Asylum Street Spanker Berkeley Review and Video

From the opening comments of making sure that everyone in the packed Berkeley Cafe turn their cell phones off, to the last words of the night “Beer, Beer, Beer, Beer, We Love Beer”, Asylum Street Spankers ushered in the new lineup of shows at the venue in style. Songs ranged from My Baby’s in the CIA, Breath, My Favorite Record (with a Zeppelin interlude), Antifreeze, What’s in my LunchBOX (emphasis on the box), “Leaf Blower, Leaf Blower, Good Thing I Don’t Have a Gun!” A couple of the Spankers were under the weather, but whiskey took care of the cold pretty quick. Wammo and Christina passed the lead vocal back and forth throughout the evening. A harmonica duel between Wammo and Charlie King was the highlight of the evening. As well as Christina’s saw playing, which was as gorgeous as ever. The Spankers are a not to be missed live band. Marianne Taylor Music seems to have a good relationship with them, which means they’ll be back in the near future. As mentioned, the venue was packed with all types. Some on the floor, some standing, some sitting at table, but all singing choruses such as “Now put your hands on the roof, We’re Winning the War on Drugs.” Berkeley looks to be one the guiding forces in the 2008 Raleigh live music scene. Below is video from the show.