Skid Row

at The Strand
photo and review by Jayne O’Leary

Packed to the snack bar, the crowd was responsive to Sebastian Bach’s every move. Taunting the crowd to come up over the barriers – lots of casualties, lots of moshing. While they got bogged down introducing songs off the new CD, Subhuman Race (Atlantic), they kept a steady energy level. They played their hits from the late ’80s: “I Remember You,” “18 & Life,” “Monkey Business,” and “Youth Gone Wild,” their power limited only by the acoustics of the club.

Bach’s signature singing never let him down. He is still the ultimate frontman. After a two year layoff, his voice, his antics, and his stamina are in great shape.