Concert Tue May 06 2008

Cut/Copy @ Abbey Pub

If you kind of sort of live in the past musically, whether it's 1984 or 2004, tragically holding onto those New Order tapes or waxing poetically about the time you were in New York and electroclash was big, then get yourself to the Abbey Pub tomorrow night. Cut Copy, from Melbourne, released In Ghost Colours in March and they're touring America for just a bit before heading back to the land down under. Recorded with DFA's Tim Goldsworthy, the album is on par with the quality you would expect from DFA and word is the live shows are intense even if electronic music isn't your thing. The band often describes their sound as disco, but there are so many sounds and moods on their albums that calling it a collage would be more accurate. One thing is for sure with this new direction, singer Dan Whitford is front and center leaving any ambiguities or simmering lyrics on the cutting room floor. Expect a more personable band, which is a rare find in the electronic/DJ/future-robot music that typically haunts the dance floor.

So re-watch 24 Hour Party People, get your hair aqua-fresh, and party like Reagan is still in office. The first show is all ages with Black Kids opening at 6:30pm. The second show is 18+ and starts at 10pm with Mobius Band as well as Black Kids opening. Both shows are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. You can purchase tickets here or at the Abbey Pub (3420 W. Grace at Elston).

- Mitchell Bandur