A couple weekends ago bits of Phuzz Phest ran through town giving us a sneak peak at some of the bands in their line up. Wilmington natives, Free Clinic, Tow3rs out of Ralieigh, Daddy Issues from Greensboro, and Couches all the way from San Francisco, CA graced the stage at Bourgie Nights with their presence.
Because I was trying to drink some vodka with my girl before the show I was late and missed Daddy Issues, BUT I have had the chance to see those chickadees play a few times before. Their shows always make me feel like such a girl, but in a good way. Like Go-Go rocker chicks from a different time, their fusion of 60's vibe and current alternative melodies always make me dance.
I must say that I was impressed with Couches and Tow3rs. I say this because I freaking love Free Clinic already and they are currently my favorite local sound. Couches brought a California vibe with them, and am I crazy to say that they had a sort of beach boys fused with punk mixed with garage pop sound? I here this beachy vibe especially when I listen to, "Infatuation". Check out their music at http://couchessf.bandcamp.com/ where their EP, Slackin' Since The 80's is available for just 5 bucks.
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After missing Daddy Issues and grooving with Couches an intermission of spilled drinks and unwanted cigarettes ensued as I waited for Free Clinic to get on stage. I was excited to show them off to a friend I had brought who had never seen them play. As always I stood in the front, eyes glued to those little babes. About halfway through the set I finally peeled my gaze away to see what my guest was thinking. The first thing out of his mouth was about how crowded the floor now was that Free Clinic was up on stage. It doesn't take an expert to deduce that whatever they are doing is working for them, and their fans. Yes, FANS, and they have a rad little following that grows by the show. Check out their bandcamp site where you can listen to, "Better", one of my personal favorites. Also, check out their video for, "Off My Rocker" which premiered at the Cucalorus Film Festival here in Wilmington, NC last year: Off My Rocker
P.S. I am totally in this video because it was filmed at a house show I attended. Look for the blonde in the crowd for like a millisecond.
The last show of the night was brought to us by Towers. I had heard of Towers before, but I don't think I had ever seen them. Apparently it was a whole band, but everyone quit leaving just Derrek Torres to run the show. That shit was kind of insane. He really reminded me of Trent Reznor when I saw NIN live. He was running everything, EVERYTHING. Running from one piece of equipment to another while effortlessly keeping his stage performance up was pretty cool. His silhouette blasted on the walls behind him by blue and white lights while his confidence masked any struggles he may have had. (There are always struggles with at least the sound at shows like this). Not only did he look cool and do it all by himself, the music sounded good! It does help that it was the end of the night and everyone had drinks in, but that floor was groovin' to his sound until the end. Give Towers a listen: http://t0w3rs.bandcamp.com/
By the early morning my 5 inch Posh Spice heels carried me to another bar, then finally home where I went to bed and my best friend ate all of my nachos, then passed out on my couch. All in all in was a pretty cool night. Each band is on facebook so if you like their music, like their page too. Its all about networking people!
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