Birdmonster and The Gaskets @ Sin-e 6/30: Praise Ye Gods of Rock

Friday night I was staying with my sister in midtown. Completely broke and slightly perturbed because both my teams had lost in the day's earlier World Cup matches, I decided to walk to Sin-e both to save money and rid myself of some pent up frustration. I didn't have high hopes that the evening would do much to lift my spirits, but there is one thing you should never do- underestimate the rejuvenate qualities of really great live music.

As Matt said below, Birdmonster was great. I usually have a lot of trepidation when seeing a much blogged about group, but Birdmonster didn't disappoint.
Download: 'All the holes in the walls'
'Resurrection Song'
'Balcony'
and see for yourself.


The real highlight of the evening, however, was The Gaskets. I think we've said enough on here about how great they are. Yeah, the album is practically on constant spin on the old ipod, but their live show is where it's at. Friday kicked my ass but once The Gaskets hit the stage, all the day's drinking and walking melted away and I was right up front dancing like a fiend.


So a big thanks to the boys for that. I know their day had been particularly rough as well and yet they still brought the rock. I was actually so happy after the show, that I walked all the way back to midtown at 2:30am listening to your album.

(The above is Teddy leading the crowd in a singing "Bounce with me."- awesome.)

Download: 'Hold Steady (Hot weather)'
Heyton Indie Richmond Radio has an interview with Teddy from 1/25/05. It starts off with an old song you can't download anymore, previews 'The Easy Life' as the album single and talks about the making of the album, Loose Change.