Hayley and the Crushers on Tour

Thursday Aug. 6, 2026 I Savage Mountain Punk Arts Festival - Cumberland, MD (TICKETS)Friday Aug. 7, 2026 I Jilly’s Music Room - Akron, OH (TICKETS)

Saturday August 29 2026 I Ann Arbor Fuzz Fest (9:15PM on the Main Stage!) (INFO)

Thursday Sept 10 I Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids! More TBA

Taxi Girls - new album from Montreal melodic punk & roll band - it’s great

She Drives on Youtube by Hayley and the Crushers - Official Music Video

Lust to Love on Youtube cover song by Hayley and the Crushers - Official Music Video

Bad Girls on Youtube by Hayley and the Crushers - Official Music Video by

Punker Mike’s Youtube (action figures and stop motion!)

Dead Rockers in Long Beach (now back at their 4th Street location)

The Oddities Expo Tour Dates

Monarch Club - My favorite rooftop Bar in Detroit!

Kamper’s Rooftop Lounge - Detroit (ask for the PINK mocktail, as pictured below)

Geoff Palmer’s cover of Dee Dee King’s Mash Potato Time featuring Yours Truly singing Debbie Harry’s 60s girl-group backing parts - If you haven’t heard this track, you really should (dare I say it could be the song of your summer?). The song originally came from Dee Dee Sharp a few decades before Dee Dee Ramone’s hip hop alter ego got hold of it). Saxophone by none other than Mass Giorgini and whimsical glockenspiel by Dr Cain, of course!

Hayley and the Crushers on Tour

Thursday Aug. 6, 2026 I Savage Mountain Punk Arts Festival - Cumberland, MD (TICKETS)Friday Aug. 7, 2026 I Jilly’s Music Room - Akron, OH (TICKETS)

Saturday - August 29 2026 I Ann Arbor Fuzz Fest (9:15PM on the Main Stage!) (INFO)

Thank goodness Kim Wilde is still alive and well! Here’s the Crushers' cover of Kim Wilde’s classic Water on Glass (Hint: our cover song coming out in a few weeks is not too far off from this era or vibe!)

Let Go on Spotify

Hayley and the Crushers on Tour

Thursday Aug. 6, 2026 I Savage Mountain Punk Arts Festival - Cumberland, MD (TICKETS)Friday Aug. 7, 2026 I Jilly’s Music Room - Akron, OH (TICKETS)

Baked by Melissa on Instagram (good cold salad summer recipes)

Baked by Melissa Confetti Greens Salad

Baked by Melissa Salad Dressing Round-Up

Death Becomes Her (one of my all-time favorite movies!)

Widow’s Bay Official Teaser (coziest and campiest of mysteries - watch on Apple TV)

Take the Reins - Chicago Punk Band

Leggy - Cincinatti Band (“Lush femme DIY pop”)

Upcoming Hayley and the Crushers Shows

8/6 - Cumberland MD - Savage Mountain Punk Arts Festival

8/7 - Akron, OH - Jilly’s Music Room

8/29 - Ann Arbor, MI - The 11th Annual Fuzz Fest

Dark Thoughts (Philly band for Ramones lovers)

Love Fool (Detroit band - you should really listen to their EP Stumbling In immediately)

Hayley and the Crushers Live!

June 27th at Say it Louder Fest in Newport Kentucky

More Show Dates at the Crushers Website

Florence Given Podcast - Podcast about living creatively

38 Special - Hold On Loosely (Live) (Official Music Video) - with lyrics!

Hayley and the Crushers Cringeworthy music video (Official)

Hayley and the Crushers Jewel Case music video (Official)

Hayley and the Crushers She Drives music video (Official) - hinting at our new video!

Ai Slop Orange Baby (Watch at your own risk)

Join us at Fleatroit Sat. June 20, where Dr. Cain and I are selling a lot of our clothes, books and home wares : )

More info on our NEXT SHOW - Sat. June 27th at Say it Louder Festival in Newport Kentucky - SEE YOU THERE!

“Ginger is my Homeboy” Tee, designed by Dr. Cain (proceeds go directly to the Italian Stallion himself

Today I’m sharing a sprinkle of magical momentum to get you back into the process (because for us creatives the process is all we have). Yes, the band is in the process of wrapping up a new album, despite the many sparkly things that distract us. If showing up to the basement and getting one tedious thing done at a time is the barometer, we’re doing great. : )

An Army of Robot Telescopes in Texas (New York Times Article)

Cringeworthy Music Video by Hayley and the Crushers

Jewel Case Music Video by Hayley and the Crushers

Next show: June 27th at Say it Louder Fest in Newport Kentucky (despite the fact I said July in the podcast…ya know, distractions!)

More Show Dates at the Crushers Website

Belle Isle Swim Club - Swim in the Detroit River every Friday morning through Summer!Cold Truth Dairy Free FroYo - Detroit MIFamesick by Lena Dunham (2026 Memoir)Not That Kind of Girl by Lenna Dunham (2014 book of essays)Girls (HBO Show)Broad City (Comedy Central Show)You’re Wrong About Podcast - History of Rainbows Episode (Happy pride month!)Calm History Podcast - Famous Castaways EpisodeNervous System Revolution Podcast with Ruby Rose Fox - Awesome resource for performers!Kelly Mantle Show Podcast, drag queen interviews and moreThe Bald and the Beautiful Podcast with Trixie and Katya (always there for a good laugh!)Juno Birch on Youtube & Juno Birch Merch Site for art prints and totesHayley and the Crushers Mega Mall (more Doodler lyric Sheets to come!)Eating Dates as a Snack!!!Flameless Candles

Hayley and the Crushers on Tour

Our next gig is Jun 27th - Say it Louder Festival - Newport Kentucky celebrating women and LGBTQ+ community!

Stream Cringeworthy

Dive into the backstory behind Cringeworthy here! Thanks to Jammerzine for this insanely on-point review and deep-dive!

Remember, everything good in life is on the other side of looking like an idiot. It’s always worth going for it. Sending all our love and low budget energy your way!

XO

Hayley, Dr. Cain ESQ, Ryan, Stacy, Gidget, Peyton Manning

More Random Stuff We Talked About on the Podcast

Common Rider - This is Unity Music / Common Rider - Last Wave Rockers

CJ Says Podcast with CJ Ramone

The last remaining Crusher Lyric Doodler !

9021OMG Podcast

Mr. Know It All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder by John Waters - Book

Dolly Parton’s rock record, Rockstar (on Cracker Barrel Records)

The Drowns ( Seattle band permanently on tour - go check em out!)

The Goldmine Dollar Bin Podcast (Check out my episode with Rev and Alan if you haven’t yet, so fun!)

Hayley and the Crushers on Tour

* Newport, KY (June 27, 2026) at The Southgate House Revival for Say It Louder Fest 2026

* Cumberland, MD (August 6, 2026) at Savage Mountain Punk Festival

* Akron, OH (August 7, 2026) at Jilly’s Music Room

* Ann Arbor, MI Fuzz Festival (August 28, 2026)

A sneak peek from our latest DIY video effort!

