http://www.slf.com/
http://www.flatfoot56.com/
Ticket price = $20 (at the door)
I went to the show with my friend Matt S. from work. We got to the city before the doors opened so we went to The Pint (Edog knows the place) and had a few beers and a burger.
The first band, The Rambos, tried to sound like X. Interesting band - 2 guitars, stand up drummer w/ no kick drum, and female backing vocals. The novelty wore off after the 1st song we heard.
Up next were Chicago's own Flatfoot 56. As usual, they brought their brand of Celtic Oi! with them. This was the first time I had seen them as a 5 piece. I think I liked the 4 piece unit better. I could have done without the new songs (unrecorded as of this date) that they played live for the first time. They ended the set with 'Amazing Grace'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np7IjmgbCx8&feature=related Overall, it was nice to see them again before the Riot Fest.
Finally, SLF hit the stage. It was interesting to note that their bass player this evening was from the Chicago band Dummy. I believe he plays in a Chicago punk cover band with Jake Burns. This is the 3rd time I have seen them in about 5 years, and it was the best. Jake's vocals were much better than the other times. No new songs were played which was a bit of a disappointment as I really wanted to hear 'Liar's Club' again. About every 3rd song, Jake spoke about the meaning behind the next song. Unfortunately, I couldn't hear what he was saying. Overall, I had a great time and was glad that I attended. Here is the setlist.
01 Roots, Radicals, Rockers, and Reggae (1981 - Go For It LP) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyBQESqzfDo
02 At the Edge (1980 - Nobody's Heroes LP)
03 Nobody's Hero (1980 - Nobody's Heroes LP)
04 Silver Lining (1981 - Go For It LP)
05 Straw Dogs (1979 single)
06 Just Fade Away (1981 - Go For It LP)
07 Listen (1982 single)
08 Doesn't Make It Alright (1980 - Nobody's Heroes LP)
09 Barbed Wire Love (1979 - Inflammable Material LP)
10 Strummerville (2004 - Guitar and Drum CD)
11 Wasted Life (1979 - Inflammable Material LP) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kImXKQGpZdE
12 Fly the Flag (1980 - Nobody's Heroes LP)
13 Tin Soldiers (1980 - Nobody's Heroes LP)
14 Suspect Device (1979 - Inflammable Material LP)
15 Johnny Was [encore #1] (1979 - Inflammable Material LP)
16 I Fought the Law [encore #2] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJllZpV2oak
17 Alternative Ulster (1979 - Inflammable Material LP) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU7aVjJ_SJs
I saw the following people at the show.
Jeff Pezzati - vocals, Naked Raygun
Eric Spicer - drums, Naked Raygun
Rob Villanueva - lead singer, I Attack
Justin, record label owner of Shot Baker's label
Senor Citizen - guitar, Destroy Everything
Jeff Dean - guitar extraordinaire, 50+ Chicago bands including The Bomb, Noise by Numbers, All Eyes West, etc.
Sorry. No good pics from this show as the lighting at the venue is horrible for photos more than 3ft from the stage. I did manage to take this pic of Flatfoot 56 from my cell phone.
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