As everyone filed out of the HOB during the change over, I noticed that the Heavy Pets were still going strong downstairs on the lower level. Not only were they playing to a full room, but people were spilling out onto the casino floor! Though I only heard a song or two, I am definitely excited to catch these guys again. The sound was solid – a little less untz and a bit more rock than the show upstairs- but very enjoyable.
Lotus was next to the stage, and I was probably most impressed with their ability to build into their jams while hitting some intense peaks, and still circle around and fall back into the groove. The sound was better and so were the lights, so I think that the issue with BP set was resolved. This set really had me moving, especially when near the end of the set the lights went real low and the crowd erupted in the almost pitch black room. The sound was just flowing right over the crowd and enveloping everyone into the same rhythm.
Lately it seems that Bisco has been getting a lot of mixed reviews. The fans seem to be split into those who are longing for the sounds of the past and those who love the band’s new direction. After years of playing together and more than one lineup change, this can only be expected. While I can understand wanting to hear the sound that got you hooked way back when, it’s great to hear a band actually progressing. With the new album still forthcoming, the “new” songs are finally starting to jam out more, and because of the new blood at shows it seems that the “old” favorites are new again to much of the audience.
From watching the guys on stage this weekend, it’s easy to see that either way they are having a lot of fun and really enjoying themselves, which generally leads to a better show for everyone. Both nights of Bisco reminded fans why they love to see this band. From the crazy jams on night 1 during CWB > Ladies, to a sample of Daft Punk’s Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger layered into the mix near the end of set 1 on night 2, you can say a lot of things about Bisco, but they do know how to get down and keep the crowd moving. The entire set on Friday was fun and shiny– not so much the deep, dark griminess they are known for. But it’s summer and we were in Atlantic City, and sometimes you just want to have a good time!
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note: I am not a Bisco fan.
note: I am now a Bisco fan. After a friend took me to A.C. this past weekend. I’ve been to 3 Camp Bisco’s @ 3 different locales.
Great venue! great fans. (bisco fans do get a bad rap) great music!
The Disco Biscuits really are changing it up and dropping some innovative dance-tastic beats/rhythms.
Great pics and words to back up, what was a great two days of music.
A special thanx to BP and Lotus for their underappreciated contribution to fluffing up a riled-up crowd.
Here’s to more close-minded peeps giving Bisco a first or another chance.