King Cobra, Seattle – This Snake’s Got Bite
King Cobra, up on Capitol Hill has officially sunk its fangs into the Seattle music scene. The venue struck at the perfect time-just after the Crocodile Cafe had (un)expectedly closed its doors and Seattle was in the lurch for a venue named after a dangerous animal. Now, only a couple months out of their infancy, King Cobra is booking night after night of fantastic bands. I thought I’d share a couple of the highlights happening over for the next several weeks
Friday, April 18The Pharmacy, The Pleasureboaters, Strong Killings, Tacocat
Saturday, April 19
Seattle Semi-Pro Wrestling…….. w/ Black Eyes and Neckties
I’ve seen Black Eyes and Neckties scorch the floor at the Comet Just before Monotonix lit the damn place on fire. Paired up with high energy dudes jumping off of fences and yelling obscenities at each other (and the crowd) during Amateur wrestling, this should be a night among nights.
Sat, May 17th 9pm
Thee Emergency (Record Release),
The Hands,
The Valley
Three of Seattle’s Superstars are gathered up here at Capitol Hill’s hottest new digs. Be sure to get here early and stay late. Nothing on this bill is going to disappoint. Thee Emergency is going to be celebrating the release of their new CD Solid due out in May.
Friday, May 30
Emeralds, Cancer Rising, Caves, The Physics
The Physics have been touted here by DJ 100 Proof as Seattle’s best Hip Hop group. Considering that they are opening this bill, I can only expect that this is going to be a lit-up show!
Friday June 25 and Sat June 26
Capitol Hill Block Party
Last but not least, King Cobra will be hosting bands this year at the Block Party. Not clear as to who will playing yet but given the current schedule, it’s going to be soemone worth seeing.
For more of the goings-on on the ‘Hill, you can find the entire King Cobra Schedule after the break (Updated 4-15-08)
Friday, April 18
The Pharmacy, The Pleasureboaters, Strong Killings, Tacocat
Saturday, April 19
9:00pm
Seattle Semi-Pro Wrestling…….. w/ Black Eyes and Neckties
Friday, April 25
Panther Attack, Bronze Fawn, Lords of the North
Saturday, April 26
Candlebox…. w/ Lee Rude and the Trainwrecks
Wednesday, April 30
Akimbo, Alternative Tentacles artists Triclops (members of The Fleshies, Victims Family), TBA
Thursday, May 1
8:00pm
SLEESTAK ATTACK!
Friday, May 2
Blackie (all-star Blondie tribute), American Professionals (w/ Steve/The Gits, Klaus/Dead Kennedys, Chuck/Action Slacks), The Riffbrokers – $7
Saturday, May 3
Brent Amaker & The Rodeo, Shane Tumarc & The Traveling Mercies, Battle Hymns – $8
Wednesday, May 7
On Hold – Monster Skate Video Premier bands TBA
Thursday, May 8
THOR, The Blue Ticks
Friday, May 9
No Fi Soul Rebellion, The Femurs, Wallpaper, special guests
Saturday, May 10
Mos Generator, Golden Gods (reunion show!), Neon Nights, Witchburn – $7
Wednesday, May 14
Shock Therapy, with Jimmy Flame & The Sexxy Boys, Pain Cocktail, and the Space Cretins
Thursday, May 15
To The Waves, Post Harbor, Helms Alee
Friday, May 16
The DTs, Police Teeth, Tom Price Desert Classic (featuring ex-Gas Huffer/U-Men)
Saturday, May 17
Thee Emergency (Record Release), The Hands, The Valley
Tuesday, May 20
Daguerreotypes, Blue Light Curtain, and Red Sea Sharks
Thursday, May 22
Steel Tigers of Death tour kick off, Bullet Club, Hearseburner
Friday, May 23
Holy Ghost Revival, The Greatest Hits, the soda pop kids
Saturday, May 24
Throw Rag
Thursday, May 29
Bad Love Sessions, Thunderbird Motel, She Knows
Friday, May 30
Emeralds, Cancer Rising, Caves, The Physics
Thursday, June 5
8:00pm
SLEESTAK ATTACK!
Friday, June 6
Heavy Liquid (all-star tribute to Iggy & The Stooges), Action Buddy, The Valkyries
Wednesday, June 11
Loving Thunder, I’m a Gun, TBA
Friday, June 13
Noise for the Needy Fest
Saturday, June 14
Noise for the Needy Fest
Tuesday, June 17
Angel City Outcasts, The Chelsea Smiles, Neon Nights
Thursday, June 19
Everybody Out!, The Last Gang, TBA
Friday, June 20
The Ruby Doe, Removal (from Canada), Madraso
Saturday, June 21
8:00pm
The One and Only True Messiah, The Week End Session, Tularosa
Sunday, June 22
The One and Only True Messiah, The Week End Session, Tularosa
Rockband Round 2
Thursday, June 26
Adrian & The Sickness, Witchburn, The Moens
Thursday, July 3
Inquinok, Scorched Earth, Teratism – $7
8:00pm
SLEESTAK LIVE ATTACK with Scorched Earth, Teratism, Inquinok ,
Saturday, July 12
Murdock Reunion Show, Neon Nights, The Valkyries
WhenJul 12, 2008
Friday, July 25
Capitol Hill Block Party
WhenJul 25 – 26 2008
WhereThe mighty King Cobra
Saturday, July 26
Capitol Hill Block Party
WhenJul 25 – 26 2008
WhereThe mighty King Cobra
I can’t wait to see the THOR concert with THE BLUE TICKS(British Invaders) on May 8th at KING COBRA in Seattle
Fuck King Cobra. Way too much security. Plastic glasses for drinks. $600 off the door for security. Un-professional rookie booking agent. Fucked over a ton of touring bands already, word is out. Going down. And book someone other than the Valkyries for fuck’s sake.
Fuck King Cobra’s “security” asshole named “Medic” who will soon be needing one. A braid-beard douchebag who thinks he’s running some high-level “Mission Impossible” or fucking Whitney Houston movie drama in his head, but is in actuality not even man enough to work the door – he goes around yanking drinks. Wow, security guys who pick up empty (or near-empty) glasses! That’s so TOUGH and burly dude! Bet you try to pick fights with chicks, don’t you “Medic”? Go wash the dishes, bitch.