Floater plays Vega$
"Saturday night I drove down to Fremont street in the heart of Vegas to The
Canyon Club at the Four Queens Casino with one of my buddies to catch
Floater. We got there a bit early so I could get my swerve on before
the show, which I promptly took care of, and made sure we were some of
the first in the door so we could secure seats at the bar next to the
stage. The Canyon is a small venue with a couple of bars on either
side of the stage, some tables and chairs and little sofas are spread
around the place and it also comes complete with a dance floor in the
center for those who want to get their boogie on. It's dimly lit and
fairly cozy, so all-in-all, a pretty good place for a show.
First up was Red Hot Radio. Now, I should say that my expectations for any opening band that I've never heard of is always very low and I would usually pass it up altogether, but this being my first Floater concert, and after the build up hypin' the band so much and their live performances, I was anxious to get in and get it on. I'm glad I did; Red Hot Radio kicked ass. I should point out that the drummer was a chick and damn good at beatin the skins. I thought they had a Dinosaur Jr./Screaming Trees feel, although the lead vocal sounds like neither, but whatever the case, they were a great start to the evening.
Next up was Slow Children. Again, never heard of em, but I'm glad I know who they are now. These guys had a cool sound and I definitely hope to catch another one of their shows in the near future. Unless you're some bubble-pop, TRL lovin' beotch then you gotta dig this band. They are badass, plain and simple; nice and heavy. Apparently the big guy in the band with the glasses, I think he was the bass player (I had a bit to drink that night), is a big Floater fan. I had the privilege of buyin him and one of his bandmates a beer after their set and as I recall they were triple and quadruple fistin it, in beer terms, which only endeared them to me that much more.
Topping things off: Floater. Now, I heard all the yappin about how great they are; I got the CD you sent me and downloaded some stuff off the internet and definitely enjoyed every bit of it, but nothing really prepared me for just how awesome these guys are live. You never really know a bands mettle until you see them on stage. I mean sure, most music is always better live, but for all you know that band whose CD you've been listening to repeatedly sucks donkey dicks when they hit the stage (without all the technology to digitally tune their sound). Not Floater; no sir. They are one of those glorious bands that sound a million times better from the stage, and they already sound awesome on their CDs. Words cannot describe the boner-ific experience of getting my Floater cherry popped that night.
I get it. I understand why they have the following they do and am surprised that it isnt greater than it is. I feel sorry for all the poor bastards that missed out on the show that night. It just got progressively better and better as each band came on. Collectively, it was one of the best shows I've seen in quite some time, and if anyone knows what's what they'll be sure to catch any one of these bands next shows. I know I will. Props to the unsung hero who put that show together. I must say, Im very envious of the fact that you will be at Floater's February 29 show in good ol' T-Town."
J-Man
First up was Red Hot Radio. Now, I should say that my expectations for any opening band that I've never heard of is always very low and I would usually pass it up altogether, but this being my first Floater concert, and after the build up hypin' the band so much and their live performances, I was anxious to get in and get it on. I'm glad I did; Red Hot Radio kicked ass. I should point out that the drummer was a chick and damn good at beatin the skins. I thought they had a Dinosaur Jr./Screaming Trees feel, although the lead vocal sounds like neither, but whatever the case, they were a great start to the evening.
Next up was Slow Children. Again, never heard of em, but I'm glad I know who they are now. These guys had a cool sound and I definitely hope to catch another one of their shows in the near future. Unless you're some bubble-pop, TRL lovin' beotch then you gotta dig this band. They are badass, plain and simple; nice and heavy. Apparently the big guy in the band with the glasses, I think he was the bass player (I had a bit to drink that night), is a big Floater fan. I had the privilege of buyin him and one of his bandmates a beer after their set and as I recall they were triple and quadruple fistin it, in beer terms, which only endeared them to me that much more.
Topping things off: Floater. Now, I heard all the yappin about how great they are; I got the CD you sent me and downloaded some stuff off the internet and definitely enjoyed every bit of it, but nothing really prepared me for just how awesome these guys are live. You never really know a bands mettle until you see them on stage. I mean sure, most music is always better live, but for all you know that band whose CD you've been listening to repeatedly sucks donkey dicks when they hit the stage (without all the technology to digitally tune their sound). Not Floater; no sir. They are one of those glorious bands that sound a million times better from the stage, and they already sound awesome on their CDs. Words cannot describe the boner-ific experience of getting my Floater cherry popped that night.
I get it. I understand why they have the following they do and am surprised that it isnt greater than it is. I feel sorry for all the poor bastards that missed out on the show that night. It just got progressively better and better as each band came on. Collectively, it was one of the best shows I've seen in quite some time, and if anyone knows what's what they'll be sure to catch any one of these bands next shows. I know I will. Props to the unsung hero who put that show together. I must say, Im very envious of the fact that you will be at Floater's February 29 show in good ol' T-Town."
J-Man
What a glorious experience, one's first exposure to a live Floater show. I remember mine like it was yesterday. When the show came to a close, I was affected. It was imperative that I let Dave the guitarist know that his band had just moved me.
They haven't changed in a dozen years. Their CD's are great once you get it, but you don't get the whole picture until you see it at least once in person. Hard to explain.
J-Man, you know what I mean. You will now enjoy their CD's much more than you would've if I'd just sent them all to you (which I really had to fight myself NOT to do).
Floater is playing right down the street from my house in 9 days. For this I am fortunate.
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Hey AP-were you able to get out to the show last Friday??
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I was at the hospital, just miles from the SoDo Showbox, but I did not attend. I was with Linda, and very glad to be. There is another show in April at the Market Showbox and I will definitely go to that one. See you there, LH?
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