“Does Chicago still believe in music?” ~ Man On Earth
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| Man On Earth |
While on tour, blogspot readers, Miggs is constantly testing
...re-working ...switching their set list around to see what does and/or does
not work with that particular audience of the night. Yes, they are watching to
see how you react to certain songs. “...it’s kinda of a fuel for us...” Miggs
told this reviewer. Sometimes they’re a kind of band that shoots from the hip
while performing a rock show with some covers tossed in. This band has been
known to do a montage of cover songs like Wrecking Ball stuck somewhere in the
middle of their song – High Ground (coincidentally Walker and John attended a Mylie
Cyrus concert) or Rick Springfield’s Jesse’s Girl. However on this tour, the
band were doing mostly new material as well as the classic stuff fans like,
blogspot readers. And though Don has the biggest mouth (according to the front
man himself), he sometimes might get his way but he rather feel Miggs should
feel more like a band ...not simply four individual standing on stage
performing night after night. After releasing 15th and Hope, they’re certain
they know what they’re doing. So what really brings their fans back for more
Miggs besides the music? Walker immediately said “...my naked body...” while
Don chirped in with “...I think it’s us...” but Shelly (a fan who got the guys
pizza to eat before the show) said nicely “...they’re real people ...down to
earth ...more about this [being friendly and open] with their fans...” Still
figuring out what to do with their summer months, you will find them flying to
Japan (more specific Okinawa) at the end of May to perform at the USO for the
troops stationed over there. Do expect to see and hear “...a lot of our content
is on social media ...acoustic songs and video...” coming out around July. Lastly,
the guys want you fans to know one more thing “...stay tuned ...the best is yet
to come...” Another thing, Chicago blogspot readers, Miggs would like for you
to know how friendly and welcome you made them feel during their stay here
...also learned not to ask for substitutions when ordering.
Miggs ...they were pumped and excited ...ready to rock the
Elbo Room stage, blogspot readers. And rock the stage they did. Judging by the
guitar picks this reviewer has from them – they were totally rockin’ it hard.
Yet, this performance was much better and more exciting unlike the others she
has seen. Why? Because each member of Miggs was actually having fun a time
performing on stage. She could literally see it on their faces before, during
and after their set, blogspot readers. Not saying they weren’t before but this
Miggs performance featured more energized momentum to which the audience could
not only hear it yet feel it as well. That same energy coming from the band
during songs like Be Good To Yourself and Walls Come Down. While performing new
stuff off the self-titled album (coming out in the fall), this reviewer enjoyed
the way they were jamming together instrumentally and vocally with the tight
four-part harmony as well as sometimes playfully sexing up their stage presence
for the fans. Definitely not the Miggs SouthSide met years ago. No ...they
seemed more focused on the direction of being a cohesive as a band which
included entertaining the fans more than just looking like four guys standing
on stage. More expressive on the lyrics and animated with the body language
...yes, this reviewer is totally liking the “new” Miggs rockin’ the stage in
2014. She highly recommends checking out the single, The Drifter and the
powerfully emotional song Walls Come Down – both songs nearly brought the room
to a standstill due to the heartfelt vocals wafting around the room that one
could feel its emotional intensity from the lyrics. Hopefully, the band returns
soon for another exciting turn on a Chicago stage. Catch Miggs while they’re on
tour, blogspot readers, or visit http://www.miggsmusic.com for music and more.
Just
a short walk away from Elbo Room, blogspot readers, SouthSide suddenly stepped
back into time where jazzy swing dancing reigned the local scene at Fizz Bar
& Grill. Yep, it was another visit to Rouge! Chicago’s premiere event for
electro swing ...and this reviewer arrived in time to join and dance amongst
the crowd inside the upstairs loft of this bar/venue. Compared to where
Electro! was held in the past, Fizz offered more room for dancing and conga
lines snaking around the loft. Plenty of fashionably dressed participants
covering different eras from Victorian to roaring 20s and beyond crowded the
dance floor while DJs (Lord) Vourteque and Mr. Automatic spun their lively
electro swing remixes until closing, blogspot readers. This monthly party was
in full swing (no pun intended) as many danced, snapped fun photos and sipped
on colorful cocktails in between socializing and enjoying their time amidst the
throwback moment in time of fun. SouthSide loved how the red lighting gave this
event that certain speakeasy feel and glow to perfectly set the atmosphere
while the vintage montage of early Hollywood musicals and cartoons served as
inspiration to what the night’s theme was all about. 
However, there’s more to
Electro! than just dancing. In middle of this event there’s two acts of special
performances which features sultry burlesque by the lovely Lady Lenux.
SouthSide got there to see the second performance in which the night’s special
performer Sammy Tramp did her flea circus vaudeville act before Lady Lenux
mesmerized the audience with a homeless-type of burlesque performance. It was
her tribute for surviving the bitter Chiberia winter. Then it was back to more
dancing and swingin fun, blogspot readers, before moving the party to Berlin
for “Moonshine” fun until dawn. This reviewer highly recommends stepping back
in time to attend Electro! Chicago’s premiere swing event when it happens again
in May. And don’t fret if you don’t have the proper Victorian or flapper
clothes like the others. You can simply “come as you are” like SouthSide and a few
others did. Electro! is a about having a good time with other likeminded
people, blogspot readers, which certainly attracts people of all ages, genders,
orientations, etc under one roof. It doesn’t mater as long as you’re there to
have FUN! Everyone’s friendly too ...so don’t be afraid to join the long conga
line whipping around the dance floor or shaking your tail feather to the funky
electro swing beat all night long. Oh one more thing – all this fun won’t cost
you thing, blogspot readers. This event is always FREE. Next month’s Electro!
(May 21) will not only feature the lovely Lady Lenux and another steamy
burlesque act but also live performances by Dutty Moonshine (UK) and Lady
India. Hope to see you there, blogspot readers...
Until next time, support your local scene,
SouthSide
