The folks at Modern.Wav have hit upon a novel idea for the San Diego area: a daytime goth event. And they went the whole route with two rooms and go-go dancers right along with a live performance. There, on Newport Avenue, surrounded by the colorfully assorted beach crowd, is The Holding Company. A very nice venue with its clockwork marquee, dual floors and sun deck. I have to admit that it was a bit surreal watching the regulars mingled with the semi nude ripped fishnet crowd, all while the Packers-Steelers game played on every TV.
When folks like myself reach “a certain age”, it’s nice to have the option of going to a daytime event and still enjoy a live show. Never mind the after party. Now the pregame is the happening event.
As a last minute late arrival, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the event included a live performance by Straight Razor. But as the DJs wrapped up on the first floor main stage, we were soon treated to a hard hitting show.
For those of you who don’t know, Straight Razor is a musical project of actor Omar Doom, known for his work with Quentin Tarantino. Not only was he impeccably dressed and perfectly groomed, I was treated to some of the coolest mic stand poses I’ve ever seen.
Doom and his unidentified accompanist delivered a set that was on point with selections from their most recent release, Casualty, including their single The Curse as well as a cover of The Cure’s 100 Years.
Daytime goth events could be the new big thing. It’s nice to check out a show and still be home by 9:00.