Review & photos by Rachel Jablonski
When Prong is on tour, you can expect to hear “Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck.” But when Prong is on tour with Dog Fashion Disco, you can expect “Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck” to be taken quite literally.
Dog Fashion Disco, on tour in support of their Committed to a Bright Future release, made a stop at The Ranch Bowl in Omaha, NE on their ceaseless journey playing shows across the U.S. A good portion of the crowd consisted of familiar faces I’ve become accustomed to seeing when Dog Fashion Disco is in town. Among these regulars appeared other diehard fans as well as first time observers seemingly impressed with the many screams, tempo changes, and unique patented sounds. Despite a smaller crowd, a pit managed to break out demonstrating an appreciation of the sounds coming from the stage.
In the last year or so some adjustments have been made in the Dog Fashion Disco line-up. New members have been added as replacements here and there including a new guitarist, Jason Stepp, a new drummer, Mike Oliver, and a new bass player, Brian White. Beyond a practically naked drummer with a drum signed “I beat my skin for a living too” by the legendary Ron Jeremy and an energetic guitarist that never stops moving, you may not notice much of a difference in the live show. The band has managed to maintain extreme energy and have become even more dynamic on stage.
It is clear that Dog Fashion Disco is somewhat intent on phasing out songs from their first major release Anarchists of Good Taste. This may be due to the fact that a fresh start with the new musicians in the band seems to be desired. The band played the most recent song compositions at this show, shying away from many songs off Anarchists.
“Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck.” Leave it to Jason Stepp to take these words so literally. Shortly into the set the daring guitarist managed to lift himself up and hang upside down with his feet gripping the rafters. From his inverted position, Stepp continued play his guitar until the song was over. The crowd was amused and, remarkably, the dangling guitarist did not fall and snap his neck. The performance was magnificent and the show was an overall great time. Go see Dog Fashion Disco when they come to a town near you.
You won’t be disappointed.