Joe Jack Talcum, from the Dead Milkmen, appeared for the second time in as many years at the Charter Oak Cultural Center last night for Rock Yer Socks. He was every bit as good as he was the last time. His set is mostly a one-man Dead Milkmen show, which was more than acceptable to the crowd, many of whom sang along.
Joe Jack fans also got to see him stumble along as the fill-in bassist for UkeBox. We were told they only had one practice together before the show. Nevertheless, they're a solid band which employs a surprisingly effective electrified ukulele. I really, really want an electrified ukulele.
Big Attack was also a pleasant surprise. I'm tired of ponderous, meandering punk and singers with no stage presence. Big Attack was to the point and managed to be energetic despite playing in front of about 15 people to start the show.
Which brings us to the real disappointment of the night. There was an embarrassingly low turnout. Seeing Joe Jack is easily worth twice the door amount (six dollars) and I'm a really cheap guy. In Hartford's defense, even the bars were mostly empty this weekend (Half-Door Friday, Tisane Saturday, Pig Pub Sunday), so maybe people had private business to attend to.
I'm sure I'll be returning to this theme, but Rock Yer Socks are well worth supporting for Hartford's sake and yours.
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