Music with Meaning Night 9 Recap

Friday night was the first of four shows in the basement of DePaul's McGaw Hall. 8 bands played in two classrooms. It was cheap.

The show had an odd feeling. Maybe it was the fluorescent lights or maybe it was because classes ended that day but the June 9 show felt like it already happened. The bands and the paying attendees seemed to want to be somewhere else. No one complained and most people seemed to have a good time, but something was missing. It was cold outside, sweaty basement shows are usually the best.

KK Rampage jumped into desks, but too early in their set. Canteen played a great set with a keyboard, programmed drum beats from an iPod and surf guitar but too many people were watching Elephant and Castle to consider even trying out a new group. The Digital Kill sounded loud from 100 feet outside the room. Whalehorse used a projector to the fullest.

Odd show. Worthwhile but odd.