Pick of the Week: Tranz-Kunt-Inental
Last week, Passion Pit came to Los Angeles, selling out the Henry Fonda Theatre. While I’m sure I don’t need to extol the virtues of Passion Pit to any of you readers, I would be committing a crime if I didn’t pass along the newest band that sent shivers down my spine.
That band would be Tranz-Kunt-Inental. They are made up of four men dressed in suits and a rotating series of drag queens that front them.They are campy, funny, and they rock all the way down their bones. They are also the greatest cover band you’ll ever see. If seeing them is even possible. They played their first ever show in LA, went to San Diego the next day and have since disappeared. They don’t even have a website or MySpace to hunt them down. In fact, the only fan video I’ve been able to track down is here.
The crowd was questioning at first, but quickly caught on as they blasted their way through covers of “Thriller”, “Pokerface”, “Hit Me Baby One More Time” as well as a Devo tune and Joy Division’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart.” After most songs, one queen would give way for another, but the excitement and energy never wavered. Perhaps their show was a quick one-off, but I hope not. If you see the Tranz-Kunt-Inental coming to your town, I would recommend you cancel your other plans and get out to see them.
—DJ Bears!
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