Jim Price
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WEEK/WEEKEND RECAP 7/23/07
MT. CITY GRASS @ THE HITCHING POST, ALTOONA 7/18/07
My usual Wednesday evening workplace duties got me off to a late start, but I still was able to catch some of the last set from Altoona area bluegrassers Mt. City Grass.
As I eagerly awaited my Post rib-feast, I watched as singer/guitarist Denny Cerully, upright bass player Kate Cerully, guitarist Ed Decker and John Steven on the dobro played bluegrass favorites such as Flatt & Scruggs' "Salty Dog Blues" and "Dear Old Dixie," "Pick Me Up on Your Way Down," and "Rocky Top." When the Hitching Post audience demanded one more at the end of the night, the group responded with the "Bluegrass Polka."
It was another healthy dose of what is quickly becoming a favorite Wednesday menu combo, hot ribs and bluegrass!
DUSTIN BURLEY @ CITY LIMITS, ALTOONA 7/18/07
After shooting the breeze with Songsmith for a while before eventually departing the Hitching Post, I headed to City Limits, to catch part of Dustin Burley's weekly Wednesday night show.
Paired with drum man Kyle Kovich, Dustin again played his eclectic mixture of original songs, classics and jam favorites. I watched as the two finished out their in-progress set with renditions of Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Tuesday's Gone" and Harry Belafonte's "Man Smart (Women Smarter)." After a brief ten-minute intermission, the pair went back to work on their final set; commencing with Bob Dylan's "Mighty Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo)." Improvising and exploring between songs, the pair soon arrived at Stone Temple Pilots' "Interstate Love Song," and meandered their way through versions of Oasis' "Wonderwall," and two Dustin original songs, "Broken Mirror" and another whose title I didn't catch, to close out the night.
With only a handful of fans and City Limits regulars populating the room, this wasn't a particularly memorable night. But it was still enjoyable, watching Dustin and Kyle have fun as they improvised on their instruments and let the musical adventure go where it did, without any specific game plan. It was a fun and laid-back ending to what would be an otherwise dull Wednesday night.
THE MARAUDERS @ WING-OFF, LAKEMONT PARK, ALTOONA 7/19/07
"A Wing-Off without beer is like a Tootsie Pop without the chocolate center...It stinks!" – Chris Lawson of The Marauders
With Felix & the Hurricanes helping to get the Lakemont Park Wing-Off's off to a great start the previous Thursday, I was looking forward to returning this week to catch The Marauders' performance. But as I arrived at the entry gate at Lakemont Park, I quickly learned that all was not normal. An unresolved problem had reared its ugly head to create a problem for this week's Wing-Off.
As I reported earlier, the nonprofit beneficiary of the Wing-Off in past years, the Lakemont Volunteer Fire Company, had withdrawn from the Wing-Off's this year, and another nonprofit beneficiary needed to be found in order for the event to be legally able to sell beer. As the first Wing-Off with Felix & the Hurricanes had gone smoothly and without incident, it appeared that the problem had been resolved. It hadn't. In fact, no beneficiary organization had been hooked up with the Wing-Off, and the wrath of the state police and Liquor Control Board had been levied, as signs at the gates said that due to a legal issue, beer would not be sold at this week's Wing-Off. Disappointed but still hungry for wings and music, I proceeded into the park.
At least early on, a decent-sized crowd was present to eat wings and watch The Marauders. The group was under way in their first set, as Singer/guitarist Ben Dumm, upright bass man Chris Lawson and drummer Abe Weber played their roots rocking original tunes. The first set featured such songs as "Dead of Night," "Johnny Don't Like It (When You Call Him Elvis)," "Kill Pop Radio," "Hell on High Heels," "Rhythm Fix," "New Tattoo," "She Put a Curse on Me," "Midnight Rhythm" and more.
As I had procured The Cantina's hot wings this night, I soon realized just how much I missed beer at this event. And to make matters worse, Wing-Off patrons had to instead pay Lakemont Park's inflated prices for soft drinks if they wanted something to drink. The words "state police" and "PLCB" were being heavily used in close proximity to swear words by many Wing-Off visitors. The band was clearly not liking this situation, either, as it was diminishing the crowd that would have been there to watch them play.
But the show must go on.The Marauders soon returned to the stage for their second set, beginning with "My Revolver," before doing renditions of the Stray Cats' "Rock This Town," Buddy Holly's "Oh Boy" and an Eddie Cochran number. The trio continued with more of their own original numbers, including "Satisfied," "Hey My My," "Roadkill," "Prostitute," the Brian Setzer-penned "We Are the Marauders," "Alibi" and more. The group also introduced at least one new number, "American Radio."
