Funkys AKA Thrashers - June 2 2012
An unlikely match? Not at all. A perfect line-up with all bases covered for the entertainment pleasure of a full house. Kentucky gents, The Hookers close off the tour with Vancouver locals joining the ranks of this loud machine. A night that reached deep into the well of thrash, punk, metal and garage swagger only to spill out on a league of patrons soaked in sweat, beer and liquor. On the tail of the new seven-inch release Teenage Blood and recent 2011 album Horror Rises From The Tombs, a relentless set of old and new was unleashed. A clear show of hands in support of good times were raised high till the last amp was powered down.
The Ancients rose with a thundering presence, precision riffs and a contrasting pacing. Even members of The Hookers could be found in the pit in support of their Canadian bros. One suspects there is more to this Vancouver wealth that has yet to be uncovered. With Kenny and Chris on guitar and vocals, Booner on bass and Hannay on drums, their new release may prove to be something to look forward to.
Oh yes, the Jolts are simply pure! They have never failed to evolve with changes and deliver on fast rock 'n' roll with solid respects laid down to amplification carnage.
An after-show catch up with Skinny writer Dennis Maile who reports “and last but not least El Camaro was like the European Zeke. Even two members of the band sported Zeke t-shirts. Why a band that came all the way from the Netherlands and played on a bill with two local acts had to open up the show was completely beyond me. They were way too ripping for that.”
- More Betty
