May I have another?

The newly released October issue provides today’s much-needed dose of inspiration. Right there on page 55, a one David de Young is quoted (by me) as saying that the Hexagon Bar is a mighty fine place for catching the newest ‘n most interesting bands. I credit this to the work of the club’s booker, the brilliant Mr. Christopher Dorn, who doubles as the famous frontman of the 90s indie pop powerhouse The Beatifics and triples as a walking reference library for all things bubblegum and dream pop. He’s also a good friend of mine.

In any case, tonight the Hexagon and HOMOCORE Minneapolis host the Austin, Texas-based band The TunaHelpers–a puppet-wielding, prom dress-wearing, all-girl trio of fairy rockers. On a related note, also from the October issue: read our interview with Joan Jett, who weighs in on the dwindling presence of women in rawk.