You know how sometimes there are some music shows that you go to because there's nothing better to do? This ArtAmiss punk rock show at the Smoke & Barrel Tavern this last Saturday was definitely not one of those. This kind show is one that you are so pumped to see, it just can't get here fast enough. C'mon Thursday, c'mon Friday, c'mon Saturday night!
Fire Don't Care kicked us off for the night. I didn't get to see the whole set, but I definitely wish I had. The Plaid Jackets entertained me tremendously and watching their drummer go nuts on those drums felt like watching the X-Games or something. I've never seen a drum kit set up like he had his, and the lead singer looked liked a guy I grew up with, Tommy Keet. Genome Chomsky were up next. Their songs were sometimes abrupt and short, which was cool because it kept you wanting more.
And to end it all, Magic Hassle. David Slade, of another amazing Little Rock band, American Princes, lead us all the way to the end, hopping off the stage with microphone and stand soon to follow. He hopped back up to grab his guitar and before we knew it, down to his knees, then to the beer-soaked floor on his back, scooting through the crowd, which gladly parted to let him through, he finished the last song "F@*& Yeah", complete with crowd participation. And then, it was closing time.
Man, they sounded AMAZING. I want their CD.
For a compilation of Arkansas punk put together by ArtAmiss, click KXUA's link here and get your download on. While only the four bands above played last Saturday, I've also had a chance to see several of the others live: Perpetual Werewolf, Egyptr, the Counterlife and the Moving Front. To hear more from these bands, click 'em. You'll be glad you did.
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