Thursday night I was offered tickets to see Them Crooked Vultures at Roseland Ballroom in NYC.
Wait. WHO?
I've never turned down tickets to a show, but I'd still like to know who I'm seeing.
Josh Homme, Dave Grohl, and John Paul Jones formed a new band.
Wait. WHAT?
How is it possible I've not heard of this? I go online to research and none of their music has even leaked yet. In the internet age that's quite a feat for any band, especially one with the afore-mentioned members. So I get to the show and am not the least bit surprised to find out that they sold out Roseland, and not a person in there knew their songs. That's a hard show for any band to play, but that didn't stop these guys from mesmerizing the audience time and time again. Josh Homme has an alarmingly charismatic presence as a front-man. Dave Grohl... well if you've never seen him live, I suggest you do. His energy on the drums can only be described as electric. There's a reason why people love him. And at one point John Paul Jones actually brought out a Key-tar. When was the last time you saw a Key-tar? Not to be outdone, Homme had more guitar changes than a host has outfit changes at the VMA's. He also delivered multiple quips about 4-hour sets that nobody knows, and the popularity of his band members while nobody has ever heard of him. Oh, I've heard of you Joshua... and I love you.
When their album drops, and I have no idea when that will be, you can expect to hear songs with very Queens of the Stone Age inspired titles such as "Nobody loves me, and neither do I" and "Scumbag Blues". Needless to say I've very quickly been made a fan, and am anxious to hear more from this group.
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