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MOKA ONLY/GRAND ANALOG SHOW at the El Mocambo. Rating: NNN
Those who braved the rain got a double dose of dopeness as the Urbnet Records signees, Winnipeg's Odario of Grand Analog and Vancouver's Moka Only, played selections from their rock-solid new CDs, Calligraffiti and Vermilion, respectively.
Odario and his three-piece outfit jumped right into the groove-heavy fury of Grand Analog's dub-hop sound, pulling the audience along wherever they wandered. An almost perfect set of seven songs showcased a balanced range of styles and emotions, from summer love to controlled anger and joyful dancing, and Odario's microphone mastery was impeccable.
Contrast this with Moka's subsequent overdose of flow. Though he was sick with a nasal virus, Moka's musicianship shone through as he combined with DJ Nana and S-Roc (aka Richie Hennessey of Brassmunk) to recreate at least 20 Moka joints from his expansive catalogue.
Even if everyone didn't stay until the last song, Nana's a glorious, note-perfect cover of Moka's Head Over Heels, it provided the sole survivors with a truly happy ending.
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