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8/18/04 A New Pigmy Show Has Been Announced !!! AUG 28 2004 8/12/04 Baby Sue has reviewed the PLC here..... http://www.babysue.com 8/02/04 Please come to Boston, the Pigs said yes. The boys jetted to Bean Town and stayed at the same hotel where a couple of the 9-11 hijackers stayed---too bad the big men weren’t there on 9-10 to quash their dastardly plans. The mini tour was one the best yet and PLC kicks ass harder than ever and new fans are cropping up all over the country. The guys hit Long Island in time to check out a young band that had a little singer guy who sounded like he had been huffing helium but the bugger had the prepubescent girlies squirming in their micro-minis. The hotel jacked the Pigs for their rooms so Shepherd drove straight through to Philly where it rained and rained but that didn’t hinder the Pigmy train one iota. The guys hooked up with some real nifty guys in a band called Sixtycycle. Kobie, Ronnie, Woody and Alex drank with the Pigs beer for beer, smoke for smoke and laugh for laugh. The Sixty boys were informed they had to change their name so Peter suggested, “Kracker Jackson---It just may stick. What a fun bunch of bros. The tour was a whirlwind and the great people the boys met were by far the best part. You can’t imagine how much PLC gets off on their friends on the road and hope to stay in contact with everyone they meet. The Pigmies are gathering to write a new album for next year and will still be touring sporadically throughout the next ten years so any rumors of the fellows calling it a day are greatly exaggerated. You can’t keep a good Pig down. ------Forrest Groat 6/24/04 Here's a review of the PLC from San Jose: PIGMY LOVE CIRCUS' `POWER OF BEEF': REAL ROCK BY REAL PEOPLE By Brad Kava Mercury News The first thing you hear on the latest Pigmy Love Circus album, ``The Power of Beef,'' is the least likely instrument ever on a heavy metal For about 25 seconds, a lot of metal fans probably thought they were victims of a packaging accident. Maybe a Bill Monroe disc got mislabeled. It happens. But then, the Pigmies kick in full throttle with guitars, bass and drums to create the heavy metal thunder one has come to expect, crushing the little banjo, as in that old joke about perfect pitch (perfect pitch is when the banjo lands right in the dumpster). The banjo is heard again later on the album, in a bit of the old American folk song ``Shenandoah'' on the closer, ``Madhouse Clown.'' ``We are trying to take advantage of every texture,'' says drummer Danny Carey, who plays on the disc and is touring with the band during a break from his more famous outfit, Tool. ``So much metal is pretty flat-line,'' says Carey, from his Hollywood home. ``It's all heavy, . . . and some of the drumming is so complex it's mind-blowing. But there is absolutely zero dynamics. To me, it's absolutely unlistenable.'' Carey, who takes lessons on India's tabla drums, craves different sounds and dynamics. ``Otherwise, you are just banging your head against the wall,'' says the drummer, who was born 40 years ago in Paola, Kans., outside Kansas City. The quartet had hoped to get a slot on this year's Ozzfest, but Carey says that, when Jack Osbourne went into rehab, they got left out. Their own national tour of smaller venues brings them to the Pound in San Francisco tonight. ``This is more full-on rock 'n' roll than Tool,'' says Carey. ``It's the pure energy transfer, rather than trying to express subtle art or concepts.'' Carey hooked up with the Pigmies after he arrived in Los Angeles from Kansas City in the mid-1980s. He heard them in clubs and loved what they did. When the band's drummer hurt his back, Carey was ready to step in. ``It's about a good time and good vibes. We keep the sense of humor The 2003 album ``The Power of Beef'' has plenty of humor and plenty of beef. Singer Michael Savage (no relation to the talk-show host) sounds as if he walked off the street and started singing about his life -- which, says Carey, is how some of the songs were created. ``We just start jamming, and Mike comes in and starts rambling. He's a great storyteller." 