RECOMMENDED (10/28/05 @ Emo's)
Russian émigré Eugene Hutz represents the better aspects of globalization. The gypsy with the porn-star ’stache has recently taken his considerable charisma to the silver screen in Everything Is Illuminated, which provides the singer with the perfect opportunity to air songs from his gypsy-punk outfit’s fifth LP, Gypsy Punks Underdog World Strike (Side One Dummy). Expect performance art at its finest, including the possibility of Hutz putting out cigarettes on his chest. California post-punkers Throw Rag and Scotch Green open. - Melanie Haupt

RECOMMENDED (07/31/05 @ Redrum)
Rubberhed reunites for the hit-and-ran drummer along with an all-star local lineup: Born to Lose, Riddlin’ Kids, Air Tight Alibi (giving away free CDs), the Bricks ATX, Bitter Tongues, Original Glitch, and the Banner Year. -