It's hard to write -- or even care -- about the reunion show of a band that you weren't around to see during its first run. But I'm glad I saw Mongol Beach Party get back to the jam after 15 years of dormancy, especially considering I came with zero personal expectations -- just the recommendation of people whose taste I trust. Cody Wyoming, for example, told me earlier in the week that MBP was one of three local bands that he would sneak out of the house to see when he was a kid (the other two
Gavin SniderThe moment I walked into the Bottleneck Wednesday night, it immediately became apparent that I had lost all touch of what is popular. You see, the last few shows I've seen at the Bottleneck haven't been empty, but they've been a little sparse. At most of these shows, the only people rubbing shoulders have been standing in the front row. I was surprised to see that the bar was packed, and not with teenagers either, despite the fact that it was an all-ages gig.
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