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(gig report) WE SALUTE YOU VIII-29.10.2022.-Prostor Čakovec

Evo, konačno se dogodio i ovaj koncert-dugoočekivan i odgođen dvije godine zbog svima nam dobro poznatih razloga. Marljiva i vrijedna ekipa iz Prostor kluba Cezam Čakovec složila je još jedan In memoriam festival na kojem se sjećamo svih onih naših dragih kojih više nema. Zamišljen je prije deset godina kao tribute prerano preminulom Tusti, pjevaču Kud Idijota, ali i svoj našoj braći i sestrama koji su nas prerano ostavili tijekom godina. Ako su nas u subotu gledali, mogu biti ponosni.

Line-up je bio koncipiran na bendovima sa Čk scene koji dugo nisu svirali ili nisu uopće aktivni neki i više od desetljeća. Dakle, svi su imali jednaku polaznu točku, okupiti se i uvježbati neki svoj set kako bi uveličali ovu večer. Samim dolaskom još od tonskih proba sam vidio da će biti puna kuća, odnosno da će publika u velikom broju posjetiti ovaj gig i da će biti super. Isto tako, koncert je sniman i bendovi su nakon nastupa davali intervjue kako bi bili dijelom dokumentarca koji će se snimati i dalje u narednom razdoblju, jedva čekam. Došlo je doba i da s minimalnim kašnjenjem po satnici počne koncert.

Prvi su na redu bili YOUTH AGAINST, hardcore bend koji nije svirao gig kojih dvadesetak godina. Predvođeni odličnim vokalom Trčom pružili su 40ak minuta old school nineties hardcorea. Možda su im neke stvari u metaliziranijim dijelovima vukle na ono što smo 90-ih zvali new school hardcore, ali ima i onih youth crew brzih dijelova. Naravno na kraju seta su odsvirali jednu od himni Čk scene 90-ih pjesmu Gajba koju su svi pjevali. Odlično zagrijavanje za nastavak večeri.

Došao je red i na nas, KGF. Mi smo zadnji koncert imali prije šest i pol godina, a u ovoj originalnoj postavi prije devet godina. Moram priznati da sam bio pomalo nervozan kako ćemo biti primljeni i kako će sve skupa zvučati. No, u naših 25 udarnih minuta pružili smo high energy set, a publika nam je vratila odličnu atmosferu, mini circle pit, mini wall of death i svi su pjevali s nama, odličan feeling, drago mi je da nas nisu zaboravili.

Jedan od bendova koji su me u najavi line-upu najviše veselili je BEZ PANIKE. Još uvijek ih smatram najboljim čakovečkim punk bendom ikada i nikada me nisu razočarali kada sam ih gledao live. Melodični, brzi i sa set listom sastavljenom od svih hitova koje bi i sam želio čuti, jednostavno su rasturili. Atmosfera je bila fenomenalna, svi su pjevali i plesali, a pjevačica Ivana je s lakoćom vladala s bine cijelom ceremonijom hehe. Ovo je jedan od bendova čije tekstove bih znao i pjesme u ponoć kada bi me netko probudio, tako da je za mene ovo bio odličan nastup.

GLAS GENERACIJE je jedan od čakovečkih bendova, uvjetno rečeno, mlađe generacije. Ne sviraju više od deset godina i ponovo su se okupili za ovu priliku. Njihov set se sastojao od pjesama s njihovog jedinog izdanog demo albuma plus coveri bendova koji su razveselili ekipu, a odlično je kako je iz benda u bend atmosfera samo rasla i zabava se nastavljala, pa se i baklja pokoja upalila na kraju moćnog seta kojeg su GG pružili tu noć.

Svojevrsni headliner večeri su bili MOTORNO ULJE. Zašto? Jer pjevaju pjesme iz realnog života, street/oi punk o zadnjoj litri, radničkom sendviču, autostopiranju, protiv igle i droge, a za krigle hehe. Vokal Lazar je bio odlično raspoložen i meni je super gledati Motorno ulje iz razloga da se uz mjuzu i nasmiješ govorancijama između stvari. Bilo je već relativno kasno, pa su da se tako izrazim, i publika i bend bili već jako inspirirani hehe. Možda nije trebalo nekom u publici razbijati flaše i staklo za vrijeme seta, no situacija se brzo razjasnila i smirila prije neke eskalacije i zabava se nastavila i tako je završio regularni koncert.

Nakon toga, dugo u noć se nastavila zabava sviranjem covera, pjevanjem uz mjuzu s razglasa sve do jutarnjih sati. Ako su nas naši braće i sestre vidjeli, mogu biti ponosni na nas. Hvala VELIKA Prostor Cezam Crew na svemu, najviše na strpljenju i perfektnoj organizaciji.