Hayley and the Crushers on Tour

Denver, CO (May 23, 2026) at the Oriental Theater with Screeching Weasel & The Dwarves TICKETS

Newport, KY (June 27, 2026) Say it Louder Festival at The Southgate House Revival TICKETS

Cumberland, MD (August 6, 2026) Savage Mountain Punk Festival with Blitzkid, Agent Orange & more TICKETS

2. You never know who’s watching (and who you’re inspiring)

3. There are people in a place of power who want to see you succeed, and will help you. Be open to it and be deserving (because you are deserving).

4. The ones who fail quit. Sounds trite, but true.

5. The reward is in the work. You just keep going and the work keeps giving. I can’t promise you external success, but I can promise you that nothing will give you more fulfillment than realizing this.

Space Dive Photo Gallery - Incredible 2026 Star Wars Themed Event in Detroit - photos courtesy of Detroit Metro Times

May the Force be with you!

Poppet the Contortionist - Instagram

Flying Pole Dancing - Epic pics of pole performer Alex aka Elixia - Instagram

Even Good Girls Will Cry: A '90s Rock Memoir by Melissa Auf de Maur - I very much recommend!!

My favorite concert of all time (Motorhead at the Wiltern Theater in LA, 2005, where Dave Grohl stage-dove past my head!)

Hayley and the Crushers on Tour

Denver, CO (May 23, 2026) at the Oriental Theater with Screeching Weasel & The Dwarves TICKETS

Newport, KY (June 27, 2026) Say it Louder Festival at The Southgate House Revival TICKETS

Cumberland, MD (August 6, 2026) Savage Mountain Punk Festival with Blitzkid, Agent Orange & more TICKETS

Hayley and the Crushers at Space Dive - May 1

The “Bronze Fonz” in Milwaukee (Ayyyyyy!)

Pappy’s Smokehouse in St Louis (Get the pork ribs)

The podcast I was recently on - Goldmine Magazine Dollar Bin Podcast with Alan Brostoff (Dr. Disc) and Rev (singer from The Drowns) - Find it everywhere you listen to podcasts!

Concert Review and Pics from the (seated) show in St. Charles, IL at The beautiful 100-year old Arcada Theater - (Thanks Girls Who Snap!)

Dove Sylas Photo - Live Concert Photographer out of Sacramento

Throat Drops for Singers

Hayley and Dr. Cain's Lyric Doodles! (There’s 3/5 left!)

Encapsulated Studios in St Louis (Thanks Gabe Usery!)

When Gidget Met Feta!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lastly, it’s be one whole week since we dropped our new single Jewel Case! If you haven’t checked out the video, here it is! You can also stream the track here.

See Hayley and the Crushers on Tour

Friday, April 24 - Louisville, Kentucky - Punk Rock Night - Seidenfaden's

Saturday, April 25 - Indianapolis, Indiana - Punk Rock Night - Melody Inn

Friday, May 1 - Detroit, MI - Space Dive - Tangent Gallery

Saturday, May 23 - Denver, CO - Oriental Theater w/ Screeching Weasel & Dwarves

Hayley and the Crushers on Tour

See Hayley and the Crushers on Tour (We will play "Jewel Case" every single night, you can bet on that!)

*W/ Screeching Weasel WEASEL, THE QUEERS* APRIL 16 | MILWAUKEE, WI

* APRIL 17 | ST. CHARLES, IL

* APRIL 18 | ST. LOUIS, MO

APRIL 24 | LOUISVILLE, KY

APRIL 25 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN

MAY 1 | DETROIT, MI

MAY 23 | DENVER, CO (w/ Screeching Weasel & Dwarves)

JUNE 27 | NEWPORT, KY

TICKETS

Don’t forget to RSVP on Youtube for our Jewel Case video premiere and live chat Tuesday, April 14 at 9 a.m. / noon eastern.

TOUR DATES!

*W/ Screeching Weasel WEASEL, THE QUEERS* APRIL 16 | MILWAUKEE, WI

* APRIL 17 | ST. CHARLES, IL

* APRIL 18 | ST. LOUIS, MO

APRIL 24 | LOUISVILLE, KY

APRIL 25 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN

MAY 1 | DETROIT, MI

JUNE 27 | NEWPORT, KY

TICKETS

Feast your eyes on the March 2026 Screeching Weasel / Queers / Crushers Tour Poster (congrats if you got one, they are completely SOLD OUT):

Check out Weasel’s poster artist Hooter Hicks on Instagram (and get ready for a new one coming in April, which may or may not have my likeness on it).

The Rosanna Half Beat Shuffle Drum Beat, as originated by drummer Jeff Porcaro of the band Toto.

Jenny Thunders - DJ, Promoter, All-Around Merch Rockstar

Little Fino - Restaurant NYC

Spinal Tap Can’t Find the Stage:

Review of our show in Baltimore - Toxic Flyer Zine

Oh Bondage Up Yours Festival - Brooklyn

Sabrina the Teenage Witch from the 90s

The Ergs

At long last, meet new Crusher drummer, Stacy Binelli! Hooray!

Hayley and the Crushers at Lager House in Detroit March 29th 2026 - w/ The Bores and Sugar Sharp

More Hayley and the Crushers Tour Dates

Well, if what you wear resembles something a professional figure skater would hit the ice in, then yes! It is, indeed a costume. Just a funny thought I had this morning as the band prepares for an East Coast run!

Michigan State Symbols Mug This is my favorite mug, BTWCheesiest 80s/90s Ice Skating Outfits (Reddit)Super Cheap Nebulizer for singers on a budget

EAST COAST TOUR DATES - Opening for Screeching Weasel and the Queers!

March 19 NORWALK CTMarch 20 BALTIMORE MDMarch 21 BROOKLYN NYMarch 22 READING PA

TICKETS

We’re Opening for Screeching Weasel and The Queers March 19-22 - Grab tickets here!

What Gidget are you Today? Meme (drop a comment for your daily horoscope)

Our roadie Nick’s band The Randy B******s (he is currently on road duty for The Dollyrots - a band guaranteed to lift your spirits)

SACK - our honorary Crusher Drummer Rubin’s band

The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene - Book

Rein of Terror - a quick refesher

Marie Antoinette cosplaying as poor (YES this is real)

This is the quote is from an inscription on a Babylonian clay tablet from 1000 BC and referenced in Robert Greene’s 2018 book, The Laws of Human Nature: “Today’s youth is rotten, evil, godless and lazy. It will never be what youth used to be, and it will never be able to preserve our culture.”

Paul’s Boutique - Worth a listen today!

Shout out to the owners of the Sullivan, MO Motel 6 - The cleanest, nicest Motel 6 we’ve ever stayed at! 10/10 stars.

Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Q - Amarillo, Texas (Get the Brisket wet)

The Queers - Punk Rock Confidential (the slow-dance songs, The Sun Always Shines Around You, I Enjoy Being a Boy, Pretty Flamingo, Today I Fell in Love)

The Best things that happened to us on the West Coast Post - Hayley and the Crushers on Instagram

Recording vocals in LA!

Molar City Mexico (Los Algodones)

Cookie Dough Twix (pretty gross—try at your own risk)

The Best Shrimp & Fish Tacos in Molar City, Certifiably: Lupita’s

Psychedelic Mushroom Chocolate from Shroom Groove, Detroit

California Comfort Hotel (comes with dental concierge service, which we give 2/5 stars) - Los Algodones

Creepy old Victorian dental ads (for fun)

Hayley and the Crushers on Tour

We’re going on tour opening for the iconic Screeching Weasel starting march 19th in Norwalk, CT! Grab tickets here.

