T'has been nearly 3 long years since the wayfaring strangers and star-lit minstrels of Nostromo last bestowed the city with their tales of love lost and brethern betrayed, and yet they appear before us, ready to lay upon us many a new "saga" or "rifft" or "plunge into rock darkness"... what gives? What fury hath cause to bring tidings new from the tousled hair rock veterans of star-sung haste? What fire could be lit 'neath beautific rear that would stir the hardened hearts of those bards t'were snubbed a'fore canonization?

A combination of things, you can be sure, friend.

The FUTURE IS HERE and I must REDEEM MYSELF OR PERISH!

The first of these events was the departure of a dear friend (Mink-ster Morgan 'Milk' Taylor) to a city beyond the skyline of this burg. To a better place he goes, and not without the well wishing of his compatriots. We will see him again, 'ere we cross the breach... or is it breech?

The space-hardy compatriots of Nostromo could not resist the temptation to "swoop down" or "rock-plummet" onto the stage one last time. And so they did, and bid him a hearty "A'deus Irae"... and then he left.

That might have been the end of it, but for a 'call to arms' of sorts... a rallying of the forces that are all things rock in this pitiful town called Dayton.

No, salty comrade, Nostromo cannot sit back whilst the forces of the other shadowed netherworlds work their fate out upon a fellow musician... they must spring to action.

Fortunately said action had already been sprung, else 'they whose ways are oft flaky' may never have gotten around to it... and so we arrive in a roundabout way at the 'point'.

Gregg Spence has been seen around the city in many forms: singer, songwriter, drummer, guitarist, performer. Cage. Mulchmen. Countless solo appearances. A soft spoken element in the 'scene' who is often taken for granted but is worth more salt than most of the lot of us put together. A gentleman always, he is never without a kind word for those of his ilk, whether they be with or without talent.

It is a time of need for Mr. Spence, and nay, we will not advertise the causes or motives of the treachery that goes on inside without permission, suffice to say that his health is at issue.

A series of benefit concerts has been planned, and Nostromo is proud to be part of the effort. Friday, June 18th they will be appearing at Canal St. Tavern with other 'loud rock' bands Let's Crash, the Mystery Addicts and others. This is an important cause, and nearly everyone has rallied to the cry. We are anxious to entertain you and we eagerly look forward to your patronage.

More information can be obtained at the Gregg Spence Homepage.