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11/11/2005
EAR PLUGS
Caught a show at the Star Bar last week, but I’ve reviewed the Forty Fives so
many times it seems a bit redundant to do another full web page on it. They had
Adam back behind the drums, but for one night only. Rumor has it they’re hunting
for another drummer.
Immortal Lee County Killers headlined but Chet had some technical problems and
had to do the show without the benefit of effects pedals, which thinned the
sound down a bit but didn’t detract from the energy. They have a new CD out but
I haven’t gotten around to listening to it yet.
The opening act, the Alcohol Stunt Band, was the only act I hadn’t seen before.
They’re fairly straight ahead rock has dark and sometimes depressing lyrics, but
done with an ironic, sardonic grimmace. I particularly enjoyed one of their
tunes that went something like this:
She likes to fuck…
She likes to fuck…
About once a month.
Other verses had similar twists and turns of phrase that got giggles, though
sometimes painful ones, from the crowd. The lead singer puts a lot of feeling
into the performance and I’d recommend ‘em for those who like to shed a tear in
their beer while they rock.
Check ‘em out online at
www.alcoholstuntband.com/main.htm
I may get around to posting a full review for these guys, or I may not. Work has
been busy, I’ve been mildly ill and/or out of town, blah blah blah, but this
weekend the nightlife I usually lead returns full swing so expect virtual
degeneration next weekish.
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