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Here's an excerpt of our show review from last month's What's Up! Magazine. All content of excerpt is verbatim except for a correction of a song name simply for confusions sake :) Enjoy!



"Pirate Pirate Motorhome, Phreddy and the Nightmares, Cathoholix

Oct. 29 - Cabin Tavern



Over the Halloween weekend, there was no better place to see live music than the Cabin Tavern.....



Pirate Pirate Motorhome started the evening. Although they've been around for a while, they've been laying low as of late. A four-piece which features Barrett on vocals, Vegas on guitar, Preston on bass and Drew on drums. Pirate Pirate Motorhome's songs consist of complex layers of guitar riffs and bass lines. Throughout a song, they build and build on the riffs that they play into a crescendo and it breaks down into a fun single new guitar riff; or in the song "Shenanigans (incorrectly labeled '16 is Such a Hard Age')," the song breaks down into a fun saxophone melody. The band understands perfectly how to combine all these elements with Drew's powerhouse, loud, concise drumming into great and fun songs. While performing the guys in Pirate Pirate Motorhome were all over the place jumping around and rocking, which created a light hearted, energetic and eccentric atmosphere that made a person just have to dance.



Second to play was punk band Phreddy and the Nightmares......................



....All told though, it was a great night of music and I found a new favorite Bellingham band, Pirate Pirate Motorhome



-Jen Castaldo"


- Whats up Magazine

Capital Hill Hot Topic: 431 Broadway E Seattle, WA 98102

Westlake Hot Topic: 400 Pine St. Seattle, WA 98101

Everett Hot Topic: 1402 Se Everett Mall Way, Everett, WA 98208

Bellingham Hot Topic: Bellis Fair Mall, Bellingham, WA 98226

Burlington Hot Topic: Cascade Mall, Burlington, WA 98233

The Vikiing Union MPR: 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-9106

Whisky a Go Go: 8901 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069
www.whiskyagogo.com

The Catalyst: 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-1338

Studio Seven: 110 S Horton St, Seattle, WA 98134
www.studioseven.us
(206) 286-1312

El Corazon: 109 Eastlake Ave E Seattle, WA 98109
www.elcorazonseattle.com
(206) 381-3094

The Ruby Room: 717 S Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85073

Plan B: 1212 N. State St. Bellingham, WA 98225

Wild Buffalo House of Music: 208 W. Holly Street Bellingham, WA 98225
www.wildbuffalo.net

Common Ground: 351 Pease Rd. Burlington, WA 98233
www.commongroundburlington.com

Whiskey Richard's: 435 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Mama Buzz: 2318 Telegraph Ave Oakland, CA 94612

Chicana Perk: 129 25th St San Diego, CA 92102

Cabin Tavern: 307 W. Holly Street Bellingham, WA 98226

WHAAM: 100 E. Maple St. Bellingham, WA 98226

Whatcom County Woodstock: location the slabs
with guests Rishloo and Head Like a Kite

The Rogue Hero: 1313 N State St. Bellingham, WA 98225

The Nightlight Lounge: 211 East Chestnut St. Bellingham, WA 98225

Rumors Cabaret: 1119 Railroad Ave Bellingham, WA 98225
www.rumorscabaret.com

Stutter Studio: 7720 Guide Meridian,Lynden WA 98264



- PPM

Monday, April 20, 2009
WHATS UP SHOW REVIEW

Pirate Pirate Motor Home is fronted by Barrett Lizza (vocal/guitar)
who is a quirky, entertaining front man. Between songs the band had
either an electronic drum beat or some anecdote offered up by Barrett.
This was a very clever way of retaining energy between songs. Bassist
Preston Whitman slapped and worked his bass adding melodic depth to the
music. His Beer Pump Hat was a nice touch.




The early 80's jogging outfit wore by the drummer was on
par with the fun youthful image of the band. Lead guitarist Vegas has
chops and style. This guy rips the guitar and has a very bright future
ahead of him. The band was very comfortable on stage and did a great
job of keeping the set fresh and entertaining. My favorite part of the
night was when Barrett asked the crowd to contribute lyrics to a jam
song.Barrett then sang of Mad Cows and Hard Poo. It was hilarious and
very well done.


- What's Up Magazine

If you blink, you'll miss The Ruby Room, a downtown rock bar nestled in an almost 'secret' spot on Central Avenue in Phoenix.

But since opening in May 2007, it's developed a reputation as a venue of choice for local and touring bands who want to rock out.

Deep red walls, dim lighting and vintage velvet paintings give the space the a faux-swank feeling something like a bowling alley lounge from the '60s or '70s, and it's just what owner Greg Riggins was looking for.
"I literally grew up in these types of places," he said.

Riggins says he has a doctorate in hanging out in bars, having previously run the hipster music dive bar the Emerald Lounge, which his mother had owned for 20 years before he took over.

A huge supporter of Valley music, Riggins wanted to continue that space's legacy (now a Pei Wei and a Starbucks) and create a cool venue where enthusiasts could come for an eclectic range of bands.

At the Ruby Room, bands play deafening gigs four nights a week and Riggins welcomes all kinds.

"The genres are all over the place: rock, indie, Americana, rockabilly, Latin and metal," he said. And on off nights, local DJs spin a diverse mix of sets.

The Phoenix New Times named this pint-sized venue "Best Emerging Indie Music Club of 2007." It has since drawn a music obsessed crowd of local musicians checking out peers or supporting pals, neighborhood wanderers or Phoenicians looking for a good neighborhood bar.

Good venue space, sound and stage set-up makes the Ruby Room an ideal location to play said Vegas Miller lead guitarist of Pirate Pirate Motorhome, a retro rock group based out of Seattle that recently played at the Ruby Room.

"It's a rad place with a mature atmosphere," said Miller.

But like any up-and-coming bar, The Ruby Room still has a few kinks to work out, as Miller said the venue didn't provide any local bands to help support the touring groups, which would've helped boost bar sales that night.

Regardless, Miller said the venue has great potential.

And owner Riggins agrees, as he works to get his hidden gem of a bar more recognition in the downtown scene.

"I am going to continue to work towards getting more recognition for the SoDo district (south of Downtown, between Seventh Avenue and Seventh Street). This area will shortly be the new boho destination," said Riggins.

- AZ central.com