Step 53: Go See Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press

I'm writing this blog after working all day on only 4 hours of sleep after one of the most exhausting weekends of my post-college life--but man, was it worth it. Why was it worth it? Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press!

No, that's not the name of some crazy new workout that I'm doing. It's actually an amazing cover band that one of my friends has been ranting and raving about for the past couple months. She finally convinced me to come hear them perform this past Friday down in Bloomington, and I must say, her rants and raves were totally justified. Enough so that I went and saw them for a second night in a row when they came and played up near my hometown.

Photos by Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press' #1 fan, Stephanie Simpson. :)

They perform a wide range of songs--everything from the golden oldies to today's hits, and even some randos thrown in between (never in my life did I expect to hear the theme song from Duck Tales in a college bar!)--but even more impressive than their spot on renditions is how they get the crowd pumped up. Even when you don't know the song, you can't help but continue dancing because THEY can't help but continue dancing. And I'm not just talking about head banging and toe tapping--I'm talking full out jumping around the stage, pelvic thrusts, and yoga poses. Check out their promotional video to see for yourself.

 

So, my question to you: What's your favorite band? Got any awesome local ones that you follow around, or do you stick to the guys you hear on the radio?

And my challenge to you: Go check out some of the lesser-known bands near you. Some of them are truly great performers--from an amazing sound to fun interactions with their fans-- plus, once they do make it big, you can always say you liked them before everyone else. :)