Bernard R. Blanton

albuquerque, nm

Events:

Friday Fractals

Where: Planetarium at The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science

Date: 2007-12-07 18:00:00

Type:

Explore the infinite beauty of math and nature in this award-winning show. People of all ages will love this entertaining and educational presentation as we zoom deep into fractal patterns smaller than atoms and larger than our galaxy. Show times are 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 PM. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors 60 and over, and $5 for children 3-12, and may be purchased online by visiting www.NaturalHistoryFoundation.org. Tickets are non-refundable. No late seating. For more information on fractals, visit www.FractalFoundation.org.

James McMurtry and the Heartless Bastards

Where: Puccini's Golden West Saloon

Date: 2007-07-19 20:00:00

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Literate roots rock by the maker off last year's Americana Album of theYear. We packed the house with James last year, when he put on a powerful and memorable concert. Tickets: $15 advance, $20 door Available at ABQMUSIC.COM, Bookworks and Natural Sound

Tiger Army

Where: Sunshine Building

Date: 2007-09-28 19:00:00

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The California punk trio Tiger Army came together in early 1996, opening for AFI and earning respect from other players and fans including Rancid frontman and Hellcat Records co-founder Tim Armstrong. With his interest, the band released their first album in 1999. Over the years Tiger Army has been on the rise, eventually making it to the VANS Warped Tour lineup starting in 2004. The latest is 'III: Ghost Tigers Rise.' Street Dogs plays a variety of rock music and features original Dropkick Murphys vocalist Mike McColgan. Known for their intense live performances, Imperative Reaction delivers a powerful mix of trance, electronic and synthpop. Their latest release is titled 'Ruined.'

Job for A Cowboy

Where: The Launchpad

Date: 2007-08-28 21:00:00

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Job for a Cowboy is a metal band from Glendale, Arizona, United States.

Kamelot

Where: The Launchpad

Date: 2007-09-05 21:00:00

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For several years now, Kamelot has fascinated fans with their own brand of melodic power metal, vocalist Roy Khan's charismatic voice and Thomas Youngblood's powerful and at the same time intricate guitar work. Along with drummer Casey Grillo and bassist Glenn Barry, the band's trademarks are unmistakeable; each of their albums is marked by superior compositions and an impressive technique.

Job for A Cowboy

Where: Launchpad Night Club & Restaurant

Date: 2007-08-28 21:00:00

Type:

Job for a Cowboy is a metal band from Glendale, Arizona, United States.

Soular

Where: The Launchpad

Date: 2007-10-12 20:00:00

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Soular is comprised of four musicians who love art, storytelling, music, their fans, and performing live. They’re based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, but you would never know it because they tour so much. Soular is the epitome of the “hard-working band”, relentlessly promoting themselves and determined to personally let their fans know how much they’re appreciated.

Southern Culture on the Skids

Where: Launchpad Night Club & Restaurant

Date: 2007-10-24 21:00:00

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Southern Culture on the Skids has been releasing Southern-fried, rockabilly, boogie woogie since 1985. The group celebrates the beauty of waffle house waitresses & demolition derbies through absurdist anthems of moonshine-laced hillbillydom. Hillstomp hail from Portland.

Helmet

Where: The Launchpad

Date: 2007-11-19 20:00:00

Type:

Helmet returns after a seven year absence, suiting up for a new album called 'Size Matters' and a tour featuring founding member/frontman Page Hamilton. Much of the original lineup are gone but the backing group features guitarist Chris Traynor, former White Zombie drummer John Tempesta and former Anthrax bassist Frank Bello. Helmet rose to fame on the strength of its 1992 debut, 'Meantime,' plus hits with the soundtrack cuts 'Just Another Victim' from the film 'Judgment Night' that paired the group with hip-hop act House of Pain -- and 'Milquetoast' from the soundtrack to 1994's 'The Crow.'