Without the beer to keep them around, a lot of the crowd that was present at the start of the Wing-Off had steadily departed the grounds as the Marauders' performance continued, except for the under-age folks and teetotalers for whom alcohol didn't matter. Only isolated groups of wing-eaters and music fans remained as The Marauders started into their nightcap set. The group made the best of it, though, keeping the remaining fans happy with more original rockers such as "Oh My My," "Rumble on the Rocks," "Nothing to Prove" and "New Tattoo;" plus renditions of Elvis Presley's "Marie" and their rockabilly spin on the Misfits' "Astrozombies." To finish the night, the Marauders unveiled another new song, another 'Bo Diddley beat' number called "Dead End Town."
By that point of the evening, only the diehard wing and music fans remained. Clearly this situation with the nonprofit organization would need to be addressed and addressed quickly, because the Wing-Off definitely took a hit in attendance and wing sales when the beer was removed. Suddenly, one of the Altoona area's most popular summer pastimes was on the ropes.
The Marauders, rocking and rolling at the dry Lakemont Park Wing-Off.
Ben Dumm of the Marauders.
Chris Lawson of The Marauders.
Again, Ben Dumm of the Marauders.
Abe Weber of the Marauders..
Once again, Ben Dumm of The Marauders.
Again, Chris Lawson of The Marauders.
More Marauders.
Yet again, the Marauders.
With fans looking on, Chris Lawson of the Marauders.
THE SYRINS @ DUNCANSVILLE COMMUNITY DAYS, DUNCANSVILLE 7/19/07
Following the Wing-Off, I decided to check out an event I had never been to before, Duncansville Community Days, where young classic rocking force The Syrins were providing the evening musical entertainment.
During the Wing-Off, I noted some dark clouds passing to the west, threatening rain. That rain did hit Duncansville, and the grass and grounds of Duncansville Memorial Park were wet as I arrived. My first time ever walking on this site, it took me a little while to determine where the musical entertainment was, but I soon arrived at the stage where The Syrins were performing.
Guitarist/singers Tom Fronauer Jr. and Ryan Furry, bassist/singer Michael Furry and substitute drummer Les Beatty (filling in for Chris Conrad, who was away attending school in Europe) were in the midst of doing ZZ Top's "Sharp Dressed Man" as I got there. The group continued with a mixture of classic and vintage rock from the 60's, 70's and 80's; doing numbers such as the Georgia Satellites' "Keep Your Hands to Yourself," the Surfaris' "Wipe Out," Chuck Berry's "Rock & Roll Music," Steve Miller Band's "Abracadabra," the Romantics' "What I Like About You," the Beatles' "Day Tripper," and Bad Company's "Can't Get Enough" to close out the set.
The group sounded good overall, although Tom had to battle to keep his Epiphone Casino guitar in tune due to the outdoor dampness. Tom handled most of the lead vocal duties, with Ryan singing lead on the Romantics number; both did good jobs on voice.
The earlier rainfall and the remote location of the stage apart from the bulk of the festival activities resulted in a small audience for The Syrins as they started their nightcap set with the Beatles' "All My Loving." The Syrins continued with more interesting classics, such as Shadows Of Knight/Them's "Gloria," the Stones' "Jumping Jack Flash," the Beatles' "Money," Carl Perkins' "Blue Suede Shoes," Eric Clapton's "Cocaine," Tommy Tutone's "867-5309/Jenny," Steppenwolf's "Born to Be Wild" and Grand Funk Railroad's "Some Kind of Wonderful" to close out the night. The group also threw in one more recent number, Tom Petty's "The Last DJ."
I was again impressed with The Syrins' overall tightness and execution, and just the fact that this young band (minus Les, who is closer to their fathers' ages) is doing mostly music that was first making the rounds before they were born! Despite the dampness and lack of audience numbers, still a good time.
The Syrins, entertaining during Duncansville's Community Days celebration.
Again, the Syrins.
Ton Fronauer Jr. of the Syrins.
One more time, the Syrins.
TWO MAN GENTLEMEN BAND @ HOUSE PARTY, ALTOONA 7/20/07
House parties are a growing trend for live music. The concept is simple; people hire out bands and performers to play in their own homes and/or backyards. It's a growing trend in the Altoona market as well; Felix & the Hurricanes, Steve Summerhill and New Jersey's Blue Number Nine are groups that have played house parties in the local area in recent months. This night, Jess, with close ties to the Mama Corn organization, was hosting such a house party at her abode in Altoona. The entertainment was being provided by a unique duo from Long Island called The Two Man Gentlemen Band.
