The guys walked out on stage each wearing a tux and looking for all the world like a trio of dapper ninjas. It took a couple songs to get the crowd going but Adam Kurtz (vocals/guitar) has a way of warming up the fans into near frenzy, so exemplified by inviting fans who were wearing KP t's to dance on the stage.
The energy of the show was high as always and the guys all radiated "rock star" through out the first set. Somewhere in the next they brought it down with a few seated acoustic pieces with Jess Greer (drums) coming up front with his fantastic mandolin stylings. In this way the band creates an intimacy that has inspired an almost fanatical loyalty in their followers these last five or so years, and its only getting stronger with every annual show.
Jarlath McGuckin ( vocals/bass guitar) was in good form last night, home for a short respite from his work in Russia, where he's been living the last 4 yrs. His vocals were clear and sweet as always and his bass kept tight time with with Greer's booming drums. Jarlath and Adam kept true to their patented theatrics with off stage jumps, kneeling postures, ripping guitar solos and all out rock and roll personas.
I expect tonight's show will be bring an even higher energy as its at their old stomping grounds, "The All Asia" in Cambridge, Ma. There's barely a few inches of lift on the stage in this smaller venue and it always makes for a really interactive and wild show. So tonight I will rock out to their highly danceable tunes with the rest of their highly danceable fans, and I'll keep you posted*
Kino Proby pose for a quick photo in front of the Port City Music Hall last night after their show and before heading to one of their notorious after parties.
* and by "posted" I mean bumbling through piecing words together after an unaccustomed 3 hrs of sleep.
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