Montotonix opened for Silver Jews at the Variety Playhouse last night, and while they didn't steal the show, they definitely gave it a "punch in the face" (the words of Ami Shalev, the lead singer).
The band set up their drum kit and instruments in the standing-room area of the Variety Playhouse, walked out, and motioned for the crowd, mostly seated, to walk down to where they are. They then proceeded to put on the most frenetic dance party I've seen a few years. Shalev did headstands in a garbage can, rode on the shoulders of crowd member and stole beers from bystanders to drink or give to his bandmates.
The show was stronger on the performance art end that it was musically, but it was a truly unique experience, and isn't that half the point of live music?
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