Dandy Warhols - Cargo - 30 th August 2005 - Live Review

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30 th August 2005 Cargo is not a large venue, but this gig was packed with sweating Dandy’s fans all itching to see their Portland heroes.

Decked out in army style cap and white Doors t-shirt Courtney was on form. He announced to the crowd after playing new single Smoke It “That’s the first time we’ve played that song live. Anywhere. So if you know the lyrics, (raising middle fingers) you downloaded it off the web!”

Opening with one of their old songs Ride, the band were camouflaged by the shocking strobe lighting while behind scenes of beautiful synchronised swimmers performed underwater acrobatics and treacherous dives.

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I knew little about The Dandy Warhols before I went but I’m left wanting to know more.

http://www.dandywarhols.com

Alex Mula