Beach Party

The first of three bands I saw at the beach party was Faggot. Now this is the first time I've seen this band and it was pretty much all I expected. Very energetic and despite not having the greatest voice, Tim is an awesome front man. Their music is definitely punk but with a hint of classic rock. The whole band, scantily clad in bikinis and speedos was all over the small stage and kept the crowd rockin.

The next band was Kites. I was in back and couldn't see much of what was going on but I'm pretty sure that this was just one person. And the music, is pure noise and distortion. It seemed at some points to try and make a melody but it was more a wall of sound and gyrations. I wouldn't necessarily call them songs but there were three groups of music to the set. I probably wouldn't go to a show soley on this guy but it would be interesting to see how sets differ.

Last up was USAISAMONSTER. I was very impressed with this band. Described as "gnarly nomadic psychedelic warriors," "a brilliantly fried two-piece guitar and drums band of sun spotters hailing from Brooklyn, NY."

And to continue quoting reviewers, because I'm not a writer (from their website http://www.loadrecords.com/bands/usaisamonster.html) "The sound of the record is a synapse firing melt of rock and other-wordly whisper. The rock goes from balls out to a gentle, massaging hand reaching into your cortex. Think astral plane hitchhikers like MEAT PUPPETS and SABBATH in the same mental fart as LOAD two piece terrorists. The fidelity of this record is total."

Needless to say I'm very glad my friend convince me to stay and check out this band. Despite the songs sometimes running on a bit much the sound was wonderful and I'll be keeping an eye out for anytime they play.