The Gomers present "Dark Side of the Who"
Excerpts from Ithsmus newspaper's online music forum:
"Dark Side of the Moon" was freakin' amazingly realized. They played the movie "The Wizard of Oz" on a screen behind the band. The seven count start of "Money" was performed using an actual cash register, change, timer, etc. Cool! Vocals were phenomenal. The female lead (Lina Palionis) blew people away. Everyone did their parts well. Great arrangement. There were like 9 people all doing stuff and it all sounded tight. The surround mix was used to great effect.
When you closed your eyes, you were listening to Pink Floyd. When you opened them, you were watching the Gomers. Great job.
Fan - celebrity comments:
"Them shiny Gomers brought their irreverant humor and bountiful chops to Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon," and the Who's, "Who's Next" at the Annex in Madison on Saturday, Feb. 1. The show combining the original stellar Gomer cadre of musical ferocity was augmented by Geoff Brady from the Madison Symphony (whose cash register intro to "Money" was worth the cost of the ticket alone!), as well as Lina Palionis who brought down the house with her vocals on "Us and Them". Hopefully, the Gomers will take this show to a wider audience in the Midwest. It was indeed a healing salve in these troubled times. Encore, Please!" Willy Porter
WOW!!!! The Gomers were amazing!!!! Thank you for a great show and a super turn-out... The owner of the Annex was totally impressed with you, 105.5 and everything we did to make this show a success. Let's go for a Beer! Pauli Ryan
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Hi- I couldn't believe how great that show was. I really had a blast. I can't wait till the next one. Love, T/. Toni Ziemer, former manager of Club de Wash
"The Dark Side of The Who" was the finest cover job I have ever seen a live band do. It was better than I think either of the real bands would have taken the pains to do if they had played the night. Regards, Andrew Sharp
First, what a show! I often forget how important a great show like that can be. Nancy and I had such a good time... it was life-affirming. I was a zombie all Sunday, but it was worth it. Thank You for the Music! jz
Biff the show was absolutely brilliant! You guys were incredible! I'm sure everyone there felt the same way. You're definitely going to have to do it again. Excellent turn out too! Take care, erica
Hey Biff -- Had a great time Sat night. I was especially looking forward to Dark Side of the Moon and it exceeded my admittedly high expectations. Thanks for the show! Nancy ps: fabulous pants in the second set.
The Dark Side of the Who show was ****ing amazing...you made my friend Chuck cry a couple of times. Just astonishing. Thank you all!!! Gregor
Subject: still reeling... ...from the wonderfulness of the Dark Side of the Who. My stars! You were all brilliant. yours in rock, Lisa
Dear Gomers, When I got home Saturday night, Kia (who had been in attendance at the show) came running down the stairs and said "Tonight was the best f***ing night ever!" I had to concur. Geoff
WOW!!! Great Gomers show..........my brother came from Chicago and was blown away. Thanks...........Mike
Hey Biff - I haven't seen a transfixed crowd respond like that since Paul McCartney played some old Beatles songs at the concert I was at 10 yrs ago!!!!! Thank you for all good reviews!! Best, Lina
You guys rocked! Extremely entertaining. Really impressed with Greg's drumming and details to cover the album sides. Want to see that again soon. Thanks.
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