To me, Real Time was about self-actualization, being interrupt-driven, playing life like a game of Whac-A-Mole and being worn down by it. Buildings was more about the now, how moments strike one as meaningful because they’re transient and flawed rather than despite it. If you buy any of that, then I present to you Burgers, Bars, and Cold, which I’d say is about losing and regaining perspective amidst what feels like a cyclical existence.

And that’s semi-officially the third album from the substars. No fancy cover art or physical packaging for this one, which is not the only way in which it is something of an odd duck, but maybe you’ll get a kick of it nonetheless.

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So come on out!

7:00 doors
7:30 Charles Nyberg
8:30 UZZA
9:30 The Planktonics
10:30 the substars
11:30 Deepsoul Deities

Friday, June 5, 2009
Eagles Club
287 Maria Street, St Paul, MN (ample street parking available)
$5 suggested donation

The Eagles Club show a few weeks ago was a pretty good time–thanks to all who attended–but now it’s time for us to return to Minneapolis for a one-night homestand at the Acadia Cafe in Minneapolis. This is another DEMO showcase, this time with a pretty poptastic lineup that people who find us listenable would seem likely to enjoy. Check out the links below for a taste of what to expect, and do come grace us with your presence!

7:30PM doors ($5 suggested donation)
8:00PM Charles Nyberg
8:45PM Ruben
9:30PM Josh Von Mink
10:30P the substars
11:30PM Andre Borka (and band)

Acadia Cafe
329 Cedar Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Phone: 612-874-8702

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I know it’s been a long time since we rapped at ya, but we’re getting our show on Saturday, March 14 in St. Paul. DEMO showcases such as this have historically been pretty sweet due to the diverse nature that tends to characterize the typical bill, and this evening is no exception. Bob Frey does simple, melodic folk-pop reminiscient of Cat Stevens. His new CD, Like A Train, was recorded at Crazy Beast Studio in Northeast (which was also where The Traces’ did the Paint It Red EP, and his bio also states that’s he’s the brother of James Frey, author of A Million Little Pieces. Thus, Frey would also be useful for connecting me to Kevin Bacon within six degrees should the need arise. Self-Sufficient Flying Machine does alt-folk on the old-timey tip, with banjos (!!!) and what not. Plasmastic Brain Spasm will ostensibly bring the funk.

So, yeah, it’s gonna be bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S. But we ain’t no hollaback girls. Except Andy, anyway. And this is a new venture for DEMO, so it’d be really cool if you came and helped that most excellent organization get off to a good start in their partnership with a new venue.

7:30 doors
8:00 Bob Frey
9:00 Self-Sufficient Flying Machine
10:15 the substars
11:30 Plasmatic Brain Spasm

Eagles Club
287 Maria Street, St Paul, MN (I guess there is ample parking available)
$5 suggested donation

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Happy holidays!

the substars – Someday (BPK mix)

So while it may have appeared to be a slow quarter around these parts, we do have a few things cooking. Six Hours From Milwaukee is set to appear on the RPM 2008 rock sampler, along with some of our favorite RPM acts including Angie Fights Crime, Sister Savage, and Broken Promise Keeper. I guess that’ll be happening in January, and I’ll probably grab a few discs in case anyone is interested.

Anyway, maybe we’ll do something rocking later this fall, in which case you should stay tuned and be the first to know.