Local 186 – Page 2 – Lollipop Magazine

The Rake’s Progress – at Local 186 – Review

December 1, 1994

One howls a lyric, turns beet red and bulges his eyes, the others sing tender, witty choruses. They lay it over catchy, slightly noisy, alternapop.

Oasis – at Local 186 – Review

November 1, 1994

British rockers Oasis played to a full house. With their British Invasion/alternative/ punk sound, they got the droves frolicking like pagans during a ritual.

Weezer – with Orbit at Local 186 – Review

October 1, 1994

Weezer’s live set is a brick wall of sound. Their songs detonate with big muff distortion. The straining barbershop harmony was flawlessly executed.

Veruca Salt – at Local 186 – Review

October 1, 1994

All I can tell you is the cherub-like cuteness of the two frontpersons left me unprepared for the sonic onslaught they delivered to their eager masses.

Rippopotamus – with Chucklehead, John Monopoly at Local 186 – Review

October 1, 1994

These guys were very tight and very funky. My only problem with this band lies in the tight leash they keep on the horn section. Let those horns loose!

John Monopoly – with Chucklehead, Rippopotamus at Local 186 – Review

October 1, 1994

Possessing one of the tightest drummer/bass combinations I’ve yet seen in a local band, John Monopoly completely blew my mind.

Chucklehead – with John Monopoly, Rippopotamus at Local 186 – Review

October 1, 1994

This band has no leash on their horn section. They rip. The drum/bass connection was earthy and solid. The gorilla costumes they came out in were a nice touch.

Big Red Crush – with 6L6 at Local 186 – Review

October 1, 1994

A relatively new act started by drummer E.K., they are a chronic throb of energy on stage and fully command their audience.

6L6 – with Big Red Crush at Local 186 – Review

October 1, 1994

Condo still writes all the lyrics, but on at least three of the CD’s new songs, the music was written by his bandmates.

Trip Master Monkey – at Local 186 – Review

September 1, 1994

I was expecting the standard, college alternative. What I got was alternative with a healthy dose of punk agitation.