The baby faced Ian Jacoby was not so. He was sporting his winter stubble, as Laarks opened for Retribution Gospel Choir at House of Rock. It was the first time I have seen the Choir, a good experience. The many'th time I have seen Laarks, outstanding. And, some music by a new band worthy of your time. It was a good night to be at the House of Rock.

It was early show on a Wednesday night. Still I was surprised at the small crowd. Hey, don't get me wrong. I loved it! Three bands, five dollars and touching the stage. Sweet! But, peak, there was less than 40 people in the crowd. It it a matter of how well that smoking ban is working out for Eau Claire?

So, first impressions of Retribution Gospel Choir. There were times that I liked them quite a lot. But, that's not all the time. It was an interesting music. A song starts with a beat and a sound which seems familiar from back in the day. It seems like if it keeps going, just a little bit longer, you can come up with it. The name is on the tip of your tongue. But then it morphs into something quite different. And it sometimes this difference is really exceptional ...

• Check out the rest of the review over at the Freaks & Geeks blog, originating from somewhere in Chippewa Falls, Wis.