The May Issue of TARG ZINE is Out.

We are proud to bring you the May issue of TARG zine but there is a small problem… the cover is so wicked you might not even read past page one. Ottawa based animator/painter Ian Jeans (Beavis & Butthead, Racoons, Mission Hill, Ed, Edd and Eddy) kindly allowed us to use his fascinating painting “Arcade”. So Amazing! 

IN THIS ISSUE: Young Felix gives a glowing review of a new EP by Canada’s best metal band, Slo’ Tom has some excellent snow tire advice (just in time for the season), Ian Jeans takes over the “Step By Step” column and shares some drawing wizardy secrets, results from the 3rd IFPA sanctioned Punk Pinball Tournament, a fantastic interview with Toronto’s PUP, Ska Jeff counts down his fave games gone ’toon TV series (plus we retired ubiquitous Ska Jeff corpse paint photo - get a load of the new snapshot), Jennilee's May colour page will blow up you mind with lasers, we have some unusual consumer products that have to be seen to believed in our new “Nod to the Odd” column, get a blast from the past with local artist Petr Maur’s photos of TARG’s very first day of operation way back in April 2014, Josh MacKay shares some news from the pinball world in his Ottawa Pinblog article plus Yogi’s Perogram has all the information you need about this months stellar line-up of shows. Come play with us, let us feed you and grab yer May issue of TARG zine at the arcade.


TARG Year One Anniversary Week: Wed April 15 - Sun April 19

Thanks for playing Ottawa. We made it through YEAR ONE with your amazing support & now it's time to party. We have an amazing week of shows planned to help celebrate plus a few little extras here & there to show our appreciation for your patronage. 


WED APRIL 15

HOURS: 9pm - 2am
CONCERT:
We have a special $5 Punk show lined up featuring THE MOTHERFUCKERS from Calgary + Machine Gun Dolly + Slim & Popular + Dead Peasants Revolt + Shootin' Blanx. Get More Info.

FUN STUFF:
YEAR ONE T-Shirts - we will be unveiling our limited edition TARG YEAR ONE t-shirts. Same awesome logo on the front but the back lists every band (337 of em') and every game (71 & counting) we have had at the arcade so far. Get 'em while they're hot and show the world where you play!

THURSDAY APRIL 16

HOURS: 5pm - 2am
Family friendly & no cover charge between 5pm & 9pm.

CONCERT:
Super mega SKA Dance party with performances by SUITS 'N TOQUES + BLACK MASK BRIGADE. DOUBLE D SOUNDSYSTEM'S DARREN DROUIN + DOUBLE BARREL'S DJ MAGNIFICENT EDWARDS with be at the turntables spinning classic ska, rocksteady and reggae jams all night long. Break a sweat & cut a rug. Get More Info.

FUN STUFF:
Hot Dogs & Giant Beers - At the stroke of midnite a giant mountain of FREE hot dogs (& veggie dogs) will appear... lovingly prepared by culinary misfits Wizard Yogi & Bearded Wizard. You can wash 'em down with $7 Giant bottles of PBR.

FRIDAY APRIL 17

HOURS: 5pm - 2am
Family friendly between & no cover charge between 5pm & 9pm.

CONCERT:
Some of Canada's best rock n roll including a headlining performance by PUBLIC ANIMAL (feat legendary guitarist/producer IAN BLURTON) with guests MOTHERS CHILDREN (Ottawa) and FIRST BASE (Toronto). Get More Info.

FUN STUFF:
New Perogi - Farewell Kraut Perogi, hello new perogi - we don't want to spoil the surprise about our latest menu offering & LEEK too much info but it's gonna be SWEET. Join us between 5pm - 10:30pm for this special perogi launch dinner.
To Bean or Not to Bean - there is no question cause our Wizard Momma will be serving up her famous Jean's Beans at midnite. Expect the nite to be extra musical.
Challenge a Wizard - If you recognize a TARG Wizard hanging out by the machines challenge them to a friendly game & you might get a prize & serious arcade tips.

