Middle East Cafe – Page 12 – Lollipop Magazine

Women of the SS – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

September 1, 1994

The progression of degradation zipped along and was cheered on by the audience. If viewed as a band, well, the tape loops are muddy and uninspiring.

Velveteen – with Tracy Bonham, Sextiles, Grind, Jennifer Trynin at The Middle East Cafe- Review

September 1, 1994

Heavy keyboard filled in the guitar blanks and lent a bit of distinction to their sound (a la Stone Roses/Charolette’s Wheel). Musically familiar.

Tracy Bonham – with Velveteen, Sextiles, Grind, Jennifer Trynin at The Middle East Cafe – Review

September 1, 1994

Tracy Bonham performed catchy and sing-songy songs that were girly and cute but began to get on your nerves with the politely timed “yelp” chorus.

Sextiles – with Tracy Bonham, Velveteen, Grind, Jennifer Trynin at The Middle East Cafe – Review

September 1, 1994

One hell of a drummer and loud, loud, slap bass. The music was a direct contrast to the singer’s voice, which was ex-sques-ite-ly sweet, melodious and flowery.

Alice Donut – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

August 1, 1994

The trombone lead in “War Pigs” in itself was worth the price of admission.

The Showcase Showdown – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

August 1, 1994

All eyes turned to the tiny stage for the pumping, post-punkers and fists flew into the air to join the “oi, oi, oi, oi” refrain of their favorite Blitz cover.

Overwhelming Colorfast – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

August 1, 1994

The bassist, Bean lived up to his name, jumping all around the stage, but always arriving back at the mic just in the nick of time to chip in his harmonies.

Lunachicks – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

August 1, 1994

Their bitchy and bubblegum stageshow combines bimbo squeals, halter tops, cut-offs, and cutesy sexuality mixed with wild tattoos and punk attitude.

Dambuilders – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

June 1, 1994

Starting with “Copsucker,” a fast-paced ditty highlighted by Joan Wasser’s maniacal screaming, the band mixed material from the new album with old faves.

Black Market Flowers – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

June 1, 1994

They were goofy-looking and had a goofy humor. Quibbling about song order and “Na-na”ing after screw ups made the show personable and a lot of fun.