Also, breaking news: Gidget is apparently the spitting image of an apex predator from Madagascar (please see below: baby Fossa).

People & Places Mentioned:

* Kitten Robot Studios - Historic Filipinotown, LA

* Paul Roessler - The OG L.A. Punk Rock Producer, check out this interview with him here, it’s really quite compelling.

* John Miller - Lead guitarist, engineer, and now co-producer on our new tracks - He is very new to Instagram, but you can Follow him here!

* Bruce Duff - Kitten Robot’s multi-hat mad hatter, LA music veteran (this is an illuminating interview with him so you can get to know him better. And check out his dozens of bands that he plays in while yer at it!)

* Ginger - Lead guitarist for Screeching Weasel, guest shredder on one of our new tracks! Thanks for coming by!

* See some fun pics and videos from our recording session over on our Instagram

* Color TV - My fave LA band that just came out of a 7 year hiatus, only 4 songs online but absolutely killer live (their full length is gonna be SO GOOD). Check out “Anybody’s Girl,” a hit in any era. Plus: Their drummer’s cool performance art project is worth a peep.

Tour Dates:

On tour opening for Screeching Weasel and The Queers starting March 19th! GET TICKETS OR CRY LATER!

* Just announced! Sunday, March 29 - Lager House in Corktown Detroit (Drummer Stacey’s soft launch!)

* May 1 - Space Dive Bar Star Wars Immersive Event, Michigan (Alien Cantina!)

* April - Back-to-back Punk Rock Nights: Louisville Friday 4/24 + Indianapolis Saturday 4/25

Hayley’s Recording Tips for Singers:

* Always do a “bored take” - throw it away like Debbie Harry

* Do a wacky take - vary your intensity

* Don’t be afraid of weird choices (like whisper vocals)

* You’re not the best expert on your own output - trust your team

* Hydrate days before the session, not just day-of

* Get quality sleep leading up to recording (it affects your vocal cords!)

* Ginger tea with a s**t ton of honey works

* Unbutton your pants if you need to - no shame ; )

Gidget making good use of her dog bag while enjoying the West Coast winter. : )

Interview with the Luna Collective!

Interview with Out of the Blue Zine!

Photography of Corey P. (She takes amazing band pics. )

Shoutout to my favorite Salon in San Luis Obispo, CA

Sumi-e Japanese Painting Technique

My Essay on Three Years of Sobriety : )

Tickets for our East Coast Tour Opening for Screeching Weasel Starting March 19th!

Shop Crushers Merch - Yes, we have hoodies!

The Little Red Hen - Honky tonk dance hall - Seattle, WA

Jenny Don’t and the Spurs - Band - Portland, OR

Hayley and the Crushers on Tour - Get tickets for our opening dates for Screeching Weasel and The Queers

And a video for you beginner two-steppers out there (doesn’t the woman look a heck of a lot like 80s era Josie Cotton?)

Catch Hayley and the Crushers on tour with Screeching Weasel and the Queers next month! Tickets are on sale now. Grab yours!

Tune in this Thursday for tales from the Crusherverse Vault, and grab tickets for our tour dates opening for Screeching Weasel coming up this Spring if you haven’t yet!

TICKETS - Crush with us on tour!

The cherry pie verdict - $7/slice, scone-like crust with coarse sugar, worth every penny. Coffee: 7/10 on the diner scale, but the mugs were disappointingly meh.

Double R Diner (Twin Peaks Diner aka Twede’s) - North Bend, WA

Twin Peaks on Paramount Plus - streaming now (I’m a late convert!)

Order Twin Peaks cherry pie world wide (not cheap, but kinda cool they ship!)

Swedish Hasbeens clogs - $10 score at Out of the Closet, Capitol Hill

Glossier makeup counter - Capitol Hill, Seattle

Neumo’s Records Seattle - Capitol Hill

Timewarp Seattle - Capitol Hill Pinball Bar (we also played PONG!)

H-Mart

Ramen Kukai - Northgate Seattle (various locations in WA, OR, CA IN and TX!)

Snoqualmie Casino - Where Dr. Cain lost $7.70!

Snoqualmie Falls - The Great Northern Lodge Twin Peaks location

The Smoke Shop - Ballard, Seattle (smash burgers & pinball)

For more pics from our trip through Twin Peaks, check out our Instagram or Facebook

Tour Dates with Screeching Weasel & the Queers - Grab Tickets here!

Busy Bones Mini for small-to-medium-sized dogs

Raincoats for dogs (maybe your dogs will actually like them)

Vintage Synchronized Swimming clips : )

From the Crusherverse Vault: My Kathy Valentine piece for BUST Magazine, revisited:

Hayley and the Crushers 2021 song Cul-de-Sac (our first single on Kitten Robot Records - more backstory on this tune in Thursday’s vault):

More watercolor and now water aerobics? WHO AM I? #grandmacore

Don’t forget to grab tickets for our Spring tour opening for The Queers Screeching Weasel!

Art Supply Center PDX, Portland OR

Honey Latte Cafe, Portland OR - Dog friendly inside and out

Midpoint Food & Drink, Portland OR (Great brunch - Get the Creston omelette or Spencer’s fave, chicken-fried steak and eggs)

Bottlerocket PDX Food Truck, Portland OR

Bacon-wrapped black cod with spinach and capers - My aunt made this and it was surprisingly good. Turn the leftovers into chowder and call me when it’s ready.

My favorite 90s teen /prom movie - Jawbreaker (yeah, it still holds up)

Moose Master Game - More fun than you think! Safe for all ages, you will LOL

Have a burning question about the Crushers, garlicky food or other such thing? Comment on Substack or DM me on Instagram - I want to know what you want to know : )

See us live! Tickets on sale now

Catch us opening for the mighty Screeching Weasel and The Queers! I TICKET LINKS HERE (more deets to come)

Dr Pepper Zero Sugar CherrySurprisingly elite? Here is what Reddit has to say.

Dairy free? Ask for the Starbucks almond milk cold foam on top of your vanilla brown sugar iced shaken espresso

Sanford and Son on Tacoma’s Antique Row - 20 shops!

The cursed sculpture Dr. Cain Esq bought (Not confirmed haunted, but also not not haunted.)

SW homemade art found in a random thrift store and brought to the show in Warrendale PA

“Bort” Simpson “Eat Pant” Grafiti in Portland

Y2K warehouse in Glenwood Springs, ColoradoA full sensory flashback. Think early-2000s mall culture, loud colors, and chaotic nostalgia.

Ugly Coogi sweaters

’90s does the ’60s fashions

’80s does the ’50s fashions

Shoulder pads are backBig silhouettes, strong lines, and zero subtlety. History repeats itself.

Danelectro Spring King Pedal

Weaselrite Guitar - as seen below in Ruben’s Basement, Denver, CO

Hayley / Crushers Puzzle X-Mas Gift! (Thanks to Dr. Cain for putting it together in 2 days)

Tacos La Pasadita - Green River Utah

Melon Days! - Green River Utah

Color theory for watercolor

Dr. Cain’s (SOLD) fine art paintings

90210 Season 4 on Paramount Plus

Below: Listen to Ryan’s demo guitar for “Careless Whisper” (should we cover it??)

