So I previously wrote that I had never bought into the Matt and Kim hype… Well I should be more careful about what I write as to not make myself a liar. Not only did I buy in… I’m completely SOLD! Last night they played The Church and bring it did they ever!!! I originally passed on the show but then learned that Japandroids were also on the bill and for only $10 it was a no-brainer.
Japandroids were a lot of fun. They were fast, loud and heavy, an amazing feat considering they’re a two piece. Brian, the guitarist, must have been coke’d out because he was talking and moving at 100mph. The crowd was tame though… too, too tame! The kid in front of me agreed as he was itching to start a pit; I was hoping he would. I first attributed the tameness to the fact that most of the people were there to see Matt and Kim, the sweet duo that makes super poppy tunes. I imagined that all their fans would take to the floor seated indian-style and await a happy swooning once Japandroids exited the stage. Ha! Was I ever wrong! The hot, sweaty, dank basement filled quickly and from Matt’s first wave… we had a party! I’m talking dancing, singing, screaming, drinking, pushing, shoving, surfing! Out of control!
I suppose I sound naive or maybe even like an idiot to anyone who’s ever been to a Matt and Kim show before, but honestly… I HAD NO IDEA!!! Definitely one of my favorite shows of the year thus-far!
