Lollipop Magazine

The Bouncing Souls – with SNFU at The Rat – Review

September 1, 1995

The singer, Greg, had the goofiest facial expressions allowed by law in a public place. Fast, tight, melodic and brimming with good feeling for all.

SNFU – with The Bouncing Souls at The Rat – Review

September 1, 1995

Vocalist Mr. Chi Pig is definitely one wacked-out human. Leaping everywhere with them dread/braid things. His fellow SNFUers played and sang along tightly.

Gwen Mars – at the Rat – Review

September 1, 1995

It’s tight, accessible heavy rock that combines the sounds of Seattle and L.A., for people who are long over the “grunge” thing.

The Smears – with Butt Trumpet, The Meatmen, Sam Black Church at Avalon – Review

June 1, 1995

All-girl punk trio from Indiana with a fast, loud, old school punk sound. They have the hate/pissed off/who gives a fuck? that’s kept me going all these years.

The Meatmen – with The Smears, Butt Trumpet, Sam Black Church at Avalon – Review

June 1, 1995

All the Meat classics that were left off last year’s tour were brought back to life.

Nancy Sinatra – at Mama Kin – Review

June 1, 1995

Over the course of an hour and a half, Nancy served up what was expected. Nancy’s collaborator, superdude Lee Hazelwood, duetted with her on five or six tunes.