Whether or not you’re into their music, you’d find me staring at you with very skeptical look if you told me that a Red Elvises show wasn’t fun. An Elvises show is nearly guaranteed to have you singing along to songs in broken English that you don’t even know the words to, and dancing around like an idiot with a poor equilibrium.

Last night I met Davis, Evans, and Evans’ uncle, Dave, at Club Café for yet another Red Elvises show. I have to say that there are few bands that I’ve seen that are as good live as the Elvises. I’ve only been let down once by their show, and that was purely because they didn’t have anyone on keyboards – something that I believe is a major part to their sound and stage dynamic.

Fortunately, Elena Shemankova was featured back on the keys. Although I’d love to see Schramm on the keys again, Elena is a great performer and definitely holds her own. She was a welcomed upgrade to the guitar player they added for the last show. One cool thing the Elvises brought this time around was a sax player! Although they didn’t need a sax player, the sound integrated really well into the show, and added a little extra dynamic to the stage.

The setlist was quite varied from the usual order. Lovepipe didn’t open the show, and we heard a lot of new stuff mixed in compared to usual. That was a welcomed change for me because I’ve been growing tired of the predictable set/set order no matter how great the performance. The new songs are pretty good and should anchor the new album to make it worth purchasing. As usual, Adam Gust’s drum solo was amazing. Whenever I watch him play, I start thinking to myself how he’s arguably the best drummer I’ve ever seen live. You’d have to watch him play to understand.

Overall, the band was very energetic, and definitely sold me on going again next time they’re in town. My only recommendation is that they get some new tour posters designed.