mission freak!

It is the first day of May, which is a veritable cause for celebration. As they say, April showers bring May flowers, so hopefully that little snow flurry that popped in to say hello on Monday is the last gasp of Old Man Winter as we wind down the semester and look forward to a summer. We also recognize that April showers bring final exams, but that’s not for another two whole weeks, so this weekend is undoubtedly a chance to relax and get jiggy one more time before you have to stuff like three months of knowledge into that cranium. If you get down like that.

Thursday
Run Run Run w. Samuel Locke-Ward, Liberty Leg, Mannix! / Picador / 9pm
Thursday night’s bill at the Picador features a mighty solid trio of three local opening bands. I’ve seen Sam twice in 2008 - once performing 30 songs in 30 minutes, and once with a 12 piece rock orchestra. One might ask: What will he do this time? We don’t have much to say about Run Run Run except that it might be a good time to hit up the freshly opened back patio.

Friday
Shame Train CD Release Party w. Miles Neilson, Cameron McGill / Mill / 9pm / $7
You don’t really need an excuse to go see Shame Train at the Mill, do you? If so, you’re in luck: the band is celebrating the release of their new CD. Not to mention Miles Neilson of Wandering Sons fame will be reprising his Saturday night Mission Creek performance. Beatles covers forthcoming.

Saturday
Mission Creek Presents Solon Saturdays w. Ruben Merringer, Tanner Illingworth / Redhead Cafe / 9pm / Free
Our new tradition in 2008 continues with a free show at Redhead Cafe in Solon. Just a quick jaunt out of downtown and you can experience music in a refreshingly intimate atmosphere with some of the dopest eats in Johnson County. Ruben Merringer and our own Tanner Illingworth (of Datagun) provide the entertainment, free of charge. Did someone say sweet potato fries?