By Caren Spitler

Yet another kick-ass night at the Troubadour! I arrived in time to see one of the Scene's favorite local bands, Agrokulcher. As usual those boys came on and released the torrential hurricane that only Agro can! Heavier than heavy, they rule!

Next up was Cleaner.

This band's name describes them well, musically and visually. This band is working a look, and it's all good! They use projected images on a large screen to lend a touch of atmosphere, but trust me they'd do just fine without it.

They work a real Euro Rock sound; smooth and sexy. I love the song "Highchair," it is awesome, heavy, and wicked. Throughout the song is this cool guitar lick like a ghostly air-raid siren. Cleaner is slick like hard candy, tasty and crunchy. The lead singer Sarah is badass! She knows how to work it!

Ghoulspoon from San Diego had the honor of holding the late spot. Unfortunately, a lot of people left before they went on. Too bad, they really missed out.

This band messes you up! All I have to say is these guys really need to get their butts down to the LA area more often. They have a funky, trippy, heavy sound. You will find yourself trying to pigeonhole 'em, but you can't. You'll hear rap-core one moment, then a touch of Latin jazz, followed by a guitar solo reminiscent of Pink Floyd.

They have it all, combine it well, and leave you wanting more. They don't come over our way often enough, but next time they do, check them out.