TONIGHT AT AS220

Chain and the Gang (featuring Ian Svenonius), The Hive Dwellers (featuring Calvin Johnson) and Spanish Dancer rock the house.

Calvin Johnson, former Beat Happening front man and K Records head honcho, performs with his brand new band, The Hive Dwellers. The tour kicked off April 14 with K newbies Chain and the Gang, featuring Ian Svenious (Nation of Ulysses, the Make-Up, Weird War, etc.) Interestingly, aside from the front men, the two groups will consist of the same members -- Bret Lyman (Bad Thoughts), Brian Weber (Dub Narcotic Sound System), Sarah Pedal, and Fred Thomas (Saturday Looks Good to Me, City Center).

In addition to showcasing Johnson's new project, the tour will support Chain and the Gang's debut LP Down with Liberty... Up with Chains, released April 7th on K. Down With Liberty... Up With Chains will also feature Johnson in an all-star cast of mostly K Records players.