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Concrete Blonde comes to Big Easy
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It’s been eight years since Los Angeles-based gothic-rockers Concrete Blonde have been in the studio. And it’s been almost that long since they have been on a tour bus zigzagging the lower 48 states. Concrete Blonde’s bus arrives in Boise this Sunday for a St. Patties Day concert at The Big Easy.
And nothing says Ireland like Concrete Blonde. Just kidding, of course.
The band formed in north Hollywood in the early ’80s. They released a five-song album in 1982 called “Caroline,” which featured the haunting title-track song “Caroline.” Lead singer Johnette Napolitano’s is admittedly an Anne Rice fan. Her dark and brooding lyrics work well with her gutsy and emotional voice.
In 1987, the band released their sophomore effort, simply named “Concrete Blonde.” The album showed their grass roots sensibilities and aptitude for writing sad, heartfelt lyrics. “Dance Along the Edge” is a desperate song with no relief in sight. “True” is a ditty about leaving town for good, and “Still in Hollywood” is an anthem about the true spirit of the north Hollywood streets. “She lives under a truck / She doesn’t give a fuck.” The album is chalk full of urban angst like this.
Two years later, Concrete Blonde released “Free,” which featured major hit “Scene of a Perfect Crime” and minor hit “God is a Bullet.”
But Concrete Blonde is mostly known for their alternative smash hit “Joey,” which has been on several of the band’s compilations and is done acoustically on their greatest hit’s album, ‘Still in Hollywood.” “Joey” is about the pain of heartbreak, fueled by a drunken binge and a healthy dose of forgiveness.
The band is on the road promoting their latest release “Group Therapy,” which is their first album of new material since 1994. Napolitano reunites with original band members Jim Mankey and Harry Rushakoff for this latest tour.
If you go…
L.A. rockers Concrete Blonde are coming to The Big Easy this Sunday night for a St. Patties Day celebration. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at all TicketWeb locations or by calling 1-800-965-4827.
J. Patrick Kelly
