Oct
08
2010

Strange Young Things @ Culinary Dropout

PhotosFriday, October 8, 2010 - 11:30:09 pm
(Posted Under: Tempe Music Scene Tempe Music Scene, Music Music, Live Shows)
Tonight it was Strange Young Things at the Culinary Dropout in Scottsdale. On the way down we stopped at Tempe Marketplace, with the idea of catching a little of Los Guys before going to Scottsdale. We showed up while they were on a break, so didn't really see much. We did catch Hotel Defeated, and another song that I didn't recognize. Whatever it was, Jim was playing some mean south western guitar on it.

Anyways, onto Scottsdale. If you know anything about Strange Young Things, or The Culinary Dropout (or preferably both), you know it's an odd pairing. And one that makes for a not to be missed show. [wink] If for nothing else, just to see what was going to happen.

The boys appeared to have only just started when we got there, which was actually pretty late given the stop at Tempe Marketplace. We braved the venue and asked to be seated up by the band. It surprisingly worked well, particularly given our expectation from the last time we went to Culinary.

As expected, there was a strange tension in the air. Everything was turned down (except Rich's drums) to the point that you could barely hear the guitars. There was definitely a sense of everything being toned down, which actually made for a really cool funky version of Get Your Fire For Free. Can't complain with that. But still, everything was pretty far from a typical Yucca show. [wink] And there was no question that it was the band's idea. [wink]

Photobox ImageOn the first break we suggested to Adam that the guitars needed to come up. Which I think prompted everything to come up. Initially during the second set there was some general hesitance of "getting dirty". But a few songs, everyone had come around to the idea. Everything got a lot louder. Corey started to venture off stage. And to standing on the fancy couches. And wandering into the kitchen to sing to the staff. Basically, it became a proper Strange Young Things show! [smile] I'm not saying that the normals weren't freaked out. A bunch of people left. But of the decent proportion of people that stayed, there was a general sense of a much better reception once the volume levels were raised and the rock really started to flow.

It actually turned out to be a really cool night. You just can't stop those guys from rocking. Corey insisted that the did Tripped On My Own Words, most likely for our benefit, which was really cool. The real setlist high point was the return of School, which made an appearance as the last song. Sweet!!

For drinks we decided to try the "Paper Bag Special". Literally served...in a paper bag. I've got to say, that's pretty cool! And wasn't that much different that drinking a Pabst Blue. If you're going to be a Tempe resident in Scottsdale, do it all the way baby. [wink]

Fun times without a doubt. And have I mentioned how this is my favorite band? [wink]
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