The Mapes – The Peccadilloes – Loud Pipes – The Gerbils V 2.0 – 1/2 Ast – at Boomers – Las Vegas, NV

First up was a local Las Vegas band, The Gerbils V2.0 With only a bass player and a drummer these guys banged out a set you would expect to hear from a full band, with guitars etc. They rocked Boomers. With just a 2 piece band they made it work. Very cool band. I can only imagine how awesome they would sound with a full band. I really liked them, and I highly recommend that if you have a chance to see them definitely don't pass it up.








I have to give an incredible shout out to what I call "THE DYNAMIC DUO" D.J. STARR AND D.J. CHAOS

In-between sets these 2 keep the crowd going with their awesome tunes,  everything from Fear to The Dickies, The Runaways and so on. They got the tunes!!!  Hats OFF to these 2, GREAT STUFF.

UP NEXT WAS LOCAL FAVORITES 1/2 AST.  I ve seen these guys a few times and am never disappointed. They know how to play  Punk Rock!! They always give 100% and Friday night was no different.  One Kick Ass set. I always look forward to seeing these guys perform. They are High energy fast paced, ANOTHER BAND I RECOMMEND IF YOU LIKE PUNK ROCK. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

Next up was a surprise for me !!  2 weeks ago I saw a band called "Pigasus"  Well Friday night was a special set by "THE LOUDPIPES" They were formed and then called it quits,  and Pigasus was born. Well lead singer Tony who is moving to Florida was on hand and The Loudpipes did a quick 20 to 30 minute reunion set,  with Jesse and Jack on Guitars, Gilbert on drums, Roxie on bass and Tony Belting out lead vocals. All I can say is INCREDIBLE !!!   This band raised the roof of Boomers!! What an incredible line up of musicians. I can't say enough about the set they performed, They were amazing, Gilbert is an incredible drummer,  Jesse and Jack shred on guitars, and Roxie is just as amazing on bass, then you throw in Tony’s' vocals. A Masterpiece of musicians. It is a shame they are no more.  But you can always go see Pigasus they too are one totally KICK ASS BAND. The Loudpipes were a hard act to follow.

So the next band to play is a Las Vegas band called The Peccadilloes. What intrigued me most about this band was SAN-D on vocals.  I mean this in the most respectful way, She is such a tiny girl, but get her on the microphone and her vocals make her 10 feet tall. With songs like Psykill, Liquid Cheer, Sad Sack and so on. They played about 40 minutes, and it was non stop Rock and roll. I was reminded of the Old School Punk Bands from Los Angeles. Like” The Eyes" "The Go-Gos" when they first started. and one of my favorite L.A. Bands  "THE HEATERS" They play around Vegas quit a bit, Please check them out of you can.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST, "THE MAPES". They hit the stage wearing masks like you would find on Mexican Wrestlers. And a guitar player dressed like a Cub Scout. I wasn't sure what to expect being Halloween is a month away. They kicked out a 45 minute or so set, The most interesting person was The drummer, at point he left the stage to get a drink as i was standing there taking photos i felt something poke me in the rear, and there stood the drummer with his drum sticks. I thought o.k. so as he moved towards the stage he began to put his sticks up my shorts. Being as this was the first time I had seen them I assumed it was part of their show. So then he re-joined the band on stage and these guys continued playing some hard ass punk rock. With their guitar player going into the crowd standing on the tables jamming away!! Needless to say they are a very colorful band and well worth the time to go see.   Another band you won't be disappointed in.

All in all it was a great line up of bands. You can never go wrong at Boomers. If you like live Rock & Roll, Punk, or just to go out and have a good time Boomers is the place to be.

 

Bob Mandoki
Big Wheel Music Scene Reporter

 

More photos of the show can be seen HERE

 
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