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Mr. Firley
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It’s
almost 2001 and what a way to bring an end to another year, than with a
night
filled
with good friends and good music. I couldn’t think of a better place to
be in
O.C.
than Club Mesa.
The
first band on, The
Nixon Years, I am so glad I was on time to see their set.
There
was a decent size crowd, not what you’d expect for a Friday night, but
to me
that
just means no line at the bar. Kurt (Guitar/Vocals), Gordon (Bass) &
Eric
(Drums)
played a good variety of hard hitting songs, that had everyone singing
along.
They have great stage presence and are really fun to see live. Kurt is
always
on
his knees or his back, tearing up his guitar with hard hitting riffs.
Gordon is an
amazing
bass player and he’s not so bad to look at either. Together, they play
so
hard
and loud, it’s hard to believe there’s only three of them making all
that
beautiful
noise. The Nixon Years always put on a great show, they rock.
The
next two bands Weaksauce
and Potrait of
Poverty were equally as raging. This
was
the first time I have ever seen either one of these bands, they did not
disappoint.
There’s always a few live ones in the crowd who make their presence
known,
that they are there to support their friends and tear it up. Both
Weaksauce
and Portrait of Poverty rocked it hard and had the crowd dancing,
slamming
and sweating a weeks worth of frustrations and having a good time doing
it.
Weaksauce
is everything you need in a hardcore band. Screaming vocals, shattering
guitar, thump'n bass and kic kass fast drums! As they ripped up the stage,
the crowd ripped up the floor of the Club Mesa bar in an impressive pit.
Im definitely going to check out these guys again!
And
talk about punk, you gotta give it up to Portrait of Poverty. Punk to the
core! The vocalist of this bad just rips it up. He has a very distinct
voice and shreds through you like a chainsaw. I highly suggest you check
them out when they conquer your town!
The
main event, Mr.
Firley hits the stage and those remaining after 3 great punk
bands,
were in for a treat. Mr. Firley is classic punk at it’s finest. Mr.
Firley is one
of
my favorite bands to see live for the obvious reasons, like they fucking
rock,
and
they have a great time up there and it shows in the end product. Scott
blending
his strong vocals with animated expressions and movements makes you
went
to get off your ass and join the party.
It
was a extra added bonus to have
Chuck
on Guitar, (since he shares his talents with another band, U.S. Crush)
he’s an
amazing
guitar player and it just adds another layer to the many facets of the
band.
Also showing off their hot stuff, Ariel on guitar, Lee on the drums, and
how
can
I forget their fucking rockin bass player Jeff. Jeff is also an intricate
part of
the
vocals on the many harmonizing songs Mr. Firley plays like "Mom I
Need A
Beer",
I mean, "Sha, na, na’’s" don’’t work unless you have
some help on the vocals.
There’s
nothing better than punkers in harmony.
As
I said before, there’s always a few in the crowd that are a
little
more over zealous than others, jumping up and joining along with the band,
and
this show. But is it a punk show if the fans are standing in the
corner?
Scott
looked
like he was having fun pouring his beer down the throats and on the faces
of
his
fans, willing to accept free beer.
Mr.
Firley ends every show with a song called "Blue Flame", yes,
it’s about lighting
your
farts on fire. A definite crowd pleaser. At the end of Blue Flame is a
real
catchy
special little thought they like to leave the crowd with, it’’s
disgusting, it’s
hilarious,
it makes you think...and usually get pretty grossed out... and I’m not
going
to
tell you. It just wouldn’t
be right for me to disclose that disgusting thought,
you
need to get off your ass and come on down and support your local music
scene.
All
the bands rocked and I had a great time, but I usually do.. My motto,
"Have a
good
time.. All the time"!!!
Jeana
with a "J"
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Weaksauce
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