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The Rollins Band (with Henry Rollins and Keith Morris) and Disengage

The Odeon

06-18-03


I wasn't sure what to expect from this, but it turned out to be pretty damn good. Disengage took the opening duties at the last minute and turned in a fine set of original tunes.  Probably a little too metal for some, but cool by me.  The guitar could have been mixed a little louder, but overall they sounded good. 

Anyway, the main event started out with Keith Morris on vocals backed by Mother Superior aka The Rollins Band.  A lot of people think Keith was Black Flag's best vocalist, including Mr. Rollins himself, and he definitely sounded good on classics like "Wasted" and "Nervous Breakdown".  He may be older now, but he still performs with energy and passion.  Ditto for Henry Rollins, who took over vocal duties about a third of the way into the show with a killer version of "Rise Above".  All the expected numbers were in the set, including "T.V. Party", "My War", and "6-Pack" as well as some surprises like "Can't Decide".  Rollins and company came back for an encore of two more Flag classics and a trio of Ramones songs.  It was a great show and I hate to gripe, but I will anyway.  Keith should have come back for the encore as well, if only for some backing vocals or something.  All the money made from ticket sales and merch went to help the West Memphis 3, a trio of kids currently rotting in jail for murders they most likely did not commit  - watch "Paradise Lost" I and II for the details.  (Bob Ignizio)