Comprised of S. Andy Bean on vocals, banjo and lead kazoo and Fuller Condon on vocals, upright bass and tenor kazoo (!); The Two Man Gentlemen Band performed a style of music that blended Americana, 20's-era ragtime, old-timey folk, swing and more. Playing initially on Jess' back porch (before drifting campfire smoke chased the duo out into the backyard next to where everybody was sitting), Andy and Fuller - decked in 20's-styled attire - did a playful selection of original songs and standards, often with double-entendre themes, and handed out free kazoos and encouraging audience members to play along. The two musicians played a number of selections from their self-titled CD, such as "Let's Make a Sandwich," "Mouth to Mouth," "The War of Northern Aggression," "Stuff Your Ballot Box," "Prime Numbers," "On a Boat," "Titanic Disaster" (yes, the song you probably used to sing in music class in elementary school!) and more. Other songs the pair played included "When Your Lips Are Playing My Kazoo," "Summertime," "Heavy Petting," "Ladies Love Gentlemen," I Can Get Drunk and I Can Sing Songs," "William Howard Taft" and their closing rendition of "When The Saints Go Marching In." Along the way, a few young children and a dog frollicked about the yard, and were encouraged to play kazoos and honk squeeze horns while the duo played. And with this style of music, the kazoos and horns fit perfectly, and added to the playful mood of the performance.
This whole scene - The Two Man Gentlemen Band playing in the backyard in their 20's-styled suspenders, white shirts, ties and derby hats, plus kids and a dog running around - to me resembled scenes from the old Ryan and Tatum O'Neal 70's movie Paper Moon! Although the audience was small and limited to friends and invited guests, we had a great time, as The Two Man Gentlemen Band played directly to us as we sat near the campfire and enjoyed cold brews. After the show, Andy and Fuller sat and chatted with everyone around the fire, before eventually packing up gear and hitting the road to their next destination; a show in Charleston, West Virginia the next night.
This small backyard party will be one of my favorite highlights of the year. Thanks to hostess Jess for the hospitality and for inviting me to be a part of this enjoyable show!
The Two Man Gentlemen Band. Early on, they were performing on hostess Jess' back porch.
The Two Man Gentlemen Band.
With audience members looking on, the Two Man Gentlemen Band.
Playing in front of the audience seated around a campfire, the Two Man Gentlemen Band.
Once again, the Two Man Gentlemen Band.
Jess' dog was a part of the fun and festivities during the Two Man Gentlemen Band's house party performance.
One more time, the Two Man Gentlemen Band.
RHYNE McCORMICK @ THE HITCHING POST, ALTOONA 7/20/07
After leaving the Two Man Gentlemen Band house party performance, I made my way to The Hitching Post to catch the latter part of Rhyne McCormick's performance.
Rhyne was in the midst of his second set, and entertaining a mid-sized Post crowd with his selection of classic favorites and original songs. Rhyne was in good spirits, and the reason was soon apparent - he was celebrating his 40th birthday starting at midnight. Rhyne was singing and strumming out a spirited rendition of Simon & Garfunkel's "Cecilia," followed by John Mellencamp's "Say Tonight." Rhyne then answered a request for one of his own songs, "Girl Turned," followed by Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Who'll Stop the Rain" and another original, "She's Gone," to close the set.
After a short intermission spent chatting with fans and angling for 40th birthday free booze, Rhyne returned to continue the party for a little while longer. He opened this set with a slower spin on Bruce Springsteen's "Hungry Heart," and followed it with renditions of Tom Petty's "Free Fallin,'" America's "Sister Goldenhair" and the Rolling Stones' "Beast of Burden." Rhyne then did a few more of his own, including "5104" and "Soul Dust," before ending the night with Otis Redding's "Sittin' in the Dock of the Bay."
As expected, it was another fun Rhyne McCormick performance. Rhyne smoothly made each song his own with his distinctive, hard-strumming style and cadence, and his joking, casual and upbeat mood kept the audience attentive and happy for the duration.
Rhyne McCormick.
Again, Rhyne McCormick.
One more time, Rhyne McCormick. Double-power!
GO GO GADJET @ 4D’S LOUNGE, ALTOONA 7/20/07
Since Rhyne McCormick's early-starting performance at the Hitching Post ended just shy of 12:30 AM, I still had enough time to catch one more show this night. So I was off to the 4D's Lounge to take in the nightcap set of eastern PA party favorites Go Go Gadjet.
