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OOBS Performances

OOBS performances have become infamous occurrences. Even if you've never witnessed an OOBS performance firsthand, you've most definitely heard of what goes on. The Joysticks, being the most well-known of such anarchists, have created a name for themselves partly because of their performance behavior. Smashing TVs, insane break dancing, and hardcore pyrotechnics are their patented techniques for revolutionizing musical performance. Below is documentation of OOBS shows.

 
Joysticks Tour 2000!
Joysticks Tour 2000! Tour Diary
 
Beehive Madness - Recap
Bands: The Joysticks (Gregg + Matt Wellins subbing in for a sick Richard). Others included The Hud,
When: Tuesday, May 23, 2000
Where: The Beehive
Admission: ?
 
Get IN S_nc!
Bands: In S_nc (The Joysticks), Skippy Simon the "Blue" Jew, Quintron and Miss Pussycat
When: Wednesday, May 17, 2000
Where: Millvale Industrial Theater
Admission: $6
 
CVHS Talent Show 2000 - Review
Acts: The Joysticks, Indian dancing, Karate demonstration, Dimstar33, Synergy, Monty Python "comedy" skit, Sign language, Vocalists, Guitarists
When: Saturday, February 19, 2000
Where: Chartiers Valley High School Auditorium
Admission: $3
 
Y2K Apocalypse Showcase
Bands: Grand Buffet, The Joysticks, Wizard Master, Kisswhistle, Kids Of The Atomic Age
When: Thursday, December 30, 1999
Where: Millvale Industrial Theater
Admission: $6
 
An OOBS Christmas Part II
Bands: The Joysticks
When: Thursday, December 23, 1999
Where: Richard's Basement
Admission: Free
 
Night Of The Living Experimentalists
Bands: Meisha, Evolution Control Commitee, Lockweld, Goat, The Joysticks, Noumena
When: Saturday, November 27, 1999
Where: Millvale Industrial Theater
Admission: $6
 
Joysticks Radio
Bands: The Joysticks
When: Tuesday, November 2, 1999, from 9-11 PM
Where: Pitt University Radio Station
Admission: N/A
 
Joysticks' Satanic Halloween Spectacular
Bands: The Joysticks, Other entertainment provided by high school DIY studio Extreme Wrestling Association (EWA) and some high school shit-rock
When: Saturday, October 30, 1999
Where: Glendale Fire hall
Admission: $5
 
Erotic Eighteen Noise Fest
Bands: Hunters On A Jam Session
When: Saturday, October 23, 1999
Where: Gregg's Room
Admission: Free
 
Andy Warhol Night at Pitt
Acts: H.A.R.M., Pittsburgh Free Noise Ensemble, The Joysticks Project B146J33, and other open mic acts
When: Saturday, October 9, 1999
Where: Pitt University Student Lower Lounge
Admission: Free
 
WPTS' Join Us Or Die
Bands: El Camino Club Of Southwestern Pennsylvania, H.A.R.M., Hovland, The Joysticks, and All The Quiet
When: Friday, September 10, 1999
Where: Pitt University Student Union patio
Admission: Free
 
Coolpepper's Hothouse Show
Bands: The Joysticks, Grand Buffet, Annex
When: Thursday, August 12, 1999, at 10 PM
Where: Coolpepper's Hothouse in Lawrenceville, PA
Admission: No cover
 
Aural Anatomy 6
Saturday Bands: Noumena, The Joysticks, The F.L.B., Theremin Group, Tim Nasky, Ben Opie, Land, Requiem, and Vampire Nation
Sunday Bands: Drushkapolia Death Benefit Society, Blue Sun, Rick Gribenas, Air And, Instigator, Parvulus Infectus, Hit, 666 Audio, Meisha, and Levendis Duo
When: Sat., July 10, 1999 & Sun., July 11, 1999 from noon to 8 PM
Where: central courtyard of the East Liberty Presbyterian Church, at Penn & Highland Avenues
Admission: Free
 
Greg Wisniowski's Graduation Party
Entertainment: The Joysticks Battle the Scan Feed Relay to Your Skull
When: June 24, 1999, at 8 PM
Where: Scott Park
Admission: Invitation
 