6/17/04 That Mike Savage sure looks scary---just ask anybody who was at the Key Club on Saturday night to celebrate the official release of The Power of Beef in record stores all over the country. He looked like some crazed creature that crawled up from the depths of the devil’s own musty dirt patch. Once again, the Pigmies proved that practice isn’t necessarily necessary and mosh pits are a good way to get your head cracked open. A week earlier, the boys were in the high desert shooting a video for the song Pistolero Sleep. The winds blew nonstop at 80 to 100 miles per hour for 13 hours straight. Despite the adverse conditions, director Bob Sexton kept things moving as smoothly as possible. The camera just loves the Pigmys with their pretty-boy-baby-faces and fine chiseled physics---MTV is sure to put this gem into heavy rotation along with David Lee Roth and Toni Basil. The Pigmy caravan heads up and down the coast this month then back to the Midwest and East coast in July so make your Pigmy plans accordingly. The handsome lads have also been nominated for the LA Music Awards. Who’d have thought? ---Are the Grammies going to come knocking next? In the mean time, tell your friends to rush out and pick up The Power of Beef so the guys can keep the PLC wagon rolling! ---------Forrest Groat 6/14/04 New Pigmy show dates have been announced for their summer tour. 6/2/04 The PLC album, The Power of Beef, will be in stores everywhere on JUNE 8th. www.albumrelease.html to learn more. 5/26/04 We’re Goin’ in--- It’s time to hide your babies, gas up the John Deer and load up that twice-barrel shoot-gun ‘cause the Pigs are fixin’ to whup some vital ass. Starting with a record release party for The Power of Beef at the Key club in Hollywood then San Fran, Sacto, and Diego. The Boys will be headed back east in July. More info on that to come soon. BEEF BEEF BEEF BEEF BEEF---It’s what for dinner. --------Forrest Groat 5/16/04 New Show dates have been posted in the Appearances Section. Also, be sure to check out our new Press section. 5/10/04 HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANNY!!! 5/6/04 The Digital Noise Web Site recently interviewed Danny and Mike. http://www.digital-noise.net 5/2/04 Rolling Stone posted a Pigmy Love Circus story on their web site. 4/19/04 Tales of the Pigwest The Piggys piled into their war chariot and throttled to The Ranch Bowl in Omaha, Nebraska and arrived just in time for family league night. Shepherd proved to be the top bowler and earned the nickname: “The Roller”. By any name, the man is a true hero and he made sure every Pigmy arrived safely to each city. There was plenty of road kill wrought in the Pigmy wake but the boys have to eat on the run and there is no time to be choosy. Danny cooks a mean Kansas City Skunk Soufflé while John Z’s specialty is Squirrel ala Bunion Custard with trail spice. Of course, Shep tops them all with his wonderful Pheasant under Armadillo Steak. Brilliant. Minneapolis is such a nice city---even the street people asking for money are well dressed, well spoken and very polite and helpful. The Ascot Room was very spiffy with fancy doilies and even a fountain. The fountain apparently wasn’t stocked because Savage had his fishing line in it all afternoon and didn’t get one bite. Wisconsin has these weird little things called Cheese Curds and some other type of pickled mystery ham chunks. Savage used these delights as deodorant and cologne and they were very effective. The only drawback is the Big Man is being constantly followed by a huge pack of stray dogs. Every rock venue on the planet should be modeled after the Shelter in Detroit---What a vibe. Detroit is a great place and I don’t understand why that little Eminem fellah is so mad all the time. Maybe he should try some Cheese Curds and get a new kind of posse like Savage has. Pigmy brother Bwana was on hand to introduce the band and lend backing vocals. Pez fanatic Peter scored a great set of crystal clear bug Pez in Indianapolis but lost the