Thursday night Halloween weekend was kicked off early with a hardcore electronic set from the rising stars of Big Gigantic and a worthy opening act by Alex B. The opener's electronica accented by thumping bass and hip-hop stylings got the crowd warmed up with a short first set before the headliner came on stage.
The Granada had a healthy, big audience was already filling the dance floor and lining the bar. Everyone was thrilled and a little confused to see Big Gigantic come on so soon, but Alex B explained how the night's multiple sets were going to work.
One interesting, unique thing about this show was how the opener and headliner took turns on stage, switching places twice before both the members of Big Gigantic and Alex B played together for the final set of the night.
With barely a pause in the music, Alex B and Big Gigantic switched places on stage to keep the dancing and cheering. Everyone at the show was smiling, laughing and getting down perpetually, from one set to the next.
Alex B's electronic mixes had a wacky, experimental flair that did not always stick with a dance-able beat, but the beat-intoxicated audience hardly paused in their gyrations through the long, changing songs.
Big Gigantic's hardcore electronica is backed by wild, energetic drums and smoothly blended with saxophone to create a funky, jazzy techno mix that you cannot find anywhere else. Their heavy bass and drums gave the songs their dancing beat, and kept everyone entranced throughout each of their sets. Big Gigantic has a knack for changing keys within a song, completely switching the sound of the song, without giving up the beat and the flow of the music.
The band impressed this reviewer when they opened for STS9 at Liberty Hall last year, and proved themselves more than capable of satisfying a big crowd all on their own, with some help from opener Alex B. The Granada's full house was thoroughly impressed by last night's set, and showed their appreciation with constant cheering and a demand for an encore. The last set ended at 1:15 a.m. with a final jazzy encore lasting until 1:30. Alex B joined Big Gigantic with a bass guitar, and the three musicians combined their jazzy electronic skills to make a smooth, funky finale that left everyone fully satisfied.
Hopefully Big Gigantic and Alex B will both be back in town before long!
Now for Previews:
On top of all the epic shows that already came up this week, and those due to come this weekend, there are more great shows on the way next week, so be sure to sober up after Halloween so you can get back downtown!
There's the Mudstomp Monday Bluegrass at the Granada on November 1st
Then Neon Dance Party Thursday night at the Jackpot Thursday, November 4th
Finall, Mouth will be playing at the Jazzhaus Friday at 9 p.m. with Blue Martian Tribe! This show is sure to be a great party, so come ready to rage it!
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