Friday, June 02, 2006

OK, there's more than trees growing in my mind these days. I am truly digging the new club up the street in Claymont. Mojo 13. Nice digs. What was once called Sneaky Pete's and The Brandywine Tavern before that and what is often refered to as Nick's or some other personalized moniker, is now a tavern that features regular live bands and even all-ages shows for kids on weekend days. What a timely rise to the occasion! After the Barn Door closed a year or two back, live music has been hard to come by in Wilmington, even though there are some interesting places featuring live, original bands on a regular basis, such as Bank Shots and whatnot, but they are a little farther away, and Mojo 13 is within walking distance. Perhaps I might even pull out my electric scooter and zip over there for a drink tonight! It's a peaceful ride home too, on Philadelphia Pike, with the Delaware River shining on one side and Bellevue State Park rustling on the other. Some of the bands I've seen at Mojo 13 have been excellent. Tube Dutch from around Baltimore. The Barons from Claymont. Even Toothless George from Philly was great for about 5 songs while playing with a spur-of-the-minute ensemble. And the Bionic Crayons (or is it Bionic Crayon) were a breath of fresh air. How about those Coffin Lids! They rocked the house! OK, that's what I've got to say for now about the place. I'm hoping to see Eph Tradition there on Saturday. Hopefully DJ will perform his famous beer bong stunts! Watch out front row! I've heard they are playing with a Philly band called Bitchslicer. Sounds spooky. My guess is that it's NOT a punk rock girl band of cutters, and perhaps a death metal band from Philly, but I could be wrong.

To quote a famous song by Absense of Authority, "It's only a spasm momma, I can't help it. I'm Seizureman."

2 comments:

Uncle Jesse said...

I'm jealous. I've always longed for a live music club within walking distance of my house. you got it made, captain. curious to hear what "Bitchslicer" sounded like!

Anonymous said...

Hey, nice name, Seizureman! Another Absence of Authority fan, I see!

But …wasn’t the song ‘Seizureman’ done originally by the group Seizureman, and not AOA? Sure, Seizureman was a spinoff group that came from AOA way back in the day, but they didn’t do that song. I don’t think so, anyway.

Who know, though? There were SO MANY groups that spawned off from AOA, it’s hard to keep track of them all.

Anyway, I enjoy your blog! Keep up the verbal spasms!