Last Friday (February 23rd), there were 3 kinds of spirits flowing through the Detroit Lager House: the spirits being those of fair-priced alcohol; the high-energy of art-loving people; and the alluring sound of phenomenal rock music.
And yeah, the House was full, to say the least; why would anyone expect anything less? After all, we were there to witness a trifecta of local brilliance from 3 bands I would personally recommend to any and everyone.
Rose St. Germaine was up first, and let me tell you… They were so beautiful to watch. From their first note to their last, they brought with them an extraordinary air of fun-loving rock-and-roll energy that could best be described as absolutely electrifying. Their folk-tinged melodies coupled with their unforgettable stage presence… Seriously, I’m at a loss for words. For now, this will have to suffice: I’d like to be at their next show - and hopefully - do a better write up on them when that time comes.
Next, Dang Quixote lit up the stage, and by the way, this is another band that I’d love to do a write up about soon. There’s something so fresh and different about them; their beautifully distinctive chord progressions, silken vocal harmonies, and altogether sharpness of style… They’re top notch in every sense, and I wholeheartedly expect to see them accumulate more and more success as they continue their musical journey.
Last but not least, Holy Profane took to the stage.
Now, I have to back up and say that I’ve been tracking HP for well over a decade now – I’ve been a fan since Anthony Zito (the official creator of the project) was performing solo shows around town and gently-yet-enthusiastically promoting his albums on social media.
Two years ago, I filmed his exuberant solo-set when he performed at the Hamtramck Music Festival (Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5g2iLWxBXc).
Zito has always had a major gift for intertwining strikingly thought-provoking lyrics within his uniquely catchy indie rock structures. All of his songs and solo performances have demonstrated this fact. However, it is quite a marvel to see this project take the form of a full-band (with the ingenuities of: John Kern on drums, Autumn Kisch on bass, Audrey Cooke on sax, Steve Kroll on electric guitar, Steve Pliska on synth/guitar, and Jared Talcott also on synth).
Luckily, I managed to capture some amazing moments from HP’s performance, including 2 of my favorite songs: “The Next Next Bob Dylan” & “Starving Artist Stock Market.”
Check ‘em out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw2B1woCkmQ
Holy Profane is, was, and forever will be one of my favorite musical projects of all time. And their newest album, “Faithless Elector,” is proof that this beast is only getting better and better from here.
If you haven’t done so already, feel free to check out their Bandcamp page here: https://holyprofane.bandcamp.com/music
You can also find them on Spotify and Youtube, and if you’re interested in catching an upcoming show, there’s one at The Lexington Bar in Detroit tomorrow, March 1st (starting at 8PM; with No Fun Club, Grey Gardens, & Twin Deer). The next one after that is going to be at Outer Limits Lounge in Detroit on March 8th (starting at 9PM; with Summer Like the Season & Bad Magnets).
-Kelly Gill (“KG”)
THURSDAY, FEB 29, 2024
LOCATION: ZLAB (FROM THE DESK OF KG)
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