I wasn't actually planning to see New Monsoon last night, and I definitely wasn't dressed (down) accordingly. Eh, who cared? A Lonestar, a seat, and I would be set. I've known this band for almost four years now, so I headed to the Last Concert Cafe for some great familiar music.
The venue is set up like somewhat of an outdoor urban oasis right next to the highway, but you'll soon forget that when the music starts. There isn't a sign, but there are year round Christmas lights, traffic in and out, and the entrance door is usually propped open. The stage is a hut with palm trees on either side and a straw fence encloses the property. The place is a laid back Mexican restaurant; so if you really wanted to skip the cover charge, you could easily go for dinner and grab a table outside.
The cover for New Monsoon was $15. Once I got my wristband, I talked to Don, the tour manager, for a short bit. He told me that Marty is now a Blue Man in Las Vegas. He got just want he wanted - the quarterback position right in the center. That would be quite an experience for any musician. Bo said hello and we chatted about the Old Settler's Festival and mutual friends. I'm glad I decided to stop by.
If you don't already know, New Monsoon is a jam band from San Francisco. They formed in 1998 and seem to be on tour all of the time. I think jam bands typically don't follow a distinguishable pattern, but New Monsoon puts forth an awesome beat in a pattern I can easily follow. I can hear the band go back and forth between two rhythms in four counts and eight counts so I'm not completely lost. If you're not quite sure about the whole jam band scene, this is a great band to start with, though hippy scenesters might disagree. They play long concerts, great beats, and are super nice guys. This ain't no punk show, yo.
http://www.newmonsoon.com/
The venue is set up like somewhat of an outdoor urban oasis right next to the highway, but you'll soon forget that when the music starts. There isn't a sign, but there are year round Christmas lights, traffic in and out, and the entrance door is usually propped open. The stage is a hut with palm trees on either side and a straw fence encloses the property. The place is a laid back Mexican restaurant; so if you really wanted to skip the cover charge, you could easily go for dinner and grab a table outside.
The cover for New Monsoon was $15. Once I got my wristband, I talked to Don, the tour manager, for a short bit. He told me that Marty is now a Blue Man in Las Vegas. He got just want he wanted - the quarterback position right in the center. That would be quite an experience for any musician. Bo said hello and we chatted about the Old Settler's Festival and mutual friends. I'm glad I decided to stop by.
If you don't already know, New Monsoon is a jam band from San Francisco. They formed in 1998 and seem to be on tour all of the time. I think jam bands typically don't follow a distinguishable pattern, but New Monsoon puts forth an awesome beat in a pattern I can easily follow. I can hear the band go back and forth between two rhythms in four counts and eight counts so I'm not completely lost. If you're not quite sure about the whole jam band scene, this is a great band to start with, though hippy scenesters might disagree. They play long concerts, great beats, and are super nice guys. This ain't no punk show, yo.
http://www.newmonsoon.com/
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