grasshopper so if anyone happens by the Big-K KMART in Indie, he would love a replacement. Who says LA has everything. Then the big rush to get Danny to St. Louis, Missouri so wouldn’t miss the KU/Georgia-Tech play off game. Danny is a great basket-baller and is currently on a celebrity team in LA. KC nearly pulled it off but Georgia-Tech took it in overtime. “The horror…the horror” was all the Pigmy pounder could utter for the rest of the evening. The Pigs love the Midwest and can’t wait to come through again. The “Power of Beef” is being remastered and will be released in stores in June so it will be easier to get your daily requirement of pure Pigmy protein. So long for now and avoid foods that cause bad dreams. ------Forrest Groat 4/17/04 HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETER PIGMY!!!!!! REMEMBER: No firing of guns into the air! 3/16/04 I just got back from the PLC Bunker where the boys are getting locked, loaded and ready for their upcoming assault on the Midwest. I scored a report from Forrest Groat which I've posted in the SCRAPBOOK Section. 2/26/04 The Pigmy's new show dates have been announced. This time the PLC will rock the Midwest out of their winter doldrums. Click on APPEARANCES for details. 1/28/04 The Pigmy Store has reopened ! Just click on the store button and prepare to shop. Long Live the Pigmys !!! 1/25/04 AS OF TOMORROW, 1/26/04, THE PLC STORE will be (temporarily) closed for business. (until further notice). ORDERS PLACED THROUGH TODAY WILL BE FULFILLED ASAP. New orders (when done) will have to wait until the store/goods section will be in operation again. Apologies for this inconvenience. 1/09/04 Happy New Year!!!! We've change our mailing list method. Please be sure to e-mail us from the contact page to be included on upcoming announcement etc.. 1212/04/03 A new Forrest Groat report and some photos from the LA House of Blues show has been posted in the SCRAPBOOK section 11/21/03 The Pigmys will play at the House of Blues, on the Sunset Strip, on Sunday November 23. This is an early show http://www.guitarcenter.com/events/drumoff2003/where_java.shtml 11/18/03 HAPPY BIRTHDAY MERCH LADY !!!!!!!!!! 11/15/03 A new Forrest Groat Report has been posted in the SCRAPBOOK section. I was waiting for some photos but 1000 words from Forrest should balance things out. 11/05/03 NEW SHOWS ADDED!!!: Several more dates have been added to the PLC Tour Calendar. Click on the TOUR INFO button for details. ~Check back often as more dates are being added DAILY. 11/04/03 NEW SHOW ADDED: TONIGHT!!!!! At the Boardwalk in Sacramento, CA. The Pigmys are Headlining! See You There. 10/31/03 NEW SHOWS ADDED: 11/06, Salt Lake City, UT at the DV8. 11/08, Kansas City, MO at The Hurricane. There are more shows planned so be sure to check back. -This tour isn't over by a long shot! Happy Halloween-Lock yer doggy doors. 10/23/03 This just in from the Merch Lady-This years hottest AND coolest winter garment now is available for all of us! The much sought after HOODED PIGMY SWEAT SHIRT, that up to now only was made in the larger sizes (to keep the guys themselves warm on the road!), is now being offered in medium and large. Go to the store and get one while supplies last! 10/16/03 We've found and posted the missing Groat Report along with some pictures. Check out the SCRAPBOOK section. 10/14/03 NEW SHOWS ADDED: The PLC will be on a short Tour with rock legends, King Crimson. Click the TOUR INFO button above for more information. 9/04/03 Finally, Forrest Groat checks in from Canada. (See the SCRAPBOOK Section) Also, as you may have noticed, we now have the shirts that have been so popular on the Power of Beef Tour: Bull Shirt!, a fitted girls Crown t-shirt, and a high quality hooded sweater. (in the STORE section) 8/23/03 NEW SHOWS ADDED: The Canadian dates have been posted (Use TOUR NAV above.) US folks still have two more chances to see the PLC. (See NEWS posted 8/19/03) 8/19/03 NEW SHOWS ADDED: 8/25, in Portland, OR at Berbati's Pan and AUG 26, in Seattle, WA at Studio 7 . For now, this is the last chance to see the PLC before their Canadian invasion. Meanwhile, the Pigs are drinking, cleaning and reloading here at their bunker in LA. Solicitors and deranged fans are advised NOT to knock on their door during this R & R. 8/15/03 How is the Midwest treating the boys? What are their plans after the US Tour? Is Danny also know as Dave "Mason" ? --Forrest Groat files a new report in the SCRAPBOOK section. 