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis is my first time playing the guitar in public,\u201d admitted Jordan Victoria, the drummer of Her Again, about halfway through her opening set at the Blockhouse. While her nerves may have been apparent when it was time to address the audience between songs, her vulnerability paired well with the intimate and autobiographical nature of her music. As Victoria&#8217;s subtle vibrato coaxed the lone meandering electric guitar through rises and falls in intensity, it felt less like a performance than a gathering among friends. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/319632472&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;visual=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>[\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(June 24) Jacky Boy @ the Void Bloomington locals Mark, Stone, and Steve constitute the trio of secular rockers known as Jacky Boy that opened up the night at Punks Give Back #4. Punks Give Back! 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