NEWS... January 2011

by Sam Sinister

As you may or may not know, I recently left the band (you can read a little ore about that here).

Since I'm no longer in the band, whether the rest of the guys decide to go on with out me (which is my hope) or not, it wouldn't be right for me to keep posting here at the Dead City Dealers website. So, as a result, I'm moving all of my blogging over to samsinister.blogspot.com, which will includes news on The Shit Parade radio program, rants (and any other kind of typical "blog" posts), news on any of my future musical endeavors, free music downloads, and event listings for any live gigs I set up in future. So feel free to subscribe, follow, or whatever you want to do to keep up with me.

It's been fun!

A message from vocalist Sam Sinister.

I'm done with being in a band. For now.

This is not a rash decision. I've been talking about leaving the band for well over a year now and going back and forth on what I actually want to do (or not do). I'm just bored and tired of the whole thing.

Everything involved with being in DCD has become all about obligations and expectations, both from within the band and people who like what we're doing and I've become alternately overwhelmed and annoyed more and more frequently as time goes on. It's just not fun anymore.

If Dead City Dealers goes on, it's gonna have to be without me. I'd still like to work with everyone in the band musically, but it's gonna have to be on a much more relaxed and non-serious manner. I know a lot of people have dreams and goals as far as what they're doing muscially, but that's just not me and it probably never will be.

I only want to play shows and write and record songs when it's convenient for me. Maybe that's selfish, but I can't force it. If I'm not happy with what I'm doing and just putting on a happy face, then that's bullshit. It's fake. I can't be fake. I have to be me. No matter what. I can't schedule my free time or take on responsibilities for other people anymore.

All I wanted from the beginning was to effortlessly write songs that were fun and simple. Songs that I would enjoy listening to if I weren't in the band. Not that that's not what we ended up with in DCD, but it always seems like there's this push to go outside of the realm of what I'm comfortable doing musically, effort-wise and time-wise, and how far I would want the band to go (which isn't very far at all, actually).

This is probably gonna read as being a little melodramatic, but that's really not what I'm trying to do. I'm just stating facts. And like I said before, this decision wasn't made lightly. Point blank: I just need a break.

--Sam

NEWS... Shows n'at.

Alright, so we're playing in Youngstown, OH this coming Friday, October 22nd, at University Pizza (affectionately known to the locals as "The U-Pie") with our good friends The Undercover Saints (Pittsburgh) and this band The Bloody Muffs from NYC. Be there... seriously. It's serious.


November 6th is our CD release show at The Royal Oaks in Youngstown (I guess New Castle's got no love for us). That'll start at 10 PM and run until we say so. Pittsburgh Oi! powerhouse The Traditionals and sleaze-punk legends The Cheats will be joining us, as well. We will have 30 hand-numbered and labelled CDs with all the artwork and plastic and everything, and you'll be able to give us money for them if you choose to do so. I know I would.


Also, on November 20th, we will be playing in New Castle (WHOOO!) for the first ever Wherewolf Radio benefit show at Fat-n-Skinny's, with a bunch of metal bands, some of whom we're friends with. Also playing will be local legends Coinmonster, for a one-off reunion, and the entire night will be recorded and broadcast LIVE on wherewolfradio.com's internet radio stream. There's gonna be prizes and giveaways and beer. You're a shithead if you're not there, and a shithead if you are. So be there no matter what. You owe it to us.

New album dropping soon!

We just recorded our long-anticipated studio album. Get ready.

You can hear all of the new tracks here. (Click the title of the song you want to hear, then click "Play direct from Dead City Dealers".)

Lyrics!

This morning, I posted the lyrics to most of our songs (with the exception of covers, brand new/unfinished songs, and one that's getting a revamp). Enjoy.

You can also find links to each of these on the Lyrics page.

--Sam

NEWS... Shows n'at.

Well, I was sitting here killing time while waiting to leave for practice, so I thought I'd let everyone know what was going on in the world of DCD.

We have a show coming up this Saturday (October 3rd) at The Fallout Shelter in 'Quippa with our friends Children of October, as well as two NYC bands, Up For Nothing and Step Aside. Both are a little on the poppier side of punk, but we won't hold that against 'em (haha). Step Aside has kinda like a Ten Foot Pole/Pulley style sound, Up For Nothing is a little more Ramones-core. Any way, come on out if you don't have anything more important to do. Should be fun.

We're also gonna be doing a benefit for the New Castle Police's K9 Unit on the 18th at The Ranch in Shenango. This is NOT a "benefit for the police", not that we would really give a shit if it was, but stop sending us stupid messages. We're not anti-police or anti-authority, so save it. The cops aren't our enemy... CORRUPT POLICE are, but not ALL POLICE. We're down with law and order, and if you got something to say come to a show and we can talk about it. I'm pretty sure we can all say, yes, there are people in uniform who abuse their power and give their profession a bad name (we all heard a little about that in Pittsburgh this past week!), but not all cops are bullies itchin' to fuck someone up.

Furthermore, this is a police dog benefit. We're doing a benefit for police dogs, not cops. Puppies. Cute, cuddly puppies. Well, okay, I'm sure to most people, these creatures are scarier than the police officers themselves, but keep in mind that they aid in finding:

• Missing persons
• Abducted children
• Murderers
• Massive amounts of drugs, like crack and heroin
• Bombs
• Etc.

These are all very good reasons to have a K9 unit handy. Lastly, one of these dogs has a serious pancreatic condition, and part of the money raised will be used for his medicine. Like I said, if you got a problem, let us know.

Second of all, and this is just for my own clarification, this event is ALL AGES. We've been pulling really hard to get more all ages shows booked, and this will be one of them. So anyone who's been too young to see us play before, come on out, we're looking forward to finally meeting you.

This is a battle of the bands, but we're not expecting to win, nor are we gonna be too upset if we don't. We're notoriously AGAINST battles, but this is also a friendly one, at a benefit show, so it's all good. If we, by some miracle, DO win, we would get a backdrop with our logo, as well as some quick cash to use for DCD merchandise like t-shirts and buttons. The winner is NOT decided by ticket sales, how many people are there to support you and cheer really loudly, etc. There will be a panel of judges (who probably won't get what we're doing anyway) to decide the winner. We'll probably be the only band doing anything similar to, umm... what we do, so if you're into punk or Oi!, come and show your support.

We're playing a Halloween bash/costume party at the Fallout Shelter on October 31st (the day after Halloween) with Trestle Jumper, Children of October, Fullmoon Renegades, and a couple others, so put on your best ghoul face and come have some spooky beers with us.

We'll also be hosting an all day, all ages variety extravaganza at St. Marguerite Beneficial Mutual Society in Mahoningtown, New Castle, PA on November 7th, with Fillmore Jive and a slew of others. Contact any of the bands for an advance ticket. It's only 8 bucks, and all the money will go to pay for the cost of renting the hall, paying Hutch for his services as sound guy, as well as paying the bands. It's gonna be a great time, and it's all local music, so get your ticket soon. You won't be disappointed, promise. See ya soon.

--Sam