A few years ago my brother asked if I wanted to go see Coheed and Cambria at the House of Blues in Chicago. I had just gotten into their latest album (what a guilty pleasure) and thought it sounded like a good time. I picked him up (figuring he had the tickets) and we headed downtown.
During the ride downtown I discovered that the shithead didn't have tickets, but we thought it would be no problem. We were just going to see a relatively unknown band at a decent-sized venue like HOB.
We parked and walked over to the HOB and discovered that the show was sold out. WTF? How could Coheed and Cambria sell out the House of Blues? Neither of us realized how popular they had become or that they were even capable of selling out a venue of that size. The following month they were on the cover of Alternative Press magazine. So we ended up going to a bar and drinking $4.00 cans of Schlitz (yeah, we're stupid) and going over to Pishko's place. We almost called my wife with Coheed on the car stereo to "fake" how awesome the show was. That would have been funny.
"If Rush was an emo band," is how I would describe Coheed and Cambria. They have been lumped into the trendy "prog" genre as well. What they definately are is a slightly technical punk/rock/emo/pop band with a vocalist that has a great set of pipes. The song I've posted below is strange because it really doesn't fit with the rest of the album at all and is not really totally representative of what their sound is. That being said, it is probably one of the catchiest songs I've ever heard and my wife's favorite from the album. They also have a new record coming out September, 20th that I am definately looking forward to.
I also need to give credit where credit is due. Yesterday my guy over at Hush posted the Jeff Caudill cover I have re-posted today. There is just something about it. His earnest drawl and the harmonica just make the song. The first time I heard Gameface (Jeff's previous band) was when Justin let me borrow Jacob's CD. Its been awhile and I had forgotten how awesome Jeff and the band were. Jeff also has a new album out that you should get.
MP3 | Jeff Caudill - The District Sleeps Alone Tonight Previously Unreleased
MP3 | Coheed And Cambria - Blood Red Summer In Keeping Secrets Of Silent Earth: 3
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
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Actually, I believe I let you borrow Justin's CD. He gave that to me. It's long gone now. Who knows where?
funny story, that c&c night. didnt you two get like 50 phone calls & each person that called said to you, "didn't you have tickets?" i know my phone call to you was one of them. but we all know that c&c suck live anyway...so you didn't miss much. ;) (feel better now?)
Guess that serves me right for posting on Minus The Bear after you posted on them the night before.
Glad you're digging the Caudill cover. I can't stop playing it. I also have his version tabbed out if you want it.
Lemme know and keep up the good posts Eric.
Daniel - I really really dig the Caudill cover. Excellent imho. If you wouldn't mind hooking me up with the tab that would be awesome. Maybe I can play it for the babe-to-be. Thanks.
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