TOMORROW: CANNIBAL CHEERLEADER BLOOD BATH
Wednesday March 18th. The Peacock, 515 Pedernales. Austin. 12-6pm. Free, 18+. Rolo Tomassi, Whispertown 2000, The Action Design, Prey For Sleep, Agent Ribbons, Treasure Mammal, Vermillion Lies.
The Behemoth approaches. Be there tomorrow or be torn apart mercilessly.
Rolo Tomassi – “Film Noir”
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