Both BBQ and King Khan had previously collaborated together while the two were members of the Montreal-based Spaceshits, however, following a European tour, Blacksnake (the then-current alias of King Khan) opted to remain in Germany on a permanent basis, resulting in the ultimate breakup of the Spaceshits, who chose not to continue without Blacksnake. Following the breakup of the Spaceshits, Mark Sultan started another Montreal-based band, Les Sexareenos, before venturing off on his own as a one-man band under the pseudonym BBQ. It was as BBQ that Mark Sultan re-established contact with Blacksnake, playing alongside Blacksnake's new band, King Khan & The Shrines. The two began writing songs together at Blacksnake's apartment in Germany, playing them live at sporadic shows around Germany and Spain.
In 2004 the band recorded their first album as The King Khan & BBQ Show, releasing The King Khan & BBQ Show in America on Goner Records, and on Hazelwood Records in Europe. The album was recorded by DM Bob in Hamburg, Germany. In support of the album, the band began a world tour, with stops in Europe, the US, and South America. In 2006 the band released their second LP, What's for Dinner?, on In the Red Records. In 2008, Impose Magazine crowned King Khan the best performer of 2008.On July 31, 2009, Pitchfork Media reported that King Khan & BBQ will be releasing Invisible Girl in November. They embarked on a forty day US/Canada tour to coincide with the release. On November 12, while on tour in the United States, Khan and tour manager Kristin Klein were arrested in Kentucky on illegal drug possession charges. Klein was also booked for driving with an invalid license. She entered a guilty plea and will appear in court on April 2, 2010. The band missed three shows due to the holdup. Invisible Girl was released on December 1, 2009.
Khan and BBQ were not on speaking terms for a period, following a dispute after certain incidents involving the crowd and subsequent management complaints at a gig in June, 2010 at the historic Sydney Opera House, curated by Lou Reed and his wife Laurie Anderson. Following King Khan's guitar-throwing episode with the crowd after warnings from the Opera House staff, BBQ and the former exchanged some heated words and agreed that this show would be their last.
A remorseful King Khan detailed the undertakings in an online posting:
http://terminal-boredom.com/forums/index.php?topic=27519.0
On July 13, 2012, The King Khan & BBQ Show reunited for the first time since the Sydney show, for a sold-out performance at Lee's Palace in Toronto. They played an hour-long set to the packed club and ended with a three-song encore. The group are now officially back together and touring.
Third Ave.
The King Khan & BBQ Show Lyrics
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Way above the snow-patch to the stream
Wind, it calls
Whistles defamation of trees
And when the near do wells up to call
Who knows how to run? We do.
Still we can not stray too far
From Third Avenue
Trace the path
See how many steps there are to go
Nightly fall, tumble and melt like the snow
And when the near do wells up to call
Who knows how to run? We do.
Still we can not stray too far
From Third Avenue
Don't be late
It seems like most of the time I'm out of view
It's cold, my love
In my room over Third Avenue
And when the near do wells up to call
Who knows how to run? We do.
Still we can not stray too far
From Third Avenue
Still we can not stray too far
From Third Avenue
In their song "Third Ave," The King Khan & BBQ Show take the listener on a journey through their surroundings in Third Avenue. The song opens with a description of rain falling from above the snow-patch, while the wind whistles and defames the trees. The imagery in these lines creates a sense of howling isolation and unpredictability that is amplified by the mention of the "near do wells," who seem to be a looming threat. Despite this, the lyrics assure us that "we [they] know how to run" suggesting perhaps that they have encountered these types of situations before, and can handle them.
As the song continues, the lyrics seem to take on a more introspective turn. The following lines talk about tracing the path and the steps that need to be taken to reach their destination. Night falls, and things tumble and melt away like snow, reminding us of the transience of time and experiences. However, the idea of being late is conveyed, and it feels as though there's always something else to do, something else to occupy one's time. The final lines bring us back to their room over Third Avenue, which feels cold and isolated.
Overall, the song Third Ave feels like a journey where the lyrics paint a vivid picture of their surroundings and experiences. It's a reminder of the ever-present dangers of impermanence and the importance of being aware of one's surroundings. At the same time, the song seems to suggest that even though it may be difficult, we must never stray too far from a sense of familiarity and stability - perhaps represented by Third Avenue in this case.
Line by Line Meaning
Rain, it falls
Precipitation descends from the sky
Way above the snow-patch to the stream
Rainfall start high in the mountains and descends towards the stream
Wind, it calls
Breezes whistle through the air
Whistles defamation of trees
The sound of wind damaging trees through harsh weather conditions
And when the near do wells up to call
When suspicious individuals approach and threaten us
Who knows how to run? We do.
We have the ability to escape danger
Still we can not stray too far
Despite our ability to escape threats, we must remain close to our home base
From Third Avenue
Our home base is located on or near Third Avenue
Trace the path
Follow the route
See how many steps there are to go
Determine how far the journey is
Nightly fall, tumble and melt like the snow
The snowfall accumulates and melts over time
Don't be late
Be punctual and arrive on time
It seems like most of the time I'm out of view
The singer is often not visible or easily accessible
It's cold, my love
The singer's room is cold
In my room over Third Avenue
The singer's room is located above or near Third Avenue
Still we can not stray too far
Despite our ability to escape threats, we must remain close to our home base
From Third Avenue
Our home base is located on or near Third Avenue
Still we can not stray too far
Despite our ability to escape threats, we must remain close to our home base
From Third Avenue
Our home base is located on or near Third Avenue
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Kick ass. Too bad it isn't the whole song.