8/13/03 NEW SHOWS ADDED: 8/15 in Denver at the Ogden Theatre. The Tour Map has been updated for this new date and the dates announced LAST WEEK. If you are in the area don't miss out on seeing the PLC in a small venue -the way they're gaining popularity, this may be your last chance. --That is unless you plan on heading north of the border. As one loyal Canadian fan was herd to say, "It's aboat time, 'ey ?!" More on this when the dates and venues are confirmed. 8/12/03 As the tour grows we thought it in the best interest of all to post the PLC Rider. (Link is located in new Nav. System above) Hopefully this will help venues prepare better and avoid "disappointments". 8/09/03 A new Forrest Groat report has been added to the SCRAPBOOK page. The tour section now has it's own navigation system so finding info will be easier. (Click on the button above.) The tour map has not been updated yet, but the info on this page is correct. There are unconfirmed reports of an extended PLC tour... We'll let you know. If anyone has reviews of the Pigmy shows -hang on to them. -we may want them... 8/08/03 NEW SHOW ADDED: August 13, 2003, in Independence, MO at the Bunker. Forrest has checked in with a new report. I'll post it tomorrow. 8/07/03 NEW SHOW ADDED: August 16, 2003, in Albuquerque, NM at the Sunshine Theater. I haven't heard from our embedded reporter in a few days. I hope one of those highfalutin big city NY girls didn't get him. 8/06/03 REWARD OFFERED The official PLC Tour phone has been either lost or stolen, somewhere in Virginia and the Pigmys want it back pronto! A reward is being offered to the person who turns it in. IF you have the phone please contact the Merch Lady at goods@dannycarey.org <mailto:goods@dannycarey.org>and nobody gets hurt. 8/05/03 New Show Date Added: August 17, in Phoenix AZ. at the Mason Jar. Remember -it's a dry heat. 8/04/03 Our embedded reporter, Forrest Groat, checks in from a traffic jam on the New Jersey turnpike. It seems that the Power of Beef Movement is gaining momentum and spreading at an alarming rate... (Posted in the SCRAPBOOK section -see 7/30/03.) 8/01/03 The Pigmys have sent us a few pictures from their tour. They're posted in the SCRAPBOOK Section. (see 7/30/03) There are rumors of more shows being added -we'll post them as soon as they are confirmed. 7/31/03 Mr. Groat, our embedded reporter files a report from Memphis. It's posted in the SCRAPBOOK section. (see 7/30/03) 7/30/03 Forrest Groat, is on the road with the PLC. He checks in with his first report. We've also posted some pictures. Click on the TOUR BUTTON above to get started, then on TOUR SCRAPBOOK. 7/29/03 Two more dates have been added to the PLC Tour: August 12, in Lawrence, KS at The Bottleneck and August 13 in Kansas City, at The Bunker the tour map has been updated. 7/26/03 I went over to the PLC Bunker early this morning and found it almost empty. The Pigmys, their guns and their gear were all gone. Left behind were some spent shell casings, empty bottles and the lingering odor of gun powder and cheap perfume. This can only mean one thing: The Pigmys are headed your way. Click on the button above to learn more. 7/25/03 Alert, Alert Denver Area Fans: The show has been moved back to the original venue, The Ogden Theater, at 9PM tomorrow night. Please inform your fellow Pigmy friends and check back here for the latest news. 7/23/03 The Pigmy Tour Map has been updated. Just scroll down and click on Appearances. As the Pigmys pack up and prepare to leave, we're doing up a whole new section for the site. -Check back in a few days... 7/13/03 If you are having problems using the Pigmy Store please make sure that you have enabled cookies in your browser (under Prefs) and that you are using an updated (4 or higher) Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator browser. 