Bustle in your Hedgerow | Abbey Pub, 8/6/06, Chicago
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Mike Guzaski went to the Bustle in your Hedgerow show on 8/6/06 at the Abbey Pub in Chicago -- one of the last chances to celebrate Lollapalooza weekend in Chicago -- and sent us a review. Feel free to send us your own and maybe we'll use it (with proper credit always given).
First off, let me say I am a huge fan of the Duo -- have seen Bustle last year at the Subterranean post Wicker Park Fest -- and probably was spoiled considering.
Scott Metzger became a legend that night from my relatively obscure knowledge of him. The way he could thread the needles that Marco and Russo throw out and neatly mesh the Zeppelin sound, and then just when you expect a ripping solo, he stands and delivers. Marco definitely has a much more pronounced presence than a typical keyboard player, but while playing Zeppelin he drops the bass in lieu of Dave from Ween, but picks up vocals and guitar. Not seeing Scott Metzger or the Bustle Experience before, I had expectations based on reviews - but nothing prepared me for the Subterranean and its tiny little venue, roaring sound and impacted eardrums. From that day forward, Scott Metzger became a much more distinguishable face in the crowd when skimming web reviews and downloads. The 7/31/05 show remains one of my favorite concert experiences.