…double shows celebrating Ben’s new release “Moth to the Flame” and new material from the Hippie as well!
showtimes 9pm both nights and it’s FREE!
It’s the end of an era with Tommy leaving the group, and things certainly won’t be the same. Tommy’s unique sound and offerings to the group will be missed to say the least. His talents on the keyboards, trombone, and voice are one-of-a-kind.
Times change, and thus so will the sound of the band with a different lineup. Despite rumors of a break-up, Violent Hippie will continue after a small break through January and will re-emerge at Winterfest in Lead, SD at the Blue Cactus on Saturday, Jan 23rd showtime 9p.
Chris Cady will continue to front out the band on guitar and vocals, with the integration of Joel Adams as a full-time member on Tuba. Joel has been a session player with the band the last couple of seasons, and has added an amazing, unique tone to the group. Joel hails originally from Fergus Falls, MN, and holds a master’s degree in Tuba Performance from the University of Illinois.
We are also happy to announce that Chris Tetreault of our sister group, the Mad Hats, has shopped on with us as the new drummer, will be covering our last shows of the year, and becoming a fixture of the band for 2010. The Mad Hats are not breaking up, they will be doing shows as well…
Obviously our set list will be changing, with inserts of quite a bit more surf, rockabilly, and experimental tones which we have been exploring behind closed doors this year, with a whole new batch of original material and some fun spins with some new covers as well.
We wish Tommy good luck in all he does, and send him off with love…
Happy Sewage to all, and to all a good Snot!
HalloWEEN night
Violent Hippie is the Indiana Clones Band and plays an entire set of
WEEN! Minneapolis stompblues americana rockers Hobo Nephews of Uncle
Frank will share the evening at the Back Porch doors 8p show 9p free!
Costume Contest $50 bar tabs for first place $25 bar tabs for
runner-ups in both male/female categories
must be present to be judged!
October 30th and 31st, bring your spooky selves to The Back Porch for music from Violent Hippie. On Halloween night, four people with the best costumes will win bar tabs! $50 bar tab for first place and $25 bar tab for runner-ups in both male and female categories. Violent Hippie will do an entire set of Ween to close the night out.
Agent Cooper’s June MusiCarnival is quickly approaching! This weekend will be the last chance to win free two-day passes to what will surely be a rockin’ good time.
Friday, June 5th: Violent Hippie at The Back Porch, show at 9:30pm
Saturday, June 6th: Violent Hippie at The Back Porch, show at 9:30pm AND Six Mile Road at Horses to Harleys, show at 9pm
Raffle tickets will be given to the first fifty people to walk through the door at each show. This gives you three chances to win a two-day pass to the June MusiCarnival. These shows are free, so what have you got to lose?
Come up to The Blue Cactus on Main Street in Lead this Friday, May 15th and check out two of the artists on Agent Cooper’s June MusiCarnival bill. One lucky attendee will be adorned with a free weekend pass to the festival! Come join local soul-punks, Violent Hippie and their Bismarck, ND stomp-grasser colleague, Ben Suchy for a sweet double show with no cover at the best venue in Lead, SD.
Round three! We’re delighted to be playing at The Blue Cactus in Lead again. There’s always been an enthusiastic crowd, and the staff is great to work with…and get drinks from.
Saturday, 4/11/2009, 9:00 PM at The Blue Cactus
314 East Main Street,
Lead, SD 57754
Cost: free
On the first Friday and Saturday of April, Violent Hippie will once again take the stage at The Back Porch in Spearfish. Friday night will be three full sets of eclectic covers and VH originals. On Saturday night, Violent Hippie will share the spotlight with the Minneapolis-based funk rock reggae group, Roster McCabe.
This will be their second show at The Back Porch, the first being in February, where they impressed many locals with their tight harmonies, intricate guitar-play, and infectious energy. Be sure to hydrate before dancing!
