Spice Pistols Fire Fundraiser
Mike “Spike” Muellenberg, aka Hairy Scary Spice, has given San Diego plenty of both music and laughs while out in front of the Spice Pistols: five fellows happy to be not young, not hot, and not hip, who spruce up Sex Pistols songs in bargain-basement drag. Now he’s hoping that San Diego is willing to give a little something back: a house fire has cost Muellenberg his home, his musical equipment, and more. Gear lost in an October 5 house fire includes “twenty-four bass guitars, one third of which were vintage and collectable. Three of the basses were signed by my friend Mike Watt [Minutemen, Firehose]. My 1969 Gibson EB-3 bass, Reverend WattPlower Mark 1 and Reverend WattPlower Mark 2. A guitar signed by Bruce Kulick of Kiss.” In addition, “Nine guitars, one of which was [Monolith guitarist] Doug Walker’s 1969 Gibson SG, vintage and irreplaceable. My mother’s 1942 Dallape accordion, which I had just had restored and was worth $10K... The value of what was lost is well over $70K. That’s just the value of the instruments. That doesn’t include the computers, CD duplicator, [and] vintage clothing. I was way under-insured, with only $25k in renters insurance.” This concert will raise funds for the band. Performers include Joe Wood's Change Today, Peter DiStefano Man Alone (of Porno For Pyros), Mike Watt & The Missingmen, Jeff Berkley & The Banned, Jerry Raney, Bart Mendoza & host Tim Pyles.