A cross between early Pink Floyd, The Clash and Melvins, Steel Pole Bathtub shed some sweat upon Avalon’s stage and delivered a high-energy performance.
I came in as Tongue Lash played “Peace Dog” by the Cult. That about summed it up. This is either a solid rock ‘n’ roll cover band, or might as well be.
Some may think that this gentleman is The Next Big Thing, but, all you struggling bands out there, take heart. If this man can get an audience, so can you!
Slower is Stompbox, sans lead screamer Erich Thayer. Bass player, Pat, has moved to the front; his space being filled by ex-Heretix bassist, Mike Welsh.
Over the course of an hour and a half, Nancy served up what was expected. Nancy’s collaborator, superdude Lee Hazelwood, duetted with her on five or six tunes.
Maybe they have a more distinct style or a wider range of influences. Even if they were to do covers, they would personalize them and make them their own.