their live show was initially annoying because (being older) i'd seen
everyone they're emulating.... kind of like seeing the original manic street
preachers (TERRIBLE live, but that first album was great) in lieu
of having been able to see the original Generation X

but once i accepted that  it was a great live show full of every hair metal
cliche (+UK punk cliche) possible and the band be totally into it passionately,
you had to give them props - they were non-stop on top of it...into 
the crowd, spewing up beer, etc...all great stuff...

but a great live show with no real strong songs left a bit of a void....
again, i have not heard the album nor have any great desire to do so 
but don't count these guys out...
if they have the stamina to do the road work, they could eventually 
deliver the goods...

or.... you can go see good old Thor, the real deal, still touring and 
blowing up hot water bottles
and a super nice guy as well....great songs, great hair, great 
muscles (little older now),
and an all around great night out... hahahhaaaaaa.....

anyway... back to the pop......



IPO will be here in Vancouver next week!
Bongo Beat/Bullseye Night is Friday, Sept 1
NEWSFLASH!!! Dave Rave will be joining me at the end of my set
DOUBLE NEWSFLASH!! Kevin Kane (Grapes of Wrath) will be accompanying 
me on guitar

we're on at 9pm for 20 mins so be there early if you want to see that 
- i'll be doing
an updated take on the 60s themes of my Olympia 66 CD.... kind of mod 
poetry guitar pop

http://www.myspace.com/ralphalfonso

Olympia 66 can be previewed on any iTunes store
we'll be doing the songs prettier and more acoustic