When: Thursday, February 27, 2014Where: El Cid, Los Angeles
Accompanied by: Kathryn Knox
Genre: Honky Tonk, Country
Set List: Good Time Charlies, King of Fools, Wham Bam, I'm Gonna Break Every Heart, I'm Tired, Walk Through This World With Me, Live Fast..., Bull By The Horns, Bottle Let Me Down, Grand Tour, Happy Part of Town, Guitar Pickin' Man, Skid Row, Swingin' Door, A Woman Like You, Are You Sure Hank...?, Playboy
I am pretty sure the last time we saw Chris and his Dead Peasants, it was last year in Long Beach for the show at Alex's Bar and the CD Release party at Fingerprints. Both shows were good...but what was missing at that time was the undeniably talented Marty Rifkin.
Fortunately, tonight's show, Marty was in the house and there is just something about him that adds to the authenticity of the band. Not that I know a thing about country music, because I don't. But I know what sounds good. At least what sounds good to me.
El Cid is an amazing venue. It was my first time there and it was like being transported back in time. What first started off as a cafe in 1925, later converted into a theater playhouse in 1932, it became a supper club and bar in 1963, as a replica of a 16th Century tavern.
And while we were there for the music, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that the menu at El Cid boasts the BEST crispy brussels sprouts in the the world!! Fried brussels spouts dressed in a lemon vinaigrette and topped with sliced Spanish almonds. Unfreakin' believable. And I don't even like brussels sprouts.
As I've stated in all the past posts after seeing Chris, I'm not a fan of the country music. But we go because we support Chris is his outside Foo Fighters endeavors. And to be honest, this sound has grown on me over time. I'm not rushing out to follow other country acts, but I can appreciate the genre that Chris is keeping alive. All in all, a damn tootin' good night. And given the opportunity to see other acts at El Cid, I'd definitely be down...if just for the brussels sprouts alone.
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| Photo by Debbie Flaska (c) 2014 |
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| Photo by Knoxy (c) 2014 |
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