Thursday, May 1, 2008

Listening to.... Zen for Primates

I've been listening to Zen for Primates. I first heard them as the background on this YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ubx8eL_Iss

Then, I found their record label's web site (Bummer Tent), with additional videos, etc.

They are completely dead pan in their delivery, the music is great ! I think of them as a cross between the B52's (looks and the lounge lizard attitude), old Elvis Costello (delivery). Their version of Whole Lotta Love (yes - that one by Led Zeppelin !) is great. They call themselves a "caberet rock band", whatever that is. I guess it's them.

Start with the YouTube video - just to hear them, then check out their site - http://www.bummertent.com/main.htm

2 comments:

jodicello said...

Does this mean you haven't seen us live? Not sure when we'll be back in Philly, but we're Godfrey Daniels in Bethlehem on July 12.

BlueMingo said...

Excellent ! Many thanks for that news - will check it out