Captain of Industry/Male Models/Baby Teeth/Toads and Mice @ Gilly's 12.31.07

...as we said goodbye to 2007 and welcomed in 2008, we had an amazing evening of music to enjoy. Heading down on this blustery evening to Gilly's, we were excited for the musical treats we had in store...

...opening the evening was one of our favorite bands, Toads and Mice. With their impeccable execution on this evening, we were delighted to see this band in such a setting. While the tracks from their debut disc, Toads and Mice, landed in every way, the band's inexperience in such a setting revealed to us that a little more in the way of stage presence and banter could serve to improve the band's ability to further connect with their audience...




...in from Chicago, Baby Teeth's funk-inflected indie pop largely fell on indifference from the audience. Although we were somewhat bemused initally, by the end of their set, Baby Teeth had won us over, leaving us hopeful that they may return to the Gem City in 2008...



...with two Dayton ex-patriates in the band, we were excited to see Male Models from St. Louis. Despite our high expectations, we were largely disappointed in the band on this night. While some of the material held promise, the execution of the material came across as incomplete and shoddy. The enthusiasm, however, helped to hold our attention and gave us hope that with further refinement Male Models may evolve into an interesting outfit...



...just after the stroke of midnight, Captain of Industry hit the stage with their patented frentic, angular indie rock sound. On this particular night, the band seemed to be in full command of their oevure, slashing across the core melodies with muscular abandon. The appearance of the Pixies "Where Is My Mind?" was a welcome treat for the audience, as everyone fell into singalong mode, and we were well on our way into 2008...

Turn of a Knob

...local heroes Captain of Industry are at it again. Their relentless work ethic leads them out of Dayton on Thanskgiving on a trek to NYC to begin work on a new album, tentatively titled Strange Furr, with ex-Team Evil Records guru Noel Benford. Allegedly, members of The Slackers will also be contributing to the effort. According to the band, there are 25 songs on their plate, 12 of which they plan to release on the new record and the remainder to be put up elsewhere at a later date. From what we've heard of the new material, the band is poised to make their best record to date. We simply can't wait...

...until then we'll be treated to a number of live performances over the next month, several of which will feature COI serving as backing band for Happy Chichester. Upon their return to the Gem City, the band will share a few dates with rising indie band Baby Teeth from Chicago, culminating with the band ringing in 2008 with a big NYE show at Gilly's. Get your plans made now....

11.23.07 Arlene’s Grocery NYC Captain plays at 9:00
12.01.07 The Knitting Factory old office w. Spit Hot Fire, Can’t Hang, Ippazzi NYC
12.07.07 The Night Owl w. Buffalo Killers and Switch blade Serenade Dayton,OH
12.19.07 The Beat Kitchen w. Happy Chichester and The Receiver Chicago IL
12.20.07 Smalls Bar w. Happy Chichester and The receiver Detroit MI
12.21.07 Rumba Cafe w. Happy Chichester and the Receiver Columbus OH
12.22.07 Casa Nueva w. Happy Chichester and The Receiver Athens OH
12.29.07 Southgate House (Parlour) w. Baby Teeth +2 tba Newport KY
12.30.07 The Dame w. Baby Teeth, and Nana and the Boy Noise Lexington KY
12.31.07 Gilly's w. Baby Teeth, Male Models Dayton OH

...in the meantime, contact the boys and see if you can get yr paws on a copy of their latest release, the Gold Teeth EP. We've had in it heavy rotation here for the last month or so and highly recommend you avail yourself of this as soon as humanly possible. While not an official release and indulging various experimentations by different amalgamations of the band, the tracks are nothing less than indicative of why COI is one of Dayton's finest outfits. Get there....