OK, not wanting to add too much to any feared "overexposure", I will try to make this ditty about Gentleman Auction House's CD release show a study in brevity. Though it probably will flunk.
Ok, I got there right around 10, when colourmusic [british sic] started playing. There was a lot of white on the stage. White drums, white guitars, white matching jackets...I would imagine a fair amount of white person sweat, because it was hot and most of them had on long sleeves. The band is from Oklahoma, where the corn is as high as an elephant's eye. I remember it being very loud. They had three guitar players! Madness, you say? I think I felt my sternum vibrate, which may or may not have been healthy, but it was fun. If you would like a sample of the music, go here. I've decided I don't like comparing bands to "sounds like" bands, so just take five minutes of time and listen to it yourself. Their cds were creatively packaged each in a real actual book (like, made out of paper), which I found nifty. Especially the old-school sesame street book.
The Hibernauts played next, for which I was quite excited. They only have four people in the band, which I'm guessing was the minimum requirement for the night. This not being their first time sharing the evening with GAH, there was nice brotherly-love stemming from the stage during their set, which was very entertaining and catchy (in the best way possible). It was fast and strong (seriously, their arms were blurry they played so fast) and good. Again, listen to the songs, if you can. Oh, and the background on their myspace page is them pouring milk all over each other, vaguely reminding me of the gasoline scene in zoolander, and alluring in its own special way.
So then Gentleman Auction House took the stage with the stompingclappingshouting goodness that is ABCDEFGraveyard (the song). OK, I realize they may not be for everyone, and so if you don't like their music because it's not your style, fine. Please do not hate because they actually are making a name for themselves, though. I think I mentioned this before, but I am actually a late-comer to GAH. I just happened to see them at the Bluebird in February, but within about a minute, I was sold. I hate to say this at a moment when it may seem trite, but I really do love these guys. Fo' tru. Their live show is just incredible; there is so much energy and joy and fun on that stage, it's insane. And I do believe I have listened to ABCDEFGraveyard (the album) on repeat pretty much nonstop since about 1:07 AM Sat. night/Sun. morning (much to the chagrin of my neighbors). Anyway, they kept saying how nice it was to be back home, and everyone seemed to be having good times. They played a lot of material off the new record, which was lovely, and did a groovy soul coughing cover. And naturally, there was a lot of plaid (this makes more sense if you have been reading their blog). They all sounded incredible, there was much dancing, and celebration. OK, I'll stop. It was really, really good, and I'm sorry if you missed it.
This entire show is why I LOVE st. louis local music, and I don't understand people who are mean about it.
current music: Gentleman Auction House (I have an mildly obsessive personality. Leave me alone.) - We Used to Dream About Bridges
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