It is for shows like last night's that I realize I need a camera, also the skills to take worthy photos. The show at The Market Hotel in Brooklyn, N.Y. that lasted until the sun began to rise this morning is proof.
Headliners Monotonix took the divide-and-conquer route for their third performance of the day at 3:30 a.m. or so with the lead singer working himself and the crowd into a frenzy while drummer, guitarist pair held it down in the middle of the room. As if the act of dancing(?) with people on the makeshift bandstand wasn't enough, this guy managed to run around shepherding the nervous/excited crowd throughout the venue - dragging the drums with him for a continuous procession of beats and undecipherable screaming.
I'll admit it seemed a little dangerous while the lead singer was prancing around or into groups of people (also rubbing his wet self up against unsuspecting bystanders like the shirtless fat guy from Along Came Polly), but somewhere amid a flurry of bodies, drumsticks, a lot of chest hair and ridiculous fretwork, it was a fulfilling adrenaline rush. When I find the photos of this band hoisting the singer up onto a bass drum and shoving him out into the crowd for surfing, I will certainly post them up here.
Monotonix's performance, along with the build up by Bear Hands, Cut Off Your Hands and Crystal Antlers (I won't forget "Totally Michael") was more than worth the $7 and whatever we paid for the warm beer.
And Monotonix is coming to you, Connecticut. They'll be at the Heirloom Arts Theatre in Danbury, Conn. on July 18.
Photos: thepiratehat on Flickr
