| "As I sit swigging
Welch’s Grape Soda while pounding on the trusty computer keyboard,
I’m in the throes of a major case of Post-IPO Letdown, a malady that
is no doubt afflicting many throughout the international pop community.
This year’s second annual International Pop Overthrow Festival (held
July 23rd-August 3rd in Los Angeles and environs) was again a non-stop
orgy of fun, frolic, music and friendship, and an event that most
everyone was sad to see end. The following are some brief post-IPO
thoughts from your intrepid pop reporter, who managed to throw caution
(as well as health, sanity and sleep) to the wind and attend seven
shows...
"The New York contingent was well represented by Mannix and the
Mockers, who both played sparkling, well-received sets. The
Gripweeds, however, sent everybody into orbit with a powerful, near-perfect
melding of groovy psychedelia, Byrdsy strumming and guitar heroics.
And, I take back what I said in the IPO program about Clem Burke
being the best pop drummer around; after witnessing the Gripweeds’
fire and brimstone, I am now a convert to The Percussion Church
of Kurt Reil…"
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