Review and Slideshow: 999 Eyes Authentic Vaudevillian Freak Show

By LORNA PERRY

Nothing says freak show like palm trees, volleyball players, 20oz tallboys of PBR and…honest-to-God freaks of mothereffin’ nature. Such was the case at the Westport Beach Club last night, during the 999 Eyes Authentic Vaudevillian Freak Show.

Things kicked off with KC’s Hopeless Destroyers, delivering their tightly-wound brand of pummeling punk rock to a sizeable, eclectic audience that included musician types, the heavily tattooed/pierced, average joes, volleyball players and a smattering of small children.

Many people (especially wide-eyed children) took the time to browse through the large, archival photo display on hand chronicling the history of freak shows at the entrance to the venue.