“band” isn’t really the right word to describe Xina Xurner; “abstract collective” is closer to the mark. Yeah, keyboard/computer wizards Mike Perkins (aka Mr. 666) and Marvin Astorga came with shaggy heads of hair, baggy worn jeans and an amiable scruffiness. And yeah, vocalist Young Joon Kwak performed in dragon-lady drag while strutting and twisting for all he was worth in the tallest pair of platform stilettos that I’ve ever seen in my life. But like I said, this ain’t Boystown, and Xina Xurner ain’t ya mama’s drag show. Fifteen seconds after they got onstage they ripped into their set and what went down next was like watching a hydrogen bomb go off in Carmen Miranda’s fruit-packed head wrap.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 *** 10PM!!!

1353 W. Wabansia, Chicago, Illinoize

Come early, get glam, get down!
… Doors at 10, band at 11, PARTY ALL NIGHT

Still just 5 bucks at the door! Still benefits the Critical Fierceness Grant (apply yrself gurl)!

DJs John Twatters & Lady Miss Navy Pier!

Every 1st Saturday, Chances Dances takes over the Hideout’s excellent Saturday Night Dance Party and makes it queer. ALL GENDER EXPRESSIONS ARE WELCOME!

don’t forget to visit chancesdances.org!

Friday, 3/9/12!

THE LAND LINE PRESENTS:
The Ovens
Xina Xurner
Toupee
Forced into Femininity
DJ Colunga
The Lady Speedstick

9 SHARP
$5-10 donation
http://thelandline.blogspot.com/

“Embodied by Chicago artist Young Joon Kwak (who’s backed by noise musicians Michael Perkins and Marvin Astorga), Xina Xurner is a powerful diva who can get a little scary when she’s pissed. “You Will Die (I Will Fuck You)” and “Sex” combine happy hardcore, 90s industrial, and power electronics to form irresistible dance-floor anthems. Everyone should be imitating this band but so far they aren’t.”

-Jail Flanagan