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Puscifer puts on a show.
This show included a Mexican wrestling match. Or show, really. The troupe of Luchadores, called Luchifer, put on a show of three rounds. Two teams of a man and a woman, with one more man coming out after a bit. It was goofy fun, even if it did go on for a bit. They had small bleachers set up at the sides of the stage, and they brought up the entire front row to sit on them and cheer for and boo the luchadores. They were done in half an hour and the band came out very shortly.
The drummer (Jeff Friedl) was front-center stage, guitar (Mat Mitchell) and bass (Paul Barker) stage right, and keyboard (Masha Zargaran, who also sang, played guitar and pounded a drum) stage left. The wrestling ring was left up (center-middle and back). Maynard Keenan and Corina Round stood behind mic stands in the middle of the ring. The stands had decoration at the top (that reminded me of bicycle sprocket rings and) partially obscured their faces. There was very little light on them - just two overhead purple lights that didn't really illuminate anything, and one very dim light that barely illuminated Carina. You could kinda see her face and arms, but she was wearing black, so that's about it. She also played guitar, banjo and mandolin, and we could barely see the instruments. But it got lighter up there as the show went on.
After a few songs, Maynard and Carina moved down to the floor. There was empty space between the drum kit and the bleachers on either side. Maynard had a red three-piece suit and a black luchador mask, open on top for his mohawk. Corina a black knee-length dress. They always seemed to be posing/dancing. Dance-posing? Waving their arms in the air dramatically, or crouching and repeatedly throwing their arms up. Maynard would sometimes stride in place.
In between "acts," the luchadores performed. The singers would periodically move back to the ring, or back down to the floor. In addition to the wrestling show, there was a cock fight in a miniature ring, that involved stuffed chickens mounted on wheels (RC cars? Roombas?). During most songs, the luchadores would dance in their bleacher seats, but sometimes they'd get up and posture at each other, and go to center stage to shove each other around. Once it was in slow motion.
But there was music too! Puscifer's music is generally dark and moody. Danceable, for the most part. The sound was mixed well, except I could never hear Carina's instruments. The band played for about two hours. There was a pause where the band sat down and Maynard took the mic to introduce them, before the encore.
The audients were under strict instructions not to take photos or videos. We were told when we entered the theater, that phones were not allowed to be in use at any time. I think Maynard has always been opposed to photography at shows (and generally doesn't want to be seen), but we were told to remain present and enjoy the show. We had great seats - ninth row. I sure wish I'd had my camera, though. I saw so many scenes that would have made awesome photos.
I'm not certain, since I haven't seen any other shows this tour, but it seemed like the Milwaukee audience was a little laid back. Less boisterous than I expected. I was also a little surprised at the age of the audients. They were all ages between 20 and 60, but it seemed the majority of people were in the forties. Must have been a lot of Tool fans.
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This show included a Mexican wrestling match. Or show, really. The troupe of Luchadores, called Luchifer, put on a show of three rounds. Two teams of a man and a woman, with one more man coming out after a bit. It was goofy fun, even if it did go on for a bit. They had small bleachers set up at the sides of the stage, and they brought up the entire front row to sit on them and cheer for and boo the luchadores. They were done in half an hour and the band came out very shortly.
The drummer (Jeff Friedl) was front-center stage, guitar (Mat Mitchell) and bass (Paul Barker) stage right, and keyboard (Masha Zargaran, who also sang, played guitar and pounded a drum) stage left. The wrestling ring was left up (center-middle and back). Maynard Keenan and Corina Round stood behind mic stands in the middle of the ring. The stands had decoration at the top (that reminded me of bicycle sprocket rings and) partially obscured their faces. There was very little light on them - just two overhead purple lights that didn't really illuminate anything, and one very dim light that barely illuminated Carina. You could kinda see her face and arms, but she was wearing black, so that's about it. She also played guitar, banjo and mandolin, and we could barely see the instruments. But it got lighter up there as the show went on.
After a few songs, Maynard and Carina moved down to the floor. There was empty space between the drum kit and the bleachers on either side. Maynard had a red three-piece suit and a black luchador mask, open on top for his mohawk. Corina a black knee-length dress. They always seemed to be posing/dancing. Dance-posing? Waving their arms in the air dramatically, or crouching and repeatedly throwing their arms up. Maynard would sometimes stride in place.
In between "acts," the luchadores performed. The singers would periodically move back to the ring, or back down to the floor. In addition to the wrestling show, there was a cock fight in a miniature ring, that involved stuffed chickens mounted on wheels (RC cars? Roombas?). During most songs, the luchadores would dance in their bleacher seats, but sometimes they'd get up and posture at each other, and go to center stage to shove each other around. Once it was in slow motion.
But there was music too! Puscifer's music is generally dark and moody. Danceable, for the most part. The sound was mixed well, except I could never hear Carina's instruments. The band played for about two hours. There was a pause where the band sat down and Maynard took the mic to introduce them, before the encore.
The audients were under strict instructions not to take photos or videos. We were told when we entered the theater, that phones were not allowed to be in use at any time. I think Maynard has always been opposed to photography at shows (and generally doesn't want to be seen), but we were told to remain present and enjoy the show. We had great seats - ninth row. I sure wish I'd had my camera, though. I saw so many scenes that would have made awesome photos.
I'm not certain, since I haven't seen any other shows this tour, but it seemed like the Milwaukee audience was a little laid back. Less boisterous than I expected. I was also a little surprised at the age of the audients. They were all ages between 20 and 60, but it seemed the majority of people were in the forties. Must have been a lot of Tool fans.
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