Bling Kong Destroys Southpaw
Yesterday, I went to see Bling Kong at Southpaw and I regret not bringing my camera. Bling Kong is comprised of three drummers, three guitarist, and four cheerleaders who cheer, sing, and dance. Without the pictures to prove it, I know that it seems like I am yarnin' a tall tale here, but it is probably better this way. Bling Kong you have to see to believe.
There were three girl cheerleaders, one of whom could play the guitar and was appropriately nick-named "shredder," and one guy cheerleader, who was wearing more lip gloss than the girls. All four had matching pink outfits with BK letters (Brooklyn what?!), a crazy gorilla logo embroidery, and matching pom-poms. Also, the guy's outfit had more sequins than the girl's.
There music is like the perfect cheer transposed for a rock band. The drumming was interesting but the guitars were just there to complete the picture. Two of their songs were about getting knocked up and being left in the gutter. I think one was told from the perspective of a heartbroken baller/rapper from the back of his Escalade.
If you get the chance to see Bling Kong, you should T-O-T-A-L-L-Y check them out.