Astoria Pub, March 15 2013
Back at the Astoria the excitement was running high for the return of the insanely rocking Hookers; who originated from Louisville Kentucky in 1994. They have toured all over the US and Europe as they were kindred spirits in the punk/garage scene in the 90's. Two nights with different support each evening was the menu this weekend. Their first album Satan's Highway came out in 1998 and a succession of 7- inch singles and a split 12" with Electric Frankenstein followed. They bring wild RNR and thrash to the table with high-speed rhythms and screaming vocals - The crowd just went crazy as singer Adam Neal laid down a raging sermon for the fans. Like the Misfits in the past they bring the old school back.
Tobeatic are a new local five piece with a very heavy leaning that brings to mind legends like Deep Purple and Blue Cheer. A driving, churning sound between slow and fast, their songs combine a little bit of prog and 70's rock with dashes of math rock, and as they played on the floor the sweat was a flying! Their name comes from the Mi'kmaq tribe translated as 'Place of the Alder' and will have an album out soon All to Hell and a single in the works!
Local favorites the Jolts started out this rocking night with their brand of anthemic Clash meets Ramones bangers and are always a delight. They have a new guy on bass Evan Dabbler who fills in the lineup smoothly. Joshy Atomic has his own vinyl distribution thing going on which is great for the local fans - and a new Jolts 7-inch is planned.
All hail the Rock and Roll on this night and onward!
- Rene Milord
