In the biggest musical showdown since Joe Satriani accused Coldplay of ripping off his "If I Could Fly for You" (you remember it... not) to write "Viva La Vida" (because that is the only way Coldplay could get a hit!), the Dandy Warhols are suggesting, via their Twitter feed, of course, that Thomas Schweich, the GOP candidate for state auditor in Missouri, may have been inspired to create his Tea Party-inspired rock song (yes, you read that right), "Gimme Back My Freedom," because it sounds a lot like the Dandys' "Bohemian Like You." 

Crazy? Maybe like a fox! You decide, Slug fans:

 This afternoon (5-7-10), a Coast Guard helicopter was involved with a yet-to-be determined rescue about three miles south of Centerville. John Mathtews went to check it out and snapped this picture.  The Coast Guard is reporting a man fell off a cliff on Sunday, and was finally rescued today.

Details on Things You Should Know with John Matthews.

 Behold: Local MCs Myka 9, DJ Drez, and J The Sarge made a video.  New album is called Cardiac Arrest.  Nice work, MGH.  Double points for including roller derby. 

On Thursday evening at 7 pm on 94.1 KSLG-FM (K-Slug) Myles Cochrane will speak with New York Times bestseller Chuck Palahniuk (Paula Nick), author of "Fight Club" and "Choke." They'll discuss Chuck's new novel "Tell All"- a dark and humorous glimpse of a vintage, manipulative Hollywood actress and her evil counterpart. Also on the agenda is an update on the short story that has literally caused over 70 people to faint, "Guts" and it's possible successor "Knock Knock." Cochrane will bring up Palahniuk's film adaptions of his novels "Fight Club" and "Choke," as well as the possibilities of screen adaptions for "Tell All," "Survivor," "Diary," and "Invisible Monsters." Chuck Palahniuk's music tastes and writing style will be discussed as well. Palahniuk's tour brings him to San Francisco on Thursday, May 20th. Tickets are available online which include a pre-signed copy of "Tell All." Stay updated here.

According to Wired.com, Three Days Grace sing Adam Gontier has commissioned the coolest microphone stand ever.  Artist Chris Conte fabricated it to the singer's specs, right down to making it left-handed.  

From Wired: 

"Conte made three of the mike stands (Gontier bought a backup for the road). The mike stands are constructed primarily of stainless steel. One part of the quick-release mechanism is made of brass. 

 "The arm you see in the photos is actually a casting in stainless steel of the master using the lost-wax process,” Conte said. “Eleven separate silicone molds were taken from the master to create the wax models needed for the casting process.” The project took about three months, and Gontier used the stand onstage for the first time Feb. 19 at the Prudential Center in New Jersey."

Find tickets for only $15 here.

 The Buffy Swayze, who brought KSLG fans catchy tunes like "Karate Pop" and "Rock Star," are reuniting to play a couple of benefits for singer Jesse Pearson's wife, Jessica, who's dealing with some scary heart problems, and even scarier bills. The first show is this Friday, May 7.

 Inspiral Carpets-Paranoid (93)

 Meat Puppets-Sam (91)

 Cowboy Junkies-Murder tonight In the Trailer Park (live-97)

 Suede-Animal Nitrate(93)

 Darling Buds-long Day In The Universe (92)

Ladyfest Northwest is being organized by members of the Monster Women, and will happen over three nights at three different Eureka and Arcata venues. Click the poster for details. 

Saturday, Northcoast Horticulture Supply works with Eco-Threadz to raise funds for the McKinleyville Skate Park with skate demos and ramps, music, food, and beverages all in our Mack town Store parking lot. NHS will be matching donations made to the skate park.

Join KSLG's Monica Topping from 11am to 3pm this Saturday, April 24th, as she broadcasts live!