Saturday, February 2, 2008

I love Comeback Kid, but they're a little weird

On Comeback Kid's official website, they posted journal entries while on tour in Europe. I couldn't resist copy+pasting this little blurb.

On November 18th, 2007, Casey wrote:


"Paris 12.11 - Possibly the most fun show of this tour. The backstage room had a large TV that was showing the stage in the next room so we could watch the bands as we all sat around being dorks. While This Is Hell was playing, Johnny made a dramatic gesture while shredding a bass line just as the intense strobe lights came on. It gave the illusion that he had turned on the strobe lights with a magical power, thus making him a Wizard! As the night went on the "Wizard" joke was gaining momentum and by the time Parkway Drive went on, more attention was given to casting spells on the crowd than playing their instruments. When it was our turn to play we had to do our best to top them of course so any chance we had, we pointed wicked fingers at the kids hoping the bands in the other room were watching. I'm sure the crowd thought we were out of our minds. Also to up the ante Kevin gave a heart felt speech to the effect of "Ya know, you guys got a great scene here. Keep supporting the venues and local bands. And always remember, you are all wizards and you all have the power!" Andrew added "I AM a wizard!" and we went into another song. Maybe it wasn't that funny but we all had a good time that night. Kids were stoked went crazy so what else could you ask for?"


So they're a little weird. I would be too if I was young and got to tour the world while kicking ass in the best Canadian hardcore band of all time, too.

6 comments:

Byrne said...

You should post this video of Sick of It All's song "Step Down", in which they show and explain the popular NYC style hardcore moshes:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=6RkyxNa2W9o

The real moshes, where the point isn't to flail like a jackass, but to watch out for each other.

Hear that Massachusetts? Stop hitting chicks at shows.

Byrne said...

Sick Of It All playing live in '98:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mswj3i6AU8M


EVERYONE is singing.

Now that's a hardcore show.

Squeaker said...

Tah dah.

Anonymous said...

Haha I like how he brings in a clip from 10 years ago to prove a point.

Sounds like this band may be a bit strange but also entertaining.

Byrne said...

Real hardcore died ten years ago.

Bob Coughlin said...

Did it? Did it really?