The Dead Ponies – Obedient Waves – 1/2 Ast – Double Down Saloon – Las Vegas, NV

When I arrived at The Double down I wasn't expecting to be as small as it is, as you can see by the photos it is very intimate, you are totally up close and personal with the Bands.

The first band to hit the floor is a local Las Vegas band called 1/2 AST. Not knowing what to expect. Their first song was the Chicken song, they just played like there was no tomorrow. The lead singer was just flapping his arm and crowing like a chicken. It was Pretty awesome.


Their music to me is a cross between OI, Hard Core and Thrash Metal. Needless to say they kicked ass and got the crowd ready for Obedient Waves. They put about 15 songs into a 25 minute set.

Up next came Obedient Waves, An awesome band out of Los Angeles. Billy Gruber on guitars, Joanna Devoe vocals, and Dylan Halacy on drums. They did a kick ass set with some of their songs from the 4 song e.p. like Cool As Hell, OM Song, If You Only Had A brain, Drink Fuck Love, and we never liked you. Billys vocals and guitar playing rocked the Double Down, along with Jo's vocals and Dylans incredible drumming this trio is on it's way to the big time. If you get a chance to go see them I highly recommend them.

Finally The Dead Ponies took the floor. These guys just totally thrashed out a 25 minute set, It would have been longer but somebody from the audience slammed a guy into the drummer and knocked his kit over, and they got really irritated and cut their set short.
 
If you get a chance check out any and all of these bands they all are worth seeing. The music ranges from OI Hardcore to Thrash metal.


Bob Mandoki
Big Wheel Music Scene Reporter

 

More photos of the show can be seen HERE

 
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