Paying $2.75 for a bottle of beer sucks shit! Especially when it's served to you by a barmaid who has more hair above her lip than Jeff Dahl does on his head. To worsen matters, she requests $1.00 for the jukebox, in order to play "La Mackrelena." The nostrils crave Hampton Blvd. fresh air, so you exit the poor excuse of a go-go joint. See you at home, grandma!Whew! I can finally hear some good music. Find out from Bil England ("The fucker who more or less runs the place") that no alcohol is available because of problems with ABC. Goddamn you, Barbara Walters!
Pretending there's a "X" on my left hand, The Halfways from Richmond come out with a punk rock 'n' roll kick a la New Bomb Turks. The singer isn't afraid to work the crowd, as he belts out a rip-roar version of "Search And Destroy." Good talking with you guys!
Big Bobby And The Nightcaps play that '60s garage thang so fucking great! Highlights are the re-titled "I Close My Mother Fuckin' Mind" (their Black Lung singles kill!), a Real Kids cover ("Do The Boob"), and a number Larry from The Candy Snatchers sings with them. Press more singles!
Black Jesus burst out of the blocks with a fast punk sound that has gained them a following. "I.O.U." really tears up the roof (literally). Demolition experts!
The Candy Snatchers feature Larry's take on circle dancing (he compares it to "ring around the rosies...") that goes over great with the local Barmy Army chapter, Matt's use of guitar as weapon (hits Larry in the head), Colin taking apart his drum kit during a song, and Willy dancing while his bass rests on the ground. No winner is declared in the cushion toss or bottle throw. Damn fine show as usual. Pick up the Snatchers new "Do Me A Favor And Die" b/w "Cock In My Pocket" 45.
Thanks to Bil, Sara, the bands and everybody I talk with at the show.
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