Read Hayley’s Throwback Thursday: From the Crusherverse Vault #1, in case you missed it

Crushers Live! Spring Tickets on sale now

SPRING 2026 TICKETS Opening for Screeching Weasel and The Queers

New Date added - March 22 in Reading PA!

Bricheros - Making Our Way to the USA album

Illegal Petes Mexican Restaurant - “Starving Artists” program helps out touring bands traveling through Denver, CO

The Baltimorons Movie

Dent May Musician - Website (favorite song Face Down in the Gutter of Your Love

You’re Wrong About Podcast - Cod War Santa

Mid-Century Christmas - Book by Sarah Archer

See Hayley and the Crushers live: GET TICKETS - Just Announced - Sunday March 22 - opening for Screeching Weasel & The Queers in Reading, PA

Mar 19 District Music Hall Norwalk, CT

Mar 20 Baltimore Soundstage Baltimore, MD

Mar 21 Brooklyn Monarch Brooklyn, NY

More Crushers Dates

Hungry for more audio treats? Listen to Hayley on Sparkle and Destroy Podcast with Hayley Crusher Cain and Danielle The MerCrusher Bagnall (Latest Episode - Spice Up Your Life)

Substack peeps get early access to this weekend’s merch sale - grab 30% off our Bandcamp Shop now through Sunday night! (USE CODE MERRYCRUSHMAS) - **BANDCAMP SHOP ONLY!**

(If you don’t see what you need at the Bandcamp Shop, we also have a new merch site - lots of cozy hoodies and crewnecks ready for the winter weather. Sorry, no small dog accessories yet!

No-Brainer Holiday Gift Ideas:

Darn Tough Socks - Made in the USA

Trader Joe’s Oat Milk Brown Sugar Creamer

Phillipes Hot Mustard (LA, Ships Nationwide)

Katz’s Deli - Gift Boxes - (NY, Ships Nationwide)

Nice sheets - Festive Burgundy Color!

Sourdough Subscription (for Detroiters only!)

Ziyad Sour cherry Preserves

Cherry Republic - Everything Cherry Shop! (Ann Arbor - Ships Nationwide)

Ooly Pastel Colored Pencils

Fish Wife Tinned Fish - Women-Owned!

Fly By Jing Chili Crisp

Trader Joe’s Lightly Smoked Tinned Salmon

Olivia Johnsen Knock-off Acne Brand Scarf I More Knock-off Acne Brand Scarfs (on Etsy)

Couch Guitar Straps - Made in the USA

Custom Guitar Strap from Etsy

My favorite women-owned punk rock shop - Dead Rockers (Long Beach, CA - Ships Worldwide)

See you next spring!

Crushers 2026 Dates and Tickets - opening for Screeching Weasel and The Queers

Extra Credit

Sparkle and Destroy Podcast - Episode 52 (Spice up Your Life) OUT NOW

Crushers Website - Sign up for the Crushers Newsletter - Go to bottom of our site and enter your email! : )

Crushers on Instagram

Need a winter pick-me-up? There’s always the Otter Cam

* Check your tone! You always have a second chance to turn it around.

* PLAY as much as possible : )

* Schedule delightful things to do together (more exciting than you think). Try a fun list!

* Shared responsibilities - depending on proximity / what you actually WANT to do)

* Don’t expect your partner to change, but celebrate when growth happens.

And in band news, we have some exciting Spring dates opening for Screeching Weasel and The Queers! Grab tickets here

Pics of Screeching Weasel and Hayley and the Crushers at St Andrews Hall in Detroit

Spooky Photos from the Tylenol Ball in Detroit!

New Crushers Mega Mall - Merch Store

Crushers Vintage-Inspired Ringer Tee

90210 Dylan Tee

Sparkle and Destroy Podcast

Gabe’s award for 2 years of service to The Crushers!

Hot Talent Buffet

DEVO on French TV - The Girl U Want

Planet Ant Theater in Detroit

The Bores on Bandcamp

Belle Isle Swim Club

Babes on Bikes Detroit

Jefferson Chalmers Art Alleys

Sparkle and Destroy Podcast

Clean-Up Club

Himalayan Dog Chews

Digitize your Home Movies

Hayley & the Crushers Show Dates I Tickets

Hayley & the Crushers Merch

Follow me on Instagram

Sign up for the Hayley & the Crushers Newsletter - add your email at the Botton of our website. : )

XOXO

H

The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

Tickets for August Screeching Weasel Shows

Crushers Merch Store (New Expanding Store Coming Soon!)

Artist Justin Moll

Sparkle and Destroy Podcast

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Hayley

Here’s a taste of Sparkle & Destroy Podcast, the monthly show I make with my dear friend Danielle the MerCrusher Bagnall, available on Apple Podcasts app and wherever you listen! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts to snag the latest episode the moment it drops! : )

What’s the show about? Um…well…

Rocker Hayley Cain (that’s me!) and Punk Ass Book Jockey / Mermaid Librarian Danielle Bagnall investigate what it means to sparkle and destroy in the modern world. There will be laughs, there will be eye rolls. There will be 90s pop culture references and always, ALWAYS an actionable take-away lesson to (hopefully) add a little sparkle to your day.

Oh yeah. And there will be sea otters. Be a peach and rate and review while you're at it!

Ologies Podcast - Why people like third wave coffee that tastes like flowers and fruit

Faster and Louder review of Unsubscribe from the Underground

History of Franklin Cider Mill in Michigan

The Congregation Coffee Shop in Detroit (get the carrot cake chai)

See You Tomorrow in North End Detroit

Juno Birch drag queen

Creative Pep Talk Podcast

Walking around Detroit with a Big Metal Stick

Guardian Building Detroit

DIA Cafe - Kresage Court

*** DON’T FORGET TO VOTE ***

Daddy Sisters band

Siberia New Orleans

On Tour!

Crushers in Nashville Thursday 10-17 (All Ages!) - Tickets!

Crushers in Sunday New Orleans 10-20 - Tickets!

Vinyl Pre-order starts 10-22-24! Stay updated with the Crushers Newsletter (sign-up at the bottom of the site)

Sparkling Polar Seltzer - Cherry Limeade Flavor

Velotric E-bikes (My model)

Babes on Bikes Detroit

Bad Luck Speakeasy

Yoga with Mollie (Detroit area)

Touch of Class Curtains

Vegan Mushroom Lasagna

Unsubscribe from the Underground EP - Choose your streaming service! : )

Support Kitten Robot Records (they support us!)

Let Go Music Video by Hayley and the Crushers (lyrics in video description)

Queen of Hearts by Juice Newton (our latest cover!)

Sign up for the Crushers Newsletter for vinyl updates!

Crushers Instagram

Crushers Facebook

Crushers Youtube

Stream Alleyways by Hayley and the Crushers

Judy and the Jerks (Hardcore punk from Mississippi)

The Trashers (Rock n Roll from Spain)

Eastern Market Detroit - film locale for Alleyways!

The Henry Ford Museum (See: Weinermobile, below!)

Our next show is July 26 at Flipside Records in Berkley Michigan! After that, we’re hitting Indianapolis, Nashville and more. Check out our show calendar here.

