In a world where mannequins moonlight as DJs and patriotic tunes reign down from above…
Sioux Falls Underground's most recent goth night at Club David was a night to remember. Meet Claus and Veronika, the dynamic mannequin duo who took the stage as the DJs for the evening. With their stiff yet stylish moves, they spun tracks that had the crowd grooving in their black leather boots.
The first act to grace the spotlight was the whimsically named House of Tomorrow. Their music, a blend of Death Cab for Cutie meets Radiohead, filled the air with melodic vibes and anticipation. However, amidst the enchanting instrumentals, the elusive lyrics remained a mystery, even to those brave souls standing mere inches from the booming speakers.
As the crowd pondered the lyrical enigma, a sudden intermission brought a wave of excitement as Rain, a beloved figure in the Sioux Falls Underground scene, marked another trip around the sun. Birthday cheers echoed outside the venue, setting the stage for the next act to captivate the audience.
Enter Beulah Rue, the final band of the evening, led by a female vocalist whose voice danced effortlessly through the air. Unlike the first band, her vocals cut through the sound barrier with a soft yet powerful resonance. In a moment of technical wizardry, the lead singer swiftly tamed the wild feedback beast by tapping into her foot pedal, much to the delight of the eager listeners. Amidst the musical chaos, a lighthearted comment from the singer about the acoustic walls bouncing her voice back added a touch of whimsy to the night's performance.
But the night took a bizarre turn when Club David decided to switch things up by taking a short break from the goth vibes and blasting "God Bless America" upstairs. Which made everyone laugh and was a welcome distraction from sound quality downstairs. Who knew that goth night could be so patriotic?
However, the biggest challenge of the night wasn't the unexpected patriotic interlude but the persistent sound issues that plagued the event. From muffled music to garbled announcements, it seemed like the sound system had a mind of its own. It's a tale as old as time for small shows and events – the struggle of relying on personal equipment or borrowed gear without a sound expert in sight. It’s unfortunate that their normal sound volunteer had other plans tonight and was MIA, but even more unfortunate that no comparable replacement was found and the show was left to suffer due to it.
The moral of the story? When hosting an event, any event, sound quality is key. Without a proper sound setup and a knowledgeable sound technician, the night can quickly turn into a cacophony of chaos. So, next time you plan an event at any venue, remember to invest in a sound guy who knows their stuff. Because as artists have said, without good sound, you might as well have let someone else take the stage and rock the night.
In the end, Sioux Falls Underground's goth night at Club David was a rollercoaster of comedy and chaos, where mannequin DJs and patriotic tunes collided in a whirlwind of gothic hilarity. Who knows what the next event will bring?
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