The Rundown! - Barracuda Birthday Bash 1/17

By: Ryan Glaspell

When a member of Barracuda has a birthday, the entire band has a birthday. Why pass up a chance to party?

This Saturday, January 17th, the Morgantown punk rockers are celebrating the birthday of their drummer, Alex Baker by way of loud, fast music with help from Captain Catfeesh, Jordan Poss and Holey Soles.

Barracuda

From left to right: Tim Taylor, Mike "Spider" Chan, Alex Baker, Tyler Washburn and Jack Friend

Who are they: Take the coarse vocals from punk, anthemic guitar licks from rock and roll, and throw in a dash of reckless abandon and you have Barracuda. They are loud, fast-paced and I'll be damned if they don't make you want to make physical contact with every living thing around you. 

Why you should care: Barracuda like to frequent The Main Street Cafe, and we love to have them. This is because we like having a good time. Do you like having a good time? If so, then don't deprive yourselves of 30 minutes of raw, unfiltered garage punk which will have you moving around like you're caught in a tornado of kick-ass. Careful not to spill your beer.

(Don't forget to check out their website, www.fistcock.ninja)

Captain Catfeesh

From left to right: Cody Blosser and Colby "Captain Catfeesh" White

Who are they: Captain Catfeesh is a self-proclaimed "Hillbilly Punk" duo from Morgantown, WV. Sometimes all you need is a drum kit, acoustic guitar and distortion pedal to craft energetic punk music.

Why you should care: Although their setup is simple, their sound is big. Vocalist and guitarist Colby White's songwriting pieces together components of protopunk, grunge and Appalachian culture. The product is an alluring sound that won't be found anywhere else.

Jordan Poss

Screenshot from Jeremy Blizard's YouTube video

Who is he: From Morgantown, WV., Jordan Poss has been making his rounds in the local scene armed with an acoustic guitar and mellow punk tunes. 

Why you should care: Poss fits into a punk show in a beautiful way. His music is subtle, but without restraint. He blends classic punk rock with his acoustic songwriting to churn out something raw and moving. He also plays a Martin, and Martins are heavenly.

Holey Soles

From left to right: Zach Harris, Andrew Peterson and Caleb Karriker

Who are they: Holey Soles are three good friends that love punk music. From Elkins, WV., this trio has a knack for creating pure, driven punk jams.

Why you should care: Their Facebook description says it best, "We like having fun." While listening to their music, that feeling known as "fun" emerges. Rapid guitar progressions, prominent bass lines and upfront vocals will induce the desire to jump around. It's the type of music you want to skateboard, and if you don't skateboard then throw in Tony Hawk and shred it up.

Doors at 8pm. 3$ admission. 

Checkout the event on Facebook, RSVP and tell all your friends!

Barracuda, Captain Catfeesh and Holey Sole's photos are from the bands' respective Facebook pages.