by Michael Strong AKA Jedi Rockstar
Akron, OH. For the sold out crowd at Ripper Owens' Tap House, the decision to go to Sunday night mass or to see Faster Pussycat was an easy one. The real sleeze kings of the Sunset Strip did not disappoint. The intro led fans to believe that the boys would lean heavily on their more industrial era, but once the band kicked into "Jack the Bastard" it was apparent that this was going to be a set of the vintage FP style. Sleezy, sexy and raunchy from the get, Taime, Danny, Xtrinain, Chad and Ace lit up the stage.
Playing a career spanning set, they hit just about every song a true fan came out to hear, including #1 With a Bullet, Cathouse, Poison Ivy, Babylon, Don't Change That Song,and Shut Up and F@#k! . The band was tight, with Taime sounding strong as ever, and the background vocals were pretty impressive. Highlights included Danny taking over lead vocal duties on a cover of a SuperSuckers song, replacing the second half of Bathroom Wall. A goose-bump inducing version of House of Pain, with an almost note for note solo by Ace, got the crowd in total sing along mode.
Covering a Zodiac Mindwarp song, Prime Mover was a nice treat, as well. After Babylon, the Band stuck around and partied with the crowd, a fitting end to a rock and roll party.
Opening the evening, from New Jersey, Cascandence won over a crowd that was clearly not there for them. This three-piece displays a knack for catchy songwriting and tight harmony. Playing a short set, they really brought the house down while the sun was still up. I have to say, Break Out is my personal favorite song of theirs, remembering it from their last show. Also, Let's Get Ready, The First Time and the whole set, actually was well worth coming early for.
So go and revisit the Faster Pussycat catalog, it holds up. And make sure you give a listen to Cascadence. These young bucks bring it.
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