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Posted in music on June 25, 2009
Crocodiles had sound problems, didn't play the Firebird
Crocodiles @ Mercury Lounge (more by BB)
A slightly bizarre scene played itself out at the Firebird [Wednesday night], where Thunderkid, Crocodiles and Spelling Bee were set to play a show. Thunderkid opened, and a crowd of 30 or so people had gathered by the time California's Crocodiles were set to perform. For those unfamiliar, the band's a duo, and its beats are pre-programmed. And so a bit after 10:30 p.m., the pair slapped on sunglasses, the backing tracks started, and all systems seemed a go.They should have just made like Crystal Castles and started throwing things. The St. Louis club is issuing refunds.Just as quickly, Crocodiles stopped and said that apparently it would have to play acoustic tonight. In fact, the duo seemed really upset at the sound. I heard them say that it sounded "like a boombox" (exactly what that meant was unclear) while RFT writer/pal Todd McKenzie reported hearing them upset about "Fisher Price shit" sound. The Firebird's sound guy (who I didn't know off-hand) went up onstage and tried to fix things, but to no avail. After a short amount of time, the band moved its stuff offstage, and didn't play. [Riverfront Times]
Their shows in NYC this past weekend were much more successful. All tour dates HERE.
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Posted on June 25, 2009 2:33 PM
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Comments (14)
hey Crocodiles.
1. you suck
2. no one cares about you
3. your record is tanking
4. leave your hipper-than-thou shitster attitudes back in sunny del mar
5. if the sound sucks, be professional and make due - you lame fucks
Posted by Crocky | June 25, 2009 2:50 PM
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Posted by Anonymous | June 25, 2009 2:52 PM
if they're going to be that picky they should bring their own PA or at least an amp for their beats. amateurs
Posted by Anonymous | June 25, 2009 3:54 PM
It's called karma folks.
Posted by blackhat | June 25, 2009 3:59 PM
you know what? if you've got recored beats or samples, tour with a fucking PA system
Posted by Anonymous | June 25, 2009 4:09 PM
Wow more San Diego acts behaving terribly.....shocking
Posted by Trav | June 25, 2009 4:15 PM
they suck
why does BV keep covering them
there are waaaaay more deserving musicians out there
this band is a PRIME example of STYLE over SUBSTANCE
Posted by Anonymous | June 25, 2009 4:34 PM
BRING BACK DURGA DURGA! (MY FAVORITE BAND EVER)
Posted by Anonymous | June 25, 2009 5:45 PM
Get a god damn drummer.
Posted by Anonymous | June 25, 2009 11:20 PM
Crocodiles' lp is not tanking. They've sold thousands and the the sales have been steady since it's release.
Posted by Hector Morales | June 26, 2009 9:26 PM
"Crocodiles' lp is not tanking. They've sold thousands and the the sales have been steady since it's release."
-- let me repeat myself, it's tanking Hector.
sorry vato - but - el recordo is el tanko
these JAMC hacks could'nt fight their little indie way out of Alan Vega's boxer shorts.
get a clue you fucks
oh, and Happy Friday
Posted by Crocky | June 26, 2009 11:54 PM
Crocky, you are wrong. I'm sure your wishes are for their failure, but I think you need to come to terms with the fact that these eses are successful. THOUSANDS of their lps and cds have sold. And these gat comments on these gay blogs are only insurance that they sell more.
Posted by Hector morales | June 27, 2009 8:00 AM
i dont care for crocodiles but i def know the feeling of a pa sounding kinda weak and not really wanting to being represented in that manner. fully understandable
Posted by Anonymous | June 28, 2009 3:00 AM
Get a god damn drummer.
Posted by replica handbags | July 5, 2009 3:09 PM