Innovation isn't everything

As much as I like a new idea, sometimes it just doesn't work. It could be for a variety of reasons but mainly because it isn't refined. That's how I felt with Swerve at the Garage this Friday (11/28) and a Child's Rockin' Christmas at the Crowbar on Saturday (11/29). While the events were good, I just wanted and expected a little more considering they were both being held at clubs that I consider to be cream of the crop. With that said, the events were still a lot of fun and I love to see further iterations of them down the line because they'll be even better.

Jessie Swift pulling off some sweet dance moves. By sweet, I mean the same kind of sweet I'd use to describe Napoleon Dynamite dancing. Only in a more sarcastic sense. You know how middle schoolers dance when they want to look cool? They could Jessie some lessons.

Millions of times better than Jessie, Kat Meyer actually knew how to move without looking like she was having a seizure. She did get kind of model prima donna though and started to pull off the walks and turns when I pulled out my camera.

Can anyone say 80's hair metal? If you took Geddy Lee of Rush and put him as the lead singer of Ratt, you'd have My Evil Side. It wasn't the worse band I've ever heard but at the Crowbar, I expect quality and there was a definite reason these guys were the opening act for the night.

Much better. Cowboy Mafia came out strong and lasted that way for their whole set. Smooth rockabilly-infused metal makes for a good (if odd) mix. Even though the club wasn't packed, these guys played like they were at the Ford Amphitheater. If you ever get a chance to see them around town, make sure to be there. They're one of those truly unique Tampa Bay Groups that actually have some talent.

While the weekend may not have been as exciting as expected, the photos still tell the tale of a wild weekend. You can check the pics from both the Garage and Crowbar in the galleries.

Comments

[Eve]

Although there wasn't a huge turn out at the event at Crowbar, the evening was not a total loss.

This was a charity show, so all the bands played for free.

In addition, the point of the event was to bring in as many toys as possible to donate to Toys for Tots. At the end of the evening, both Toys for Tots boxes were completely filled with toys.
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! :)

[Frankie Sixxxgun]

No, the evening wasn't a loss at all as long as it was able to help the kids out a little. Regardless, thank you for the kind words.

Frankie Sixxxgun
The Cowboy Mafia

[Lexi]

You are right the Cowboy Mafia is a great band to watch! I am so glad that I went and saw them the other night. I think they have a website www.cowboymafia.net.
Very cool!