We Wrote the Book on Connectors

Posted by Brittany Schank on July 22nd, 2009 at 5:38 PM

To See Rating 5.0/10
Just Curious Rating 6.0/10

Band Members:
Mike Votava: guitar, vocals
Rick Weber: drums, vocals
Travis Young: keys, vocals
Ben Baier: bass, vocals

I didn’t go to my high school prom. It was my choice; I opted out. I think I was trying to save myself from the inevitable let down of not being asked by my crush. Whatever it was, I had people telling me left and right “Someday you’ll regret not going.” The stubborn 18 year old in me adamantly said, “No, I won’t.” Let us flash forward five years and about one month to The Crocodile Cafe. The Sweet Dreams Prom 2009 successfully made me regret not going to my high school prom.

We Wrote the Book on Connectors (WE) headlined the Sweet Dreams Prom along with supporting acts Tennis Pro and M. Bison. A sparkling backdrop fixed with a crescent moon adorned the stage while white and blue balloons covered the floor. There was even a place to cast your vote for the Prom King and Queen. The crowd was dressed to the nines, borrowing styles from the 80′s and 90′s. Sequins and tulle, spiked punch and all; this was the prom I never went to and the prom I wish I had.

We Wrote the Book on Connectors took the stage to an energetic audience. Looking mighty dapper in matching sky blue tuxes, WE opened with a cover of Cutting Crew’s “I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight.” This wasn’t the only gem of a cover song we heard that night; Tennis Pro and M. Bison covered the likes of Cyndi Lauper and Rod Stewart. Complete with ruffled undershirts and bow ties, WE shimmied throughout their set in white patent leather shoes.

Self dubbed “The Band of the Future” WE’s newest album Ride It Out Like a Turbo Horse features songs “Gothic Dance Party” and “Almost Magical.” They are the inventors of “Mustache Rock” and though it’s unclear exactly what that means, what is clear is this band puts on a pretty awesome show. They were reminiscent of The Aquabats (sans ska) with their comic book sense of humor lyrics. Throw in a little Me First and the Gimmie Gimmies, and we had ourselves a band that made the audience laugh, dance, and even put on a prom dress.

One of the coolest things about this band is the WE Song Writing Service. For a reasonable $18, WE will write a song about anything you choose. Just give them a subject and they’ll write the lyrics in their geeky, science fiction style. I may be taking them up on that offer soon.

Though some weren’t dressed in formal wear nor did we all have corsages pinned on the appropriate lapels, we all had a magical night. Thank you We Wrote the Book on Connectors, for putting on a hilariously nerdy show and giving me the prom night I never had!