The Lucky Cheats/Delta Bombers - Favorites, Jan 4, 2013

Favorites is another cool Vegas dive bar, located near UNLV, with a good stage and PA - and an actual soundman who knows what he's doing (practically unheard-of in Las Vegas) - making it a "favorite" place to see bands. They don't have shows all the time, but hopefully they will be hosting gigs more regularly.

The place was packed when I arrived, which is always unusual for any dive bar gig out here, but the folks had good taste as it was a rockin' night! The Lucky Cheats opened and, as to be expected, tore it up! Great songs, great playing, another special guest spot by ex-Shadaleers singer Shanda (always a treat!) and tons of fun. They got the audience dancing right from the start and kept them there! I've raved about them numerous times already so I think the only thing that needs to be said is - see them! You won't regret it!

The Delta Bombers just returned from another European tour, spreading their own brand of punkabilly to to the old country. Led by singer Chris Moinichan, a blues/r'n'r shouter in the best tradition, he is aided and abetted by Andrew Himmler on guitar, Ozzy Chong on stand-up bass and Nick Lopez on drums. Definitely not trying to be overly revivalistic, they mix punk influences with their 50's to make their own sound. The people were behind them from before they hit the stage and were still raising their glasses in salute at the end of the night! (Unfortunately, I didn't get any decent pictures of them).

A cool show for my first of 2013!