The Berlin Nightclub

June 2001: The Berlin Nightclub: Chicago, IL
CHIASM wsg/ ESION
Yep, we were an hour early because of the time change:) But better early than late, I suppose..we can thank The Rev for that, he's good at being on time. We were promptly greeted by our promoters for the show, who I recall as being wonderful people, especially a girl called Angel, and she really was. We brought an opening band with us from Detroit, and the owner of the venue was running behind, so they were kind enough to walk us down the street to an incredible pub we returned to the next day, and I think another time while visiting as well.. The nightclub really was a dance club, unlike any venue we'd played in before, there wasn't a designated stage, but rather some narrow platforms around the ceiling posts to stand on which made for a really involved performance. They had all sorts of tv monitors mounted to the ceiling, which they let us run our stage video through, so it made for a pretty cool atmosphere, and I think it was the only time I've been able to watch it while I performed, which I enjoyed quite a bit. The place was packed, and we really were surrounded by the the audience! Lots, and lots of dancing ensued...it was very cool. Chicago is a city I could live in..

The Blind Pig

June 2001: The Blind Pig: Ann Arbor, MI
CHIASM W/ THE FAINT AND ESION
We had a LOT of fun at this show.
Note the rockin' banjo in effect. We also had on matching glow-in-the-dark pants, no joke! :) Our friends Esion had asked us to open for them in this college bar, and the turnout was great, I also remember doing my cover of Major Tom completely in German, so that was a good time. Esion did their legendary cover of "Momma Said Knock You Out", and I think the Faint was a little confused, but all in good fun.