MUSIC:

Neon Reverb: The best of the Bunkhouse

Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 | 10:57 a.m.

Allison Duck

Singer and guitarist Daniel James, of Leopold and His Fiction, sporting a Native American headdress, bested himself by topping his own pheasant feather hat at the last installment of Neon Reverb.

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Neon Reverb Music Festival Las Vegas

Cow punk rockers The Clydesdale celebrated the release of their latest CD with an energetic party that only Neon Reverb could host. The show brought the band to the Bunkhouse along with The Mad Caps, Leopold and his Fiction and The Flametrick Subs. The music was great, and we couldn't pick just one favorite melodic moment from the night. However, there were some obvious standouts.

Now presenting, the Best...

...dedication:

"This song is for anyone who doesn't like surf rock music. May God rest your soul." - Ted Rader from The Mad Caps

...reason to leave

Jon Sortland and Micayla Grace of Leopold and his Fiction briefly left the Bunkhouse to check on their kitten, which they took with them to Vegas from their hometown, San Francisco. Grace described the kitten as black and white and looking like she's wearing eyeliner.

...community-supporting comment

As I tried precariously to sit on the arm rest of my friend's leather seat at the venue, the girl in the adjoining chair called for my attention. Then, proving she understands the communal spirit of Neon Reverb, said, "Feel free to put one cheek on the arm of this chair."

...insult

After finding gum stuck to the stage and stepping in it, Mad Caps front man Ted Rader warned, "Whoever put gum on the floor should be ashamed of themselves. Where do you think you are, the Freakin' Frog?"

...thing to wear to a concert

A floor-length, black, evening gown. Sorry, long-haired guy wearing the all-white cult-robe and multiple cow guys and gals in attendance. Better luck next time.

...thing to wear on stage

A bra... if you're the deer head mounted to the wall. The Indian headdress worn by Leopold and his Fiction lead singer, Daniel Rogers, is a close second, however. In third: Clydesdale Andrew Karasa's trademark cowboy hat and overall getup.

...guilt trip

After multiple audience requests to play their version of Dolly Parton's "Jolene," Clydesdale singer Paige Overton caved, telling the audience, "Fine. But you'd better stick around for The Flametrick Subs."