This is not a "show"-in the typical definition of "show"... but I am including it because the talent of the musicians was pretty shocking. First, there was a girl who rapped. Oh, and second, a white boy that could rap. Their transitions between songs were legit. I am pretty sure they end the evening on a Friday or Saturday night with house music that they play over because it seemed to be pretty typical club fare rather than things that people would actually request. I also heard instruments that no one on stage was actually playing. However, the raw portion of the evening was authentic and fun. I think it is worth a thumb up (not two), as it did give me a post-show glow. (Ask my partner-after a show I usually have a ton of energy)
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Show 1: Lydia Loveless at Hi-Dive
My goal for my 36th trip around the earth is to see 26 shows. Lydia Loveless was my first April Show. I took my 12 year old daughter to a dive bar to see her.
My first impression-which started with the opening acts- is that the sound in this place is horrible. It is so loud and lead guitar heavy. You couldn't hear the vocals of any of the bands. I was a little frustrated with this because Lydia Loveless can really belt them out.
Then, Lydia came on stage-she is so small but she makes up for it in attitude. That chick is ROCK. She threw a Fender on the stage with a thug, she made a few jokes-called her lead guitar player a socialite and bitched about not being able to leave the stage between the set and the encore.
Her husband looks like a long haired Will-Ferrell. Not kidding. But, he was also a rockstar. Probably one of the more talented bass players I have seen in a while. Can't say a "long" time because I saw Phish in the last year.
Anyway, great first show for my 36th trip around the sun.
My first impression-which started with the opening acts- is that the sound in this place is horrible. It is so loud and lead guitar heavy. You couldn't hear the vocals of any of the bands. I was a little frustrated with this because Lydia Loveless can really belt them out.
Then, Lydia came on stage-she is so small but she makes up for it in attitude. That chick is ROCK. She threw a Fender on the stage with a thug, she made a few jokes-called her lead guitar player a socialite and bitched about not being able to leave the stage between the set and the encore.
Her husband looks like a long haired Will-Ferrell. Not kidding. But, he was also a rockstar. Probably one of the more talented bass players I have seen in a while. Can't say a "long" time because I saw Phish in the last year.
Anyway, great first show for my 36th trip around the sun.
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