So this past week was a good one for live music in Boston - I saw Hole (yes, the Hole with Courtney in it), Silversun Pickups, Nada Surf, Foxy Shazam, Metric, Against Me, Matt & Kim, Gogol Bordello and Mean Creek. The thing that struck me was how some of the performers, not necessarily the bands, could leave such a lasting impression.
I'll give a Steven Colbert-style "tip of the hat" to the keyboard player from Foxy Shazam - a crazy-eyed, crazy-bearded madman who was all over the place - standing on his keyboard, jumping up and down on it - all in all a fantastic showman. Shame that the singer might be the worst frontman I've ever seen (you can quote me on that).
Another "tip" to the drummer in Silversun Pickups. I could watch this guy all day. He set a crash cymbal up at a height a good 3 feet above the rest of the kit, and seeing him hit it was like watching a backwards softball pitcher holding a drumstick. Tons of energy - this guy does more with a snare drum than many can do with the whole kit.
Gogol Bordello... played an "acoustic" set which meant guitar, accordion, violin, percussion and vocals. I can't say I like the music, but it was a great performance. To see a gypsy / polka / whatever band ignite a crowd of altrockers.... nice job. Most of the credit has to go to the singer / guitarist - straight out of a 70's porno - this dude hit the ground running and never looked back. I doubt I'll ever but a record of theirs, but I might catch another show.
Courtney Love.... I saw Hole years ago when she was on drugs. It was awesome. This time, she seemed, clear and focused......and well... by comparison... boring. Courtney: please pretend you're on drugs even if you aren't. I miss the crazy. Oh, and P.S.: your band is boring, and I think they're scared of you.
Well, back to the studio to work on some new tracks....
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