Have a bitchin’ summer! : )

New color Crusher tees!

Oh, Bondage Up Yours Vol. 2 Tickets

Nikki Corvette

New Single - Unsubscribe - Stream it! : )

Mad Nice in Detroit

Baked by Elspeth in Detroit

Phony Negroni

Jacaranda Music Video

Mid Century Masquerade - Our last show in CA for the forceable future!

The Bunker SLO

Trader Joes Chicken Shawarma

Our split 45 with Josie Cotton

Sunshine, Warm and Sober

This Naked Mind Podcast

2 Sober Girls Podcast

The Brash, Chaotic, Enduring Taboo of Four Loko : )

Chop Top Bottle Co.

Daytrip CBD-Infused Sparkling Water

Cole’s French Dip

Philippe’s French Dip

Lust for Life cover by Hayley and the Crushers

Josie Cotton Day of the Gun

The Finale - Seinfeld

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Pretty, Pretty Pretty Good: Larry David and the Making of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm

How to ADHD Youtube Channel

Neal Breton Art

If you’re in SLO, save the date for Saturday February 17th! More to be revealed shortly. : )

Wayward Baked Goods - Los Osos

Taco de Mexico in Morro Bay

Barbie Gingerbread Van

The Great on Hulu

Happy almost New Year! Don’t be a jerk and happy holidays.

Banana Bread Recipe

The Surfing Goats of Pismo Beach

The 10 Best Gen X Movies

"Clueless" and the end of Gen X: How Cher Horowitz taught us to stop worrying and embrace millennial optimism, post-racial fantasy and the 1 percent

Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult by Maria Bamford

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

Love, Pamela by Pamela Anderson

New York Times: Why the Sudden Urge to Reconsider Famous Women?

Death Valley by Mellissa Broder

Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke

Book Shop Santa Cruz

Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung

Monica by Daniel Clowes

Hidden Kitchen Cayucos

Meteors and Hayley and the Crushers at The Siren Morro Bay

Howdy from Beaver, Utah! 1,900 miles down and a few more to go. This week: Surprise sloths, van adventures and the many uses for The McDouble.

Double Cheeseburger vs the McDouble

Tacos La Pasadita Green River Utah

Dan Patrick Podcast (Sports Talk! Very boring, beware)

How to Fit Your Cowboy Hat (I am 7 1/8 and so is Dr. Cain. Which is weird because my head is way larger!?)

Crazy Cow Dinner (Crusher Talk Ep #39)

Pre-Save our new single, Lust for Life (Iggy Pop Cover streaming everywhere on Halloween)

The Village Smithy Carbondale, CO

upcoming shows!

Dec. 1 at Redwood Bar in Los Angeles, CA

Dec. 2 at 4th Street Vine in Long Beach, CA

Dec. 16 at The Siren in Morro Bay, CA

More info TBA : )

H.O.O.F Interview with Birdy V - New Noise Magazine

Blue Island Brewing Company

Sweetie Instagram

Juno Birch Folding Fan

Shannon Candy

Won’t Stay Dead

Body Tape for In-ear monitors

Carnitas Y Taqueria Michoacan Blue Island, IL

Lost Girls Vintage Chicago

Black Dog Gelato Chicago

Melissa Broder - Death Valley

Doja Cat

Amyl and the Sniffers

Le Tigre

1960s Instrumental Mix

Fried - the Burnout Podcast: Head Trash vs Inner Knowing

Validation is for Parking: How Women Can Beat the Confidence Con Book by Nicole Khalil

Pod Novel

Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapter Book : )

The Candy House Novel

Chevy in the Hole Novel

The Room Project

Crow Black the Night Novel

Crave-worthy recomendation: Grandma Bob’s vegan Big Mac pizza and vegan custard milkshake with Oreo crumbles

Crushers shows

The latest on the Hamtramck Pride Flag Ban story (See below for the kiss watched round the world…Go Rose and Abbi!)

Ezra Klein Podcast

Hostel Detroit

Kayaking in Detroit

Heirloom Tomato Tart

Pewabic Tile

The Guardian Building

Crushers Shows

Sorry about my penmanship/spelling. It’s the enthusiasm that counts! : )

See ya in the West! XO

Pepperidge Farm BEST cookie (trust me)

Reddit: Open Letter to Pepperidge Farm: Go F**k Yourself. Signed: Everybody

Stone Cold Crusher Tee Available Now!

Stone Cold Steve Austin Best Moments

KO Prints Detroit

Codependent No More

Black Tulips (the goths of the flower world)

Wildflowers along Highway 1 in California

Book Suey Co-op in Hamtramck

Random Word Generator

The S**t No One Tells You About Writing Podcast

The Schvitz Spa in Detroit

Get Smacked with Leaves (it’s soothing)

New York Times - Yoga for Beginners

Rishi Botanicals (NA tea)

Daytripper Cherry CBD Infused Sparkling Water

My first Cover Story for Detroit Metro Times !!! - 130 Years On, Detroit’s Henry The Hatter Stands Tall

ALL HAIL SHITTY FIRST DRAFT.

Pierogies at Costco

Pierogies from Srodeks

Detroit Institute of Arts Museum

Finding a Third Place - The Atlantic Article

7 Wonders of the Detroit Public Library (photo gallery)

Stone Cold Steve Austin Best of Video

How to brush your dog’s teeth

Beef on Netflix

Big Swiss by Jen Beagan

Whiskey in the Jar in Hamtramck

Outer Limits Lounge in Detroit

Sonder:

n. the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own—populated with their own ambitions, friends, routines, worries and inherited craziness—an epic story that continues invisibly around you like an anthill sprawling deep underground, with elaborate passageways to thousands of other lives that you’ll never know existed, in which you might appear only once, as an extra sipping coffee in the background, as a blur of traffic passing on the highway, as a lighted window at dusk.

GUN VIOLENCE IS THE NUMBER 1 CAUSE OF DEATH FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS. READ THAT AGAIN.

Bullet-proof white boards for classrooms (yay!)

BaoBab Fare in Detroit (Get the beef thing)

Dairy Free Chicken Alfredo (add nutritional yeast)

DDP Yoga Origin Story

Chair Yoga YouTube (Not just for olds)

Corpse Pose : )

New York Bagel in Ferndale, MI

David Sedaris Picks up Trash Too

Henry the Hatter (story forthcoming)

Journalists are Miserable

Tik Tok Green Goddess Salad

Beef and Mushroom Hand Pies

Sign up for the newsletter to get the new Crusher 3:16 Tee! (Sorry if you’re not a wrestling fan)

Motor City Pride is coming June 10th!

JOMO Podcast

Freedom App

Ezra Klein Podcast - We Really Can Prepare for Ai

The Whitney

Forgot to mention this, but my FIRST story for the Detroit Metro Times, about my friend Emily’s band Rose St. Germaine, was published! More to come. Yay!

Honey Harissa Carrot Recipe

Rose Harissa Sauce

The Go-Go’s tribute LP is available now!

If You Gotta Go-Go, Go-Go Now on Spotify

Beautiful Tudor-style Detroit Homes in Detroit

The Extraordinary Attorney Woo on Netflix

Drifting Home Movie on Netflix

This Naked Mind Podcast

What Will the World Look Like, Taste Like Without Alcohol?

