It was off to a night of veteran punk-rockitude at Cafe DeKcuf last night. Dan Vapid of Methadones, Screeching Weasel and Riverdales fame was in town with his new band mates The Cheats, and put on a show of Ramones loving punks from The Riptides - who I haven't seen in a while - and In Heat, which features members of The Bella Bombs, among other combos.
First up, In Heat; Tanya, Angel and drummer Pat are the Bombs holdovers. They're joined by guitarists Brent and Tony. The band made its debut last October and play some amped up rock. Here's Tanya (a.k.a. Honey Bomb and Brent).
In Heat at Cafe DeKcuf, July 29, 2012
Tony, Angel and a largely obscured Pat.
In Heat at Cafe DeKcuf, July 29, 2012
They were followed by out-and-out Ramones worshippers The Riptides, who I've seen a couple of times (all without a camera in hand, as far as I can tell) and never really warmed to them. They had a bunch of fans in attendance game to a bit of singong along, though, as well as family. I gather they've been keeping a low profile (for them, at least) despite putting out a couple of splits with The Dwarves and The Queers (one with The Apers impends). "Doug Vermin came back from the dead for this show!" declared singer Andy Vandal. "It hurt a bit," noted Vermin.
The Riptides at Cafe DeKcuf, July 29, 2012
Woah-oh action!
The Riptides at Cafe DeKcuf, July 29, 2012
Finally Dan Vapid & The Cheats. If you know his other bands, you know the sound, as well as some of the songs. He also covered The Pointed Sticks'
Out Of Luck.
Dan sings!
Dan Vapid & The Cheats at Cafe DeKcuf, July 29, 2012
Cheating action!
Dan Vapid & The Cheats at Cafe DeKcuf, July 29, 2012
Not a bad crowd for a Sunday either, though I've definitely seen livelier.
