THE SHAKY HANDS are a Portland-based rock band on Kill Rock Stars, they’ve just released new album ‘Let It Die’ which is produced by Jay Pellicci (Deerhoof, Erase Errata).  These are the facts.

The Shaky Hands are awesome, before I go on, here’s a video to give you some idea of the general awesomeness:

There, getting the idea now?  If you like wonky indie in the stylings of Pavement and like bands like Wavves, Lovvers, Deerhoof and suchlike but wish that they’re just write a tune or two or even if you like country tinged bonkersness like Blitzen Trapper and Langhorne Slim then for fuck sake, buy tickets for this.

“chock-full of rhythmic lullabies that hint at folk standards, 1960’s pop icons and the topical colourings of indie rock” – Pitchfork.

Support comes from The Balky Mule. Fans of  everything I’ve just mentioned above will like this too!!  Inspired support choice.  This guy has been in every lofi band ever, currently resident in Melbourne, Australia, The Balky Mule is the alias of Sam Jones, a highly talented, self-taught multi-instrumentalist, who over the past decade or more has been a key member of the vibrant Bristol post-rock scene, playing in numerous bands, both live or on records, including Movietone and Crescent (alongside his bandleader brother, Matt), Flying Saucer Attack, Minotaur Shock, and Third Eye Foundation. During this time The Balky Mules’ home-recorded releases have been confined to a handful of compilation tracks, remixes and tapes swapped among friends.
The Balky Mule’s debut self-titled album was released in a small edition on Sam and his brother’s own Archipelago label in 2000. Self-recorded either side of a move between the UK and Australia, The Balky Mule’s new album ‘The Length of the Rail’ is set for release on FatCat in March 2009.

“The Length Of The Rail is fresh, interesting and inspirational for all DIY musicians out there, foraging for instruments from bargain bins and ebay” – contactmusic.com

Opening are Mwsog who I know nothing about.  The songs on the myspace sound like they are either going to be very entertaining live or have people running for a fag, scared of their circus meets mating whale sound.  Should be good!

All Loose gigs are worth going to, this one especially so.  It’ll be made slightly better by myself and Vivers DJing laughably between bands.

THE SHAKY HANDS / THE BALKY MULE + supports
Monday 2nd November 8pm
Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Ages: 14+

£5 adv/£6 doors www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_wales&query=detail&event=341609 / Spillers