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[DID NOT ATTEND: June 23, 2023] Mondo Cozmo / The Cobbs

WXPN has played a number of Mondo Cozmo songs over the year that I’ve really liked.  They’re kind of a psychedelic folk rock band.  I felt bad that I was going to be going to shows in a row and asked my wife wanted to come along.  When she said yes, I toyed with us going to see this show in Ardmore rather than in Underground Arts.  That would have meant blowing off Spotlights, who I really wanted to see (and I’m so glad I did).

So instead, I got her a ticket for the Saturday night show.  And I’m so glad I did.  For two main reasons.

1. Mondo Cozmo played a song called “Your Motherfucker” which was hilarious and outstanding.  He didn’t play it in Ardmore because his mother was there.  So I’m glad we go to hear it.
2. He told us that after about four songs in Ardmore, the fire alarm went off and everyone had to leave.  They didn’t go home, but I’m sure some people did.  Then the resumed, but that would have been really annoying.

I don’t know what else he played in Ardmore, but whatever it was, he played exactly what I wanted to hear in Underground Arts, so I ‘ll just be happy with the great show we had.

The Cobbs are another Philly band that I hadn’t heard of.  They have a more mellow folk road sound–lovely vocals, acoustic guitars and keys.

Part of deciding which night to go was deciding which opening band I liked more.  I came down on the side of Illinois (which is lucky since that’s the show I was going to).  But i can see The Cobbs having an even bigger fan base.

It also turns out that Archie from Illinois played drums for The Cobbs on this night for whatever reason.  Crazy.