
Pop-disguised-as-metal band, System of a Down played to 19,986 guys and 14 women last night in “Detroit Crack City.” Their setlist included a cover of Dire Straits’ “Sultans of Swing,” (played normally, not metal-y) the only change made was the lyrics in the chorus: “We are the system, we are the system of a down.” The Mars Volta, who had impressed me back in May, sounded horrible last night.
You may have heard about the new song The White Stripes have been playing on tour, called “Top Special.” The good news is, they’ve made it available to purchase at any of the three shows at the Masonic Temple this weekend. The bad news is, the format is 3″ vinyl. Yes, 3″ vinyl exists now–thanks to a certain lunatic who felt the need to create a new format. What’s that? You don’t have a 3″ vinyl player? Well, the crazy man has built one and you can buy it at the merch booth for a mere $120 (plus $30 for the “Top Special” vinyl). Finally, something justifies me bringing $400 cash to every concert I go to.
While I’m on the topic, the unofficial official unofficial after-party for Saturday’s White Stripes show is Imposters Of The Deep Society at The Belmont. These guys only play once a year so if you miss them Saturday, you’re going to have to wait till next year–and with your lifestyle, who knows if you’ll be around next year? Cover is $120 and you need special $30 ear-adapters invented by Jack White to hear any of the music being played. Wait . . . wrong show. Cover is FREE and you can get a bottle of Little King’s Cream Ale for a buck (PBR for $1.50) so what’s your excuse?