(gig report) Lagwagon/Mašinko/Trophy Jump – Boogaloo Zagreb 07.06.2022.

After two years of hiatus due to circumstances that everybody knows, yesterday evening made it everything alright again. Why? Because this was first like bigger gig that I attended after all of the pandemic shit and proof that all is alright again and gigs and festivals are under way with hot and storm filled summer heading our way.

Well, our expedition(three of us) got on the road to 90 km destination around half past six in the afternoon with gig due to start around eight in the evening. The trip went well, with three of us joking and having fun on the way, talking about what songs Lagwagon will play, how many people will attend, usual banter before the show, excitement and all.

When we got to Zagreb, we found the Boogaloo club almost immediately and saw black tour bus parked in front and people starting to gather more and more. We drank some refreshments and I was startled to see that water and beer have same prices in the club. Well, my friends drink beer so there was I think four deciliters of beer for price of 20 kuna, but I am straight edge, so I drank half liter bottled water which was also 20 kuna. I mean, WTF? 20 kuna for bottle of water? Hmm? We entered the club and looked around merch table and t-shirt prices for Lagwagon tees were 200 kuna and I think Mašinko was 100 kuna for a shirt. I just looked, bought nothing, and proceeded to in front of stage, because gig was about to start.

First band that took the stage were TROPHY JUMP from Zagreb. I watched them about ten days ago in our hometown when they headlined, so I was eager to see how they will handle on big stage and they delivered their cca half an hour set with precision. I am fascinated how many people knew the lyrics and danced to the songs. The setlist was a bit shorter this time, but all of the hits were there. From faster, more straightforward skate punk songs, to more technical and pop punk songs, that reminded me a bit of Weezer. Bunch of nice guys, great songwriters and musicians in a nice band. I enjoyed it a lot.

After their set finished we went outside to catch some air because it was damn hot in there. While we were out there in front of the club, it was nice to catch up and talk with dear people from Zagreb, Osijek, Koprivnica and all around, some of them I did not see for almost three years, so it was a bit emotional too for many of us. Hugs and fist bumps, also handshakes and glistening eyes were in order.

Next up, punk rock heroes MAŠINKO were on stage and started their set. I last saw those guys play live before their new album Danas ću sutra ću came out, so I was eager to hear some songs from the new album in their set. This was a third and last day of their mini tour through Croatia, but they were not tired at all. Singer Šulc was active on stage and interaction with the crowd was just fantastic. Although I saw them play many times, both in Croatia and Slovenia, Mašinko set in their home town is a must see. This was one mighty damn fine set. Three guitarist, bass player and singer do vocals, different and harmonies are so fantastic. Set list of their 45 minute set was made of some songs from new album like Tu smo gdje smo, Ona stoji na vratima, but also Srkijev san, Punim Plućima, Odzvanjala je pjesma, Djevojka s prosvjeda, Erupcija sreće, Rijetka sprava went just fantastic with the crowd who sang along, danced, moshed. The highlight of Mašinko set for me were 041, Kada vjetar kaže stani gave me goosebumps with sing along, they finished the set with Potjeh…probably their most known and greatest hit ever. This was a hats off set for these melodic punkrockers.

Afterwards, outside again to catch air, we saw storm clouds gather, so it was perfect time for LAGWAGON to start their European gig with first gig in Croatia. Boogaloo was filled with by my estimation about five hundred people and it was damn hot and atmosphere was right for intro and then Joey Cape and company stood on stage and started their set with After You My Friend. First couple of songs(Weak, Falling Apart) there was not so much talking between the songs, but then crowd and band started to relax and everything erupted in fantastic gig. Joey Cape was in a mood and jokes were flying from stage, guitarists Chris Rest and Chris Flippin were smiling all the time and bassist Joe Raposo was delivering his bass lines, being one of best bassists in punk rock. Lagwagon soldiered on with their set, mixed with songs from all periods of band, from oldies Give It Back, Bombs Away, Violins, Heartbreaking Music, Sleep to hits from last two albums Bubble, Surviving California, Cog In The Machine. I was so happy to see how Lagwagon enjoyed being on stage na playing again and Joey mentioned couple of times how thankful they to us, fans and friends for coming out, singing along, some stage diving, dancing and holding our fists in the air. My personal favorites and singing along favorites were To All My Friends which all of us sang along to, again gave me goosebumps. They finished regular set with Razor Burn, but came out on encore to deliver mighty Alien8, Making Friends and of course finished with May 16, my best song of Lagwagon ever!

When it was all over, we went home, because it was already almost Wednesday and next day is a working day, but we had to drive slowly on a highway because there was whole lot of rain. Great gig, great to be able to tour and go around again! I am loving it!