Audio By Carbonatix
On this somewhat slow Monday night, you can go check out a decent touring show, particpate in a holiday-themed event or take in a weekly performance you might otherwise skip on a busier night. We’ll get into specifics after the jump…
The Gay Blades at Rubber Gloves
The New York duo known as The Gay
Blades certainly rises above the stupidity of the movie (1981’s Zorro,
The Gay Blade) that inspired its name. Although when one member uses the
alias Puppy Mills, some inanity can still be expected. So a song like
dance-rock track “Mick Jagger,” from the band’s recently released,
sophomore effort Savages, can be seen as either a stroke of genius or
just a couple of guys fucking around. I prefer to choose the former as
most every track on Savages is an outright winner. Same goes for The Gay
Blades’ debut effort, Ghosts. Sure, this is snotty indie rock played by
two guys whose dark humor could sometimes be confused with immaturity. But, when it clicks, this is music with both style and power.
Jennifer Perryman at The Library Bar
Local jazz singer Jennifer Perryman performs every Monday night at The
Library Bar, which is located just up the road from DC9 HQ, inside the plush confines of the Melrose
Hotel. This is the perfect spot to take in Perryman’s talents, as her
sultry voice certainly lends itself to such a classy venue. Perryman sings jazz
of the decidedly pop-friendly variety, coming across as a sort of
indie, countrified Sade. She writes a lot of her material, too, and has
released a couple of classy, full-length efforts, including her somewhat recent Losing My Grip.
The Oak Ridge Boys at The Eisemann Center
Around this time of the year, it’s pretty standard to see quite a few holiday-themed musical events coming to the area. Legendary
country/gospel/pop quartet The Oak Ridge Boys make such an appearance
both tonight and tomorrow evening at The Eisemann Center in Plano. Back in
the late ’70s and early ’80s, The Oak Ridge Boys were all over country
radio. Songs like “Elvira” and “Bobbie Sue” started a string of No. 1 hits
that continued into the ’90s. Something about the group’s sweet
harmonies and hayseed upbringing seemed to resonate with folks across
the musical spectrum. Yeah, it’s cheesy — but it’s cheese of a truly American
variety.
