4/2/13

Show Review: Psychostick, Blue Felix, Polkadot Cadaver, Downtown Brown in Toledo, OH


Legendary humorcore band Psychostick landed in Toledo, OH over the weekend in support of their 5th and latest release "Space Vampires VS Zombie Dinosaurs in 3-D" (available here). To witness a Psychostick show requires a sense of humor and a willingness to let loose and not take one's self seriously. In a 80 minute set encompassing a depth of songs new and old from their library, the band put on a rock show that is half music, half comedy and total insanity. With props ranging from giant tacos, spiky hats, and ridiculous outfits, Psychostick brings the laughter to any venue with songs that aren't songs but actually sandwiches, raging hormonal anthems like "Because Boobs!", and rhetorical songs such as "Do You Want A Taco?". Who says you can't laugh while you pit? Check out their latest video, "Dogs Like Socks" here.



The supporting line up was no less impressive either, with Blue Felix, Polkadot Cadaver, Downtown Brown, Siklid & Touch Of Rage firing up the crowd early on. Blue Felix singer Toxsick Tripp amazed the crowd with his intensity, finishing his set prone on his back with a broken leg after an unfortunate fall from the rafters where he was hanging upside down singing to the crowd. Polkadot Cadaver's set saw amazing support from the crowd, with singer Todd Smith stepping off stage while letting a die-hard fan lipsync a few songs in his place on stage. Detroit's own funny band, Downtown Brown, showed up to help set the pace for the night, bringing their own brand of metal, humor and funky grimaces to the stage. Local Ohio rockers Siklid and Touch Of Rage opened the night, showing that metal shows are still something to be reckoned with as they both raged on the stage with an obvious core of local fans in attendance.


Psychostick
Blue Felix
Polkadot Cadaver
Downtown Brown


Remaining Psychostick tour dates:
*with Polkadot Cadaver
**with Polkadot Cadaver and Downtown Brown
***with Polkadot Cadaver, Downtown Brown, and Nonpoint

April 2nd in Waterloo, IA @ The Reverb**
April 3rd in Madison, WI @ The Frequency**
April 4th in Chicago, IL @ Reggie's**
April 5th in Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville Mews**
April 6th in Fargo, ND @ Nestor's Tavern**
April 9th in Englewood, CO (Denver) @ Moe's**
April 11th in Cape Girardeau, MO @ Pitter's Cafe & Lounge**
April 12th in Sauget, IL @ Pop's**
April 13th in Merriam, KS (Kansas City) @ The Aftershock**
April 17th in South Bend, IN @ Cheer's Pub
April 18th in Battle Creek, MI @ Planet Rock
April 19th in Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop (w/Downtown Brown)
April 20th in Sandusky, OH @ The Underground
April 21st in Mansfield, OH @ Planet Rock
May 2nd in Reading, PA @ The Reverb**
May 3rd in Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's**
May 4th in Olean, NY @ Phil-n-Station
May 9th in Amityville, NY @ The Revolution
May 10th in Southbridge, MA @ Mill Street Brews
May 11th in Trenton, NJ @ Championship
May 14th in Pittsburgh, PA @ Hard Rock Cafe
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