What a great night. This was my first time out with the black card and it was the prototype card. If you are ever looking for a great time on Monday nights this is the place to be - Steel Panther (formerly known as Metal Skool, Metal Shop and Danger Kitty) is the longest running show on the sunset strip. It happens every Monday where they go on stage at midnight - usually local cover bands fighting for a record deal open for them. The best way to describe this show is a mixture of 80's Glam Metal combined with Girls Gone Wild. They do great cover's of 80's Glam metal complete with the outrageous outfits and big hair. Michael Starr, the lead singer, is actually a very talented singer who was the frontman for LA Guns - for 2 weeks. Another reason to go to this show is that fact that you will be rubbing elbows with Hollywood's elite. Each time I've gone there has been a notable celebrity that the band defames by forcing them to come on stage and drunkenly attempt to sing Journey or Gun's & Roses. Sometimes there are even real rock stars there who show their skills - or lack thereof on stage. Thank god for autotune. From the top of my head, I've watched Pink, Kelly Clarkson, Chad Kruger (Nickelback), Justin Hawkin (The Darkness), Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave), Ryan Cabrera, Jani Lane (Warrant) and Lil' John showcase their skills on stage. The more embarassing performances were by Benji from Good Charlotte, Ben Roethlisberger, Jeremy Priven, Tony Romo and Dennis Haskins (Mr. Belvedere). It just so happened that tonight Tony Romo, Ryan Cabrera and Mr. Belvedere were there. Romo was fresh off his breakup from Jessica Simpson and seemed to be drinking his problems away. The lead singer called out Tony Romo but probably got a signal not to anymore over his headset and switched the topic to Matt Leinart.
Anyway, it was a great show. Very cramped and a few fights here and there. The highlight of the night was standing next to Lil Bow Wow who was in the VIP. Now, I'm no fan of his music but I've heard that infamous line on the radio "I ain't even gotta act hard, I'm under 21 with a black card". That combined with his youtube documentary of his Lambo (which is rumored to be rented) and Black card in an effort to front on Soulja Boy just made me want to show off my card. Well, I usually don't pay for anything with my black card cause it comes out of pocket and it has to be paid at the end of each month (it's not a credit card, it's a charge card). However, I could not resist flashing my card when the waitress walked by and asking for a monster. He noticed it too - and yes I bought a monster cause my fake ID was taken away the last time I was at this show (Hollywood bouncer's have a no bullshit policy - unless you have C cups or bigger). Anyway, the waitress politely said "No" which I was initially offended by. However, a few minutes later she returned with my monster and said "Happy Birthday". Strange but whatever and for the rest of the night I received free non-alcoholic drinks. She later explained they like to keep their elite clientele - hey it worked cause I come back every month.
All in all, it was a great night despite the fact they didn't cover any Bon Jovi song or Gun's & Roses. They did do a great rendition of Motley Crue's Kickstart My Heart though and they played an original song called Community Property that was awesome. Check it out below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_xhi4H9fH4
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