Zygote live in concert : Nothing Booked, Wednesday, May 5th, 9999 Zygote Into The Fray at The Rivoli 2000-11-17 Friday November 18 2000 Zygote: Into The Fray at The Rivoli Additional Acts: Tallman, Jimmy's Groove Ticket Price:$8 at the door Set List:Gratefully Nowhere / Kousharee (with Vanilla Fudge's "Keep Me Hangin' On" tease and quirky solo) / Swimming In Chlorine / Biz / The Flower Song / Moot (with full-band percussion interlude) / Two Tales (with The Beatles' "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window" outro) / Camouflage / Nejuan / Single (slide version) / GreenRoot / Static / Weather Set Length: 1 1/2 hours, from 12:50 - 1:20am Rough Attendance: 230, a sellout Caught on tape? Yes indeedy, it's in Josh's library. The entire show + soundcheck was also caught on video by the brilliantly talented videographer Steve Dveris. What a visionary - his skill at framing shots and capturing the essence of a live show is unparalleled, and his equipment is top-notch. Stage Setup: NEW REVIEW CATEGORY! "Kung-Foolery" Me and Cousin A put together an elegant dojo-style theme to match the samurai poster, with white and red drapery backlit by blacklights framing the stage, chinese paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling, a starfield of white xmas lights floating above the heads of the band, and tables packed with candles and Dragon's Blood incense flanking the drum kits. Tallman was kind enough to let us use their smoke machine for added atmosphere, and Cousin A's lighting routine was well-choreographed as usual. Poster: Hoo mama. Zygote's biggest and best, the unprecedented 18x24 full-colour samurai masterpiece. We gave out 50 free copies at the show. Notes: I will start off my saying that in my humble opinion, this was the best Zygote show of all time. Not that the sound was perfect or that the band played without any mistakes, but that the energy level in the room was so high the hairs on the back of my neck were standing up all night. It was madness in there. First of all, it was packed. PACKED. It took me ten minutes to elbow my way into the heart of the crowd, and I still couldn't get any closer than twenty feet from the stage. The band was at the top of their game performance-wise, giving everything they had and getting it right back from the audience. There was actually crowd-surfing going on later in the set, and to top it all off two dudes jumped on stage and helped Amir and Jer belt out the final chorus to Weather. The band was really alive, I can't get over it. From start to finish, more energy and vigor than I've ever seen. I was floored, and let me tell you I've been to a LOT of Zygote shows. Opening acts were great tonight. Jimmy's Groove put on a solid set for the early crowd, performing their typically eclectic mix of influences that meshes well with Zygote's sound. Tallman was a lot heavier than I'd expected but they carry their weight well and I was thrilled to finally meet another Toronto band that puts some effort into stage setup. (Sid Six and The Hellz Kitchen Show being the only others we've encountered so far) Let me run through the high points, although there were really too many for me to list here. - Gratefully Nowhere. First time Zygote has opened a set with GN, and it's got a lot of potential in the pole position. Gives the band a lot of opportunity to start things on a very energetic note. - The "Keep Me Hangin' On" tease in Kousharee went over surprisingly well. Although brief, I noticed that most of the crowd was singing along. Very cool, and a nice step into Motown territory. - The Flower Song. CRAZY. This giant morphing monster of a song has sprouted new sections and segments to the point where anything can happen. This time around Jer adapted the Flower storyline to sort of meet an experience we had at a chinese restaurant in Ithaca. The song raged through several themes, finally dwindled and was ready to end when it was actually rekindled by THE CROWD chanting "Ya Just Can't Fuck With The 'Gote" in rhythm. Up to the challenge, the band exploded back into life and kept the intensity up to finally end it with Amir bellowing the chant at a fever pitch. Great version. - The percussion interlude in Moot. This time Shlag and Brian's intricate drum piece was added to by Jer on shakers and Amir on a cowbell, providing for whole new layers of rhythm. Very very cool, got my dancin' shoes in working order. (Plus Amir actually fumbled the stick he was using to strike the cowbell and dropped it, meaning that he can never ever make fun of Shlaggy again.) - The final three songs of the set. GreenRoot, Static and Weather. Quite a trio. Perfect harmonies, changes and punctuation NAILED on every count, Ovakim FREAKING out in his own little guitar world, and more manic insanity from the entire band (specifically Jeremy) and the crowd than I have ever seen at a Zygote show. I've already gone over the "two dudes onstage" bit earlier in the review, but let me tell you I was DELIGHTED to see such hijinks. THIS IS NOT AN OPEN INVITATION FOR ALL YOU MANIACS TO JUMP ONSTAGE AT FUTURE GIGS, SO DON'T GET ANY IDEAS. (During Weather, Shlag knocked a burning candle onto himself while fiddling with his Djembe. Maybe Amir can make fun of him after all.) Overall, like I