5/29/15

M.O.T.O - live at the Midway. 5/9/15

This was such an awesome gig. M.O.T.O is a band that delivers punchy, in your face, rock n roll that is reminicent of The Ramones and early Black Flag. That's what it reminds me of anyway. Maybe even The Velvet Underground? Regardless, I'm not a critic. Just a fan of big and loud, tight, Rock music. What blew my mind about these totally unassuming, non pretentious, down to Earth musicians was their friendly and approachable demeanor. 

Whatever your tastes are, the sheer adroitness and prowess of their playing, the tightness AND looseness of the songs, it's hard not to be impressed. Each tune they did was on the average of about a minute and a half long, no epic psychedelia, long, drawn out, jams. Just quick jolts of juice and electric authenticity delivered with a drum set louder than a machine gun but in control and never losing tempo.

M.O.T.O was playing at the Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain for the 3rd annual "Joe Fest". A gig held in memorandum of writer and part time bar tender, Joe Coughlin. M.O.T.O. left everyone shaking with energy and verve. The band was mirroring the 'lightning rod' effect of bright impact, striking without warning -  then dissapearing back into the night.

If you hear of this band playing in or near New England, do yourself a BIG favor; duck into the club and see them. You won't be disappointed!