Black Stars @ Milkboy.

Text and images by Megan Matuzak.

A Black Stars show is like taking LSD with Jim Morrison in the middle of the desert – it’s an out-of-control, peace-loving rock ‘n’ roll trip that is hot to the touch.

The band didn’t shy away from tackling covers during their set at Milkboy last night. Greeley’s voice during “Foxy Lady” by Jimi Hendrix was some kind of cool seduction. Later, the crowd head-banged in approval as he roared through “Killing In The Name” by Rage Against the Machine.

Black Stars’ music might be stuck in a time warp but their early ‘70s sensibility clicks with Greeley’s effortless ability to entertain. They put on one hell of a show.