THE PHENOMENAUTS: Science And Honor live at The Command Center on Union street in West Oakland. (It's a short street, just drive around you'll find it.)
Garage, retro, sci fi, uhh whatever, I've heard 'em but never seen 'em think The Cramps from outer space or something.
Big Rick says: Check it out!
East Bay Express - Best of the East Bay May 8-14, 2002
Arts and Entertainment-Best Live Band - The Phenomenauts
If you've seen this "space-rockabilly" band, you probably noticed the Battlestar Galactica-inspired costumes, the wacky light show, and- best of all- the Toilet Paperarator, a tricked out leaf blower that sends soft toilet-paper clouds wafting over the audience. Group members hang out at a plae in Oakland the call the Command Center, and they call their fans "cadets." Talk about a shtick. But the four-piece backs it up with solid rockabilly rhythms and amusing lyrics about space invaders and cruising the galaxy. Singer/guitarist Corporal Joebot wears a musical helmet made from a wireless guitar kit and a theremin, which he "plays" during the crowd favorite "Robot Love (Why Was I Programmed to Feel Pain?)." Commander Angel Nova is on guitar and vocals, Captain Chreehos the stand-up bass, and Major Jimmy Boom is on the drums. Check them out May 30th at the Starry Plough. They are, ahem, out of this world. -Katy St. Clair
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