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...Stick that whole damn thing right through me, right? Right?

Because, goddamn, the Midwest Kings play the Flytrap Music Hall in Tulsa was, from all accounts, an epic, fantastic concert, bar none.

I'm gutted I couldn't be there, of course, to gaze at Neal Tiemann strutting his bad stuff first-hand, and watch frontman Andy Skib toss his inky bangs and showcase vocals that have matured like a phenomenal Merlot. The Peekster was in as fine form as ever, and I didn't know how much I missed Joey until I saw that flying blond mop and ridiculous grin and the singing he did on "Til I'm Blue".

And there was that rhythm guitarist, whose backing vocals were pure and clear despite the bass distortion, harmonizing with and emphasizing the melody. Where they had time to rehearse together, with their crazy schedules, I have no idea. Love them, though.

Here they are on "Vera" and "One True Thing":



The heartbreaking "Anodyne":



My favourite, "Til I'm Blue":



There was something about the five of them together on that stage - I gather there were initial naysayers, especially regarding Dave's superstah issues, but I hope everyone were won over by the seamless whole the boys made that night, the focus on the solid MWK back catalogue. They brought it, they parlayed the hugest, shiniest weapon at the swordfight, and ran us through the heart, among other things. Right?

Right. I know I'm dead, anyways.

More vids from the always amazing [livejournal.com profile] zoe_angel_bear, over at her new place.

Okay, enough archival pseudo-music blather from me.
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