So we decided to check it out and see what bands were playing that night. We weren't sure what to expect at first. We only knew that there was a line to get in and it was pretty long. So we decided to have a quick cocktail at an outdoor bar and people watch while the line went down. But it never did. So
we decided to stick it out and hopped in line.
First Band, 'Resurrect Effect'_________________________
While waiting in line we noticed everyone waiting was pretty darned psyched to see the band that was coming on next. One guy was pissed because the line was moving slow and the band was going to start soon. The band started and word passed down the line that yes, they were playing. Now I was anxious to see them.
We finally made it in, and got a seat that had just emptied..right up front, stage right. Sweet. The crowd was really into it, and everyone's heads were bobbing to the groove. Through their whole set people were enjoying the band, and the cocktail waitresses and bartenders were working their asses off.
These guys remind me of a few bands all melded together. Sublime, RHCP and lot's of Rage Against the Machine roots in my opinion.
My husband and I were glad that we decided to wait in line to see them. Nearly everyone at the club that night was there to see 'Resurrect Effect'. We talked with a few people about the band and found out their name and also that most of the band members play in other bands in the LA area as well. (Thanks to Resurrect Effect for the CD's. Be looking for their MySpace soon!)
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If you would like your very own copy of Resurrect Effect's CD
(they only had ones without labels by the time we caught up to them)
I have three copies to give out. Tell me why YOU'RE the biggest
CelebritySmack fan by Friday at noon PST and I'll
pick three of the most deserving mofo's to send the CD to.
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And now for the follow up band, 'A.D.M.'.We were really enjoying ourselves by the time the next band came around. The place was still packed. And then the band 'A.D.M.' came on. They were a bit late getting started. Then they had to ask another band for a high hat. I am supposing the couldn't find theirs. They already seemed a mess. Yes, it was a sign of things to come.
The lead singer wished he was Brandon Boyd of Incubus. Nothing spectacular about his voice, but he surely did not lack confidence with his shirt completely open and his grandpa chic pants. The female 'backup singer' (a.k.a. Useless broad) stopped singing her part in the middle of a sentence and said something like, "I can't do it", or "I can't sing". No shit! She really sucked, and obviously knew it. All she was good for was piss poor dancing and throwing in a few "YaYa's" and "Uh huh's" in there. She was totally lost onstage.
I don't even know why this band had a keyboardist. You couldn't hear it, at all. He played the entire set with his eyes closed like he was just SO into it.
The club was emptying fast. Waitresses were staring to look bored.
The set seemed to linger on f..o..r..e..v..e..r..
I said fuck it and went outside for a break. How did this band get a gig at BB King's anyhow? That's what everyone was wondering. Well, everyone except for the two mothers of two guys in A.D.M. They were prouder than hell. Everyone else thought they sucked.
We dubbed the band "Absolute Disaster Music."
"It's like a library in here.." - Emcee after A.D.M.'s performance
So if you are ever curious about seeing this band don't waste your time..unless it is purely to heckle them.