Zebras, Absolutely Not
With The Hussy, Forsake Ya to the Snakes
High Noon Saloon 701A E. Washington Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Zebras
Madison band Zebras are always high-energy and aggressive, but the musical shadings have varied over the last decade. The group will revist its spazzy synth punk direction with some past members participating at this show, which might also be its last. Chicago post-punk trio Absolutely Not hits town the day its new album, Errors, is released, so expect an extra dose of bratty fun. A stellar lineup is completed by scene stalwarts The Hussy and a special reunion show by Forsake Ya to the Snakes.
$8.
Chicago’s brilliant LGBTQ post-punk trio Absolutely Not is playing at High Noon Saloon on July 28. The band's new album Errors comes out that day (July 28) via No Trend Records.
Absolutely Not's new album covers dark and heavy political and social themes, but always with a comic twist and pop sensibility to keep the vibe more playful and bratty. Errors is a collection of songs about people either mislabeled as "errors" by the general public just because they are misunderstood and different, or people that have horrible motivations or perceptions, making them actual "errors" of society. So far, the band has shared the lead single “Strictly Top” and its undeniable/awesomely fun video with NPR. "Strictly Top" is a celebration of outsiders, artists and bold personalities of the Chicago night life, and most importantly, acceptance.
"Strictly Top" by Absolutely Not
Donnie and his sister Madison Moore (who plays keys and sings backing vocals in the band) also run the beloved, long-running monthly LGBTQ rock event Glitter Creeps at The Empty Bottle in their native Chicago. Since Donnie himself is a part of the LGBTQ community and the rest of the band is extremely LGBTQ supportive, shredding ignorance and igniting change is the driving force for both Absolutely Not and Glitter Creeps. This band and event are here to make a difference, celebrate difference, and shine a light on all the things that are too often ignore.