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I got to the Village Underground 20 minutes before the doors opened. I
have never been there before, so I was a little curious about how it would
be. I did not get a really good impression of the club. First, they made
everyone buy overpriced drinks; second, the club was too small for all those
people in attendance. The crowd was almost stacked on top of each other,
which made little room for breathing, and just about anything else.
Stockyard Stoics were the opening act. The singer announced from the
get-go, that it was their most expensive show to date, and that it was an
honor to share the stage with the legendary Stiff Little Fingers.
Stockyard Stoics play probably the best set that I have seen since the
first time I saw them. They were probably trying to show off in front of the
SLF's fans. I think it worked, because everyone had good things to say about
them. SS played "Song of Babylon," "U.S.A," "Adolecent Chemistry," and a
cover of Clash's "(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais."
After a short wait, Stiff Little Fingers finally took stage. I was
wondering how those guys would sound after 25 years of being as a band. The
band, however, didn't disappoint. The singer announced that they are in town
to try and get a record deal going, so that they can release more goodies.
SLF played an amazing set. The crowd was going insane. Punks and
skins, which filled up the whole club, like sardines in a can, were going all
out as SLF kicked out amazing tunes, one after another.
SLF played: "Soldier," "Guitar and Drums," " Tin Soldier," the crowd
favorite "Altenrnative Ulster," cover of the Specials' "It Doesn't Make It
Alright," Clash's "White Riot," and lots more. I can't wait to see them
again. They are just an amazing band, on their records, and live.
Alex Rud is a Staff Columnist. Contact him at arud@rockzone.com.
