Check out the latest Big Western Flavor for a very nice review of our set at the Rockin' Tomato on Friday:

World Racketeering Squad weren't the most technically proficient band I saw this week, but they put on the best show. That's what counts! Guitarist Isaac Priestley is really talented, and his playing provides the necessary ballast for their goofy but clever vocal melodies. The drums are simple but effective, and bassist/singer Reed Oliver does his best on his instrument even though he started learning to play after founding the band. You'd have to be listening very hard to notice their mistakes, however, because their songs are very strong. They really emphasize what's best about the band: their sense of humor, their camaraderie, and their attention to detail. Can you become a good songwriter merely by listening extremely closely to tons and tons of good songs? I believe that you can, and WRS are a perfect test case. (read the rest...)

Also read it to find out what you missed at the Cocker Spaniels show at Red 7 on Wednesday! And an assessment of my other band, You Might Think We're Sharks, who performed with WRS on Friday.

Thanks!