Tonight's a special night for many of my nearest and dearest.

It's the farewell show for long-standing local band barbarasteele.

The band has had many different incarnations throughout its many years of existence, and tonight at Cafe Du Nord, all former and current members will perform in a climactic send-off for Nero Nava's barbarasteele. 

Nero has lovingly created The Barbarasteele Mixtape, including demos, premixes, live cuts and rare stuff, which will be offered to all attendees of tonight's show free with admission. 

It has been a year since key 'steele member Mike Jilali died, forcing a sudden but, due to the circumstances, inevitable end of the road for barbarasteele.  In addition to being the final night to hear barbarasteele songs performed, the show will function as a celebration of Mike's life.


Here's the official line up for tonight -- show starts at 9pm and costs $8:

Nero Nava and the Invitation to Love
Sexx
Ultraset
and performances by Jacqui Elliott & Marc Perry, Goliath and Relise

After tonight, Nero will continue with his new project The Invitation to Love, so keep your eyes peeled for future gigs.  Hope to see you there tonight. 

Tonight some of my nearest and dearest will be rocking the Cafe Du Nord!  Check it out:


The show starts at 9.  And yes, that flyer does say "Formal Attire Preferred."  Check out the myspace page for Sexx.  Hope to see all of you there!

Brent James
7.5 years employment
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Q: What was playing in your house when you were a kid?

BJ: Janis Joplin, "Mercedes Benz" and lots of  Willie Nelson, lots of The Doors, Fleetwood Mac.  Basic 70's things that are very important to my formative years.

What was your first show?

The Shirelles at a classic car show in Turlock, California.  No lies, my dad was the president of the Cam Twisters USA! He still is.  That was it!

That's crazy. ...yet fabulous. What was the first band that you were really into?

Ratt.  They made me want to be a musician.  It's true!  Why lie, you know?


What is your favorite venue here in the city?

Cafe du Nord.

Yes, I love it.  That's one of my favorites too.  What is your favorite band right now?


I just gotta say I listen to a lot of old things right now.  Ruth Etting and vocalists of the 30s and 40s is what I am listening to a lot at home, besides the usual.