Harlan Pepper
Heavy on the intoxicant referencing song titles Harlan Pepper brought their whiskey soaked guitar country and blues to the Dakota, once again in support of the Strumbellas. The only remaining piece of their Harlan and Pepper deer is one had on the kick drum. Easily holding their own with their sound rooted firmly in classic guitar work they also brought us a couple new songs in Modern Blues and the drum-led new one from the forthcoming 2013 LP. After Whiskey Business they wound down by winding us up with their riff referencing instrumental medley taking us from Ozzie through Secret Agent Man and finally the King of the Hill theme song. Cheers.
Strumbellas
Following a friendly game of dice pre-show the full 7 piece began sound checking for the show. Yes, Dave was back and making his presence felt. Barefoot count off the top was once again a disappointing 4, two pair. That was quickly forgotten as they launched into a My Father and the Hunter heavy opening set that had everyone singing along, except the brand new Jesus Doesn't Like Me. In fact, on Left for Dead a super fan who'd requested that song earlier was invited on stage to singalong and he definitely did it justice, beaming the whole time. Maybe just being on the stage with The Strumbellas infects happiness? Sure seems that way.
Simon had playfully been tossing in some Meatloaf - Anything for Love - all night and during the second set the covers took off in earnest. As in weeks earlier there was Ryan Adams, and Modest Mouse. They also covered Royal City and not sure exactly what else but whatever they played everyone remaining in the place seemed pleased. Even minutes to 2 a.m. a call for an encore went up and an impromptu band meeting had them perform a final cut for the hardcore. See you next week!
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