Tonite's show was our second time at the Khyber and the hot and muggy evening didn't scare the kids away for showing up to up on a Tuesday evening. Apparantly some mix up with the promoter preventing Casual Viking from performing but we were surprised at the set turned out by local newcomers, Busses. They reminded me of 90's DC post -punk complete with odd time signatures, yelpy vocals and nimbly guitar work. Needless to say it tickled the prog-bone in all of us and we enjoyed it.Our set was our most sweat drenched yet as the humidity and heat keeps rising on this tour. We kicked through a brisk set and was even joined onstage by an unknown back-up dancer on 'Healthy Spines.'
The Chimeras closed out the nite with a rousing set of sing-a-long, rock and roll nuggets that got the crowd shakin' their hips. These kids kicked out an energetic and charismatic set that kept us wanting more. If I sound biased because my little brother is in the band, you're right, but if we can convince them to come to Dayton you'll be won over. Imagine Pavement and The Joggers with a dash of early Beatles, a little Big Star and a shot of Kinks. Not only does their music kick but they also all live in a amazing house in West Philly which they were kind enough to let us stay at.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
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