Since i'm currently not up to my eyeballs in a work project that threatens to take over my life and free time, i find that Thursday is a perfectly acceptable day for kicking off the weekend. Fortunately, i have friends who seem to agree. And so on Thursday evening i found myself biking through wickedly cold streets towards the blaring music and jovial ruckus of Helatorstai-klubi at Henry's pub. These Thursday nights are becoming a favorite of mine, and for good reason. Entrance is free, and the coat check is operated on a 'pay if you feel like it' basis. Beer and cider will only set you back 3.5 euros a pint, which is good news for students, cheapskates and those who can spare time from their work projects to indulge in a pint or several.
While all of the above make for a good night, it's the bands that really kick ass. Clambering on to the corner stage in their high heels, pearls and dinky hats (bar from Jay Maggis, the gangster on base), Gun Molls and Gangsters play punk rock that both sounds and looks good. I for one would like to see more ladies in vintage frocks and perfect 50s up do's playing guitar on tables.
Taking the stage after the rocking villains was the Atom Notes. The five man band looked as if it might rock right off the tiny stage due to the enthusiastic showmanship of its three guitarists. Nothing wrong with that, and hell, the punk 'n' roll is good. No surprise there, as the band features members from the likes of Manifesto Jukebox, Endstand, Last Calls, Abduktio, Deathbed and Cold Call. This could become a regular weekend starter for me, regardless of future work-to-eyeball ratio.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
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