The Stone Pony welcomed Low Cut Connie to its stage for the fifth year in a row this past Friday, December 19. Despite the low temperatures outside the club, the band delivered an exciting set that kept both themselves and the audience moving.
Formed in 2010, the Philadelphia-based band has made its mark with their mix of piano-driven rock and roll and glam rock. At their core, Low Cut Connie is an incredibly tight band, but once you add the captivating charisma of lead singer Adam Weiner, the result is an unforgettable display of talent and raw emotion. The band’s lineup features Weiner on piano and lead vocals, Amanda “Rocky” Bullwinkle on backing vocals, Kelsey Cork on guitar and saxophone, Rich Stanley on lead guitar, Nick Perri on bass, and Jarae Lewis on drums.
Friday’s show was opened by Asbury’s own, Not Yer Baby. The local dance-punk band took hold of the audience’s attention from the very first note. Reminiscent of bands like Paramore and Flyleaf, lead singer Carrot Volz commanded the stage while delivering powerful vocals. Though no strangers to the New Jersey music scene, the band noted that this was their first time playing the historic Stone Pony and expressed their gratitude to the crowd. Along with their original songs, the set also included a reimagined cover of the disco classic “Don’t Leave Me This Way” by Thelma Houston, as well as a cover of “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette, which featured a guest appearance by photographer Danny Clinch on Harmonica.
At 9:15, Low Cut Connie took the Stone Pony stage to a gracious welcome from the audience of longtime fans. Kicking things off with their classic “Revolution Rock N Roll” the band rolled through almost twenty songs over the course of the night. Their set also included a cover of David Bowie’s “Young Americans” much to the audiences delight.
What becomes immediately clear at a Low Cut Connie show is the overwhelming sense of unity that their music creates. Frontman Adam Weiner often takes on the role of a preacher, rallying the crowd and uniting the room with what feels like gospel disguised as rock and roll. Throughout the night, Weiner moved across the stage and even into the crowd, stopping to dance with audience members. Toward the end of the set, the rest of the band briefly exited the stage, leaving Weiner alone on piano. The full band soon returned with a few more songs, including the fan favorite “Dirty Water” to close out the night.
To end the year, the band has two nights scheduled at Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. For more information and tickets, visit lowcutconnie.com.
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