If there is one band you must see live, it is Go Go Gadjet. I don’t usually go out of my way for cover bands but there is something so different about Gadjet. Their high energy performance, song selection, and love for making the crowd have a good time is something that goes unsurpassed on a weekend evening. If you are anywhere on the east coast, there is a good chance you will get the opportunity to see them this summer at a bar or club near you.

This past weekend they played two nights in a row close enough for me to attend both: one in Philly and one in Reading, PA. And just as GGG’s lead singer Jeff said to me in the crowd, “Two nights in a row. Stellar.” Stellar indeed. Gadjet is a 5 piece band with more than one multi-instrumentalist and they make every use of that to put on the show.

I guess the question is where I start about these guys. My first experience seeing Go Go Gadjet was actually at a charity event about 2-2.5 years ago where they played to nearly 15,000 people in an arena. I was immediately sold. They owned that stage and I have been going to see them live ever since.

One of my favorite parts of GGG is how they stay on top of the music scene. Just this weekend, they performed B.o.B.’s “Nothin’ On You” and Train’s “Hey Soul Sister,” relatively new songs that I would assume most bands aren’t covering yet.

Of course, it’s not only the modern music they play. Their sets consist of the newest as well as some of the party classics like Smash Mouth’s “All Star.” And yes I did say sets, plural. Gadjet plays somewhere between 3-4 hours every night they are on stage.

I feel as though words can’t quite describe the good time I have when I see them. I’d like to say I could choose my favorite part of the night but I can’t. Between Jeff, Tony, and Nate all doing leads vocals on different songs; Tony playing sax; Chris’ flawless guitar performance; Baldwin “playing more notes than humanly possible” on drums; the band’s Stomp-like routine with garbage cans; and the overall energy of the night makes for an awesome time. It always helps that Gadjet performs Ludacris’ “Whats Your Fantasy?” (one of my favorites) as well as a number of Lady Gaga songs to really get the crowd going.

On top of all that, they’re just great guys who are sociable and will always take time to talk to their fans. I’ve been fortunate enough to hold short conversations with Jeff and Nate, and Tony and Baldwin have been unfortunate enough to see me do the Stanky Leg between sets in Philly.

Overall, it was a great weekend and I plan on seeing them again next Saturday. And you should too. Their upcoming tour schedule is available here and posted below are two videos: one is their 2010 promotional video and the other is a live performance. Looking for something to do on weekend? Check em out. You won’t be disappointed.

Like I said to Jeff, “What’s better than drinking and Gadjet?”

“Nothin’ else I can think of.” – Jeff

Promo Video:

Live Performance at THON 2010

“All Star” at THON 2010

“Party in the USA BJC” at THON 2010



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