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Anarchic noise-blues act, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, hail from New York, US, gaining a wild reputation through their ferocious live shows that made them one of the most exciting bands of the ‘90s.

Arising out of the ashes of the garage rock act Pussy Galore, the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion took shape in the early 1990s, initially creating early demos awash with chaotic noise. Their unpredictable, improvisatory feel outshone the poorly mixed recordings, alluding to the band’s future potential. With their 1992 self-titled effort and their following “Crypt Style” release, the band had began to tighten their recordings and songwriting, offering up solid slabs of blues-tinged garage punk.

The band’s breakthrough was found in 1993, with “Extra Width,” which gained them exposure on MTV’s alt-rock show, “120 Minutes,” with their single and accompanying video “Afro” gaining rotation on the show. The band had tightened up, offering some seriously catchy and funky grooves that were still sounding chaotic to the ear, as if Elvis Presley had taken a shed load of speed and fallen into company with a bunch of anarcho-punks. Yet it was with their live show that the act really stood out, offering a frenetic show that captivated many an audience.

Their next releases displayed a more streamlined sound, with 1994’s “Orange,” 1996’s “Now I Got Worry” and 1998’s “Acme” finding them an ever-growing legion of fans. Despite growing success, the band took a four year hiatus, not returning until 2002 with “Plastic Fang.” A move from Matador Records to Sanctuary ushered in a new polished sound with 2004’s “Damage.” Three years later, they released the “Jukebox Series,” on new label In The Red Records before again announcing a hiatus.

In 2010 they returned to the fore, playing a number of shows in support of their catalog been reissued. New material was soon on the way, with the release of 2012’s “Meat + Bone,” leading the way for “Freedom Tower: No Wave Dance Party 2015,” a homage to their hometown of New York City, released in 2015, featuring the production talent of Alap Momin.

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There’s something faintly ridiculous about watching a man in leather trousers, drenched in sweat, putting on a stagey blues voice, basically pretending to be Elvis and repeatedly shouting the name of his band…yet somehow Jon Spencer gets away with it and even makes it seem quite cool. Weird, huh? The above is basically what happens at a Jon Spencer Blues Explosion show; you’ll be asked to testify, shout “Blues Explosion, ow!” numerous times while the crazy, sweaty man guides his band through a bunch of tracks which mix garage rock, glam and punk to incredible effect. Spencer and his band (Judah Bauer and Russell Simins) have been converting gig-goers through the power of rock and roll since 1991 and their many albums have seen few stylistic changes. And that’s because no changes are needed; ‘Dang’ from the brilliant Orange remains a stunning primal blast of blues, ‘Wail’ (taken from Now I Got Worry) remains as dirty and sleazy as ever while the newer tracks like ‘Help These Blues’ sound brutally loud and unrefined, and don’t miss any of the studio trickery and guest spots which peppered the Damage album of 2004. In the end, you are completely taken in by Spencer’s shape-throwing preacher antics and the only thing you can do is testify. All together now: “Blues Explosion, ow!”

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I saw the Blues Explosion a couple of years ago, and it was one of the best concerts I've ever attended, utterly infectious skewed rock n roll that had me screaming.

But this time around with the "Hitmakers", he's touring a very weak albums of songs that don't have the reckless feel of classic Blues Explosion but rather a thrown-off feel. The freedom Tower album - the last with thew actual Blues Explosion - of a few years ago was a very good album, doing the legacy proud. But the Hitmakers one gives nothing much for Spencer and the band to build on in concert.

The players he's with have no character at all unlike the wild, but focussed-as-one unit, which is the Blues Explosion. They just seem like nobodies Spencer's picked up, a pick-up band.

