Weekend Music Preview: Rob Dickinson @ Mixx & Monotonix @ Emo's

Having changed its name from Volume to Mixx earlier this year, the spot that is 612 E. Sixth Street is now aiming to make the switch from dance club to live music venue. (Information for bands looking to play there can be found on the TwoGroove blog.) This Friday, the club takes a step in right direction by bringing in Rob Dickinson from Catherine Wheel for a solo set. The list of opening acts -- STEREO IS A LIE, Buttercup, and Lost Werks -- is not too shabby either. We fondly remember and still enjoy Catherine Wheel’s brilliant first two albums Ferment (1992) and Chrome (1993). The former contained gems like “Black Metallic,” “She’s My Friend,” and “I Want To Touch You” (which was included in The Brit Box, a Rhino collection from 2007) while “Crank,” “The Nude,” and “I Confess,” were some of our favorites on the latter. Three more full-lengths followed before Catherine Wheel hung up their boots after 2000’s Wishville, although there is no clear record of them officially calling it quits.

Dickinson’s debut solo record Fresh Wine for the Horses from 2005 was re-released last year along with a bonus EP containing acoustic takes of choice Catherine Wheel classics. Live and Alone, an acoustic CD recorded on his 2006 U.S. tour is also floating around and he recently recorded a cover of The Smiths’ “Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want” which can be purchased via iTunes. Check out the man in action this Friday -- get your tickets here or enter your information in the form below to win two tickets.

[Rob Dickinson MySpace]
[STEREO IS A LIE MySpace]
[Buttercup MySpace]
[Lost Werks MySpace]

If that just ain’t your cup of team, experience Monotonix’s amazing live show at Emo’s (Outside) instead -- buy your tickets here and follow the jump to view footage from the band’s unforgettable performance at The Mohawk last October.