End of the Skool Year Bash '99 - Info
Entertainment: The Joysticks Battle the Scan Feed Relay to Your Skull, (M)Operation Re-Information, Health Worldwide, K/Rad Labs, soundsystemscheckOK, chachi, AND The OOBS Video Armageddon!
When: June 19, 1999, at 5 PM
Where: Spaztik Outdoor Laboratory
Admission: FREE
 
Chatham Coffeehouse Show - Review
Bands: The Joysticks Battle the Scan Feed Relay to Your Skull, Halfcast, La Crema Batida, Gravity's Revenge
When: April 17, 1999, at 8 PM
Where: Chatham College REA Coffeehouse
Admission: $2
 
ORICON '99
Featuring:  ORI, The Joysticks Battle, Proto:Vex, Evolution Control Committee, Logistix, K/Rad Labs and Satan's Robot. Plus ORIChem Bake Sale, ORICraft Craft Show, and O.R.I. Science and Information Gallery
When: March 6, 1999, at 8 PM
Where: Millvale Industrial Theater
Admission: $5.99
 
Ohio Vs. PA Noise Brawl - Review
Entertainment: Includes audience participation and the ceremonial awarding of the Mid-Atlantic Conference Noise Champion Belt! Ohio Team = Lockweld, Noumena, Season of Discontent. PA Team = Bob Marinelli, The Joysticks Battle the Clip-on Expressway to Your Skull, Asian Prison Labor Semiconductor Perversion Task Force.
When: January 16, 1999, at 8 PM
Where: Millvale Industrial Theater
Admission: $5
 
An OOBS Christmas
Bands: Am Carrier Current, chachi, The soundsystemscheckOK. Plus join us for CAROLING before the show!
When: December 23, 1998, at 7 PM
Where: Yaros Basement
Admission: FREE
 
The Jesse McCready is a Fairy Show - Review
Bands: chachi, Hyperactive
When: December 19, 1999, at 7.5 PM
Where: Yaros Basement
Admission: Free
 
The Chartiers Valley Holiday Talent Show Ordeal - Review
The Joysticks Projekt B146J33's audition fake out (November 19, 1998), their administration shocking Rehearsal Day 1 (December 7, 1998), their Talent Show ejection (December 8, 1998), and finally the public's recognition, need, and hero worship of the Joysticks (December 9, 1998).
 
Super Seventeen Noise Fest - Review
Bands: The Joysticks Projekt B146J33 (+Joe00000010), INFOseek Velocity 128
When: October 24, 1998, at 7 PM
Where: Gregg's Roof
Admission: Free
 
RICKETRONICA II: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO
Bands: Joysticks, Synthetic, Tr Generation, Leo's Operation, Powder French, Professor Small, Noir Equivalent
When: September 26, 1998, at 8 PM
Where: Millvale Industrial Theater
Admission: $5
 
Back2Skool Time2Learn Festival - Review
Bands: AM Carrier Current, The SoundsystemscheckOK, Andrew Yaros/Hyperactive Ensemble, Drum Duo
When: September 5, 1998
Where: Richard's Grandmother's Backyard
Admission: Free
 
The Solex Show - Review
Bands: Solex, Golden Arms Trio, Semi, Balls Ball, The Joysticks
When: July 26, 1998, at 8 PM
Where: Millvale Industrial Theater
Admission: $6
 
End of Skool Year Bash 1998 - Review
Bands: soundsystemscheckOK, INFOSEEK VELOCITY 128, The Hyperactive Ensemble
When: June 12, 1998
Where: Richard's grandmother's backyard
Admission: Free
 
Kennywood's for Schmucks Showcase - Review
Bands: soundsystemscheckOK and Hyperactive.
When: May 15, 1998
Where: Richard's Grandmother's backyard.
Admission: Free
 
The Untitled Show - Review
Bands: Static Probe Pioneers, SoundSystems Check Ok
When: January 2, 1998
Where: Joe's Basement
Admission: Invitation
 
Sweet Sixteen Noise Fest - Review
Bands: The Joysticks Battle the Clip-on Expressway to Your Skull, The Sellouts
When: October 25, 1997
Where: Gregg's Roof
Admission: Free
 
An Evening of Mental Relaxation - Review
Bands: No More Sad Films, Static Probe Pioneers.
When: May 3, 1997
Where: Window Works.
Admission: Invitation.
 
An Evening of Synthesizers and Fun - Review
Bands: Static Probe Pioneers, No More Sad Films
When: April 12, 1997
Where: Joe's Basement
Admission: Free
 

 
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