I can't believe it after the brilliant Blues Explosion concert that got me totally fired up, but I left the Hitmakers concert before the end.

jsbx was awesome. loud, fast, dirty, sexy and in your face. Jon,Judah and Russell played some great rock and roll. the New Songs were good. I especially enjoyed the older stuff off the first albums and Blues Explosion man was how they closed it out with use of the theremin and effects. I am a fan for life. the first time I saw them was at jabber jaw opening for the Jesus Lizard. I've got all their records. Orange, Extra Width, and the remix EP are my favorites. also openers, We are Hex, were very good too. I got t shirts, Records, signatures and handshakes and went home deaf tired and horny. what more can you ask for

Live, John Spencer never disappoints. This line up is perfect for him to groove out in his edgy rocking way. He belts out song after song with riffs that make you move and once in a while even throws in some social commentary. He’ a smart guy who knows how to reach your pelvis. Love him. Bob Bert adds the right raunchy accents and is fun to watch as he assaults a giant gas tank with hammers. I was lucky enough to be here when Julie Caffritz joined in for the encores with a “fuck you” like only she can deliver. Don’t miss them if they land in your neck of the woods.

I have been a fan since mid nineties. Just wanted you to know that your unique, bad ass sound has always impressed me. Thank God you guys are still kicking it. I'm a musician who retired in 2009 because of an evil succubus spawn of Satan. I am getting back into the scene again and hope to someday kick it with you cool mfn cats. Thanks for your bad ass off the wall charts that compare to no other. Jon Spencer blues explosion, unlike no other. Thank you

Mercy Lounge is a great spot to see a band in Nashville

The front door people were quite helpful and the bartenders poured nice double Jack n Cokes. The space can hold up to 500 people only around 125 showed up. Looked like a loyal crowd. Problem was the volume was way to loud. Not enough people to soak up the sound. I have waited since their 1998 Acme CD to see them live. All told not a spot on night.

The Blues Explosion put on a brilliant show. Punky bluesy rock and roll you can dance to. Mr Jon Spencer is a great performer, singing with gusto and getting the crowd involved. Judah Bauer rocks the guitar and Russell Simms beats the crap out of the drum kit in the funkiest way possible. Non-stop energetic good times. If they play near you, don't miss them.

The Legendary Tigerman was brilliant. What an artist!!!

JSBX was good, but nothing more. I know them since more than 20 years, but in one hour I haven't recognized any song of them. It sounds all similar and like a mixtape! Perhaps it was even the lousy sound from their amps. Pity!

Jon Spencer and the HITmakers were great! Lots of energy, though the show was a little shorter than I had hoped or expected. Awesome version of the JSBX song Dang and a cool cover of Modern Lovers' Roadrunner, too.

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The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

Freedom Tower-No Wave Dance Party 2015

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Orange / Acme

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Year One / Extra Width/Mo' Width [Deluxe]

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October 2015

• Fri 23 Oct Birmingham, Alfie Birds & The Oobleck Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Black Mekon
• Thu 22 Oct Manchester, Sound Control Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Ming City Rockers
• Wed 21 Oct Bristol, The Fleece Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Ming City Rockers
• Tue 20 Oct London, Electric Ballroom Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Ming City Rockers
• Mon 19 May Brighton, Chalk Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
• Sun 18 May Exeter Phoenix Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
• Sat 17 May Bristol, Thekla Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Miraculous Mule
• Fri 16 May Nottingham, The Rescue Rooms Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Dusty Bible And The Canadians
• Thu 15 May Leeds, Brudenell Social Club Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
• Wed 14 May Glasgow, The Classic Grand Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
• Tue 13 May Belfast, The Black Box Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
• Sat 10 May Manchester, Gorilla Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, PINS
• Fri 9 May London, KOKO Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Abjects
• Sat 4 May London, Alexandra Palace All Tomorrow's Parties - I'll Be Your Mirror Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Black Lips, Anika, The Field…

December 2012

• Mon 3 Dec London, Electric Ballroom Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Joe Gideon And The Shark

September 2012

• Wed 26 Sep London, Birthdays Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
• Thu 12 Jul ➙ Sat 14 Jul Bilbao BBK Live Band of Skulls, Belako, Ben Howard, Bloc Party, Corizonas…
• Fri 9 Mar ➙ Sun 11 Mar Minehead, Butlins All Tomorrows Parties A Hawk and A Hacksaw, Americana Contemporary Music Ensemble, Blanck Mass, Demdike Stare, Earth…
• Thu 8 Mar London, Scala Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
• Wed 7 Mar Bristol, Trinity Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Mama Rosin
• Tue 6 Mar Brighton, Chalk Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

December 2010

• Thu 2 Dec London, Heaven Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

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JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION – JAN ’11

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“Energy means sweat and sweat means action and The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion (The Blues Explosion!!! or JSBX to you) wants everyone to take that, rub it all over and spread the word.”

