Join the Revolution: The Big Sleep.
For weeks Captain Mudtruck discussed his plan to start the psychedelic revolution. His plan is to book a bill that will completely blow the minds of all attendees. Kyle believes the revolution could start if this super-bill was constructed: Dungen, Comets on Fire, Dead Meadow and last but definitely not least, The Big Sleep. It might be a pipe dream hashed out over one too many knifer sessions, but the kid could be onto something. Last night we caught a set by The Big Sleep and realized he couldn't be more right on.
But don't let me get ahead of myself; the evening began well before my trip to the Mercury Lounge. Around 9pm Liz stopped into 186 to pick me up for a show at Rothko. Last night, Chicago based four-piece, The Changes played the Vicious party at Rothko. Awhile back, I met Rob (bass) at a show they played with The Bahamas (R.I.P.) and we've managed to keep in contact. The show was a great opportunity for me to see their progress. The Changes have come a long way since the last time I saw them. Their songs are shaper and sound well practiced. You can definitely say they are a "safe" rock band, but that doesn't mean they are lacking in sass or good times. The band was all smiles as they plowed through a set that had very few breaks in the action. Their melodies are so strong that it's surprising they've yet to score a record deal. Check them out tonight at The Mercury Lounge. They are part of a great bill featuring Pela, The Heartless Bastards and The Everyothers. The Changes hit at 7:30pm.
Toward the end of their set, Liz and I strolled over to The Mercury Lounge. We were greeted by Enrique and Builder who were perched at the head of the bar. In the back room Kyle was seated directly next to the stage watching The Big Sleep set up their arsenal. As the audio assault started, we wisely slide away from the speakers. The Big Sleep plays loud sweeping rock hell bent on destruction and dance moves. They pay particular attention to tempo changes, calculated pauses and driving rhythms. Toss this into a mix characterized by furious walls built by Danny (guitar/keys) and Sonya's (bass/keys) undeniable grove on her ax, and you get a band forces audiences to take note. As they closed their set with two of my favorite songs, "Murder" and "Brown Beauty", I couldn't fight the notion that everyone should make it a priority to see them live. Just do it, and buy me a "thank you" beer next time you see me. Forget that; don't buy me anything. Stop by the Mudtruck and tell the big redhead you believe in the revolution because, "You Can't Touch the Untouchable."
After their set we were joined in the front room by Mia and Beana who were fresh off a Coldplay experience. We decided to opt out of Benzos record release show that was happening a few feet away and went back to 186 for our own little jam session.
But don't let me get ahead of myself; the evening began well before my trip to the Mercury Lounge. Around 9pm Liz stopped into 186 to pick me up for a show at Rothko. Last night, Chicago based four-piece, The Changes played the Vicious party at Rothko. Awhile back, I met Rob (bass) at a show they played with The Bahamas (R.I.P.) and we've managed to keep in contact. The show was a great opportunity for me to see their progress. The Changes have come a long way since the last time I saw them. Their songs are shaper and sound well practiced. You can definitely say they are a "safe" rock band, but that doesn't mean they are lacking in sass or good times. The band was all smiles as they plowed through a set that had very few breaks in the action. Their melodies are so strong that it's surprising they've yet to score a record deal. Check them out tonight at The Mercury Lounge. They are part of a great bill featuring Pela, The Heartless Bastards and The Everyothers. The Changes hit at 7:30pm.
Toward the end of their set, Liz and I strolled over to The Mercury Lounge. We were greeted by Enrique and Builder who were perched at the head of the bar. In the back room Kyle was seated directly next to the stage watching The Big Sleep set up their arsenal. As the audio assault started, we wisely slide away from the speakers. The Big Sleep plays loud sweeping rock hell bent on destruction and dance moves. They pay particular attention to tempo changes, calculated pauses and driving rhythms. Toss this into a mix characterized by furious walls built by Danny (guitar/keys) and Sonya's (bass/keys) undeniable grove on her ax, and you get a band forces audiences to take note. As they closed their set with two of my favorite songs, "Murder" and "Brown Beauty", I couldn't fight the notion that everyone should make it a priority to see them live. Just do it, and buy me a "thank you" beer next time you see me. Forget that; don't buy me anything. Stop by the Mudtruck and tell the big redhead you believe in the revolution because, "You Can't Touch the Untouchable."
After their set we were joined in the front room by Mia and Beana who were fresh off a Coldplay experience. We decided to opt out of Benzos record release show that was happening a few feet away and went back to 186 for our own little jam session.
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