Despite other tempting shows playing downtown last night, the Jazzhaus got the lions' share of the party people with a slick pair of funky electronic bands. Lawrence's own Floozies headlined the show, promising a night of thrilling dance tunes and their partners in crime on their new tour, Messy Jiverson, warmed up the bar with their dynamic opening set. The small venue was packed to the gills for this epic concert, with after-parties abound to keep the good times going.
Messy Jiverson of St. Louis, is on tour with The Floozies, going across the Midwest, spreading their funky vibes. The seven-piece group wields an old-school sound in their funk. Using vintage keys, drums and other equiptment, the band's psychedelic rock is a trip back to a club in 70's and 80's. Messy Jiverson started their set with the bar barely one third full, but from first to last, their songs captivated the audience with their driving bass and drum beats, layered synthesizer and keys all backing up intricate electronic guitar riffs. By the end of their last song they had attracted a dancing crowd up to the stage and warmed up the bar. The set was an impressive, pleasant surprise for folks who had never seen the band before. Any fans of funky, psychedelic rock should be sure to catch these guys any chance they get.
The Floozies took the stage without a set-list and just a few planned songs on their agenda for the show. The jam band duo always improvise and put together smooth, upbeat hits that are irresistibly dance-able. Right from the get-go the crowd packed the dance floor, eager for the tunes. The bar was completely full by the time the Floozies came on and only got busier as the party raged on. Some hot covers of "romance" songs to suit the upcoming holiday were mixed inbetween original Floozie's funk. Covers included "Safety Dance" and "Pussy Control". Listeners cheered and sang along to these fun recreations of classic funk.
The show was Valentine's Day themed, with decorations and delicious cookies gallore, along with the brilliant light show. The Floozies threw down some clever layers of synth and drums, using a new set-up that lets Matt work with loops faster than ever. Throwing down dance-able beats for two full sets, the band recieved eruptions of cheers from a loving audience. Even after their second set, the crowd wasn't finished partying. An encore helped sate the dancers' appetites, but even after the bar was closed, the party continued elsewhere with the bands and their friends. Their show on New Year's Eve seemed like one of the largest, most successful extravaganza's a band could hope for, but this show matched it in terms of the band's brilliant performance and the crowd's passionate approval.
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