When I was first invited to partake in this Monday night event I felt like I was in a scene from a movie. It was a room full of strangers singing at the top of their lungs songs I know and love, all with smiles on their faces. The fact that
sobriety was lacking in most participants probably helped set the mood, but nonetheless it was a great moment and I’ve returned every Monday ever since.The act of Fever and Crotch consists of just two young men that know how to work a crowd. The singer, Sean O’donnell also heads the band playing guitar, while longtime friend Matthew Gorney keeps it together by playing the cajon, what some people may refer to as “the box.” Aside from only having two instruments the integrity of the songs they play are kept intact. Along with the many covers, Fevercrotch has a few entertaining originals such as The Blarney Stone Theme Song and Super Nachos. Never played the same twice, 97 forerunner is a hit in which they talk about the similarities and differences of the 97 forerunners they both own individually. Having the same car as the other person in the band, to me, screams dedication.
Recently Fevercrotch had the chance to perform in front of a crowd of thousands at the latest Weezer concert in San Diego. At every venue a select few are chosen to be apart of the Weezer hootenanny. This is where the twenty or so people that are chosen play their instruments along with Weezer on stage for the first encore. It was amazing to see them up there sharing the spotlight with the headlining band and I was happy for them. In between the two songs they all played together, the lead singer Rivers Cuomo, questioned Gorney about his box. Nervous and drawing a blank Gorney gave Cuomo very short answers compared to the long
and elaborate stories I’m used to hearing at The Blarney Stone. To top it off, in the middle of a song Cuomo called out “box solo,” which for the loyal Fevercrotch attendees, is known to be O’donnell’s line every week.Not only are the Fevercrotch above and beyond musically talented, but comically inclined as well. It’s hard to believe that someone wouldn’t get tired of going to the same thing every week, but aside from the songs, the show in itself is never the same. Whether it’s talking about their daily life or making a comment about someone in the audience it’s hard to walk away from this act without cracking up at least once. All in good taste, apart from the name, O’donnell and Gorney make a great comedy and musical duo.
If your not one who normally goes out on a Monday, Fevercrotch is known to p
lay later in the week at other venues as well as an occassional weekend performance. For more info and dates you can check their page at www.myspace.com/fevercrotch
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