There’s a strong possibility that Wax Fang’s show was the last I’ll ever see at the Dame. Lexington’s last real venue closed down Sunday after years of serving the community — and more importantly, me — with fantastic live music. But try as I might to be overly emotional about it, Wax Fang’s performance was a great cap to our beloved venue’s life.

MP3: Wax Fang – World War II pt 2

Wax Fang’s set was recorded for an eventual release by the band. Scott told me before the show that the computer they brought crashed shortly after getting it up and running in Lexington. One band member drove back to Louisville to get another computer, had their phone battery die and then ran out of gas a few miles from their destination. Fun. They eventually got it all sorted out and the show was recorded as originally intended.

I’ve seen Wax Fang many times now (including a performance at my work — nothing beats seeing a show on the clock); this was easily the best performance they’ve ever given. It started off with a kazoo choir including 2/3 of Wax Fang and all of the Whigs while Scott started it off right.

I’m not sure exactly how long Wax Fang played, but I think they knocked out most of their two records during that time. I never waver in thinking that they’re a great band, but this show reminded me that a huge percent of their songs are miles beyond most of their contemporaries. “Bi Polar Bear?” Great. “Wold War II pt 2?” Great. “The Doctor Will See You Now?” “Sweet Bloody Murder?” Even better than those last ones.

But the biggest surprise to the night was that it wasn’t just a great show — it was a great party. Bags upon bags of confetti and glitter were thrown into the crowd from all directions. About a dozen balls and balloons were kept in the air by a sold-out crowd. It was just a great time from start to finish. And as if one set of it wasn’t enough, they came back for a ripping encore that included a Hendrix cover. Now all I can do is drink a PBR in remembrance of the Dame and wait for Wax Fang to make that recording available.