7/11/01 Article in 7 Days Newspaper, By Pamela Polston
ROCK ON? Speaking of volume, the Danville-based Harsh Abrasives have hosted a couple of punk shows at Higher Ground, featuring acts from around the region. "It's shows we'd like to see, bringing bands kids around here know but don't necessarily have access to," explains Ryan Dauphin of HA. Problem is, the attendance has been disappointing. The next show July 22 brings Meat Depressed and Boxingwater from Massachusetts, Jonee Earthquake Band from New Hampshire, and Cheux and The Harsh Abrasives from Vermont. The club owners have been supportive, Dauphin says, but "if we don't get a couple hundred people we can't use the venue anymore." He adds that the all-ages shows are early on Sundays, so as not to compete with events at 242 Main. So if you want maximum rock 'n' roll around here, kids, let's have a show of hands, and feet, July 22 at Higher Ground.
