EGT @ empty bottle (feat. mystery goblin)

Last Wednesday, I went out to a show. I wasn't planning on going out, but my Thursday class was meeting online... so why not ? It was over at the empty bottle in Ukrainian village, a little ways north from where we're at. I probably go there at least once every couple months, come to think of it . Not even on purpose, really, but something always happens there .

I wouldn't call it a dive bar, but its not a club either... its some kinda secret third thing... like they have a disco ball, but I'd associate them more with rock shows. When I first went there I was seeing more of that kinda stuff, at least, but the past few times I've gone have been pretty dancey.

What brought us all the way out there was Easygoing Tech , the electronic duo, as well as the local DJ, Mina Mills ((and some other people that were cool but I don't really know them by name whoops)) . I've mentioned both Mina and EGT on this blog before, very consistent local acts that I'd go out to see whenever I get the chance. And I guess everyone else thinks so too, because that place was packed !! On Wednesday !! The show was free so it drew a very friendly crowd (I've found there's a very strong correlation between free shows and good crowds).

Mina was on first, but I didn't realize that until well into her set. Instead of preforming onstage, she took a more mellow approach, playing beside the bar. It took me so long to figure out where she was ! A lot of people were confused, but I thought it was pretty awesome. Her soundtrack had everyone chatting along, dancing, getting drinks ,and enjoying their night out. In other words, she seamlessly blended into her own crowd.

In contrast was EGT, who hyped tf out of everyone-- my videos don't do justice to their sound, but maybe you'll get a sense of the energy in that room . ..

I guesss their music can be best described by a faceless, goblinesque creature I met in the mystical, smoke-filled alleyway:

“With midnight only an hour away, the Midwest Diva lowers her sonic disco, giving feet and booties to rest. The audience orders another round of Midwestern beers, as attention is drawn to the two figures walking up the stage. On the stage rests a petite table, its veneer teeming with cables and electronica. Behind the overwhelming furniture stands two women, poised and graceful panthers. They

lay their paws on the surface of the machines; in an instant, Empty Bottle’s time of tranquility has come to an end. The first shot is fired from their machines, the array of pounding electronics pulse the ground, and accompanying sounds of stabbing synths introduce you to easygoingtech’s metallic and savage atmosphere.

Booty bouncing, leg stomping, and head-shaking — rhythms fill your mind and body. Your booty becomes irresistible to the drums, angered as it can’t shake any harder; your body demands more and more as you weave and jump through the layered foliage of complex rhythms. The music changes at a pace similar to a cheetah, keeping you always on your tippiest of toes. These composers make it clear to you that settling is not an option; before you think you have mastered the technique, a new rhythm challenges your feet. The vivid drums meld with the electronic synths, creating a texture that becomes as thick as the Amazonian jungle undergrowth.

As soon as your sweat begins to cover your body, the music’s pace slowly recedes, and the music softens to a more melodic, subtle sound. As the divas lead you out of their rhythmic fauna, you become aware of how hard it will be to describe this experience. All you know is that your body is grateful and that you know that no jungle, desert, mountain, or city could contain the ferocious, primal energy of the panthers that make up easygoingtech.”

Damn those goblins really love their techno

xD

-MH