This Is Your Life And Times

By Tankboy in Arts & Entertainment on Apr 23, 2009 9:55PM

We were big fans of Shiner's lumbering attack back in the day, so it's not exactly a revelation to hear that we really dig the band's offshoot, The Life And Times. Where Shiner was like a methodical steamroller though, The Life And Times nimbly swings. The songs are still heavy but we're more prone to swoon under their influence then pump our fist to their attack. We suppose that makes total sense when you consider their new album is titled Tragic Boogie. Fits, huh?

Live the band provides a formidable sonic assault but its sexy enough to keep their shows from turning into testosterone soaked sludgefests. As an added enticement
The Bottle has a drink special tonight too; get an Old Style and a shot of Jim Beam Black for five bucks. Rock on a budget!

The Life And Times plays tonight at The Empty Bottle, 1035 N Western, 9:30 p.m., $10, 21+