Though Dillon’s trademark vocals tend to induce laughter, many of these new cuts are super complex instrumentals that showcase this band’s ability to improvise within a formula. “Ding Dong The Party is Over” is another highlight, flavored with ska influences on top of jazzy changes. “Leather On” sees Dillon taking on lead vocals, as does “Saturn Returns” which exclaims “Saturn Returns you’ll never learn, pushing up buttons from an urn!” If lounge-punk never existed as a style before, Dillon creates it here. Great horn work from Meyes is immediately apparent. Most often danceable, upbeat, and hilarious the new album sees Dillon not only displaying his musical chops, but writing and performing vocals on many of the tracks.The opening track “DVS” is punchy and reminiscent of that essential Garage A Trois sound. All of these players contribute to that signature Dillon sound of percussively punky garage-jazz. His new band features Carly Meyes (Trombone, Moog), Adam Gertner (Drums) and Cliff Hines (Guitar, Bass, Keys). Mike Dillon Band’s Urn embodies all of the vital elements that have built his sound previous, leaning a tad toward the experimental and occasionally absurd. I’m proud to say that Dillon new solo exploits have produced one of his finest studio efforts to date. Some of the most bizarre live-concert experiences of my time have been at Garage A Trois or Dead Kenny G’s shows with Dillon taking the lead, blurting out war-cries of nonsensical hilarity before laying down a sick Vibes solo. Mike Dillon’s often humorous, mock-punk, costume toting antics have made him one of the hottest artists to check out live in New Orleans and across the whole U.S. His abilities span far further than that of a killer Vibes guy and drummer. Actually Dillon seems to mock the notion of the artist or musician as a persona, as its plain to see from past projects such as Hairy Apes or The Dead Kenny G’s. What makes him New Orleans is his uncanny ability to ignore what most bands care about, promoting a specific image. Dillon’s sound differs not in spirit but approach.
Certain key musical players define the contemporary New Orleans scene players such as John Medeski, Karl Denson, Skerik, Stanton Moore, and of course Vibesman Mike Dillon. The best part of the festival is outside of the festival where patrons and participants can choose dozens of late night jazz spots and see all their favorites in a once a year anything-goes setting. Their Jazz Festival thrown every April sees the best touring musicians sitting down for uncommon collaborations, partying and playing all night. It seems all of the hardships endured have only strengthened and secured its identity as one of the best places to see impromptu jams or the biggest names in music and party down. nothing can compare culturally to New Orleans.
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