Black Salt Witchcraft Bar in Hamtramck

Belle Isle Park in Detroit

We Can Do Hard Things Podcast with Gloria Steinem

Quality Thought of the Week: “Stay on your Own Yoga Mat.”

Hayley, the lead singer and guitarist, is positioned front and center, with her bright pink hair contrasting against the blackness of space. She is strumming her guitar while singing into a microphone, her voice amplified by the speakers on her spacesuit. To her left, the drummer is playing a set of glowing neon drums, with each strike of the drumsticks emitting a burst of colorful light.

To her right, the bassist is plucking the strings of his instrument, with each note producing a pulsing wave of energy that reverberates through the vacuum of space. The whole scene is bathed in a neon glow, with the colors of the band's instruments and outfits creating a vibrant and otherworldly atmosphere.

—Chat GPT

This Week’s Show Notes:

Chat GPT Ai Open Software

Ric Flair is coming to Detroit to Promote His Weed Brand

This Week Tonight with John Oliver (Ai Episode)

The Dollyrots

The Von Tramps

March 19th Show at the Sanctuary Detroit

Mr. Buddy Heater

The Visible Man by Chuck Klosterman

Maniac on Netflix

The Witch Trials of JK Rowling Podcast

So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed by John Robson

Mr. Corned Beef

Chicken 65 Recipe

Chicken 65 Spice

Barcade Detroit

Parallel Play isn’t Just for Kids

Atomic Habits by James Clear

"Every action you take is a vote for the person you wish to become."

Sign of the Beefcarver in Royal Oak, MI (established 1957)

Baked Scrod Recipe

Clifton’s Cafeteria in LA

Philippes French Dip in LA

Souplantation (RIP)

CNN: Why Salad Bars May Never Come Back : (

Paczki

The Majestic Tumbleweave

Some Cool Trash in Detroit

Grocery Store with items made from plastic bags in Detroit

Quality thought of the week: Eat the donut! (Just don’t throw the wrapper on the ground, ya filthy animal).

Planeteers, Unite!

Al-Haramain Market in Hamtramck

How to Make Pizza with Trader Joe’s Pizza Dough

Marinaded Mushrooms recipe

Rose's Fine Food & Wine in Detroit

Brother Nature Produce Urban Farm in Detroit

Sister Pie in Detroit

Elspyth and the Treatment

Packzi Day Hamtramck

If You Gotta Go-Go, Go-Go Now

Lust to Love Music Video

Rock at Night Magazine (almost sold out)

Shani Soda

Pinball Meetup at Barcade in Detroit

Self care is whatever you need it to be.

Tortellini Soup Recipe

Nature's Wick Candles

Cider Lounge Set

Dopamine Dressing

Ai Art (Warning: SCARY)

DIY Musician Podcast

Pink Floyd Doc

Time Magazine Y2K Panic Issue, Jan. 1999

Seinfeld on Netflix

Crushers opening for Dollyrots - March 19th at The Sanctuary

Julia Lewis-Dreyfus on Pinterest

John King Books

Quality Thought of the Week:

“Once you start doing only what you’ve already proven you can do, you’re on the road to death.” - Jerry Seinfeld

Chicken Gabala Recipe

Sheeba Restaurant Hamtramck/Dearborn MI

American Coney vs Lafayette Coney in Detroit

Sweet on Top Music Publishing in LA

Lust for Life by Iggy Pop

Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves

Hayley and the Crushers Bandcamp Merch Page - Friday 2/3 is Bandcamp Friday!

Hayley and the Crushers Newsletter

Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin

Detroit Metro Times

Rock at Night Magazine Pre-Order

A good burger should make your hands smell like onions for a good 48 hours. All this and more wisdom is hot and ready on this week’s episode of Crusher Talk.

Bray’z Hamburgers in Hazel Park

In-N-Out Burger Secret Menu

California Burgerz in Detroit (not LA Burgerz, whoops!)

Shake Shack

Italian Bean and Pasta Soup

Old Miami Detroit

Lollygagger

Detroit Party Marching Band

Butts: A Backstory

Friends of the Crusherverse Facebook Page

Seasons Market Detroit

Mojo Chicken Marinade

Audio-Technica In Ear Monitor System

Detroit Historical Society Museum

Detroit History Club

Pale Lips

**I could not find the F**k Your Boys Club booking list, but if you email / DM me I can get ahold of the latest GoogleDoc for you!**

Untangled Podcast

Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg

Here’s a video on how to do a celebration blitz

Friends of the Crusherverse Group

Getting Curious with JVN Podcast

The Politics of Trash

Forever 35 Podcast

Butts: A Backstory

Jamie Loftus

Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs

Bossa Nova Coffee Shop Vibes

Detroit People Mover

General Motors Showroom and Global HQ

Bowlero Lanes

Burn Maralago - Tortured for Years

Yemeni Bread

Henrietta Haus

Ginger Margarita

Ten Tips for Active Listening

Join the Friends of the Crusherverse Facebook Group so we can discuss next week’s topic together!

Sign up for the monthly Crushers newsletter

Quality Thought of the Week: Don’t believe your own press clippings, good or bad.

Melody Inn

Punk Rock Night

Faster and Louder Best of 2022 List

‘Los Angeles’ by X

Gretchen Rubin

Four Tendencies Quiz (find out which one you are)

Bullet Journaling

Shapiro’s Indianapolis

Josie and the Pussycats Movie

Letters to Cleo

Quality thought of the week: “The biggest waste of time is to do something well that we need not do at all.” - Gretchen Rubin

Join the Friends of the Crusherverse Facebook Group

Join the Crushers Monthly Newsletter

Carbondale, Colorado

Use a shovel as a sled!

Thumbprint cookies

Crazy Cow Cafe in Beaver, Utah (get the Dr. Cow drink)

Hitchcock Presents

The Birds

Glenwood Hot Springs

Friends of the Crusherverse Public Facebook Group

Blondie Against All Odds Box Set

Left of the Dial Radio

Lost Cabin Beer

Live from Las Vegas!

Chicago Joe’s Italian Restaurant (Get the *garlic salad dressing*)

The Stratosphere

The Berlin TV Tower

The Golden Nugget

Jerry’s Nugget Casino

Mr. Buddy Portable Heater (great for Van Life)

Happy holidays and Merry Crushmas. Come see us play New Year’s Eve at Melody Inn in Indianapolis, Indiana!

Congrats to Sweetie from Chicago, who recently won the Crushers march bundle for singing up for our newsletter.

Danish Berry Dessert!

Klask! Tabletop Game

Crushers Merch!

Madonna Inn

Gingerbread Recipe

Cheugy

This week I hope you can remember to be at least half the person that your dog thinks you are!

Albino Squirrel

Mountain Lion Sightings in San Luis Obispo, CA

Fimo Clay

I’m Glad My Mom Died Book

Feral City Book

Chimichurri

Smash Potatoes Recipe

Lastly, I am giving away a merch bundle to one lucky newsletter sign-up! If you aren’t already on my Crusherverse newsletter list, here’s the link to get on it! (I only email you monthly and it’s fun stuff, promise). Winner announced December 10th! : )

Ric Flair’s Wildest Outbursts

Susie’s Cakes

Til 2 Club

Ear Plug Earrings

The Bald and the Beautiful Podcast

Linus Bikes

Philippe’s French Dip in Los Angeles

In-N-Out Burger

Poke Bowl Recipe

Bachans Yuzu Japanese BBQ Sauce

Sparkle and Destroy Podcast

Remember, junk mail (and junk thoughts) are optional.

