So last evening I went to FINALLY see Eagles of Death Metal at the Variety and I actually had a hell of a time. For someone who digs the rock music as much as I do, I really found it hard to believe that anyone else could follow their opening act. But someone like Peaches really could follow them up... and I must say that she really lived up to the task.
Eagles brought all of their rock, lady-lovin', fist-pumpin', riff fest out in full force. I wasn't too sure once they got started because, as is the usual with myself, I wasn't too familiar with the opening selection of tunes (as per my knowledge of mainly introductory/early album tracks). In the latter half of their set, I was really digging them though. "Cherry Cola" and "Speaking in Tongues" just tore the floor up... almost literally. I couldn't believe that a pit was forming during an opening set, but it was somewhat understandable for such a band. But once I realized that a bunch of meatheads and douchebags were the driving-force behind it, my questioning was laid to rest.
Peaches really exceeded expectations, whatever I might've had prior to the show. My previous knowledge of Peaches is based from her opening slot for Queens of the Stone Age back in '02. It was just her and some other random chic and pre-recorded beats. Kinda uninspiring and really awkward... on first listen, which is how it was for me. I did accept the novelty of her act, but I found it hard to really establish any sort of credibility behind it. How people just adored her was over my head and I just dealt with that. Fine, whatever. So I decided to really give her another chance and see what might be any different from my other experience with her. Well, this was like Peaches, Part Deux... for me, at least. A full band accompanied her (fantastically named "The Herms", in the same thought as "Peaches and Herb", I'm sure), which included Samantha Maloney... much to my surprise! In reality, I really shouldn't have been surprised because I knew that she worked with Peaches on her new album and that she also had involvement with Eagles of Death Metal. So it was a treat to watch her play and I will admit that one of the reasons I stayed as long as I did for Peaches was because of Samantha Maloney. But Peaches with band was definitely a plus and she did a great job of performing. Her antics were unquestionably up there with the likes of Tim from Les Savy Fav... and that one dude from Like Hell eons ago. All around, it was a great show and I was sweetly rewarded for my curiousity.
Pics from the show? Check out the decent to the overtly blurred out fotos:
Up next on the calendar? That would probably be the Eels show coming up in a couple of weeks at the same venue. Granted, my familiarity runs a little thin with Eels, but I know that their show really shouldn't be missed. I've rarely heard of them touring, especially in the Southeast. I've loved their album Electro-shock Blues and their last one is such a comforting listen... so mellow and laid back with a few little groovers thrown into the mix.
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