SAT NOV 226PM (15 Bands!!)$5MT6FEST IV:2008CAN OPENERSOne of the highlights for MT6 this year was releasing the Jason Willett CD which featured over a half dozen bands the man has played with in his career in music and arts. Tonight Jason brings his duo the Can Openers also featuring fellow baltimorian Bob Wagner(Red Room/Pleasant Livers/ect..). Freakout mix of Experimental Punk/Jazz.HUMAN HOST/MIKE APPICHELLLAYes, this tops the list of bizzare sets tonight. Human Host have been a leader and driving force in the theatric experimental punk sound. Tonight is the debut collaboration of Human Host and veteran baltimore musician and artist Mike Appichella.ABIKUIf I did a “Best Live Band” in any publication, Abiku would win every year. This Extreme Duo brings their own PA to every gig to guarantee the sound you want to hear. Hardcore Electro Drum Programming, Thrashing Grinding Guitars, Keytar, and intense female vocals with raw emotion.HEROIN UKThis band was formed and realized by frontman Tony Heroin in 2005. The mission was simply to put together a Rock and Roll Band. They have been crafting their Rock and Roll sound over the years with elements of Punk, Psychedelic, Garage, Space, Stoner, and more.ROSEMARY KRUSTAnother Duo this year is Rosemary Krust. In 2008 MT6(split w/ Spleencoffin) had the pleasure of releasing the very limited “Slow Light” CDR. They made quite a buzz in the music blogging community, and the cd has recieved orders from underground labels like Ecstatic Peace and Siltbreeze. Perfect Mix of Shoegaze, Drone, and elemnts of Experimental and Noise.NEEDLEGUNNeedlegun are to me a one of a kind band. The creative output by these youngsters is incredible. They constantly drive to branch out to just about any sound/genre you can think of. Spastic Experimental Jazz, Noise blasts, Free Punk, Circut Bending, ect….BAD LIQUOR PONDThis band was recently described as Shroom Rock by one European Reviewer. This Psychedelic Quartet brings together the best parts of ShoeGaze, Drone, and Americana Rock. They have released 2 full length CD’s on MT6 this year, and are starting to gain much deserved attention in the region with their solid live show.SEXUALLY RETARDEDShit Faced Cock Rock meets joy division…members of New Flesh and The Wayward. Solid Bass and Drums Rhythm Section, rounded out by guitar and vocals straight out of a dungeon and dragons basement session.NEWAGEHILLBILLYThe long running solo project of MT6 Label Head Alex Strama. Over the past 7 years he has released 5 full lengths, and numerous splits, singles, tapes, and compilations. Early albums focused on experimental electronic, and over the years Rock, Punk, Noise, Drone, and many other genres have been explored.CHIEF POKAWABaltimore’s true elusive mastermind makes his first Solo appearance at MT6FEST, having played years before with Heroin UK and The Wire Orchestra. Celebrating the MT5 Tapes release “Take the Hose”. Performing songs on Guitar with newagehillbilly on drums.AGRARIANSBaltimore AntiFolk, Warped Cassette Pop, Dronegaze. Songs about history, religion, women, dogs, and other americana topics. 5 full length releases on MT6!ENGINEThis Duo challenges the theories of songcrafting with Sample Driven Audio Creations. Tribalistic Steady Beat Driven Sound Collages. Another young inspired band that features N.O. Smith best known for his large resume in the baltimore Film/Doc/Music scene.CREAM CENTERCream Center formed a few years back, and they were quickly picked up by MT6 Records. The word and buzz got around about their wild live shows mixing dungeons and dragons synth noise, space beats, and blasting vocals.MYOLaptop, processed founds sounds, contact mics, ect.. make up myo’s arsenal of audio. Solo and frequent collaborator with Richmond’s 804 Noise Collective, and DC’s Sonic Circuits Festival.PAT GRANTCombining influence from both Baltimore and Philly connections. Pat Grant writes and records honest Rock and Pop Songs. Performing with Sidecar Darin on 2nd guitar for tonights performance.
SAT NOV 22
6PM (15 Bands!!)
$5

MT6FEST IV:2008

CAN OPENERS
One of the highlights for MT6 this year was releasing the Jason Willett CD which featured over a half dozen bands the man has played with in his career in music and arts. Tonight Jason brings his duo the Can Openers also featuring fellow baltimorian Bob Wagner(Red Room/Pleasant Livers/ect..). Freakout mix of Experimental Punk/Jazz.

HUMAN HOST/MIKE APPICHELLLA
Yes, this tops the list of bizzare sets tonight. Human Host have been a leader and driving force in the theatric experimental punk sound. Tonight is the debut collaboration of Human Host and veteran baltimore musician and artist Mike Appichella.

ABIKU
If I did a “Best Live Band” in any publication, Abiku would win every year. This Extreme Duo brings their own PA to every gig to guarantee the sound you want to hear. Hardcore Electro Drum Programming, Thrashing Grinding Guitars, Keytar, and intense female vocals with raw emotion.

HEROIN UK
This band was formed and realized by frontman Tony Heroin in 2005. The mission was simply to put together a Rock and Roll Band. They have been crafting their Rock and Roll sound over the years with elements of Punk, Psychedelic, Garage, Space, Stoner, and more.

