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Gateway Park in N. Tonawanda 8/11/01 |
| by Bob Silvestri
. Gateway Park in North Tonawanda was the place to be on August 11th for a splendid evening of power pop by three smartly dressed bands. Up first were The Dissapointments. Dressed in matching black suits, white shirts, and black ties they played a thirty  minute
set of quirky power pop that sometimes challenged you with chord changes
or off kilter arrangements. Their enjoyable set provided a nice way to
kick off the night. Check out their way cool web site: www.staybitter.com
Power pop maestros girlpope were up next. Playing a sweat drenching fifty minute set of inspired music that was quite possibly the highlight of the night. Wearing matching white bowling style shirts, they entertained with both music and humor. The band Mark  Norris
(vocals, guitar, witty sarcasm), Rich Campagna(thumping bass), The Kid(crunching
guitars and cheesy organ)and Brandon Delmont(stylish drumming) even had
some of the Buffalo music glitterati on hand to check out the show. Highlights
included No Tomorrows, Real Whigged Out, So Far As Now and It’s Alright
on the music end and the “Smiles For Picks” campaign (intentional), the
almost head beaning, eye removing free CD toss (unintentional) and the
spill your beer for the free t-shirt (appropriate) for entertainment. The
whole band should be arrested for stealing the show! For more fun and info
check out: www.girlpope.com
The Knack are well known in the annals of rock music because of their classic/annoying
song My Sharonna. Their seventy five minute set was well received by the
crowd of about three thousand. Many waved their old Knack LP sleeves and
sung every word, even on the newer less familiar material. Also dressed
in matching white shirts and black suits and ties they seemed happy to
be playing to such an appreciative crowd. They gladly hung out after the
show to sign those LP jackets. Their set was made up of the familiar (My
Sharonna, Frustrated, She’s So Selfish) to the more obscure (Another Lousy
Day, Can I Borrow A Kiss). They closed the night with a medley of the songs
Tequila and Roadhouse Blues. |
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