The Queers – Alive in Hollyweird DVD Review

This review took a little while to get written because a couple of the Big Wheel staffers that were at this show the night they filmed it demanded that they get to see this first before it was given to the review staff. They said that they remember how great that show was and then getting to relive it for a second time was a rush. This show was taped at the now closed Safari Sams in Hollywood as part of Hooligan High, which is the all ages version of Punk Rock Social Live.

The 4 camera angles that this show had on it does a respectable job of capturing the show while keeping it real without over producing it. For the first three songs it was hard to hold back and then by the forth song it got blurted out, “Gawd, I love The Queers!” This is the effect that this video will have on you when you watch it. The Queers throw down a solid performance which long time fans will appreciate and new finders of The Queers get a look at their new favorite band performing live. The sound quality on it is first rate which is no surprise when you look at the credits and see the name Ulysses Noriega who is known for churning out great sound on many commercial releases. The video has plenty of crowd footage, stage diving, crowd surfing which is an equal part of the fun at any show. Just loved the part where this chick gets on stage and takes a self portrait MySpace photo while the band is playing, it’s a crack up. That scene alone is a testament to how cool Safari Sams was, because at any other venue they would have had 6 security people rat pack you.

The commentary / interview portion with Joe Queer is pure gold. You get find out that the catalyst behind starting The Queers was Joe Queer seeing Black Flag for the first time at The Fleetwood. The sheer raw honesty and ethics that Joe talks about is a must see for any kid that wants to start a band or be in a band. He also talks about a restaurant business that he left behind to go back on the road in the 90’s. He ends by saying that if he gets board with the band, he will return to the restaurant business as he loves to cook. Suggestion, heaven forbid that The Queers quit performing live, but if they do, we suggest that you go find where ever he sets up a restaurant at and go have a meal there. We think that you will be just as impressed with the food since it will probably be just as good as all the great music that he has turned out over the years.

This is a video that will for sure be part of your video rotation. As a bonus you get a second CD with all the high quality audio from the show that you take with you anywhere, this has got to be one of the coolest features. With video of 32 songs performed live, you get a full dose of The Queers, this DVD over delivers. Look for this at your local record store or at interpunk.com

*** Special Southern California Alert ***
Punk Rock Social Presents:
The Queers will be performing live at The Knitting Factory in Hollywood on Friday June 19, 2009
and at Alex's Bar in Long Beach on Saturday June 20, 2009


www.thequeersrock.com
www.myspace.com/thequeers
www.punkrocksocial.com
http://punkrocksocial.com/queersdvd

 

-Payne-