I've Been Hornswoggled!

So on Saturday I went over to the Bottom Lounge to check out Nobunny. I had yet to go to a show at the new Bottom Lounge, so I was also checking out the venue. I have to say I dig it. It's not at all like the Bottom Lounge of days gone past, the place is huge and lacks a bit of the danger of the old place. Nonetheless I really dig the place. The sound is real good, a welcomed change from most venues in Chicago. Earlier in the night 88 Fingers Louie had played their reunion gig, which I was reminded off when I saw the sea of punks leaving the venue as I arrived with goodpal Pat Schie. We got inside and headed into the back room where they have the Rock N Roll show. After hitting the can (nice amenities indeed!) I grabbed a beer and saw Christmas and Pixie in the crowd. It was then that the rumors started. Christmas told me he heard that Nobunny was sick and wouldn't be playing tonight.

Nobunny's backing band took the stage and played a set. I don't know what their name was but it was awesome. Two piece garage rock n roll with a fuck ton of energy, they played for about a half hour or show. Fuck, I really wish I knew what they were called because they were really awesome. Next up was Thee Makeout Party. They're a Chicago band with a British Invasion/Garage feel. A lot slower than the last band, but they laid down some nice Beatlesque melodies. Fun, but it kind of dragged on a bit. Also their bassist might just win hipster of the year as far as I am concerned. He had the curly Joey Ramone mop, clear framed large glasses and super tight, super high cut-offs and kept on talking about how much he loved kittys. Sorry dude, but talking about how much you love kittys just isn't rock n roll.

So here we are, at the moment of truth. The band has taken the stage and everyone's ready for Nobunny. But that night we didn't get Nobunny, no, we got an imposter! This "Nobunny" had a makeshift bunny mask made from some magazines and duct tape. None the less, the band ripped through about 7 or 8 Nobunny tunes. No one at the show seemed to really care about the imposter on stage, we all danced and had ourselves a good old fashioned rock n roll revival on our hands. I guess that's the benefit of wearing a mask on stage, you can still pull off the show even if you're not there.

-Jon J