It’s that time of the year again, when the seasons change and winter turns to spring. The snow melts and the sun shines as the sky becomes blue and the trees become green. In Colorado, spring means gorgeous weather, new crop and Red Rocks season. Every band in the country dreams of playing Red Rocks at some point during their career, it’s arguably the greatest outdoor venue in the United States. There is one show taking place this year that really stands out to most everyone who loves live music. The Disco Biscuits are returning to Red Rocks. After not playing the venue last year, the band will be throwing down a three set show on the third night of their four-night Bisco Inferno run. For the Disco Biscuits and their fans, Bisco Inferno has become an every year staple. Although it may change from year to year, you can always count on Bisco Inferno happening. Always.
Cleveland Rocks, Lotus Style
Cleveland has constantly demanded good live music. Between a history of hosting legendary acts (i.e. Pink Floyd), to producing amazing talent (no references needed), to being home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland is a staple on the tour circuit, no matter which way you slice it.
Even with these daunting precedents, Lotus came to town to tear the roof down, and they executed their task this past Sunday. Still reeling from an absolutely amazing night in Columbus, I entered the House of Blues with plenty of butterflies trying to escape my gut.
The Disco Biscuits did it again; they threw down a solid three-night run in their hometown of Philadelphia. Back to the E factory, I was in attendance for both Friday and Saturday. There's a certain vibe at a Biscuits show in Philly, it's unlike any other show you'll ever attend. From the pre-show cheese steaks to the infinite amount of circle logos, the Disco Biscuits are highly praised in the City of Brotherly love. The band has become a staple to the Philadelphia music community and it definitely shows, they created an entire scene. Twenty years have gone by since they were that college band covering Phish at house parties and a lot has changed. At the same time, a lot has stayed the same. They may have switched drummers and tweaked their sound a bit but they're still the same old Biscuits. Some of the same fans that were seeing them twenty years ago in frat house basements were posted up at the Electric Factory, waiting to see their boys blow the minds of the younger generation. They did just that.