Holy Fuck!!
Despite their lack of regular live performances of late, Black Maria once again proved their power! Regardless of whatever recent poll results may indicate, Black Maria remains the top rock band in this town . Hell, in the whole damn state ! What other local band creates so much interest that a line lasting all night cues in front of the club they’re playing? And for those who waited in that line, it was so worth the wait . The energy Black Maria projects through their music and themselves is one of the main reasons they are such an enjoyable band to watch and experience. And that energy is so raw and infectious that the crowd this night could not and would not be contained! Black Maria brought down the house, and the spontaneous thrashing and moshing that erupted as soon as the band started, was further proof of the effect this band continues to have on people. Although many of us were forced to the fringes and the back by the exuberance displayed, Black Maria can be enjoyed from anywhere in a club. (I just like getting up close ) The band had everyone worked into a frenzy and howling for more each time a song ended. I recognized some of the songs, and some seemed new. But all were beauty at high volume !

Scenester, Icky and the Yuks and a touring band, the Revenge all put on good sets. They were all fun, although with so many bands, things should have started earlier. But the night, like so many others, belonged to Black Maria. I have only two questions for Black Maria;

1-When is the next show?
2-When the hell are you going to put that album out?

Even if you weren’t a Black Maria fan (hard to imagine) it was a GREAT night for fun and music. Like I said, Holy Fuck!! The party defiantly ROCKED! And you know, it’s all about the Rock!!!

Wow! That was a pretty one sided review of the night. When it comes to being a tight band Icky and the Yuks is on another level than Black Maria in my personal opinion, and about 1000 times more energetic. Icky brings it no matter what the state of mind. Black Maria can bring it, when they are sober enough to stand up and hold their instruments. Otherwise it is simply rock slop which is kind of the appeal, I always like to see if they can hold it together thats the entertainment. I have been to some of their shows where the crowd is disinterested after a couple songs and the shows I have seen their crowd dwindles as the set progresses. I love the wall of sound they create its loud for sure. Additionally, just for the sake of clarification the Mustache party always has a line out the door regardless of who is playing . There are a few bands that come to mind that have a larger draw than BM. Although a nice attempt at hype Joan, lets be honest. Besides having to muscle through hordes of jocks with fake mustaches and lame 80's suits it was awesome in there. The vibe was like a huge frat party. Are you sure you were at the same gig? Are you sure you are not in Black Maria?

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Originally posted by C.C. California:
Who IS this guy? I love him. I hope he won something:

Agreed. This dude was utter perfection, the very embodiment of the The Mustache Spirit.

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Originally posted by Caca Cara:
Wow! That was a pretty one sided review of the night...The vibe was like a huge frat party. Are you sure you were at the same gig? Are you sure you are not in Black Maria?

One sided? Look at the thread title. I wasn't reviewing the whole gig. Where you at this show? Hoards of jocks? Frat party vibe? This gig was sponsered in part bt Sector 9 Skate Boards. There was a international outlaw skate competition that weekend, hence the more athletic group of guys there. Are you sure you were at the same gig? Are you sure you are not one of the "Fat, Fat Girls" that Icky sings about f***ing?

I was there for a few minutes, although I was already starting to feel the beginning stages of this fucking flu that I've been down and out with for the past 5 fucking daze!!! I was bummed to miss Black Maria... I haven't seen them in what seems like forever (other than the led zepplica show) Atomic was seriously fucking packed that night though for sure.

None of these 3 bands sound anything like each other. As far as comparing energy levels, I'd have to say The Revenge (from Phoenix) had the most. They were ALL OVER that stage and in our faces. Second was Black Maria, most definitely. These guys are masters of their genre. On this particular night, they not only blew ears and decibel counters, they blew minds (just look at the crowd's faces) and equally covered a lot of ground on that stage! Not once did the crowd ever dwindle while they were up (again, proof is in the pics.) Always amazing, forever my heroes, Black Maria never fails to impress. And lastly, Icky and The Yuks did put out a great set. It was testosterone-filled and clearly catered to all the dudes in the audience who looked like they hadn't been let out of their cages in weeks. Hands down, Jay was my favorite to watch (such focus and intensity). The guy is awesome. And I didn't think Icky was as snotty as usual. Was this the new and improved IckyLite (half the bitterness of IckyClassic and doesn't upset your stomach)? Charitable event or not, Icky and everyone else I saw was in great spirits that night. It was a blast.

The Revenge:

















Black Maria:

































Icky and The Yuks:















the line outside:







people shots:













Mr. Black Maria (who never fails to miss a show!):















Pics from that show are now here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wigwambam/collections/72157604737432965/

Video of Black Maria is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIZV3OS7BCk

hope nobody's got dial-up.

Is Brian signing autographs while playing bass? Now that's rock-n-roll.

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Originally posted by joan dark:

a line lasting all night

That sounds like a Black Maria show....just hope they shared.