Thanks for joining me this week! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Esther Povitsky Comedy Special

Hatfield’s Goode Grub

Ratatouille

Smoker Pulled Pork

Marcus Hamburgers

Kowalski Sausage

The Bear on Hulu

Crushers West Coast Dates!

San Diego 11-18

San Pedro 11-19

Los Angeles 11-26

Today, a post-tour chat about life on the road, celebrating your wins (even when it’s scary) and the mysterious vibrations created by the live music experience.

Hope you’re feeling yourself this week. And if you did something BIG or SMALL that you’re super proud of, know that I am celebrating with you. : )

Macho

Idiot Kids

Soraia

LA Witch

Modern Adult Kicks is out now, if you feel like dancing and/or feeling a whole range of emotions! We’ll see you in California in November, too. Can’t WAIT to get my hands on a Phillipe’s French Dip.

If this wasn’t enough Hayley for you (is it ever enough??), why not try this Hayley and Dr. Cain conversation from the Born too Late radio show? It was a JOY.

You can almost see us down there, hauling trash out of what I’ve been referring to as our “plush gnome domicile.”

How are we doing, you ask? Well, we’ve been eating nothing but pierogis and sour cream courtesy of our favorite polish deli. Discovering delicious Yemeni recipes has been life changing, too. I mean, C’mon…this stuff is insane!

Apparently my hair color is all the rage in this majority Muslim community…(Orange is the new black in Bangladesh). Yep, I really fit in here!

We’ve been getting lots of cat calls and strange looks (more than normal, anyway) thanks to our dogs’ new Coyote Vests. Sure, they look punk rock, but they are truly are a lifesaver. Behold, their new outfits—not just a fashion statement. “It’s a lifestyle!”

Vinyl pre-orders for our new record starts Aug. 23 via Kitten Robot Records (NOT October 23 - no idea why my brain said that). Of course, the album drops everywhere 9/13/22 followed by a tour that takes us through the Midwest and a bit of California…Look for limited edition Icee cups at the merch table, maybe? (Please don’t sue us, Icee).

If one sign could exemplify how far we’ve flown the coop, it would be this one—posted up at a storefront near our house. (P.S. I went inside: Did not see any live birds, but the freezer section is a little mysterious).

The Hamtramck community library garden is my favorite thing ever. Because ALL libraries should have gardens with wicked cool street art!!! You will probably find me here a lot, regardless of the fact that the librarian is persnickety about whether I live in Detroit or Hamtramck. Don’t worry, I am working on her.

The Painted Lady, below, is an institution! Also pictured: Me posing with my girl Frida in Mexicantown. (YES, we finally had legit street-style tacos and it was glorious). After all, we all Californians at heart…

XOXO

Hayley

Over the past few weeks, we have run into roadblocks on roadblocks on roadblocks when it comes to securing our own little slice of Motor City real estate. This, I should underscore, is no fault of our real estate agent, Craig Brown. Go check out his alt country band—so fabulous! It’s more that Detroit is its own planet. Not unlike Berlin, this is a place still working to redeem itself after suffering complicated wounds and a rather intense mass exodus.

I could go into the most boring, granular detail on WHY everything is so stinking difficult in terms of this particular home-buying process, but is that really what you want? Nah. Instead, I will bestow upon you a “glamor shot” of me removing wallpaper on a 95-degree day. What you suspect is correct: Dr. Cain did most of the work that day. And just why are we removing wallpaper in a house we do not own? Don’t ask, don’t tell. Also pictured: The illusive “Wine O’Clock” time piece, a true collectible! If we ever do close on this damn house, we are totally keeping it.

One AMAZING thing about nesting in Detroit? Well, aside for the crazy good food—and the fact that I was able to see international drag sensation Juno Birch on a regular weeknight, like NBD, right?—is that there are tons of FREE antiques just sitting in the street all day everyday. So far, we’ve banked a full set of 1970s avocado green chairs, a nifty formica table and two super cute Mid Century side tables. I almost think we need our own HGTV channel about it. We could call it “Free to Fabulous.” Not to brag, but we are in curbside heaven, ya’ll.

In other news…Next week, we will be filming a new music video at the most incredible vintage store in Detroit, FLAMINGO VINTAGE! Big thanks to our new pal and store owner Nikki, who is not only a vintage expert, but a cool and nice new friend.

Some other tidbits for you:

How to eat like Anthony Bordain in Detroit

Canadian band Wine Lips crossed our paths recently and they were melt-your-face-awesome. Go check them out!

Ottessa Moshfegh is one of my favorite authors at the moment and she has a new book out, which I cannot wait to read. It’s set in the Middle Ages and, if it is anything like her other books, it will be darkly funny, sarcastic, kinda gross and totally inspired.

We watched a movie. Who even am I? I cried the entire way through Everything Everywhere All At Once, and then texted everyone I know to tell them it was the best moved I’d ever seen. I still maintain is the most personally transformative film I have ever seen, second only to when I skipped school to watch Waking Life as a teenager. It is like the Matrix + every emotion you’ve ever had but never told anyone about. Dr. Cain thought it was pretty good.

Yay for care packages with pockets! Heidi over at Blue Platypus (a small clothing indie label I have been wearing nonstop for the past few years) recently came out with a really cute jumpsuit with lots of groovy mushrooms all over it. She was kind enough to send me one and it is my new favorite “all terrain” outfit. Soooooo many pockets (yes, I posted on social media bout this, because I am a very fancy model and an influencer). Briefly, let me reiterate: POCKETS. In case you didn't know, pockets (and lack of them) are a huge feminist issue. Seriously. GO LOOK IT UP.)

That’s all for now. Take good cafe of yourselves, keep your eye out for fabulous street finds and see you next week!

Hayley

Which way to the beach?? Pictured below: A very confused Californian standing at the edge of Lake Heron. I think it finally clicked why these lakes are considered “Great.”

We went to a lot of fun places on tour, but I have to give a shout to Westside Bowl , the coolest punk rock bowling alley/venue in Youngstown, OH!

Paxlovid (Not a Russian spy, just sounds like it)

Our new locale for Crushers HQ: Hamtramck, MI, “The World in 2 Square Miles!” Also pictured below, one of my favorite signs in Hamtramck, for the Kowalski Sausage Factory. : )

Send your BFF food on Uber Eats! This was one of the best things to brighten my Covid-19 birthday. Thank you for the nice voice messages, zoom hangs and love. It really got me feeling grateful to be “35 and still alive!”

Shout out to my friend Jenn, who sent me quite possibly the MOST millennial-of-the-moment gift… (YES it’s an eyeshadow palette that looks exactly like a Lisa Frank unicornTrapper Keeper!) If that doesn’t fix everything, I don’t know what will!

Goth homewares courtesy of my gal pal/Gemini sister Lindsay Skulls at Le’squelet

Public Pool Art Space in Hamtramck, MI (Something tells me we will be having out here a lot!)

Vinyl de Paris is currently making our cobalt blue vinyl dreams come true!