The Dees had a good-sized audience for a Friday night, and most of that audience piled onto the dance floor quickly as Go Go Gadjet started into the first song of their finale set. The group playfully mixed it up between current and classic pop and rock favorites, blended with funky grooves, energy and swagger. The group incorporated an AC/DC "Back in Black" riff into Big & Rich's "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy," and kept the party going with such songs as Better Than Ezra's "Good," the Bangles' "Walk Like an Egyptian," the Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Under the Bridge," Mr. Big's "To Be with You" and the night-closing rendition of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin.'" The group also did a version of No Doubt's "Just a Girl," with drummer Mike Intelisano stepping out front to sing lead.
For the one set I got to witness, this was a good, strong party. Go Go Gadjet clicked on all cylinders, and wound together a tight-paced, spirited set. This band was constantly moving, shifting singing duties among members, and keeping the action nonstop so that the dance floor folks had no opportunity or reason to go sit back down. Go Go Gadjet executed like a well-tuned, well-oiled machine, and delivered an exhaustive, good time party.
A crowded dance floor gets down to Go Go Gadjet's grooves at the 4D's.
Jeff of Go Go Gadjet.
Jeff and Tony of Go Go Gadjet.
Schwartzy of Go Go Gadjet.
Again, Jeff of Go Go Gadjet.
Flashing his best menacing snarl for the Rockpage camera, Tim "Dunc" Duncan of Go Go Gadjet.
Once again, Jeff and Go Go Gadjet.
Jeff of Go Go Gadjet tries his hand behind the drum kit.
Again, Go Go Gadjet and fans.
Mike of Go Go Gadjet.
Tony of Go Go Gadjet with some dance floor fans.
Bobby from the 4D's gets in on the fun!
Again, Dunc of Go Go Gadjet.
Again, Tony of Go Go Gadjet fires up the Dees crowd.
Again, Schwartzy of Go Go Gadjet.
One more time, Go Go Gadjet and a crowded 4D's dance floor.
SMOKIN’ GUNNZ @ APPALACHIAN HARLEY-DAVIDSON, MECHANICSBURG 7/21/07
Today, I was road-tripping! I had this date marked on the calendar for a while, to go see Brooklyn-based musical coven Witches In Bikinis at Rumor's in Enola this night. But I decided to make a full day of it, especially after finding out that Harrisburg-based southern rockers Smokin' Gunnz were doing a matinee performance at a Harrisburg area Harley dealership, Appalachian Harley-Davidson near Mechanicsburg.
The dealership was pretty easy to find, along the Carlisle Pike (Route 11). I arrived just as the Smokin' Gunnz were finishing the first of their two sets with Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama." It was Appalachian Harley-Davidson's open house celebration, held in conjunction with the nearby Carlisle Bike Fest weekend. Lots of motorcycles populated the parking lot, and lots of bike enthusiasts were taking in the music and festivities. I procured a hot dog and chips and staked out a good seat to take in Smokin' Gunnz' second set.
Drummer/lead singer Bob Morris, guitarists Chris DellaPorta and Mike Brady, and bassist Terry Sherry kicked back into the music with more Lynyrd Skynyrd, "Searchin.'" They then broke into a rowdy boogie rendition of "Raise a Little Hell," so rowdy that Chris busted a guitar string. The southern sounds continued with .38 Special's "Hold On Loosely" and Blackfoot's "Train Train," with the band members nailing the vocal harmonies dead on! They returned to the Skynyrd catalog for "I Know a Little," with Mike demonstrating some tasty slide work; followed by the Marshall Tucker Band's "Can't You See." The group then announced one more song, and dedicated it to all the musicians and biker friends that had passed before them...Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird!" Smokin' Gunnz didn't just "cover" this Skynyrd canon, but brought it back to life with an energy, enthusiasm and authenticity that Skynyrd themselves might have been hard-pressed to equal on some nights! Smokin' Gunnz simply made this classic soar to extreme heights, enough so that despite my having heard this song countless hundreds of times in my life, it sounded fresh and reinvigorated! And the rest of the crowd recognized how heartfelt the performances was as well, roaring out unanimous applause when the group finally wrapped it up...simply stunning!
