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Skating Polly (Kung Fu Necktie, Philadelphia, PA, July 7, 2023)

Posted in Bugsy, Jacklen Ro, Kung Fu Necktie, Philadelphia, PA, Skating Polly on July 9, 2023| Leave a Comment »

[ATTENDED: July 7, 2023] Skating Polly

I saw Skating Polly six years ago when they opened for X.  Unfortunately, I arrived really late and caught only a couple songs from them.

I’d been intrigued by them for a while–two sisters, both teenagers (technically Kelli was NINE when they formed), started a band as a duo and played some kick ass punk.  Six years ago primary singer Kelli was only 19, older sister Peyton was 24 and their brother Kurtis (no age given) was playing drums with them.

So here it was several years later and Kelli can legally be in Kung Fu Necktie.

They put on a fierce show with Kelli doing impressive high kicks in her platform shoes.

The lighting in KFT was weirdly over-red, so Peyton and Kurtis had a red glow the whole night while the one spotlight was on Kelli.

We also found out that they had a strict curfew of… 9:30!  Apparently there was some kind of event at 10, so they had to be off stage in plenty of time. (more…)

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Bugsy (Kung Fu Necktie, Philadelphia, PA, July 7, 2023) [SKATING POLLY]

Posted in Bugsy, Jacklen Ro, Kung Fu Necktie, Philadelphia, PA, Skating Polly on July 8, 2023| Leave a Comment »

[ATTENDED: July 7, 2022] Bugsy

Bugsy are from Minneapolis.

They were much louder than Jacklen Ro (and louder than their recordings would suggest).  They may have been egged on by the fact that Jacklen Ro came right up to the front of the stage to dance wildly for their set.

I enjoyed the guitar and vocal interplay although I found the singer to be a little hard to hear clearly.  It may have been where I was standing, although I find that she’s a little quiet on record as well.

I was quite fond of their bassist though.  She played some really cool fills and runs and her bass had a great almost New Order sound to it. And the final song, “hard to breathe” had a great opening bass line (and guitar harmonics).

I was kind of distracted during their set though because of Jacklen Ro dancing right in front of me and because half way through the set I noticed that Kelli from Skating Polly was in the audience watching, too.  (more…)

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Jacklen Ro (Kung Fu Necktie, Philadelphia, PA, July 7, 2023) [SKATING POLLY]

Posted in Bugsy, Jacklen Ro, Kung Fu Necktie, Philadelphia, PA, Skating Polly on July 7, 2023| Leave a Comment »

[ATTENDED: July 7, 2022] Jacklen Ro

I had not heard of Jacklen Ro before this show.  I wound up being a couple minutes late to thieir set and missed a song or two.

But I really enjoyed them.  A lot.

The band is a four-piece: Jackie Giroux (vocals/guitar), Caelen Perkins (guitar/vocals), Lauren Hickey (bass) and Caden Bartlett (drums).  They’re from L.A. and they write folky indie rock.  They’re punk enough to be on a bill with Skating Polly although their vibe is far more indie than punk.

Especially since Jackie Giroux plays acoustic guitar and Giroux and Caelen Perkins sing with delightful harmonies.  But what I especially liked about them is that their harmonies are lovely but they are not polished.  The songs are fun and emotional.  Not raw, because that implies a harshness.  Just stick with unpolished–a warm and inviting sound.

They were also warm and inviting with Giroux being full of smiles and compliments (and wearing no shoes).

“Self Control” is the new single.  It is spare but fun with a big friendly chorus.  The song is fun on record but live, the low end really gives the song more energy. (more…)

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