Fist Fite and Tartufi @ Rontoms

The vintage rumpus room vibe is the draw here, with garage-sale chairs and sofas creating little islands of conversation that help to offset the impersonal warehouse ambiance. As I walk in the first thing I notice is the invasion by Fratty Frats from the suburbs and I think to myself, Fist Fite is going to demolish the souls of this crowd and I was going to truly enjoy this! Tartufi from San Francisco played first, they were a big surprise. A two-piece featuring Brian Gorman on drums and Lynne Angel on guitar, bass, keyboards and vocals. The trick to their layered sound was the use of loop upon loop upon loop which allowed Angel to do a three-part harmony with herself, play guitar and bass, all at the same time. Sit in your seat, sip your wine and enjoy.

Fist Fite

Fist Fite was next and everything changed. The minute they emerge on to the stage you can feel the energy. Their signature heavy riffs and patterns, unpredictable turns, and raw vocal blast echos through out the building. The minute they started the crowd that was sporadically chit chatting around the bar was now up front and enjoying it as much as the band was. Fist Fite is one of a few bands that never disappoint me. Get out of your seat, take a shot of whisky and hold on to your brain!