For anyone who doesn't understand the beauty of punk rock, a Klouse show may explain it.
The 11-year-old band performed Tuesday night at Burt's Tiki Lounge along with The Adapted, and Johnny Cock and the Nuts, providing a night of lunacy and talent that encompasses punk music.
Klouse members are drummer Eric Tack, guitarist Matt Di Netta and his brother James Di Netta, who provides vocals and bases.
Klouse is originally from New Jersey and has signed with California's High Fidelity Records, along with Johnny Cock and the Nuts.
The performances by all the bands were pure punk - none of the pop stuff claiming to be hardcore that airs on MTV.
Before the show, James wandered around the bar, drunk off what had to be his 10th beer, spitting on the floor and harassing fans. At one point Matt was overheard complaining about his brother's drunken antics, saying a broken guitar string would likely occur.
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The Adapted, and Johnny Cock and Nuts were a perfect introduction for Klouse, revving up the small but frenzied crowd. By the end of the first set, both guys and girls alike had formed a fairly impressive mosh pit.
Klouse hit the stage with pure angst. James began screaming into his microphone, then into his brother's when he got bored of his own. The majority of the crowd was made up of longtime fans, so even though it would be impossible for a newcomer to discern the words of the songs, the crowd sang along.
At one point Klouse invited fans on stage to participate in a move they've coined "the palm tree," a silly dance that involves the flailing of arms and legs. Everyone seemed to know it, and if they didn't, they caught on fast.
The Di Netta brothers are known for being loud and vulgar, and this is reflected in their shows. They and the crowd took turns spitting on each other, and between sets James would thank the audience by cursing at them.
Audience members left with hoarse voices and aching limbs from a night of pure madness, satisfied because along with the battle wounds they saw real talent.
And this is the scarred beauty of punk rock.
Klouse
High Fidelity Records
www.klouse.com
Grade A