said, my favourite Zygote show of all time ever. I'm still smiling. Onward to bigger and better things.... FAN COMMENTS Dear Zygote... I see that it says you captured this most recent show on video, which was filmed by Steve Dveris. You have said that he did a great job and I must vouch for that... I have been watching the home porno movies he films of his sister for the past 8 years. I am always excited to see his next piece of work. Thanks for keeping him working. ~Mike H. Friday, February 3rd, 2006 : Come In From The Cold at The Opera House Friday, March 15th, 2002 : The Rivoli Friday, March 1st, 2002 : Havoc in Hamilton VI at The Hudson Wednesday, February 20th, 2002 : Rafter's Pub in Sudbury Friday, February 8th, 2002 : Feel The Love: Pre-Valentine's Day Bash at The Opera House Saturday, December 8th, 2001 : Call The Office in London Friday, December 7th, 2001 : The Hudson in Hamilton Saturday, November 24th, 2001 : Kool Haüs with Big Sugar Friday, November 23rd, 2001 : The Trasheteria in Peterborough Thursday, November 22nd, 2001 : The Foundation in Barrie Thursday, November 8th, 2001 : The Shot in Kingston Friday, November 2nd, 2001 : The Opera House with Choclair Saturday, October 27th, 2001 : The Cage in Oakville Friday, October 26th, 2001 : The Hudson in Hamilton Friday, October 19th, 2001 : The Capitol Theatre Saturday, September 8th, 2001 : The Opera House Friday, August 10th, 2001 : Molson Amphitheatre with Dave Matthews Band Saturday, July 28th, 2001 : The Hudson in Hamilton Thursday, July 26th, 2001 : Club Abstract in Kitchener with See Spot Run Saturday, July 21st, 2001 : Lees Palace Friday, July 13th, 2001 : Woodstick Festival at Kee to Bala Friday, July 6th, 2001 : Two Tales II at the Comfort Zone Friday, June 8th, 2001 : NXNE at The Reverb Friday, May 4th, 2001 : In Concert at The Warehouse Friday, April 6th, 2001 : Federation Hall at U o f Waterloo Saturday, February 17th, 2001 : Lees Palace Friday, January 19th, 2001 : The Opera House Saturday, January 13th, 2001 : The Embassy in London Friday, January 12th, 2001 : The Hudson in Hamilton Friday, November 17th, 2000 : Zygote Into The Fray at The Rivoli Saturday, November 11th, 2000 : The Haunt in Ithaca NY Friday, October 6th, 2000 : In Concert at The Opera House Saturday, September 2nd, 2000 : Two Tales at The Rivoli Saturday, July 29th, 2000 : The Rivoli Sunday, July 16th, 2000 : Molson Indy Saturday, June 17th, 2000 : The Rivoli Thursday, June 8th, 2000 : NXNE 2000 at Clintons Tavern Saturday, May 20th, 2000 : All Ages at The Comfort Zone Thursday, May 18th, 2000 : Rock Search 2000 at Front 54 in Thorold Friday, April 21st, 2000 : The Rivoli Friday, April 21st, 2000 : La Luna in Hamilton Sunday, March 26th, 2000 : Whiskey Joes in Hamilton with The Headstones Friday, March 17th, 2000 : St Patricks Day Bash at The Rivoli Thursday, March 2nd, 2000 : Canadian Music Week at The 360 Saturday, February 12th, 2000 : The Rivoli Saturday, January 22nd, 2000 : The Hudson in Hamilton Saturday, November 6th, 1999 : The Opera House with Wide Mouth Mason Saturday, October 16th, 1999 : The Rivoli Friday, September 3rd, 1999 : The Rivoli Friday, July 23rd, 1999 : The Reverb Saturday, June 26th, 1999 : The Rivoli CD Release Friday, May 21st, 1999 : The Rivoli Friday, April 30th, 1999 : The Rivoli Thursday, April 15th, 1999 : The Reverb Saturday, December 5th, 1998 : The Rivoli Thursday, November 19th, 1998 : The Gordon Best Theatre Peterborough Friday, October 9th, 1998 : The Comfort Zone Friday, October 2nd, 1998 : The Horseshoe Tavern Saturday, September 5th, 1998 : The Horseshoe Tavern Saturday, July 11th, 1998 : The Comfort Zone Saturday, May 30th, 1998 : The Regency Hotel Friday, May 29th, 1998 : The Comfort Zone Saturday, May 23rd, 1998 : The Opera House with The Headstones Saturday, May 23rd, 1998 : The Big Bop Thursday, May 14th, 1998 : Lees Palace with Humphat Saturday, May 2nd, 1998 : The Comfort Zone Saturday, April 18th, 1998 : El Mocambo Upstairs Thursday, April 16th, 1998 : Unplugged at The Silver Dollar with Brian Gladstone Friday, March 20th, 1998 : The Big Bop Friday, February 6th, 1998 : The 360 Saturday, January 31st, 1998 : Call The Office London with Zuuls Evil Disco Friday, October 31st, 1997 : Halloween at The Original Six Sports Bar Friday, October 17th, 1997 : El Mocambo Friday, June 6th, 1997 : The Generator w Ron Hawkins of Lowest of the Low Friday, May 23rd, 1997 : The Comfort Zone Friday, April 25th, 1997 : The Comfort Zone Saturday, March 29th, 1997 : The 360 with Black Cabbage Saturday, March 15th, 1997 : AE Pi Frat Party at The Reverb Friday, January 31st, 1997 : The Comfort Zone with Andru Branch Saturday, January 25th, 1997 : The Warehouse with Fishbone Thursday, January 23rd, 1997 : Red Dog Tavern Peterborough with Tied To The Tracks Monday, November 4th, 1996 : The Horseshoe Tavern Friday, September 27th, 1996 : The Generator Saturday, July 27th, 1996 : The Honey Pot Saturday, June 8th, 1996 : El Mocambo Friday, April 5th, 1996 : El Mocambo Friday, October 7th, 1994 : The Opera House with Infinity Thursday, June 23rd, 1994 : Classic Studios Friday, June 10th, 1994 : The Shamrock Saturday, May 8th, 1993 : Rock n Roll Challenge II at The Spectrum	24/04/26

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