Los Angeles based FITNESS is an exciting new project featuring music masterminds Max Collins of Eve 6 and Kenny Carkeet, formerly of Awolnation. Veterans of the music industry, Collins and Carkeet have both experienced great commercial success and popularity with their former bands as well as from songwriting for other artists.
The duo have been close friends and writing songs as a team for several years. Two years ago they decided to launch FITNESS, a labor of pure love, and a creative outlet to really write the kind of songs they wanted to write. No rules, no expectations, no bullshit.
I was pleased to catch their set at the Black Cat in Washington, DC over the weekend, and the room was packed. The Black Cat is a legendary punk rock club in the District and a perfect venue to hear the band. It’s always a treat to see such an explosive show in an intimate setting.
Backed by drummer Ben Hilzinger (also of Eve 6), vocalist Collins won over the crowd with his usual wit and charm while Carkeet sprinted across the stage playing both guitar and keyboard. Sometimes it seems there is an endless stream of mediocre and homogeneous music coming out these days. FITNESS is a refreshing, explosive, and much-needed dose of pure raw talent and passion. Bravo, guys.
Houston’s dreamy and danceable Wild Moccasins were the openers for the evening.
WILD MOCCASINS
