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November 6, 2006
The Slits Play at The Black Cat
So, Sunday night after spending a long day running around Baltimore, I went over to The Black Cat to see the latest incarnation of The Slits play a show. I should note that going out at nigh in DC is much for fun when you've been working long hours all week. The Slits started in the 70s as an all-girl punk band and, like The Avengers, recently decided to regroup and go on tour. They have an entertaining punk/reggae sound that nevertheless stays simple and fun. The lead singiner, Ari-Up, took it in good humor when one of the audience members decided to talk to her between songs.
For the record, though, I prefer the sound of one of The Slits' successor bands from the 1970s, The Raincoats.
For any of you readers who were there Sunday night, I was the guy who dozed off in the corner while The Slits set themselves up on stage and then left the show early because I had to get up early in time for work. Yeah, laugh it up, young hipsters. You'll be stuck having to head home early, too, when you hit your 30s and get a real job.
More pictures of the show in my photo archive.
Posted by Dean at November 6, 2006 9:12 PM
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