Who needs you

If you've been following my tumblr, you probably know by now how much I'm a fan of The Orwells.  And how inspired I was by their performance on The Late Show with David Letterman.  Well, I've re-watched that video so many times.  It's kinda hard to explain but they have that special something that I look for in a band.  It makes me happy.  It makes me feel alive.  I've been wanting to make this but couldn't get myself to sit down and just do it.  Then I had a really bad day, so the next day I totally channeled that energy into making this.  Took me a while and I intentionally made it super short.  Well, I hope you like it.  Here are some original "stills" and watch the video at the bottom of this post.  Oh, and FYI, I created a totally separate tumblr focusing just on my play doh artworks.  It's called heyho-letsdoh.tumblr.com and @heyho_letsdoh on instagram.  Please follow if you like that kind of stuff.  Thanks!

See past post and pics of The Orwells at the Troubadour

You better count your blessings

We took some shortcuts and arrived at the venue earlier than estimated, which was a really good thing because we got there just as the first band went on.  This show was the best show I've been to in a very long time.  I guess there's no denying my love for simple garage punk bands.  That's where my heart is.  All three bands were really good.  What a great lineup!  I've been stressed out and a little blue but when I was at this show, I was able to forget everything and be happy and enjoy the show.  Criminal Hygiene opened the night with a fun, loud set.  The singer rocking a cool MC5 t-shirt.  Twin Peaks were great as well, even doing a cover The Replacement's "Bastards of Young", dedicating it to anyone not going to Coachella.  Then, The Orwells.  As the band members set up their own gear, which is something I like to see, Mario's performance started even before their set began.  At this show, his pre-show antics consisted of squeezing a bottle of lotion (or was it shampoo) all over his fans.  Then, he froze and posed up close for all those fans going crazy taking pics with their phones.  But, crazy on-stage antics and cool personalities aside, what a fun show that was!  Oh, I was so overjoyed.  They did a short cover of "Build Me Up Buttercup" that totally made me lose it.  And they even did a cover of the Black Lips' "Not A Problem".  (If you've been following my blog, you know how much I like them.)  Yes, covers are familiar, unexpected, and lovely, but it's their music that made me a fan (if you've been following my tumblr, you know I'm an Orwells fan).  They opened with "Other Voices" and we all immediately jumped up and down and danced.  The crowd was great: teenagers, adults, older people, and even a blind man, all moshed and danced together happily.  It was the best night, and this is why I love punk.  I live for these moments.

MARCH 22, 2014 - TROUBADOUR, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

PHOTOS: YOUNGEST INDIE

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THE ORWELLS