Montag, 5. Nov 2007, 17:10
Gogol Bordello / Dub Trio / DJ Dubta
My siblings and my boyfriend went with to this show, which made it kind of special because we are not all together like that very often. Generally, someone has to die or be giving us stuff to force this kind of 'togetherness'. Also, my brother and sister were in close proximity to each other for more than 3 hours, and neither of them farted on the other…and no one had a black eye!
We also had a really good spot – great view! The view did not matter during DJ Dubta or Dub Trio because they were not doing very much at all. DJ Dubta was fun, I would much prefer a DJ doing something before a headlining act than some band that no one really wants to see performing. That was kind of how I felt about Dub Trio, who had no stage presence whatsoever and were only slightly remarkable because they have an amazing, amazing, amazing drummer. To be only slightly remarkable in spite of having an amazing, amazing, amazing drummer is something a band would have to work for…so maybe someone should congratulate them.
They were supposed to be playing at Nye's Piano Club, but they got a call from Gogol Bordello and canceled the show at Nye's. Which is a little factoid they shared with the crowd for Lord knows what reason because I certainly don't think anyone cared. I think that anyone who was at Nye's on Thursday is grateful, even if they don't have any idea who Dub Trio is.
Gogol Bordello was very good. I think their live show may have moved into the arena of the hopelessly over hyped, because after all the spouting off about this band's live performance, I was kind of expecting a lot more. I don't know what more really, but it didn't seem that remarkable to me. The energy level was really good throughout the show and the setlist was awesome, but I have seen many bands accomplish this.
Gogol Bordello did permanently cement my general idea that go-go dancers are worthless though.
My boyfriend and I are feeling really old because we feel pretty gutted about First Ave removing the big screen over the stage – the TV monitors that venues have been putting up on the walls suck in comparison. Granted, it is nice that venues are projecting the band playing on screens so people without a good view can kind of see…but from what I have seen, the video equipment mostly sucks and the video on the screens also mostly sucks. BOO to changing First Ave. Additionally, my boyfriend and I are also feeling really old because we can't figure out what these kids are trying to say by wearing such stupid shit. Hrm.
I spent the weekend in Eau Claire, which was enjoyable. I caught a Charlie Parr show at The Mouse Trap bar. Or at least I think that was what it was called. They have their own Leinies brew there! That was pretty awesome. Charlie Parr was pretty awesome as well, which was relieving because bands playing in bars in the middle of Wisconsin are often not awesome. I meant to catch the show at the Turf Club on Sunday but was just too tired to go.