Are you up to the test!?

Oh, went to a right gig the other night, saw the Arrogant Worms right here in my very own city. You all know the worms im sure. Well, on the off chance you don't they're a Canadian (don't hold that against them) trio who are funny as fuck and pretty fucking massive in their native land. They've played to fucking huge arenas and have recorded 11 albums to date. So, imagine my surprise when the played a tiny pub just ten minutes walk from here.

It was the type of gig you dream about. Small room, a few people, no dick heads and very close to the stage. Hell, before the gig started the band were sat a few tables away.

The set was solid, they played plenty of their old favourites and a few tracks from the new album. They were more than happy to take requests. At the interval I was talking to one of the guys in the band and suggested they should play a certain tune. When they come back from the interval, what d'ya know? They went and played the tune, actually altering their planned set list! Not enough gigs have that level of participation.

At the interval, the question was put to the band 'how come you don't play Montreal?' and it turns out that there not particularly liked by Quebec, or the French for that matter. I understand they have a different type of humour. So much are they disliked that they have been rejected from the Just For Laughs event for the last ten years. One member of the band gave someone an autograph with the inscription 'Just for laughs hate us'.

I asked one of the band if they liked Trailer Park Boys and it turns out they love it! Apparently Randy and Mr.Lahey are going to be at an event not too far from where he lives. Awesome.

In conclusion the Arrogant Worms rock, I had a great time, got myself a signed album and recommend you check these guys out.

Arrogant Worms website - http://www.arrogant-worms.com/
Arrogant Worms blog - http://arrogantworms.blogspot.com/