The Originalites – House of Blues Anaheim – September 13, 2012

The energy was at a constant high as both the band and fans fed off energy from one another throughout the night. The band effectively used all the space onstage, skanking from side to side, rallying up the sea of fans. At one point, the  barricade became loose from the floor. Fans near the front looked at each other in disbelief as the barricade wobbled along in time with the rhythm of the crowd. Those near the back, unaware of the brief moment of panic fans near of the front faced, continued to dance wildly.

There wasn't a moment where bodies weren't grooving to the funky bass lines or sax solos. Songs like “Unpretty City” and “Spinning Round” where highlights of the night as band members where able to individually showcase their talents with sax and guitar solos. By the time the band finished their set with a cover of Sublime's “Date Rape,” someone in the crowd had too many beers during the nonstop dance session and wound up spewing vomit on the floor. Apparently that was a theme at the House of Blues this week.

The Originalites' kick off gig for their “Skate of Die” tour was undoubtedly a success. The band had a packed venue, despite the slow start of the show. Dedicated fans will without a doubt miss the band's weekly performances at Gallagher's Pub and new fans will anxiously await until the band returns to Orange County to dance the night away to a new set of  tunes.