First, a tip for those not used to Chicago or Wicker Park: Park and Ride. The Blue Line is easy to navigate, and the Damen stop is across the street from the Double Door. There are no lots in Wicker Park, only street and valet parking.
I missed the first 15 minutes of the opening act, the Knuckledragger (I think that was the name), so that threw me a little. They had an interesting sound, almost as if they were a rock amalgam of every halloween movie soundtrack. It was almost hypnotic, but in a good way. I'll be looking them up later.
Los Straitjackets do not disappoint! I wasn't expecting them to be playing together with El Vez. If you're not familiar with El Vez, he's the mexican Elvis, completely nuts, and had trouble keeping his costumes on. I can't say I'm a fan, nor was I, but he did perform well with Los Straitjackets. The Elvettes were great... they really made the most of the El Vez performance. Did I mention that Los Straitjackets were awesome? They were, and I look forward to seeing them again.
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Favorite moment: Los Straitjackets' encore; fast and furious music with snippets of "Moon River," "Stairway to Heaven," and a little Gene Krupa was a treat for all. @
Opening act(s): Knuckledraggers @