And that’s not just their first NYC show, it’s their first show ever, which just happens to be in NYC. If you missed it, Moth Eater were interviewed here a little while back. They’ve since gotten a singer and have begun the grand process of playing out. Good stuff, here’s the info:

MOTH EATER
THE FIRST SHOW
June 5
ACE OF CLUBS
Great Jones Street
New York Rock City
10:00 PM
$10 To Enter
21 & Over (Get A Fake ID)
Bring Your Drinking Shoes — It’s Going To Be? A Party

Exclusive Merch — ONLY 50 Shirts Made To Celebrate This Event

www.myspace.com/motheater667

As someone who followed Long Island booze hounds Dirty Rig from their Blood, Sweat and Beer inception to their unfortunate fizzling out, I was glad to see bassist Steve “Buckshot” Seabury emerge with a new band in record time. The yet-instrumental trio Moth Eater — in which Buckshot is joined by former Scar Culture guitarist John Conley and ex-‘Rig bandmate Dave Ardolina on drums — boasts a darker sound than the lighthearted, Kory Clarke (Warrior Soul, Trouble) fronted outfit Dirty Rig became by their end, with sludge-covered Southern riffs basking in the traditions of New Orleans and the Southeastern set that gave birth to acts like Alabama Thunderpussy, Weedeater and Beaten Back to Pure. The music is still drunk, but it’s a more aggressive kind of drunk.

With three demos posted on their MySpace page and a rehearsal video to their credit, Moth Eater are clearly just getting going, but The Obelisk is proud to be the first to discuss the trio with Buckshot and introduce them to the scene at large. After the jump, the bassist discusses Moth Eater‘s formation, putting together his own label — Giddy Up! Records — where to find half-price Blue Moon for a pre-practice ritual and when we can expect a debut release. Crack open a beer and enjoy.

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