Espionage – New World Brewery 1/17/08

     Funk filled the bar when Espionage hit the stage. Fast beats provided the noise needed to gather up a crowd to take over the dance floor. I noticed the bodies beginning to sway as the songs invited everyone to lose their inhibitions, perhaps the beer helped a little with that as well. The lyrics seemed to sing about simplistic ideas and, to be honest, I'm not quite sure what they are talking about half the time. I distinctly remember one song repeating the phrase, “Sexy, sexy lady, ganja weed.”

 

     It's the live experience of Espionage that hooks any potential fans. The night got crazy when a traditional Chinese dragon came out in the crowd. Any spectator of the show was easily overstimulated with everything going on around them to the rhythm. The lead singer, Blake, had provided a mural as a splash of color behind the band. This mural of various  tribal faces evoked a privative feeling which only further helped everyone to let loose. 

     After the show I did what any curious spectator of such a show would do, I checked out their myspace page. It looks as though Espionage is a new endeavor for these four musicians. With few friends via myspace and recordings that don't really do the band justice. I encourage you to check out this funk-a-fied group for an experience that will leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. 

 

www.myspace.com/bobpan82