Again, I was floored by Smokin' Gunnz and their heartfelt performances of these southern rock classics. Bob is one of the best singing drummers I've witnessed since John McKnight populated this state! Bob displayed great vocal range and was soulful, and captured Ronnie Van Zant's Skynyrd voice dead on! The rest of the Gunnz were excellent on their instruments as well, with Chris' smoking leads and Mike's smooth slide work complementing each other nicely, and Terry's energetic bass work helping tie it all together and drive it along.
Bottom line, Smokin' Gunnz again proved that they do Southern rock and do it extremely well, and I can only hope that this band makes it back into the Altoona area sometime soon. As big as southern-fried rock is in westcentral PA, these Gunnz would be blazing in front of big crowds up this way in short time!
Chris DellaPorta of Smokin' Gunnz.
Terry Sherry of Smokin' Gunnz.
Smokin' Gunnz entertain under the tent at Appalachian Harley-Davidson.
Again, Terry Sherry of Smokin' Gunnz.
Singing behind the kit, Bob Morris of Smokin' Gunnz.
Chris DellaPorta and Terry Sherry of Smokin' Gunnz.
Again, Chris DellaPorta of Smokin' Gunnz.
Mike Brady of Smokin' Gunnz.
Again, Mike Brady of Smokin' Gunnz.
Smokin' Gunnz continues to smoke the stage at Appalachian Harley-Davidson.
Once again, Terry Sherry of Smokin' Gunnz.
Chris DellaPorta and Mike Brady of Smokin' Gunnz.
Once again, Chris and Mike of Smokin' Gunnz.
One more time, Smokin' Gunnz.
WITCHES IN BIKINIS/7TH LAYER @ RUMORS, ENOLA 7/21/07
After departing Appalachian Harley-Davidson, I eventually hooked up with two Harrisburg area friends, Shel Hoachlander of Black Thorn Entertainment and her accomplice Troy Logan, and we did a wing feast at a nearby Hooters. Once appropriately gorged, we made our way to Rumors to take in the other show I did this roadtrip to see, Witches In Bikinis with special guests 7th Layer at Rumors. I first saw both bands at the Millennium Music Conference back in February, and I was especially eager to catch another look (and listen...yeah, listen) at Witches...and the highjinks of 7th Layer, too.
7th Layer was most of the way through their opening set as I arrived at Rumors. Performing around a coffin prop set up on the main floor, costumed crazies Mal Havock and Filth (and a third member whose name I didn't catch) finished up their initial performance of original urban-flavored sounds, mixing elements of rap, hip-hop and hardcore. They would return later on.
The anticipation grew as the growing Rumors crowd awaited the performance of Witches In Bikinis. A number of familiar Harrisburg area friends were in the house to check this show out, including Shel and Troy, Crazy John Kerecz from Old School House Radio (www.oshradio.com), Tina Marie from Deja Vudoo, show promoter Jim Fetzer of Fetzer Music Management, my Pennsylvania Musician writing cohort Rachel Rocks and more.
Soon the spectacle was set to begin. With a three-piece band performing behind them this night, Witches In Bikinis - six gorgeous, color-coordinated, bikini-clad ladies - launched into the first of their two-set performance, which combined music, choreographed dance routines, campy 60's surf and horror movie themes, and Rocky Horror Show imagery. The Witches - Sinira Minovar, Jupitheria, Kerinine Eluniker, Jojo, Lunipheria and Joya Kristubel - danced and cavorted about the stage and sometimes the entire room as they performed songs such as "Aline Surfer Babes," "Jennifer of the Jungle," "Mermaids from Outer Space," "Ghostie," "Scary Kind of Love" and more. One of the songs, "Calling King Kong," involved audience participation, as guests were brought to the stage to do chimpanzee impersonations during part of the song. It was obvious eye candy, but also imaginative, choreographed, and ultimately fun for guys and gals alike.
The Witches' second set included more of the same type of fun, kicking off with "Video Vixen," before the Witches finally donned black witch capes for their title song "Witches in Bikinis," during which they also sipped their lyrical drink, black martinis. The music and merriment continued with such tunes as "Valentine," "Subway Spook," "Horror Flick Chicks," "Zombie March," and a reprise of their title "Witches in Bikinis" to close their end of the performance.
The night wasn't over yet, as 7th Layer returned to the stage shortly to do one more performance to close out the night. With Crazy John Kerecz helping out on bass from time to time, Mal Havock and Filth again did their brand of theatric urban-flavored sounds, donning wild costumes and performing their routine with choregraphed movements and coordination. These guys did it well, with a presentation somewhat reminiscent of Insane Clown Posse. Along the way, a few fans started dancing to the funky beats, and before all was said and done, the dance floor became busy, with even some of the Witches in Bikinis (now with clothes on) busting dance moves as the night drew to a close. Although I was still not familiar enough with 7th Layer's song catalog to recognize titles, I did recognize the group's popular closer, "Who Am I," during which they had the Witches on the floor shouting out the choruses...wild stuff!
