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I didn't catch the name of the first band, but knowing their name wasn't all that necessary since I don't plan on checking them out ever again. They played folkish acoustic rock, but the singer's voice didn't fit the music. It was high pitched and threw me for a giant loop. The guitar was too loud and the drummer use of brushes made him difficult to hear. The music itself wasn't all that bad, but the singer's voice-and his looking like he was dressed for "The Sound of Music"-turned me off.
I haven't heard Katie Lee Hooker is years, but I don't remember liking them all that much. My opinion was changed quickly during their first song. They played simple punk rock, but they had a mixture of out of tune punk singing and screaming, as well as a lot of great guitar licks. It took them a few songs before they were all on the same page, but they sounded pretty damn great after that.
For not being able to hear themselves' onstage, Lucero play a really fucking great set. They mostly took requests from the devoted crowd, which made for a very intimate hour and a half of music. As tired as I was (the show ended at 1 a.m. on a Tuesday night), and as much as my back hurt from standing up all day nad night, there was no way I was leaving this show until all four members were off the stage, as I was having too much fun listening to them. They played some favorites like "The War," "Nobody's Darlings," "That Much Further West," "Tears Don't Matter Much," "Joining the Army," "Tonight Ain't Gonna be Good," as well as some songs I didn't know, yet equally loved, and some I forgot. They had a great energy and a sincere sound onstage (as was expected); playing their hearts out even though they had no clue what they sounded like. They played like there was a hundred dollar cover charge, even though the show was free. Watching Lucero live was quite an invigorating experience, an experience that more bands should thrive for.
Written by: RF