Misfits @ Historic Southgate House
Tuesday my wife and I ventured out to the Historic Southgate House to see the Misfits.
Image by Dan Hewins
When we arrived we were entertained by to local opening acts whose names escape me. After they were done the roadies came on stage to do some last minute warm ups with the instruments & mics. Once they got to the kick drum I looked at my wife and said “This is going to be loud; really load!”
Shortly after the crowd cheered as an overweight, black circle eyed, receding hairline devilock , large spiked vest wearing Jerry Only (age 50) took stage. Almost immediately Jerry started pounding on his Cyclop-skull base. The music was loud, raw and phenomenal!
Image by Diana Patricia Perez
I have to admit, when I saw him walk onto stage I thought “this is going to be sad” but was proven greatly wrong! Jerry not only belted out great songs but he engaged the audience who were both young and old and all were having fun!
After an 1.5 hrs our only complaint was that we pretty much lost a lot of hearing for a day and still haven’t received 100% of it back.
That being said, I’ll defiantly go see them again but this time armed with hearing protection!
Now most of our friends who knew we were going to see them kept saying things like “yeah but Danzig isn’t with them” or “without Glenn do you think it will be as good?” To both I have to say “So” and “Yes” and if you are one who’s waiting for the reunion show before you go see them, forget it!
Jerry’s version of the Misfits (he’s taken the band towards metal over the years) has a newer younger following while keeping those of us who grew up with them still going. Also Danzing is 54 and stated many times he’s not looking to tour. So unless they have a geriatrics tour I wouldn’t count on seeing Glenn anytime soon!
In the mean time though, if you’re a Misfits fan who was mad about the parting of Danzig, get over it and go see these guys. You’ll be glad you did!
Just remember hearing protection…
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October 29th, 2009
