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Friday night I took in what I'd like to call an experimental indie rock show in what I'd like to call the "crypt" of the First Unitarian Church (actually, it's just the basement). The evening began with a performance by a two-piece band called Ching Chong Song. We weren't even aware this group was on the bill, and so were pleasantly surprised in more ways than one. It's hard to describe exactly what they sound like; the only band that really comes to mind is Red Krayola - yes, they're that weird. Lead singer Julia LaMendola performed some fascinating vocal gymnastics - lilting, whispering, and growling out songs about death, the afterlife, and masturbaters - all while Daniel Gower accompanied her on keyboard and backing vocals. Oh, and did I mention LaMendola also played the saw? She even joked about doing a lengthy saw solo, although thankfully she did not make good on that threat; one can stand only just so much saw playing.