Sun God, Big Soda, The Ground Is Lava, Max Stern
Last night I went out to Brookpark to see my roommates in Sun God, with the added benefit of seeing Big Soda from Brooklyn. The show was at a house, the name of which escapes me right now. I believe it was called Scratch House? That could be right or wrong, so don’t hold me to that.
Either way it was a pretty decent show. The Ground is Lava opened up the show. I actually thought they were pretty decent. Their lead singer had a really catchy voice that I think could really develop into something distinct and awesome. There were a variety of jokes that made me uncomfortable. This was actually a theme of the whole night, but I guess when you get as old as I am and hang out with people who are possibly 10 years younger than you, things can start to be a little weird. I don’t want to sound like an old snob but your late 20s are just completely different than your late teens. As I’m sure your late 30s are different from your late 20s. Whatever.
Big Soda played second. Never heard this band, but again, pleasantly surprised. Just a straight up punk band. Drummer ruled. Guitar player was tall. Bassist looked so much like my friend Ian that I almost asked him if it was him. I don’t think it was. I’m not sure if they have any internet presence but I’d recommend checking out their MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/bigsodaband.
Max Stern played some songs next. Just him and his guitar. I’ll be honest I spent the first half of the set upstairs drinking Genny Cream Ale, but I liked what I heard. I eventually ventured downstairs just in time for a Billy Bragg cover. Good stuff all around. I have trouble watching solo performances, because I always think about how it would sound with a full band. I think this would sound good for sure. I’m just a jerk about that.
Sun God finished up the night. They were awesome. That’s all all their is to say about that. I used to never go to their shows for some reason. Now every time I see them I am blown away. Easily becoming one of my favorite bands. And half of them are my roommates! What a convenient pairing.
