Tonight’s Concert Pick: Monotonix at The Ox
Monotonix‘s reputation has always preceded the band, blazing through cites like an alcohol-fueled wildfire whenever the Israeli garage-rock trio heads out on tour. (Which, considering how the band has been banned from the majority of the live-music venues in its native Tel Aviv, is pretty often.) Monotonix is not exactly the kind of band you see live because you like the music; it’s more akin to watching a sweaty, bearded, short-shorts-wearing circus act do its shock-rock thing at a venue that probably won’t survive the performance. But, in addition to the usual promises of beer showers, flying trash cans, and crowd surfing (among other onstage antics), tonight’s concert at The Ox holds a more special significance: It is likely the band’s last show in Philly (for the foreseeable future, at least), according to recent reports. Citing old age and a desire to spend more time with their families, singer Ami Shelev has been telling audiences that Monotonix’s current tour—which is in support its most recent album, Not Yet (released last month by Drag City)—will be the band’s last. Monotonix performs with Pujol, Federation X, and Da! Comrade at 8 p.m. at The Ox.