Winnipeg surf-punk trio the Thrashers are always a pleasure to hear. They are all about fun, unfortunately they didn’t have a lot of people out at Studio 54, Nov. 15. They had approximately 70 people there to see a solid show which included performances by the Escorts, local band Comic Charley and the Ruby Plumes, who closed off the show.
The Thrashers played a
n energetic, hot, sweaty surf punk, including new songs, songs from their most recent EP “Ramp Locals” and older songs, plus a few choice covers like Yakkety Yak. There were plenty of frenetic, twangy single note melodies and an unstoppable rolling drum rhythm.
Their instrumentals sounded like a blend of Dick Dale and Shadowy Men From a Shadowy Planet, while their vocals sounded like a mix of the Dickies and the Beastie Boys.
One of my many favourites was ‘We Hate This’ from their latest EP. As was ‘Kinkies, Betties and Beer.’
‘Sea Monster’ was a highlight and they brought up a couple members of the Escorts to scream along with the chorus of the catchy ‘Shark Attack.’
They ended up with a blisteringly fast ‘Beach Party.’
Cosmic Charley played a strong set of funk tinged original rock. It seemed a little more straight ahead rock then previous shows.
They played a few new songs as well a some old favourites.
I missed sets by the Escorts who opened the show and the Ruby Plumes’ closing set.
— By Richard Amery, L.A. Beat Editor