7/10/03 The Pigmy Store is now open!!!!!! The new album, "The Power of Beef" and Pigmy T-shirts are just a few mouse clicks away. 7/7/03 We've posted the Official PLC Tour Map. Just click on "Appearances" below. The venues etc. have not yet been announced -please check back. In the meantime mouse over the dates for a geography lesson. 7/3/03 BIG NEWS: (Go get yer reading glasses) The Pigmys may be coming to your town this Summer! Check back soon --We'll post all of the US tour dates here soon. Some of the California dates and venues include: July 17 The Galaxy in Orange County, July 19 The Key Club in Hollywood. -More later. Also, the Pigmy Store will be open soon. The NEW ALBUM, The Power of Beef, has arrived in our warehouse and will be for sale on this site exclusively as early as next week. Don't go blowing all of your money on booze, drugs and fireworks this weekend ! 5/8/03 The LA Weekly has a review of the Pig Gig in today's edition. Click here <laweeklyreview5_8.html> to read the article and see another photo. 5/6/03 Pigmy Love Circus at the Key Club What's this? Tired old fuckers trying to rock out with their cocks out and not get laughed off the slab? Well, fortunately for the Pigmy's they have Mike Savage's giant rig representing so any laughs are saved for U2 and The Strokes. The Pig's proved again that age holds no rod over true rockers and rock holds no quarter for pussys. Their sold out show at the Key Club confirmed that the Pig's are ready to swat the world on the back of head after umpteen years of slugging it out in the grim haunts of underground LA. Savage whipped the boys through a few classic pig standards like 'King of LA', ' No More War' and 'Dagwood Killed Blondie' then sawed through 'Livin' Like Shit' 'Drug run to Fontana' and 'Swamp Creature' from their upcoming long player: "The Power of Beef". The climax was the debut of their newest mini-epic called 'Train to Hell'. As long as blood spills down their haggard veins, the Pigmy Love Circus will persevere and that's good thing---'cause without the Pigmies the world would be just another rock hurling through space. 4/17/03 After overstuffing Spaceland and giving the Silverlake Fire Marshall a shit hemorrhage---the Pigmys will be playing the much larger Key Club on the Sunset Strip on Saturday, May 3rd at 10:00 PM. The Pigs have been eating loads of red meat and honing their live set. They may debut their newest song "Train to Hell" but the Pigs demand perfection! Finishing touches on the CD happen this week so get ready for the onslaught of the Power of Beef! 2/28/03 Spaceland in Silverlake will be the sight of ugliness and brutality. Pigmy Love Circus will take the stage March 20th at 10:00 PM. Also on the bill is Silver, 400 Blows and Dashboard Prophets. The Pigmy's are not responsible for any cuts, bruises or hangovers---but you can expect several. (10/28/02) Some questions put forth to Pigmy guitarist, Peter Fletcher, by rock journalist Paul (Puppy) Rogers. This interview is the basis for an up coming article in England's rock magazine: Metal Hammer (click here) <interview10_28.html> (9/20/02) The Pigmys recorded a version of Motorhead's 'Jailbait' Friday night and filmed a segment for a new movie of the same name. Peter, Danny, Shepherd and Savage slammed out an outrageously frantic arrangement with engineer Mike Cuddy in one beer soaked six-hour session. One bystander at the session was overheard remarking: "My hips hurt". The Pigs promise their mythical album will be out by the new year and then the rest of the world will share the joy of what only a very, very few have thus far heard---being one of those few I can safely say that the world is in for a great shock! ....Forrest Groat The NEW TIMES has written up a big ass article on the PLC that fans won't want to miss. (click here) . The Pigmys are back-- Look for a 2003 release of their new album with the working title of The Power of Beef , There are rumors of a tour in the spring. |