T1Fest (our next show is at this festival in Chicago!) Pray to the rock and roll gods that we all stay healthy enough to play.

Detroit’s secret tropical beach getaway, Belle Isle (See some lush pics from the nature conservatory on this amazing island, below!)

P.S. I recently joined Homework Club, Beth Pickens’ awesome artist collective aimed at keeping folks accountable to their creative goals. June is all about staying off social media and/or re-evaluating your boundaries around it…join me for a cleanse that is a long time coming! OK, I might have a to post a few things about the band. But, in general, I am looking forward to a vibrant and exciting June spent outside, living and breathing in the world. Quarantine + basement dwelling does weird things to a person. More fresh air and adventures, please!

El Rancho Hotel (Gallup New Mexico Western-style amazingness on Route 66)

Crushers Show dates! TOUR STARTS THIS THURSDAY 4-21 with Suzi Moon and Ravagers at The Sanctuary Detroit. WILD!

Thanks to Amado and Dougie of Norcos y Horchata and Devious Ones for the practice space/putting us up in this fine, wood-paneled basement!

Also, forgot to mention in this episode a few important foods we tried along the way…

#1 Toasted Ravioli (apparently a Saint Louis thing). It was filled with meat, fried, then served with meat sauce. I enjoyed it, actually!

#2 “Saint Louis Style Pizza,” which we had NO IDEA was a thing. NOTE: St. Louis-style pizza often includes a white processed cheese known as “Provel.” Provel is a trademark for a combination of three cheeses (provolone, Swiss, and white cheddar) used instead of (or, rarely, in addition to) the mozzarella or provolone common to other styles of pizza.

Come see us at The Viper Room Hollywood!

Fresh breath dog treats

Couch to 5K

Lust to Love Video is out now!

Lust to Love Streaming

iPhone stabilizer

Final Cut Pro

Pictured below, Peanut Crusher, my Couch to 5K fitness coach! Yes, I was trying to mimic her facial expression, and yes I did a great job!

And remember: “You lose 100% of the shots. You’re ruining this team!”

*Check out some pics and video from our last local show here

North By North band!

The Bogeys band!

Spring Crush 2020 Pics

Neal Breton Art

Soft Travel Trash Can

Water Tank

Power Inverter / backup battery

Coolers

Overnight Oats

Coleman stove

Cast Iron Skillet

Ranch Style Beans

Laundry Hamper

Darn Tough Wool Socks

Redwing Boots

Crocs (sorry)

Tri-fold mattress

Magnetic lights

Jet Boil Kettle

Insulated cup/thermos

Van Fan

Portable Toilet

Elks Lodge

Van Life Apps

Parking at Wal-Mart

*Spring Tour Dates!

The Sardine San Pedro

Recess Records

Sunken City

Dead Rockers

Kid Row Rehearsals

Redwood Bar

Electric Children

Barrio Tiger

Magazine Dirty

Jiffy Marx

Autogramm

Jacaranda

PowerPop Jeff/ Shake Some Action LA

Our last CA shows!!!

March 6 in Morro Bay, CA at The Siren

April 2 at The Viper Room

Sparkle and Destroy Podcast - NEW WEBSITE, WHO DIS??

Jamie Loftus

Lolita Podcast

My Year in Mensa

Aack Cast

RIP Johnny, you sweet b*****d. Listen to: “I don’t Wanna Be Like Johnny Ramone”

Brusche Pottery

Sculpterra Winery

The Down and Outs band

Voice of a Generation by Blitz

Brassneck Records

We got shows! Come see the Crushers in Concert and say hi to drummer Sam! : )

The Lonely Life by Bette Davis

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

Healing Gems band

Benny’s Pizza

I know purgatory is supposed to look like this:

But for some people, it kinda looks like THIS!! (Yes, this is the neighborhood from Edward Scissorhands, but it really does look a lot like my neighborhood). LOL.

Oh, and sorry to be sales-y but, our Fun-Sized Cassettes drop at Memorable But Not Honorable on Jan. 14. Hope y’all are savoring he first bite of 2022!

The world needs more drag queens! Don’t believe me? Watch UNHhhh with Trixie and Katya on Youtube.

Trixie Mattel bakes with the Easy Bake Oven

Alien beauty queen Juno Birch on Youtube

My super fake pink X-Mas tree!

Rain Sounds on Spotify (Yep, I rock pretty hard)

Christmas Caravan by Squirrel Nut Zippers

The latest episode of Sparkle and Destroy Podcast (#45) is out now, featuring Kathy Valentine! Check it out here.

XO

H

* You don't have to be the best. You just have to show up!

* It’s our duty to be inspired

* Embrace play (the alternative sucks)

* **TIME TRAVEL DAILY **

* Remember, your dog believes in you. ; )

Dr. Cain’s favorite game, KLASK! Hope y’all had a fabulous T-Day.

If my creative tips didn’t make you happy, here is a baby goat clearly chilling with his BFF.

Dr. Cain’s favorite random Cobra Hat

Mavis "Crusher" Cain loved to smoke MENTHOL CIGARETTES, listen to 1980s BUTT ROCK (Motley Crew was her favorite, but anything of that era she prefers) and sleeping on hot piles of garbage outside the dive bar! She hasd a lot of wild fur, bushy brows and a sweet little white mohawk/sideburns. I mean, she was pretty butch. NOTE: although the mohawk is not super visible in all of the photos, please make sure you get that feature! Her dad always thought she was cutest with the mohawk up. She was 100% also a Daddy's Girl, ignoring her mom almost entirely. Her Dad's name is Dr. Cain Esquire of the band Hayley and the Crushers. He will be so happy to have a portrait of Mavis. He really loved her (god knows why).

My favorite guitar pick

Covid Killed The Handshake. What will replace it?

Crouching tiger, hidden leopard…

Twinning with a pumpkin (all year long)

Stone Cold Steve Cain and Action Ben, who drummed the entire show in a wig and dress! : ) The wig did not fall off once, although there were several times I turned around and it looked like I was playing a show with Cousin It!

Awwww! Action Ben and his new girlfriend as Casandra and Wayne! Winners of the cutest costume in my book. Party Time, Excellent!

Austin 3:16 says Dr. Cain looks great in jorts!!!

PS

Just gonna say it one more time… this recording cuts off at the ten minute mark (who knows why? )…so if you want to listen to the whole thing, find it on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your casts!

XO Hayley

Today, I leave you with “Do The Ostrich,” by The Primitives, AKA Lou Reed’s band before The Velvet Underground.

Thanks to the fabulous No Dogs in Space podcast for turning me onto this ridiculousness today. It made me laugh and reminded me that literally no artist should ever be put on a pedestal! If you haven’t checked out No Dogs in Space, you should.

Also mentioned:

Curry Plant

https://www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/heltalicum.htm

Dolly Parton Rose

https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=252115&isprofile=0&

Next Crushers Show

https://fb.me/e/1GOWkE5Bw

Pics from the Click and Act Now! Photoshoot/Music Video

https://mailchi.mp/451b902738e4/churchofflag-8908513

Are you enjoying end-of-summer tomatoes?

Is your dog on antidepressants?

Whether you replied yes or no, I hope you will enjoy this little ramble delivered from my cul-de-sac to your ears. Sorry about all the mom noises.

XO

Hayley