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The Guitar & Whiskey Club, We Are The Black Things
from Highwire Daze #146
by highwiredaze
The Whisky, West Hollywood, CA., December 21, 2022
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The Guitar & Whiskey Club We Are The Black Things
Review by Ken Morton - Photos by Jack Lue
The Bulletboys were headlining a late December show at the iconic Whisky on the Sunset Strip. Opening the show were two of the very best local bands on the LA music scene - The Guitar & Whiskey Club and We Are The Black Things.
We Are The Black Things mix Sunset Strip rock with a moody artistry, and have always been a brilliantly mind-blowing experience to see live. Debuting songs from their Down In Wuhan magnum opus, you could not take your eyes or ears away from the stage as Tone Raven and his co-conspirators presenting their chilling tales from these dark pandemic days. From the foreboding labs of Wuhan to the streets of Sunset Blvd and beyond, We Are The Black Things rock your world and leave you craving a whole lot more. When the auditory escapades of George Lynch and Jim Morrison meet in a fiery head on collision, the results will surely mesh into the gripping and glorious reveries as presented by We Are The Black Things. Providing direct support to The Bulletboys was The Guitar & Whiskey Club, performing selections from their critically acclaimed Self-Titled EP. It won’t be long until GWC will be headlining their very own events on the Sunset Strip and beyond, especially with shows as vibrant and energetic as the one witnessed on this cool December night at The Whisky. Songs such as Sleazy and Does Your Dog Bite sent the room into sonic rock and roll overdrive. Founding member Jeffrey Donovan is absolutely inspirational on guitar, playing his heart and soul out. And vocalist Mark Prudeaux is the front man for the ages, his dynamic vocals and explosive stage presence enveloping the entire room, There is no doubt the GWC gained a whole lot of new fans with this very amazing live performance!
What a treat it was to see two of my favorite local bands playing the very same night at The Whisky! All this and The Bulletboys too, featuring the amazing Ira Black on guitar! Looking forward to seeing everyone at The Whisky in 2023!
