Photo By: Tom Rentz

Review:

I recently attended The Kills show at Bogarts in Cincinnati, Ohio, which was an

unforgettable experience. From start to finish, the energy and intensity of the

performance were palpable. The band's raw and gritty sound was perfectly

complemented by the intimate venue, making the whole experience feel personal and

immersive.

One of the show's highlights was the chemistry between Alison "VV" Mosshart and

Jamie "Hotel" Hince, the two members of The Kills. Their stage presence was electric,

and it was clear that they were feeding off each other's energy throughout the entire set.

In addition, the way they interacted with the crowd was imposing. Mosshart was a

commanding presence on stage, engaging the audience and drawing them in with her

powerful vocals and dynamic movements.

The setlist was also fantastic, featuring a great mix of old favorites and new material.

Some of the standout tracks included "Kissy Kissy", "Future Starts Slow" and "Sour

Cherry". The band's performance of "Doing It To Death" was particularly memorable,

with the crowd singing along to every word.

Overall, I would highly recommend catching The Kills live if you can. Their energy and

charisma are unmatched, and their music is even better in a live setting. The show at

Bogart's In Cincinnati, Ohio, was one of the best concerts I've ever been to, and I can't

wait to see them again in the future. I also enjoyed seeing the opening act, The

Paranoyds, before The Kills took the stage, and they were equally impressive. Their

unique blend of punk and surf rock perfectly complements The Kills' sound, and they did

an excellent job setting the tone for the rest of the evening.

The Paranoyds' performance was high-energy and engaging, with each member

bringing their unique flair to the stage. The lead vocalist's powerful voice was imposing,

and the way she interacted with the crowd was very entertaining. The rest of the band

was equally talented, with the drummer standing out for her excellent rhythm and timing.

The setlist was also strong, with standout tracks including "Girlfriend Degree" and "Egg

Salad". The band's chemistry and energy were infectious, and it was clear that they

were having a great time on stage.

Overall, I was very impressed with The Paranoyds and recommend checking them out.

Their unique sound and high-energy performance were a great way to kick off the

evening, and I'm excited to see what they do next.

Setlist:

1. Kissy Kissy
2. U.R.A. Fever
3. New York
4. Going To Heaven
5. Love And Tenderness
6. 103
7. Tape Song
8. Baby Says
9. Black Balloon
10. God Games
11. Wasterpiece
12. Kingdom Come
13. Pull A U
14. LA Hex
15. Doing It To Death
16. Future Starts Slow

Encore:

17. Better Days

18. No Wow

19. Sour Cherry

Photos By: Tom Rentz

Setlist:

1. Face First
2. Lizzie
3. Glass
4. Rita Lynn
5. Freak Out
6. Nissan
7. Courtney
8. Laundry
9. Destructive Banter
10. Rat Boy
11. Bear