SAT APRIL 18

HOURS: 11am - 2am
Brunch runs from 11am - 3pm and we are family friendly until 9pm. Stop by for an afternoon pint and let our machines entertain your kids - that's how you do Arcade Babysitting #parentingTip.

CONCERT:
Record release show for local surf weirdo wizards THE REVERB SYNDICATE. We are looking forward to seeing their newest robot member… Commodore 64 perform. also on the bill, Canada's first band The Sir John A. Macdonalds + Randy Shenanigans. Get More Info.

FUN STUFF:
Old Skool Home Console Lab - Yep we will have some vintage video games on hand for you try out for free. Take a trip down memory lane or try some oddities you have only heard tales of.

SUN APRIL 19

HOURS: 11am - 2am
Brunch runs from 11am - 3pm and we are family friendly until 9pm.

PINBALL TOURNAMENT - Starts at 12pm - all ages and skill levels welcome. Get More Info.
Toughen 1UP FREEPLAY SUNDAY - Our favourite nite of the week. Things get free at 9pm. Get more Info.

FUN STUFF
Free Late Nite Popcorn - courtesy of our pals across the street at The Mayfair Theatre will be supplying some delicious popcorn through out the nite in case any of FreePlayers get snacky.
Local Cult Classics on the big screen:  We will also be projecting Harry Knuckles & the Aztec Mommy, Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter & Harry Knuckles & the Pearl Necklace…. After the Sens game of course.
More Pinball Machines? - Yep we are gonna cram in 3 more pinball classics including Star Trek The Next Generation. They will only be around on Sunday so come check em out.
 

The April YEAR ONE Issue Of TARG Zine Has Landed!

The cover of this months special anniversary zine features every band (337) who has played the TARG stage and every game we have had on location (71). We wanted to show our appreciation to all those talented musician who entertained us and to all you TARGians who are so passionate about the arcade. #ThanksForPlaying.

IN THIS ISSUE:
Young Felix reviews “Blessed Black Wings” by HIGH ON FIRE (+ his profile pic has been updated to reflect the hard work he has been doing on his hair), Fats from rockandrolljunkie.com reveals the legend of the TARG stage curtains, Slo’ Tom shares his fave Ottawa locations to take a dump, Obi-Wan has some sage arcade advice in the Josh’R’Toys segment, Ska Jeff (same profile pic) counts down the best YEAR ONE gigs at TARG, there’s a new Wizard Challenge for you and yer friends to tackle, Yogi tells you everything you need to know about the jam packed April concert calendar, Miss Pussycat (of QUINTRON) tells us how to make a puppet friend STEP BY STEP, huge news about our menu & game line up, there's also a list of TARG’s greatest hits and misses so far and how we plan to celebrate our YEAR ONE anniversary this month. Pick up your copy at the arcade or download the PDF here:


A Record Review of my New Record by Me: B.A. Johnston

Remember that song ACDC did about thunder or Back in Black or something and how it kinda sounded like their other song about Dirty Deeds or like TNT or something....

Well my new record SHIT SUCKS is kinda like that. Songs about dump bears and discounted garlic bread sounding kinda like my songs about being a geriatric old man and ditties about my crappy cat. Not as good as STAIRWAY TO HAMILTON but not as bad as THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND.

Seems as though I at least had the good sense to enlist a whose who of Canadian Music. Paid for by Mother’s Bingo Winnings and the lure of Free Whoppers, (album was recorded on Whopper Wed), it has Mike Oneill producing (Inbreds), as well as Nathan Doucet (Crosss) and Adam Mowery (Grubbies) playing various instruments and crud on it. Which helps.

If you liked My old compact discs chances are you won’t hate this one, If you hated my old compact discs you will probably still hate this one. You might not but it seems unlikely. You could still order it to see if you hate it but there are no refunds and then you would just be stuck with it, until you can unload it on your juggalo cousin you get as Secret Santa next Dec.

