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Lords of the Highway with The Koffin Kats and The
Marauders
02-05-05
The Beachland Tavern
It was a sold out
Beachland Tavern crowd on hand for the Lords CD release party. Their
new album, 'Degreaser', was hot off the presses from Rock N Roll Purgatory
Records, and it's a good one. But I'll save that for it's own review.
The Marauders started
things off with a solid set of rockabilly. These guys are a little
more traditional than The Lords, but they still delievered a fun, high
energy performance.
Next up it was the Koffin
Kats. They reminded me of The Misfits crossed with Deadbolt.
Lot's of sing along "whoah" choruses and sinister sounding, reverb-drenched
guitar parts. Some of the subtleties of the songs were probably lost
in the mix, but I'd definitely want to check this band out again.
The Lords opened up with a
volley of tunes from their new CD that got the packed room groovin'.
Of course, most of the band's fans are already familiar with these songs as
they have been well road tested, but this is one case where familiarity did
not breed contempt. After a full 45 minute set that included plenty of
old favorites as well as more new tunes, the crowd still wanted more.
The band obliged with a lengthy encore that had to satisfy even their most
hardcore fans. As always, the band's playing was impeccable and their
sense of fun was infectious. (Bob Ignizio)
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