DMBQ/Apes at the Hosiery, Friday June 1!!!!

[Relaxer]

I love how stoic the DMBQ guys are pre-show and then how over-the-top they are with the mugging, the behind-the-head guitar playing, the shrieking, the kicking, spelunking goggles, etc. I love these guys. They bring the fun and the noise.
 
 Sound quality made it tough to hear, but the great thing is most of their songs have a heavy underlying bass riff, so the noodling and the squall over the top is just a bonus.
 
 I was suprised at how packed the show was. It previous DC9 show was more manageable, but I was glad to see that they're drawing more people.
 
 The Apes were great. I swear, these guys seem destined for the big time. They look fantastic, they have great stage presence, great singer, they rock, and the songs are a catchy mix of poppy and heavy. They seem like the kind of band that should move to the UK and just stay there until they're famous. I do think they need a bass player -- the keyboards give some depth to the tunes, but there's no bottom there. DMBQ showed how important a solid bass is.
 
 So, great time, and great to check out a new space, however briefly it may exist. Good to see you Sweetcell, hopefully I'll find you between sets next time.

[nkotb]

Unless they've changed greatly in the year since I last saw them, they ONLY have a bass player.  And he slays.
 
 

Originally posted by Relaxer:
  I do think [the Apes] need a bass player -- the keyboards give some depth to the tunes, but there's no bottom there.

[sweetcell]

Originally posted by nkotb:
  Unless they've changed greatly in the year since I last saw them, they ONLY have a bass player.  And he slays.

hum, either they have indeed changed or you're thinking of another band... the apes line-up this weekend: drums, keys, guitar and vocals.  no bass.  did you write "they ONLY have a bass player"  as in, no other live instruments?  if that's what you meant, then definitely must be another band you're thinking of...
 
 mind if i reiterate just how much fun i had at this show?  LOVED IT.

[nkotb]

The Apes, right?  Every time I've seen them (since about 2002 until last summer) they had a female organ player, an intense drummer, and a guy that shredded on bass (and three singers, at least count).  No guitars.  I know I'm not talking about another band.
 
 Then again, they have changed quite a bit (like I said, three singers at least), so maybe they've switched things up again.  That would be a total bust; they used to be so bottom heavy it was unreal.  
 
 

Originally posted by sweetcell:
   

Originally posted by nkotb:
  Unless they've changed greatly in the year since I last saw them, they ONLY have a bass player.  And he slays.

hum, either they have indeed changed or you're thinking of another band... the apes line-up this weekend: drums, keys, guitar and vocals.  no bass.  did you write "they ONLY have a bass player"  as in, no other live instruments?  if that's what you meant, then definitely must be another band you're thinking of...
 
 mind if i reiterate just how much fun i had at this show?  LOVED IT. [/b]

[thirsty moore]

STREET WARZ TAKING OVER THIS TOWN

[nkotb]

Dude, when they played with Oneida, they didn't play anything from before the new singers tenure.  Bummed me out...it was still pretty good, but what's an Apes set without Street Wars or Lightning???
 
 

Originally posted by econo:
  STREET WARZ TAKING OVER THIS TOWN

[sweetcell]

Originally posted by nkotb:
  The Apes, right?  Every time I've seen them (since about 2002 until last summer) they had a female organ player, an intense drummer, and a guy that shredded on bass (and three singers, at least count).  No guitars.  

maybe the bass player has switched to the guitar?  he had dark curly hair, short to average height and was fairly skinny â?? reminded me a little of a young jimmy page.  as pointed out earlier they had great stage presence.

[thirsty moore]

An unfortunate set!
 
 

Originally posted by nkotb:
 Bummed me out...it was still pretty good, but what's an Apes set without Street Wars or Lightning???

[snailhook]

erick, the guitarist, used to play bass. he switched when they changed singers the first time. i personally prefer them to be bass-heavy, but erick's getting better on guitar.