Dead Kennedy’s

W/Reagan Youth and Room Full of Strangers

January 24, Milliken’s Reef, Port Canaveral, FL

Like I have to tell small children and some preternaturally cheap homeowners, “Somethings, once they are broken, can’t be fixed.” Such seems to be the rift between the Dead Kennedy’s and Jello Biafra. Right off the bat, I’ll tell you, Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.if you can’t get over this detail, don’t bother coming out. It’s a tired and exhausted argument. And if you want to see ¾ of a legendary line-up do justice to their back catalog, and have a good time doing it, then show up, sing along, and take a turn in the pit. And just because something is broken, doesn’t mean a solution isn’t available.

DK performed, quite possibly for the first time, at a tiki bar complete with white sand and torches. With new singer Skip Greer (whose been filling the role since 2008), is more than capable and brings his own voice to the material. Filling the vacancy of any highly visible frontman is daunting. Greer handles the role with command and style. D.H. Peligro, Klaus Flouride, and East Bay Ray all sound sharp and on top of their game. They played through their best known numbers, and didn’t let idiots throwing debris at the stage stop the show. “Moon over Marin” and “Kill the Poor” were highlights.

Interestingly enough you hear almost none of the aforementioned quibbling when itImage may be NSFW.
Clik here to view. came to Reagan Youth. With only guitarist Paul Cripple left from the original line-up, the band soldiered on with intensity and a sense of purpose. The new line-up brought the proper indignation to the material which is sadly relevant once more.

Opening act Room full of Strangers from Orlando were an unexpected surprise. Agitated and muscular they served up wonderful racket of dark garage rock with psychedelic touches. The band veered into frantic punk before easily making their way back. “Guest Bath” and “You’re PC” are stand out tracks. This is a band worth watching.

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