I will give my new album 2.5 perogies out of 5.

I will give my new album 2.5 perogies out of 5.

 


TARG ZINE ISSUE #12 - MARCH

OK it’s the start of the month and as promised we have issue #12 of TARG Zine ready for you.


This month... your eyeballs will receive a fantastic SESAME STREET/POINTER SISTERS inspired cover beautifully illustrated by DJ KJ MAXX!. 15 year old FELIX & Director of Record Reviews, shares his thoughts about DIRTY RAIN by FLYING FORTRESS, YOGI  has curated an insane line-up of shows, all of which are described in this months PEROGRAM, read on to learn what Josh’s toys are up to & what our Wizard of the Month has to say about hangover prevention techniques. B.A. Johnston reviews his own record, Slo’ Tom offers up some wisdom in his advice column, SKA Jeff shares his top 5 punk covers by a metal band, ZOLTARG the discount astrologic fortune teller reads your stars, the PINBALL SOLUTIONS column will make you a better FISH TALES player & Jennilee gets mega Zen with this months colouring page + a bunch more stuff. Drop by TARG to get your copy or download the PDF here.


 

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE! The February Issue Of TARG ZINE.

Ok here we go #11 is ready for your eyeballs should you dare.

IN THIS ISSUE: We have some arcade themed valentines day TARG cards you can clip out and give to yer sweetheart, Felix celebrates Black Metal History Month with a BATHORY review, Slo’ Tom has some Valentine’s advice for the lovelorn, We get a peek at  some awkward & not so romantic scenes with Josh’s toys, The Bearded Wizard teaches us some Pinball Yoga poses… Pinball Yoga??? Photographer Andrew Carver shares his fave Ottawa Rock pics, A chance for you to win free perogies by colouring in Elixir Wizard Jennilee’s adorable Robotic Cupid illustration  + Yogi’s Perogram has all the info you need to plan your Feb live music intake. But wait.... Who is Wizard of the month, what are Ska Jeff’s Hi Fives, Who is the pin up this time around???? Enqueuing minds want to know. Grab your copy at TARG or download it here:

TARG EXCLUSIVE! Hear The New BA JOHNSTON Single NOW.

Self described “failed showman” BA Johnston never stops. He never stops touring, he never stops making us piss out pants with laughter & he never stops putting out records. “Shit Sucks”, BA’s 10th studio album will be officially released on Feb 27th (Mammoth Cave Recording Co.).

House Of TARG is arguably the closest thing this strange performer has to a natural habitat so we are honoured and excited to be the place where you can hear the first single off this album - “Gonna End Up Working In Fort McMurray”. Enjoy! 

Catch BA Johnston Live at House Of TARG on FRIDAY MARCH 27 2015.

GET MORE INFO HERE

In With The New, Shout Outs To The Old. Issue #10 of TARG Zine Is In The House.

The January Zine is very much about old & new, beginnings and endings and how they all coexists in a mysterious cocktail called life. We hope you laugh and learn, flipping through the pages while you wait for your perogies or take a break from your favourite game.

IN THIS ISSUE
Did you know House Of TARG started off as a warehouse rehearsal studio 13 years ago? Get the full scoop on how we got from there to here in Yogi’s column “Words From The Wizard”. Young Felix breaks from his Classic Album reviews to offer you something a little different. Spectrasonic’s Shawn Scallen shares some of his amazing punk concert photos from the 80’s & 90’s. Andrew’s Pinball Solutions features a guide to mind blowing scores on our 1991 Williams Hurricane pinball machine. Klingon Korner will teach you some conversational phrases from the Star Trek universe. Big news for bacon lovers. The January Pin Up features 4 fiesty grrls who will be celebrating one final hurrahRawRawRiot at TARG this month and of course Elixir Wizard Jennilee gives us an adorable colouring page that could get you a free plate of perogies. Get yer copy at House of TARG or download it here: