February 1: Hooligans hosts Messer and guests

On February 1, Albuquerque’s Hooligans hosts Messer, with special guests The Ground Beneath, Blinddryve, Sh*t Happens Inc., and Indemnified. This 21+ show is scheduled from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Texas’ Messer play alternative rock. Check out their sound at ReverbNation.

Albuquerque’s The Ground Beneath play Southern-driven metal with plenty of sass. The Ground Beneath average around 80 shows each year, traveling across the 13 states that surround New Mexico. Get their CDs at Amazon.

Albuquerque’s Blinddryve are an alternative metal band, which was formed soon after the members won the Ultimate Band Contest. The band has released a full-length album titled World Insane.

Around since 2001, Albuquerque’s Sh*t Happens Inc. play rock. The band’s new CD release is titled 11 Year Itch.

Albuquerque’s Indemnified play experimental and progressive rock. The band counts as influences Maximum the Hormone and Tool.

One of Albuquerque’s coolest music venues, Hooligans has it all, from full-liquor service (40 brands of beer on tap) to a wicked stage with an 8,000-watt PA. Hooligans is located at 9800 Montgomery NE. Get specifics by calling 505-296-1023.

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