Minneapolis rock and rollers Chooglin’ return to Fargo this Saturday. Two of the members of Chooglin’ used to be in the Midnight Evils who frequented Ralph’s Corner back in the day. Chooglin’ (their name taken from a CCR song), are less a punk/metal hybrid than the Evils and more straight up rock and roll, say more ZZ Top than AC/DC. But its still done at a high octane, full throttle, balls to the wall pace. Jesse Tomlinson moved from the drums to the guitar and for good reason, his lead solos dot every song and his skills are a definite highlight of their sound, giving it both soul and grit. The band has recieved much attention in the Twin Cities in its short existence. They are frequently played on the Current (recently playing their listener appreciation party), were named one of the best Twin Cities bands of 2006 by First Avenue, City Pages, and their album dotted many a top 10 of the year lists by local media. Their very first gig was opening for the Detroit Cobras and the Reigning Sound and by all accounts, Chooglin’ blew their much more well established counterparts away. While the band has captured some of their trademark sound on their recently released self titled debut album, live is where the band shines. You truly don’t appreciate the Chooglin’ experience until you see it in the flesh. The band last played Fargo in September and returns with the new CD in tow having recently completed a tour that took them from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX. Next weekend, they will headline the Turf Club’s festivities on St. Patty’s Day in St. Paul. This weekend, Chooglin’ warms up by returning to the Aquarium. If you like it raw, loud and fast, then you won’t be dissapointed. Chooglin’ play Saturday with the return of Nic Garcia’s electric outfit Sin Horses, garage rock stalwarts Les Dirty Frenchmen and newcomers Hip Tanaka (who play songs featured in old school Nintendo games). It gets started at 10:15 pm for 21+ with a $5 Cover.
Chooglin’:
Some time ago, I really needed to buy a building for my corporation but I did not have enough cash and could not purchase something. Thank God my comrade proposed to get the loan from creditors. Hence, I acted so and was satisfied with my student loan.