On the eve of Thanksgiving, commonly referred to as Skanksgiving, we belly up to the nearest pub or bar and pay our thanks to Anheuser Busch and friends. It is almost always one of the busiest bar nights in the calendar year, as friends and families reunite. This year was no exception, as my friends and I "rocked out" at Cruisin' Route 66 to three local St. Louis Bands and one out of towner.
The first band to take the stage was Sun Motel, a four man outfit from St. Louis. Sun Motel is the most recent side project for singer/songwriter Javier Mendoza, and they have a smooth, sweet sound about them, with a very tight rhythym section. My favorite song in their fourty-five minute set was Your Revolution. Take a listen so that you can decide for yourself. http://www.myspace.com/SunMotel
The second band to take the stage was L.A. based Palmerston. Easily the heaviest band of the night, front-man "French" brought energy and passion to the stage. They also played a fourty-five minute set, featuring the song Addicted, which you may have heard on St. Louis radio station, The Pointe. (105.7 fm) Palmerston originated in Toronto prior to taking on the American music scene and is currently touring through the midwest.
The third band of the night, Logos, is on the verge of something big. This is a must watch band if you are into the St. Louis rock scene at all. They are a three piece band, all of whom are not even of legal age to drink....but they wail on their instruments. Their sound is clearly derived from 60's and 70's progressive rock and their set featured covers of Cream as well as Rush. Surprisingly, the young three piece band offered a very rich, mature and full sound. Logos recently opened for Blue Oyster Cult and is being promoted through St. Louis radio station KSHE 95.
The final band of the night was The Takedown, a local four piece band who have been playing together for almost a decade. As always, The Takedown brought plenty of energy to the stage. Their set was uptempo, even when playing a sped up version of the song "Waiting". They also featured two new songs, one titled "Holy Roller," in addition to a collection of songs from their album "The City is Screaming." The 45 minute set also featured Takedown classic "Finding Imo's", which is a tribute to their St. Louis roots. The next Takedown show is in December at Cicero's, I encourage you to come check them out as it is always a good time.
All in all, it was a wonderful night of Rock and a great way to spend Skanksgiving. Indeed, The City Was Screaming for Sun Motel, Palmerston, Logos, and The Takedown. Last night, we gave thanks to the gods of rock and today we will give thanks for family and tradition. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Don't eat too much!
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