Photos: Fucking Nostalgic's 1st Anniversary Concert (ZZZ's, The Barrens, Grandfather, EULA & Liquid Light Lab)

Fucking Nostalgic’s 1st Anniversary Concert @ Fontana’s – April 21, 2012
Photos: Nadia Chaudhury

Well… we did it. On Saturday night, we threw our first anniversary concert at Fontana’s—something we hope to make an annual tradition. And if the turnout was any indication, we shouldn’t have any problem doing that. First and foremost, a huge thank you to everyone who came out and partied all night with us and I also need to give special gratitude to all of the bands who played, Liquid Light Lab’s Steve Pavlovsky for providing lights all night long, our DJs Debbie and Damien, all of our contributors who came out to support us, plus Nadia for taking all of the photos that adorn this post. And now for a little rundown of what took place…

Fucking Nostalgic's 1st Anniversary Party reminder & additions!

We're getting really excited about our upcoming first year anniversary blowout at Fontanas next Saturday April 21st, and things just got even more awesome. As if our lineup of the Barrens, Grandfather and EULA was not sick enough to blow your fragile little minds, Japanese noise band ZZZ's -- who coincidentally we caught play a jaw dropping set at Xpo 929 last week (more on that in a bit) -- have jumped on the bill to get the show off to an amazing start at 8pm. Keep in mind that our news editor Damien (DJ Drago) will be DJ'ing starting at 7pm, and all night afterwards switching off with Debbsnake (aka iMeowww).

In addition to the four aforementioned bands playing, premier NYC light artist Liquid Light Lab will be providing a psychedelic experience like no other throughout the entire night. If you're unaware of what LLL does, it's pretty much the closest thing to taking some form of hallucinogenic and enduring an extended colorful trip through time & space -- without actually doing any of those things. Check out LLL's website, and be sure to like them on Facebook. They will also be showcased tonight (4/13) at Spike Hill as a solo pop-up gallery. Definitely check that out.

So our show is looking like this:

7pm    Doors - DJ Drago set
8pm    ZZZ's
9pm    The Barrens
10pm  Grandfather
11pm  EULA

w/ DJ Drago & Debbsnake dance party all night long!

Be sure to get there early. RSVP over at our Facebook event page. Below check out assorted videos from all the artists on the bill, and we'll see you in person next Saturday...

The West Memphis Three have been freed! Benefit/Celebration at Fontanas tomorrow!

by Colin Fitzgerald

The West Memphis Three were released today after 18 years in prison for a crime they were wrongfully convicted of. Fucking Nostalgic's house band The Barrens coincidentally organized a benefit for their defense fund scheduled for tomorrow night at Fontana's in NYC. More info here.

Our minds are still blown... When we scheduled the benefit 3 months ago, no one could have anticpated this turn of events. Now, on the eve of the show, the WM3 have been released. The event is now a celebration of justice finally being served after two decades.

Last night came the bombshell news that an emergency hearing was scheduled for today, and the defendants release seemed likely. We now know that all three have entered a plea of "guilty" in exchange for their freedom. We know that this does NOT mean they are guilty. They are innocent men, despite their plea. The prosecution only entertained pleas that not affect the verdict, so the guys really had no choice. Arkansas is covering their asses but who gives a fuck. THEY ARE FREE.

For those unfamiliar with the case please visit wm3.org