It's a well-known fact that I enjoy my job of checking out and writing about live bands. But there are some nights where I really, really, REALLY, REALLY enjoy this job! This was one of them! Witches In Bikinis and 7th Layer both made it well worth my 2 1/2 hour roadtrip to Harrisburg to check out!
Here's a video clip of one of Witches In Bikinis' songs. Rockpage is not responsible for computer keyboards damaged by drooling triggered by this video clip:
http://www.rockpage.net/users/jprice/video/MOV09782.MPG
During their opening set, 7th Layer.
Again, 7th Layer.
For your enjoyment, Witches In Bikinis.
For the record, I was trying to take pictures of the band, but the ladies in the bikinis kept getting in the way...
Again, Witches In Bikinis.
Once again, Witches In Bikinis. Yes, there is a band behind them.
The Witches get some audience members onstage to howl like chimpanzees.
The Witches get a schoolgirl to do her best chimpanzee yell.
Another chimpanzee impersonator gives it a try.
Definitely not your ordinary coven of witches...
More Witches In Bikinis...
Lunapheria of Witches In Bikinis.
More craziness with Witches In Bikinis.
Yes, they do don witches outfits, too.
A bewitching sight...
Lunapheria in her witch's cape.
Yet again, Witches In Bikinis.
More fun with Witches In Bikinis.
Ring around the rosie with Witches In Bikinis.
Joya Cristubel of Witches In Bikinis.
Two high-stepping witches...
More Witches In freaking Bikinis!
Choreographed finger-pointing with Witches In Bikinis.
When the ladies learned that I wanted to photograph the band, they all voluntarily laid down on the stage.
It must have been something in the drinks...Witches In Bikinis.
One more time, Witches In Bikinis!
Kicking off their nightcap performance, 7th Layer.
Mal Havock of 7th Layer.
More craziness with 7th Layer.
With Crazy John Kerecz (Rockpager crazyjohn) of Old Schoolhouse Radio (www.oshradio.com) playing along on bass, 7th Layer.
7th Layer's party mayhem continues.
More of 7th Layer.
Some ladies join in the dance floor activity.
A side view of 7th Layer's party.
Again, 7th Layer and some dancers.
Yet again, 7th Layer and the fans.
Some Witches - formerly in bikinis - join in the fun.
It's a full-blown dance party with 7th Layer.
By the end of the night, it was a full-scale dance party with 7th Layer, including several Witches In Bikinis on the dance floor.
During the postgame celebration outside the venue, yours truly and Rachel Rocks of Pennsylvania Musician hanging with Witches In Bikinis.
AGONY HILL @ PELLEGRINE’S, ALTOONA 7/22/07
Pellegrine's was again the site for me to close out the weekend, and Corning, New York party force Agony Hill was providing the tunes.
I arrived late during Agony Hill's second set, in time to witness the group do punked-up versions of Nena's "99 Redballoons," and White Zombie's "Thunder Kiss '65" into Rob Zombie's "Dragula" to close the set.
The nightcap set comtained more of Agony Hill's trademark craziness, as Eric, Dickie, Joe and Spam fired off current and classic rocking favorites with a punkish edge. The group did tunes from Bowling for Soup, Greenday, Lit, the Buggles, Tommy Tutone, Buckcherry, Linkin Park, Drowning Pool and more. A healthy contingent of dancers remained in front of the stage through it all. A birthday celebrant, Renee, got involved with a sandal for sneaker foot swap with singer Eric during Modern English's "Melt with You;" par the course highjinks typical of Agony Hill's usual brand of craziness.
In all, a good time to close out the weekend...
Agony Hill, partying down at Pellegrine's.
Again, Agony Hill.
Eric of Agony Hill converses with a female fan.
It's footwear-swapping time with Eric of Agony Hill.
Agony Hill, playing footsies with the females.
It turns into a dance party onstage with Agony Hill.
Agony Hill's onstage party intensifies.
More craziness with Agony Hill.
Joe of Agony Hill, partying down with the ladies.
Two ladies happy to have survived their shoe-swapping adventure with Agony Hill.
Joe of Agony Hill.
Dickie of Agony Hill.
One more time, Eric of Agony Hill with the dance floor crowd.
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