Bob Knows Best: Bringing Back the Genre of
Rock Comedy:
by
Amy Talaska
Rock Comedy: it's a genre that has been
looking to make a comeback but needed just the right band to help it on
its way back to the front line. Well look no further, Bob Knows Best is
just the band that the doctor ordered. Most bands when they attempt to go
for comedy one aspect of their music suffer; either the musicianship or
the comedy. In recent years it has become rare to find a band that has
been able to master both areas equally. With vocals from Scott Carri and
Graham Scott that have a blend better than most choirs you have ever
heard, a solid back bone delivered by Mark Adams on the drums, amazing
leads by Sean Roberts, astounding bass lines delivered by Grady Hutt, and
Edmond Devore playing a mean washboard and bringing back the return of the
cowbell; it's obvious that this lineup alone is a recipe for success.
The Bob
Knows Best live show consists of not only musical genius but brilliant
comedy that will leave you laughing for days. The lyrics from their songs
are enough to stand on their own but in addition to a wonderful hour of
musical genius the audience also received cleverly planned on comedy
routines one of which included a drunken Santa Claus stumbling around the
stage as the band performed "Santa Got DUI" as well as the routines of
pure comic gold between every song. In addition to be comic geniuses,
their wittiness can only be compared to that of Monty Python. And the
songs themselves are unique and like nothing you have ever heard. They
have a song called "Free Sex" that sounds like something straight out of
the 20's era….. but I don't think you would hear anyone back from that
time frame saying "you're mom's a whore." And a song that is a fan
favorite is "The Reach Around." There aren't many bands brave enough to
venture into such topics and that is a big part of what makes this band
stand out. This band isn't afraid to push the envelope or cover any topic
which is something that is needed in a time when the world seems so focus
only on what is politically correct. And it would be impossible to leave
their show without feeling this overwhelming sensation of happiness and
laughter, the perfect way to end a bad day at work. And for the lady's
(and some of the men out there) this group of men isn't hard at all on the
eyes either. In fact, I would even go as far to say that they have twenty
different types of hotness going on.
If you
haven't experienced a Bob Knows Best show you truly are missing out. But
don't worry there is still a chance to catch them soon! January 27th
Bob Knows Best will be playing at The Studio Suite at 48723 Whitsett Ave
in Studio City and January 28th at Din Din at The Bamboo
Terrace with Plastic Parachute in Costa Mesa. It won't be much longer
before this band makes it to the top so take advantage of this opportunity
to check them out for free! Also, you can keep track of other upcoming
gigs at
www.myspace.com/bobknowsbest
So come down
to the show, relax, grab some drinks and as the song goes, "why don't you
go and have yourself some free sex?"
* Photo
Credit – Scott Levy
