I took a trip into London's West End last night to witness a rare UK
appearance by Rudi Protrudi and the Fuzztones. The band performed a
rip roaring set of 60s garage covers and Fuzztones originals to an
appreciative crowd of neo Mods and assorted 60s music afficianadoes
with less rigid fashion values. At the point when Rudi introduced the
band he made the point that 3 of them were members of the Bonniwell
Music Machine from the last European tour (anyone who saw them
backing Sean will atest to their impressive musical ability and
superb understanding of the BMM ouvre, the BMM London show was one of
the most exciting live performances I had seen for many years.)
Immediately afterward they broke into an amazing version of "The
People In Me" which had the crowd in a frenzy of wild delight. I did
hope to get the chance to chat with Robert and Lana after the show in
the hope of encouraging them to persuade Sean to come over to this
side of the pond for some more shows, but my ears were ringing so
much after the intensity of their set that I wouldn't have been able
to hear anything they might have said in reply anyway. So, if you are
in Europe and you get the chance to see The Fuzztones perform do make
the effort, you won't be disappointed. It might be an idea to take
some kind of ear protection though ;)
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