The more times I see Dr.Dog perform, the deeper I fall in love. They manage to pull off what most other live acts fail to do these days – a true, well-rounded rock show that both exhausts and inspires you – regardless if this is your 1st experience or 29th. I feel like these guys aren’t the types to walk into a venue, say 3 things to the crowd and exit the stage (encore included) after a meticulously laid out, 90 minute set (or less in most cases). These guys are organic and they keep it fresh.. they keep it exciting and definitely play off of whatever energy the crowd is putting out there. I have heard them play one of my favorites, “My Friend” (off of their 2008 release, Fate), multiple times …and each time, it is a new experience.
They exude quirky…but I am willing to put money on it that these dudes are in fact probably more down to earth and ‘normal’ than half of the hipsterkids marching down Bedford Ave. I feel like Dr. Dog has been a little dirty (in a good way) secret that only “in the know” folks have had the privilege of knowing about…but after this last show, I’m beginning to think that the rest of the country is on to what us northeasterner’s have been hip to for quite some time now…
Deer Tick. As I suspected, won me over in full force. I am a massive fan.. I have been digging the crap out of front-man, John McCauley, for a while. His voice reminds me of a mix between Robert Pollard and Cole Alexander. They opened the show with my favorite track, “Easy” , off of Born on Flag Day (which is, beginning to end, a solid piece of art). If I didn’t have to hold down a job and be a functioning member of society, I would, without a doubt be on tour w/ them right now. The mere thought of throwing out my current lifestyle and checking out of society to go on tour for a while is far too distracting and enticing in my current state….I’m dangerously close to saying “ah, fuck it..I’m down…”
