The Doobie Brothers kicked ass on Wednesday night and that’s all there is to it. Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons, two original members from the band’s 1970 California formation, still looked full of spirit after decades of playing. Johnston wears the most epic rock ‘n roll mustache and 80s hair ever while Simmons looks like the devil’s doorman. 

They played three tracks from their first new album in ten years, World Gone Crazy. They were called “Nobody,” “World Gone Crazy,” and “Back to the Chateau.” They were classic DB and made more impressive by the fact that these guys have been writing new original material for over forty years!

They played through other more well-known hits like “Black Water,” “Long Black Train,” and “Listen to the Music.” They also threw in a blues jam session where the whole band (8 guys) literally danced around the stage in perfect choreography. The bottom line- these guys are in their 60’s and 70’s and they’re leaving it all out on the table.

The crowd was as timeless as the band. There were senior citizens twisting their hips next to a newborn baby and her younger father dancing while teenagers filled the spaces in between. The Doobie Brothers just play good music no matter how old you are.

Judging by the three new songs they played at the show, World Gone Crazy is going to be vintage DB with rich vocal harmonies, rolling drum beats, and catchy, memorable hooks. Expect a full US tour in support of the album and check back with Frequency for info!