Chicagoist: The Return of Raygun

Tenacious S

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 10:56:03 -0600

The reason for the extended sing-alongs was that Jeff's voice was on its way out. The Bomb had played four shows the weekend before and I think it took a toll on Jeff. Didn't make a damn bit of difference. The mighty Raygun roared! I too secretly hope that they had just enough fun playing that they might be coerced into doing it a few more times.

Mr. Smith

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:40:59 -0600

Too many people showing up and expecting Brechtian stage shows?

tankboy

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:33:13 -0600

Wait, it's not Cabaret Metro anymore?! Just kidding. However, does anyone have any idea why they shortened the name in the first place?

Bill V

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:17:34 -0600

Well said. We did yell at the sound guy a few times, and he pretended not to hear us. "Cabaret" Metro kills me. I called it that for about 5 years after they shortened the name and nobody seemed to know what I was talking about.

m500

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:50:20 -0600

There's a decent clip of the crowd singing along to "knock me down" at youtube. It was a great show, and being among the first few people against the stage I didn't notice the weak audio... but my ears haven't been the same since the original NAKED RAYGUN shows at the "Caberet" Metro!