A seething pogo stick
BML‘s proficiency is staggering, and the group’s casual demeanor
a little unsettling. The power that comes out of these three musicians is
comparable only to their proficiency. Their individual speed and dexterity will
melt your face. And despite all that might, every part is discernable. Things
this heavy usually don’t move this fast. BML played last Tuesday’s Toys For Tots show at MontageMusic Hall with
galloping, runaway thunder and G-force-inducing hairpin turns. I think Toby
Bailey has extra fingers. Ronnie Lickers decapitated a cymbal stand during his
set-long rhythm tirade and guitarist Brian Mason’s guitar kissed the sky as
notes cascaded in a screaming flurry and fury. A simply
amazing band.
Inherence followed with crushing, bowel-cleansing volume. I particularly dug the
old-school dive bomber guitar work. More in the classic vein of thick hardcore
rage, this band’s performance was cathartic for both them and the audience.
Singer (and Montage owner) Brock Thrasher bounded about the stage like a
seething pogo stick. See Inherence, and I promise you’ll feel better.
Just back from
rocking the Spaniards, roots-rock homeboys TheHi-Risers packed the Bug Jar
Saturday night with the Dave-less Quitters.
As always the band was tight and fun. Guitarist Greg Townson
packs as much power and Duane Eddy twang into a one-note solo than most
guitarists who let fly with millions. Fans sung along and twisted in one spot
as it was too crowded flail appropriately.
Frank De Blase will be going
abroad with a broad for the month of January. I Scene It
will return in February.
This article appears in Dec 20-26, 2006.
