the bats put on an excellent last night at the rickshaw stop in SF (with 
actual rickshaws).  They were really friendly, to boot.  all the hipster 
kids were there for the Guillomots, and scattered immediately after their 
set, thank god.  one tool had been loudly giving constant commentary to his 
friends, clearly audible over the music and the large amount of chattering 
going on in the back.

it amazes me that people come to a concert then treat the band like they 
were background music.   at least they can tell all their hipster 
friends/rivals that they were at the Guillomots show before everyone liked 
them...

I would estimate a crowd of 500 dropped down to 100 for the Bats' set.  and 
it was good.

They are playing tonight in Berkeley at the Starry Plough.

what is considered their best album(s)?

I really like the new one.  I think it's much better than Silverbeet and 
Daddy's Highway, which I also have.

Damian
thegeniusiwas@hotmail.com