The Bass Geek

The walk over to Radio Radio was a little quicker last night because we were trying to dodge the high winds and storm clouds gathering above Fountain Square. It didn’t bode well for the turnout at the Uz Jsme Doma show, but the slight turnout caught a fierce and energetic show. Capillary Action was full of fits and starts, turning quickly from screaming thrash sections to jazzy (almost lounge-y) passages to skronk-pop like walking through a tight hedge maze. Once they finished up, Uz Jsme Doma took the stage to face an audience only slightly increased from when the doors opened. It didn’t weigh them down or drain their energy, though. They were driven, almost frantic throughout their set. Fans of Sleepytime Gorilla Museum would have enjoyed this set greatly, if they didn’t mind the stripped-down stage image and lack of theatrics. It was a straight-ahead performance - as straight-ahead as loud prog rock can be, I suppose. I was especially impressed by the bassist, whose energy and springy tone drove the band along at full speed. We even managed to make it home before the rain set in.