Looking forward to seeing TOUTS since first hearing them on Radio 6, I believe. They're from Northern Ireland and definitely share a punk sound with Stiff Little Fingers. They were the first openers for this show, and as far as I can tell the only thing in common is the fact that they are all teenagers or their fans are.
Doors were at 7 and I figured we should be okay getting there at 7:30. Unfortunately being a 14+ ages show, there was a long line-up to get in, with tons of kids eager to hang out with their friends. There were lots of wasted kids which slowed down security as well, so we didn't get inside until 7:45 to hear the TOUTS were already playing.
We plowed to the front of an already packed floor and disappointingly only managed to catch one and a half songs. I was bummed, but saw enough to know I am eager to see them again. The whole of Bombscare was energetic and fun and helped redeem the night.
We got drinks and found a spot upstairs on one of the balcony levels to watch grandson. He was very energetic, but seemed perplexed by the crowd of kids. As they repeatedly formed several circle pits that uncertainly crashed together, he asked the crowd if they were even there to see a rock show. It was clear they were there only for Rat Boy and to have a fun time with their friends.
I was actually rather impressed by grandson's music and performance. The Rage Against the Machine influence was evident but his political comments fell on deaf, insensate ears. Not sure he won any new fans this night, but he deserved to.
Rat Boy was boring, sophmoric rubbish. He had hardly any stage presence and his songs were pedestrian, good-time nothings. We gave him a good chance to win us over but left about 1/2 way through his set. This is not music aimed at us, 40-something punk fans.
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