Slow Club on the Block Is About Ready to Move In
The Slow Club, the newest in a growing field of once-a-week clubs featuring local alternative-rock talent, will make its debut Saturdayat the International Pub in Irvine. Performing are Electric Cool Aid, Delicious Mind Gardens and the People. The Tories, Betty and the Joneses and Technicolor Overdrive make up the bill on Feb. 15. Shows start at 9 p.m., with admission $5. The International Pub is at 4881 Birch St., in the Plaza de Cafes. Information: (714) 955-3868.
The Slow Club’s promoter is Costa Mesa rock musician Chris Fahey, who has staged several benefit concerts, including one in December starring the Dickies. Fahey co-promoted that show with Craig McGahey, who runs the New Klub on the Block, another alternative-rock showcase each Friday and Saturday at Costa Mesa’s Newport Roadhouse.
“I hate to compete with Craig, but I get bored watching him have all the fun,” Fahey said.
BENEFIT RESULTS: A daylong benefit concert Sunday at the Fullerton Hofbrau drew more than 400 people and raised $730 for the Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Orange County, according to organizer Steven Lamprinos. The show featured six Fullerton-based alternative-rock bands.
Lamprinos plans to promote weekly, Wednesday night alternative-rock shows at the Hofbrau starting later this month. He said there are no firm bookings yet.
TOWER--LIVE!: Tower Records in Anaheim will feature a series of free, acoustic rock performances this month, with sets lasting 20 to 60 minutes. King Size, Shotgun Messiah and Asphalt Ballet play Saturday at 12:30, and Dave Sharp of the Alarm appears Sunday at 2 p.m. The Cavedogs will play Tuesday at 3:30. Also scheduled: Loud Sugar, Feb. 15;, Dr. Dream Day, featuring the Black Watch, the Swamp Zombies, Jerry Giddens and Joyride, Feb. 16; Lillian Axe, Feb. 18; Triple X Day, with Human Drama, Tender Fury and Motorcycle Boy, Feb. 22; Dramarama, Feb. 23, and Rick Park er, Feb. 29. The store is at 306 N. Beach Blvd. Information: (714) 995-6600.
