It was a hot, smoky night at the Bottleneck for funk fans when the Floozies went wild and led a packed dance floor in a party of epic proportions. Beginning with a heavy, entrancing opening set from NMEZEE and ending with two sets of heart-pounding funk, the Floozies' Funk From Space abducted the Bottleneck for one night of foggy, laser-light fun.
A decent crowd had already gathered by 10:30 p.m., when NMEZEE, put together a set of bass-heavy dubstep, accented by wicked electronic melodies and riffs that shook the Bottleneck to a warm froth. Would-be-dancers only got down to parts of this intense show, but the fierce, passionate set seemed too much for the still-shy crowd to handle. In another hour or two the entire dance-floor would have been packed with flailing arms and bouncing booties, it was just a little early for the audience. Nonetheless, this opening act was more than enough of a warm-up to prepare the crowd for the fun to come.
The Floozies got a lot of love from their huge Lawrence fan base as they took the stage and started throwing down beats. The Hill brothers have a knack for improvisational funk that's irresistibly dance-able and a pleasure for the ears. Before the first song was finished the dance floor was full, and the Bottleneck alive with energy. Playing bass-thumping tunes, The Floozies' set pulled the crowd together with good vibes and musical love. The Bottleneck was getting incredibly steamy by the time the dynamic duo took a well-deserved set-break.
For their second set, the Floozies continued their raging party with gusto. The entire dance floor was jammed, butt-to-gut with whooping, dancing fans. Party-girl extraordinaire, Lydia led a charge of girls onto stage for a grind when the Floozies started playing their slick cover of Montell Jordan's "This Is How We Do It." The whole bar sang along to a jammed-out, funky cover of Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds."
Surrounded by friends, fans and new listeners, the Floozies played one of their best shows yet, including new original hits and fresh renditions of their own old favorites. With the best lights show to date and a thick crowd of loyal fans, the Floozies demonstrated their well-established place in the Lawrence music scene last night.
Even with their finale lasting until 1:47 a.m., the Floozies could not contain the nuclear meltdown of energy they had triggered. The audience raged and cheered for more, with after-parties abound. This may have been one of the Floozies' best shows to date; perhaps the Bottleneck did not sell out, but the sheer love of the adoring fans was enough to fill the venue with positive energy to match the Floozie's increasingly funky performance. If you missed this climactic show or just cannot get enough, The Floozies will be at the Crosstown Station in Kansas City on April 23rd, playing the Pretty Lights' afterparty.
Also, the Floozies made a special announcement this morning that they will play the Granada April 29th with Somasphere, simultaneously celebrating Mark Hill's birthday! This show promises to be one wild night!
Now for Previews:
Tonight the party people of Lawrence will be split in half; no doubt That 1 Guy will draw a crowd with his wacky one-man-act at the Bottleneck. That 1 Guy's goofy songs, played with bizarre, home-made instruments, will be a spectacle to behold. Fans of quality experimental music will have no trouble getting down to this zany show. Tickets cost between $14-15, doors open at 8 p.m.
Meanwhile Beats Antique will pull the dancing folk to the Granada with their electronic gypsy tunes. The sound of world roots music set to hip-swinging electric rhythms will attract many a party person for this trio's performance. A cross between dubstep and string instrumentals, Beats Antique are as rare and remarkable a show as That One Guy. This show includes openers The Tailor, and Dumptruck Butterlips. According to Lawrence.com this show will cost between $11-16.35 - an odd number, but comparable with That 1 Guy. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Wednesday night the Chicago Afrobeat Project will be getting funky at the Bottleneck for $10. Doors open at 8 p.m.
There are plenty more concerts coming up in the near future, so stay tuned in for all the fun!
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