Anybody who witnessed  The Jon Spencer Blues Explosio n on their first visit to Australia and New Zealand in the early nineties as support to US hipster Beck, would have seen a man – a band – seemingly possessed with the spirit of everything great rock ‘n’ roll has to offer. A flat out garage attack of diamond riffs, snarled vocals, blues hollering, the funky drummer beats and tunes you can actually dance and/or fuck to. Not surprisingly they shattered Beck and co into a thousand tiny pieces.

An explosive appearance on Saturday morning TV show Recovery followed (catch the evidence  here ), cementing their reputation, and saw the  JSBX return for subsequent sold out headline tours and two guest appearances on the travelling Big Day Out circus, the most recent, in 2005, being the last visit to our respective shores.

Yes, it has been a long time between drinks and squealing theremins but  The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion are finally heading back down-under appearing at the Sydney and MoNA/FOMA Festivals and at most major cities including Melbourne where  JSBX will perform Orange, their third and arguably most essential album, in its entirety.

Orange was the soundtrack for a lot of shenanigans at various parties back in the day. It even made me wanna shake my ass like a mofo, which is really saying something. Listening back to it now, it still makes me wanna let it all hang out in my rockin’ chair. I honestly forgot how dirty, raw and dang good this is.  In fact, I’m naming it my second Forgotten Gem. VERDICT: TURN IT UP, rip off your shirt, mess up your fucking fauxhawk, wannabe, and howl at the moon like you mean it! – YOURZENMINE

All festival shows are  on-sale now with all club show sales to open at 9.00am  November 16th.

The band starts at 11 and stays there. The band played an hour-long set, then returned for almost thirty minutes of encores. In the course of the show, the band tore through many favourites including “Afro”, “Blues X  Man”, 2Kindsa love”, “Calvin”, ”Chicken Dog” , “Fuck Shit Up”, “Mars, Arizona”, and of course “Bellbottoms.” –  Notes From Underground 2010

Don’t miss The  Jon Spencer Blues Explosion tearing it up throughout Australia and New Zealand this coming January.

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Dave Grohl Dedicates ‘My Hero’ to Steve Albini at Foo Fighters Concert in N.C.

Grohl worked with the late engineer/producer on Nirvana's final album, "In Utero."

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Dave Grohl is remembering late engineer/producer and noise- rock pioneer Steve Albini.

Steve Albini, Legendary Engineer/Producer of Nirvana, Pixies Albums, Dies at 61

During the rock band’s concert in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday (May 9), the Foo Fighters frontman dedicated the group’s hit song “My Hero” to Albini, who died earlier in the week at age 61.

“Tonight, I’d like to dedicate this song to a friend we lost the other day, who I’ve known for a long, long time. And he left us much too soon,” Grohl told the crowd. “He’s touched all of your lives, I’m sure. Talking about Steve Albini. For those of you who know, you know. For those of you who don’t know, just remember that name: Steve Albini. So let’s sing this one for him.”

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Following his death from a sudden heart attack, numerous artists paid tribute to Albini, including the Pixies, PJ Harvey, Failure, the Breeders, Urge Overkill, Jarvis Cocker, Superchunk and Butch Vig.

In addition to In Utero , Albini — who fronted the bands Shellac and Big Black — also worked on the Pixies’ beloved 1988 album,  Surfer Rosa , along with projects by Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Mogwai, Flogging Molly, the Breeders, Newsom, the Stooges, and many others.

His band, Shellac, was gearing up to release its first album in a decade,  To All Trains , and had booked a series of shows in England in June, followed by a run of U.S. dates in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles in July.

Watch Foo Fighters’ tribute to Albini here .

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