ROSEMARY KRUST
Another Duo this year is Rosemary Krust. In 2008 MT6(split w/ Spleencoffin) had the pleasure of releasing the very limited “Slow Light” CDR. They made quite a buzz in the music blogging community, and the cd has recieved orders from underground labels like Ecstatic Peace and Siltbreeze. Perfect Mix of Shoegaze, Drone, and elemnts of Experimental and Noise.

NEEDLEGUN
Needlegun are to me a one of a kind band. The creative output by these youngsters is incredible. They constantly drive to branch out to just about any sound/genre you can think of. Spastic Experimental Jazz, Noise blasts, Free Punk, Circut Bending, ect….

BAD LIQUOR POND
This band was recently described as Shroom Rock by one European Reviewer. This Psychedelic Quartet brings together the best parts of ShoeGaze, Drone, and Americana Rock. They have released 2 full length CD’s on MT6 this year, and are starting to gain much deserved attention in the region with their solid live show.

SEXUALLY RETARDED
Shit Faced Cock Rock meets joy division…members of New Flesh and The Wayward. Solid Bass and Drums Rhythm Section, rounded out by guitar and vocals straight out of a dungeon and dragons basement session.

NEWAGEHILLBILLY
The long running solo project of MT6 Label Head Alex Strama. Over the past 7 years he has released 5 full lengths, and numerous splits, singles, tapes, and compilations. Early albums focused on experimental electronic, and over the years Rock, Punk, Noise, Drone, and many other genres have been explored.

CHIEF POKAWA
Baltimore’s true elusive mastermind makes his first Solo appearance at MT6FEST, having played years before with Heroin UK and The Wire Orchestra. Celebrating the MT5 Tapes release “Take the Hose”. Performing songs on Guitar with newagehillbilly on drums.

AGRARIANS
Baltimore AntiFolk, Warped Cassette Pop, Dronegaze. Songs about history, religion, women, dogs, and other americana topics. 5 full length releases on MT6!

ENGINE
This Duo challenges the theories of songcrafting with Sample Driven Audio Creations. Tribalistic Steady Beat Driven Sound Collages. Another young inspired band that features N.O. Smith best known for his large resume in the baltimore Film/Doc/Music scene.

CREAM CENTER
Cream Center formed a few years back, and they were quickly picked up by MT6 Records. The word and buzz got around about their wild live shows mixing dungeons and dragons synth noise, space beats, and blasting vocals.

MYO
Laptop, processed founds sounds, contact mics, ect.. make up myo’s arsenal of audio. Solo and frequent collaborator with Richmond’s 804 Noise Collective, and DC’s Sonic Circuits Festival.

PAT GRANT
Combining influence from both Baltimore and Philly connections. Pat Grant writes and records honest Rock and Pop Songs. Performing with Sidecar Darin on 2nd guitar for tonights performance.

posted : Friday, November 14th, 2008

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SAT NOV 159PM$5
Teeth Mountain, Whales and Cops (ex. Man Man), Necking, Hume, Boogie Boarder 

SAT NOV 15
9PM
$5

Teeth Mountain, Whales and Cops (ex. Man Man), Necking, Hume, Boogie Boarder 

posted : Friday, November 14th, 2008

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posted : Thursday, November 13th, 2008

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WED NOV 129PM$5
The Art Department, Quiet Hooves, Windows95 

WED NOV 12
9PM
$5

The Art Department, Quiet Hooves, Windows95 

posted : Monday, November 10th, 2008

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About Our Space

We are a community run space located in the Station North Arts & Entertainment district of Baltimore. All of the events in our space are run by a small collective of volunteers. We have open meetings every Monday at 7PM for anyone that is interested in getting involved with our organization.

If you would like to keep up to date with our events please sign up for our email list at the very top of this page, add us on myspace, and add us on facebook. Also, check us out on vimeo pages.

Info for bands who wish to play here

Any public event that we host in our space is run collectively by us and the artists involved with the performance. We ask that all bands who play here help us promote their shows by providing us with posters (both hard copies & digital) and promoting the event themselves. Our space is also available for private rentals which can be organized by emailing booking@hexagonspace.com

We currently take the first $150 from each show to cover our rent, utilities, supplies and other expenses, the rest of the door income is divided up among the bands (typically giving traveling bands the largest percentage). Every event we run has a sound engineer, door volunteer, and manager on duty provided by us. If we decide security is necessary for an event an additional $150 will be taken from the door to hire outside help.

Our house PA system consists of:
2 Bag End Opal-I FOH Speakers (in stereo)
1 Custom Dual 18" Fane Subwoofer
3 JBL JRX112M Stage Monitors
1 Mackie 1604 16-Channel Mixer w/ outboard effects, compressors, and eqs
3 Sennheiser e835 Vocal Microphones
1 Sennheiser e905 Kick Drum / bass Microphone
1 Sennheiser e906 Instrument Microphone
3 Shure SM57 Instrument Microphones
4 Direct Boxes

We also have a projector and screen available for shows if requested ahead of time.

Unless otherwise specified our events are $5, BYOB, All Ages, and start at 9PM (with load-in at 8PM)

We request that bands do not plan to play shows in Baltimore either the day before or day after an event at our venue (and not on the same day).