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Friday, October 30, 2009

Last Night / History / Classic Copping a Plea Over "Police on My Back"

Posted by Dave Segal on Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 3:54 PM

It's with some sheepishness that I admit I didn't know the Equals had done the original version of "Police on My Back." DJ Vodka Twist played it last night at Moe Bar and it sounded damn good—almost as good as the Clash's dynamite cover of it from their Sandinista! album. Thank you, Vodka Twist, for the enlightenment and entertainment.

The estimable Vodka Twist will be spinning at the next Studio 66 night ('60s mod, psych rock, soul, Brit pop, acid jazz, international pop, go-go dancers) Sat. Nov. 7 at Lo-Fi. Also on the bill: Phoenix's the Love Me Nots, the Fucking Eagles, DJ Chrispo, DJ Gort, and DJ E-Z Action.

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The Tripwires covered a different song by the Equals tonight at their record release ("Diverson").

Posted by j-lon on October 31, 2009 at 4:13 AM

The Tripwires covered a different song by the Equals tonight at their record release ("Diverson").

Posted by j-lon on October 31, 2009 at 4:14 AM

The Tripwires covered a different song by the Equals tonight at their record release ("Diverson").

Posted by j-lon on October 31, 2009 at 4:14 AM

Thank you so much I'm very glad you enjoyed it!

Posted by djVodkaTwist on November 1, 2009 at 1:05 AM

I figured the folks coming to see Propagandhi at Neumos next door would appreciate it. Thanks for the shout and the plug for Studio 66! DJ Chrispo turned me on to the Equals, he books acts for Bumpershoot and he's a wealth of musical knowledge and is also one of the most down to earth people I've ever met.

Posted by djVodkaTwist on November 1, 2009 at 1:15 AM

The Equals were led by Eddie Grant (Electric Avenue) and they were big in the UK in the late 60's. A bi-racial band back in the days when that was a rarity. Seek them out, if you know what's good for you.

-Brother James

Posted by Brother James on November 2, 2009 at 11:14 AM