DEAD MOON NIGHT w/ TOODY COLE & HER BAND (US) + JENNY DON’T & THE SPURS (US) + DJ BONE

OCCII, Tuesday, September 1 at 08:00 PM GMT+2

Portland’s DIY punk icon, rock n roll godmother and, co-founder of legendary DEAD MOON, TOODY COLE is bringing the heat to OCCII Amsterdam, 1st of September 2026 with Jenny Don’t & The Spurs!

Direct from Clackamas, Oregon, Toody Cole (Dead Moon) & Her Band centers on one of the most influential figures in American DIY rock & roll. As co-founder and driving force of the iconic band Dead Moon, Toody Cole, alongside her husband and creative partner Fred Cole, helped forge a raw, uncompromising sound that formed a living bridge between original ’60s American garage rock and later punk, garage, and early grunge movements. Her punchy, melodic bass playing and unmistakable vocal presence were essential to Dead Moon’s power-trio dynamic, anchoring a fiercely independent body of work that continues to resonate across generations.

Following the passing of drummer Andrew Loomis and Fred Cole, Toody carries the Dead Moon songbook forward with Kelly Haliburton (drums), her longtime bandmate from Pierced Arrows, and Christopher March (guitar) of Jenny Don’t & The Spurs. Together, Toody Cole & Her Band honour the grit, emotional weight, and self-reliant spirit of Dead Moon’s catalog, delivering these songs with renewed urgency and reverence while preserving one of American rock & roll’s most enduring DIY legacies.

Jenny Don’t and the Spurs have spent over a decade forging their own path in music, pioneering a unique brand of high-energy Country Western that captivates fans from the traditional Western scene to the raw energy of garage rock. Their captivating stage presence, infectious enthusiasm, and extensive discography have garnered them a global following, leading to tours on continents rarely visited by country bands.

Jenny Don’t, known for her strong-willed and independent nature, embodies the authentic outlaw spirit of Country Western music. Her songwriting, influenced by the contrasting landscapes of the Pacific Northwest and Southwestern desert, forms the bedrock of their sound. The band skillfully merges their garage-rock origins with a distinct western flair, characterized by driving tempos, gritty fuzz tones, and a high-octane, rockin’ western delivery that sets them apart from the herd. Their music authentically captures the outlaw spirit, with hints of gritty surf like Dick Dale, while paying homage to classic country legends like Johnny Paycheck and George Jones.

Now with Buddy Weeks on drums, the band continues to showcase their resilience and fresh energy. Bass player Kelly Halliburton and lead guitarist Christopher March, whose reverb-drenched tones echo the haunting allure of the desert night sky, round out the core. Jenny Don’t and the Spurs are dedicated to crafting memorable and authentic music, pulling from a variety of genres to emphasize authenticity over conformity. As Jenny says, “We’ve got a lot of open road ahead of us.”

Much like the rhinestones on their custom outfits, handcrafted by Jenny herself, the band shines brightly, illustrating their dedication to creating memorable and authentic music.

https://calendar.askapunk.nl/event/dead-moon-night-with-toody-cole-and-her-band-us-jenny-dont-and-the-spurs-us-dj-bone

I spent the last couple hours battling blackberries in my backyard and remembered this banger of a Fred Cole quote:

#DeadMoon #PortlandMusic

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #MiddayShow

Dead Moon:
🎵 It’s O.K.

#DeadMoon

https://deadmoonnight.bandcamp.com/track/its-o-k

https://open.spotify.com/track/75It0xyB7EmLLiYdG6fcIM

Started my morning with the newest issue of Totally Different Head, a zine by my old friend & pen pal Corby Plumb. First article after the intro is an interview with Kelly Manahan, owner of Centaur Guitar shop in Portland, Oregon, who also is responsible for drawing the #DeadMoon logo and designing flyers for a bunch of different bands/gigs in the area.

There’s also interviews with Sad Horse and Vern and a stellar intro by Corby describing the theme of the zine: Lifers—folks who’ve been punks/creatives since they were kids and never stopped!

If you want a copy, email totallydifferentheadzine at gmail dot communist.

#zines #punk #DIY #Portland #music #fanzine

#NowPlaying #punk #vinyl

The Rats s/t (2008, #MississippiRecords)

This is Fred & Toody Cole’s band from before #DeadMoon, a reissue of their 1980 debut album. It’s very scrappy, primal, urgent-sounding and it makes you want to dance. Fred & Toody’s joint vocals are endearing, as usual. I haven’t listened to this record in far too long.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=RU1OlbWte7o&si=tdWwsUIhyYUWw5Br

#ChristmasMusic #PortlandMusic #DeadMoon

Dead Moon - In The Graveyard (1988 Portland, US) | Garage Punk | Full Vinyl Rip - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsJLNGJL7xc “#deadmoon #inthegraveyard #1988vinyl”