Clinic at The Troubadour, May 20, 2008
Reviewing a Clinic show is like having me write about my hypothetical first-born: expect a bias. However, I can say that over the years their visits to Los Angeles saw gradually smaller venues and the standard arms-crossed crowd. With the buzz surrounding latest release Do It those blasé onlookers are a thing of the past, and a cult following has formed which promises loyal attendance to any performance, even if it was on third street promenade. After 11 years as a band, the incessant inquiries about their unwavering image are gone, along with the proverbial, “You toured with Radiohead? Oh my god, how did Thom’s hair smell?” questions. On Tuesday night at the Troubadour, Do It was performed first in its entirety followed by a set of fan-favorites and an encore. Make that two encores, as the mob demanded one more song, forcing the already unmasked band to put the surgical gear back on and play once more.
where was their first show in LA? I think I was there but maybe it was their second.
They must be so sick of those damn masks by now
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XLR8R kicks off their 4th broadcast with a pop-reggae masterpiece by Brenda Ray, and other hot-off-the-mixer highlights including new tunes from Ghostface Killah and Zomby, plus a rewound classic by rave pioneers SL2. Then bask in the audio magic of XLR8R’s Best of 2007 artist, Switch, with an extensive interview and a sampling of several of his collabs and remixes, including work with Santogold, Herve and Mync Project. Lastly, prepare for liftoff as they launch into experimental hip hop orbit with a Mush Records mega mix by Antimc. This episode of XLR8R Radio is dedicated to the memory of pioneering reggae vocalist and producer, Mikey Dread.
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