Osees served up electric mayhem at Alex’s Bar to help celebrate the venue’s 25th anniversary!

Alex’s Bar‘s 25th anniversary wasn’t just a milestone; it was a detonation, a full-throttle eruption, a testament to a quarter-century of grit and glorious noise. DJ Nick at Nite, as always, laid the perfect groundwork, a set that wasn’t just music, it was a curated experience, a sonic Molotov cocktail priming the crowd for what was to come. Diode, a band whose intensity is matched only by their raw talent, then took the stage and delivered a set that hit like a sonic punch to the gut.

And then, The Osees. To call it a “show” feels like a gross understatement. It was a visceral experience, a communion of sound and energy in a room packed to the rafters. John Dwyer and his cohorts aren’t playing concerts; they’re conducting sonic rituals, and the faithful, a legion of dedicated devotees, were there to receive the sacrament. The precision of the two drummers, Paul Quattrone and Dan Rincon, a rhythmic force of nature, was, as always, mind-blowing. It’s not just drumming; it’s a loud conversation, a complex interplay of rhythm and power that elevates the music to another level. Bassist Tim Hellman brought a unique blend of technical skill and raw energy to the Osees’ ever-evolving sound. And then there’s Tomas Dolas from Mr. Elevator, a constant source of pure, unadulterated joy to watch. His presence is a reminder that music, at its core, should be fun, even when it’s delivered with the intensity of a sonic assault.

The Osees, they don’t just play music; they weaponize it. Their sound is a primal scream, a release of pent-up energy that resonates with anyone who’s ever felt the need to break free from the mundane. This wasn’t just a band playing a set; it was a collective catharsis, a shared experience that left everyone in the room buzzing with a frenetic energy that lingered long after the last song. It was raw, it was real, it was everything you want from a garage rock show, amplified to the nth degree. Alex’s Bar’s 25th anniversary wasn’t just celebrated; it was consecrated with the holy fire of The Osees. If you were there, you understand. If you weren’t, well, you missed something truly special.

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