Hepcat Dilemma Returns to the Stage at Deutschtown Festival
After a break of well over two years, Hepcat Dilemma finally made their long-awaited return to the stage when they performed at Pittsburgh’s Deutschtown Music Festival on Friday. The Music Festival featured over 400 bands performing at 40 venues on Pittsburgh’s North Side over 3 days and with near perfect summer weather was a smashing success.
Hepcat Dilemma took the stage at Pittsburgh City Brewing after a beautiful set by Old Game. It took a couple of songs to shake of the rust but by the third song of the set the band had found their stride and played a powerful set that literally brought the ceiling down. Yes….it was loud! Several brand new songs were debuted as over half the set featured new material that will be on their next record.
After starting the set with a couple songs from their acclaimed album “Art Imitates Life”, the new songs sizzled and exploded into life. A stunning “Wordwar” was unveiled and gave way to the intricate “Miss Jane Takes a Trip”. After crowd favorites “The Slide” and “Persian Monkey Treatment” the band premiered a force of nature called “Things No Way” which was the highpoint of the set. By the time the band closed their set with a crazed version of “The Romper Room” we were amazed that anyone was left standing.
The band thanks Allegheny City Brewing for their hospitality and kudos to Damien for the making
everything sound right.
Next week Hepcat Dilemma will be returning to the Hollywood Studios in Dormont to resume work on the new album with long-time producer Matt Vaughan!
Setlist:
Cowboy Song
The Chauffeur Will Have the Last Word
Wordwar (live debut)
Miss Jane Takes a Trip (live debut)
In the Court of Popson Johnson
The Slide
Persian Monkey Treatment
Things No Way (live debut)
Cincinnati
Milty Henk’s Immortality
Bouncy Song
The Romper Room