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Have you ever been waiting to see a band for a few years and suddenly you get the opportunity only to have them exceed your expectations? Yeah, that is what this concert was for me.
It was my third encounter with Adelitas Way. They never fail to amaze me when they take the stage. These five guys are very high energy and will perform to the best of their abilities, to the amazement of the crowd who may have never seen them before. There is never a lack of energy when it comes to these guys. They have toured with Saliva, Hurt and are currently touring the country with Shinedown. Be sure you check them out, you will not be disappointed.
Sick Puppies surprised me. I did not know what to expect from their show and they definitely out on a show I will never forget. The female bass player, Emma, made me brag about her to some of the bass players I know from the local bands in my area. You couldnt take your eyes off her. This is another high energy band that loves to play off of the crowds energy. If you have never seen them before, they are definitely a must.
Hurt by far exceed my expectations. I have waited three years to see this band and all I can say is WOW! From the violin infused songs to the ones that made you bang your head, you will definitely feel the rush of energy and heart felt lyrics pouring from the stage. They have some of the most profound lyrics you will hear and you can never understand the true feelings behind the words until you get a chance to experience them on the stage.
I have come to the realization that not every band will sound the same as they do on their myspace pages or their websites. It takes a good sound man to create the perfect combination of instruments and voices in order to make them sound as good as they should. Sometimes the bands themselves are unable to get the high quality recordings together in order to sound they way they should be mixed, so people will be intrigued enough to come out and see them play. There should not be judgments cast upon these bands until you are able to see them perform live in front of a crowd. Then and only then can you make a decision on whether or not you are going to see them again. A sound man will mix the elements of that band to make you listen to them in the proper setting and then you are hearing them properly. Once you have listened to their set, you can see how they are meant to be heard and absorb the true meaning and feeling of their music. The passion put behind the songs will come through during a live performance. Make sure that you check out you local bands, even if you dont like what is on their pages because you never know what is going to touch your soul.
The loss Michael Jackson has hit me harder than I had expected it too. No matter what the man did or did not do in his personal life he change the way music was listened to and the way videos were seen.
This mans videos, or mini movies, were some of the most profound in the industry. He was artistic, thought provoking and made the most visually stunning material anyone has ever seen. He was a role model to a lot of the industries current artist. If you watch videos, when they are actually played on TV, you can see hints of him in everyone elses videos, whether it is in their dance moves or the way the video was shot to look like a movie, no matter the genre. It was because of him that these videos and artist are making them or dancing the way that they do.
The feelings that his death has brought to the hearts of so many people proves that no matter what his personal life may have stated about him he was still the icon we always knew he was. I watched the memorial service today and tears strolled down my cheeks, especially when his little girl stood up and said to the world how she felt about her daddy. That is who I feel for in this tragedy. His untimely death has left three children without the loving father they have known their whole lives.
He had a rough childhood, but made sure his children did not go through what he did. I am glad Paris stood up to the microphone and let the world know that he was the only father she could have ever wanted. She was a brave soul amidst this horrible experience and she will be the one to pull her brothers through this. She is more like her daddy then she knows.
R.I.P Michael, you will be missed greatly.
If I had a nickel for every time some one asked me what my favorite type of music was I think I would be rich. I dont discriminate against and kind of music. Music to me is what drives my soul. It is my one true lover, the one that has never left my side or left me heart broken. Ok yes there are those heart wrenching songs that will bring a tear to my eye every now and again but it is a rarity that I actually find them on the radio. Most of the time it is the local acts that write the song that strike a cord that sings to my very core.
Gorillafight is a five piece metal/hardcore/rock band that hails from Orlando, Fl and consists of Dave; vocals, Brian; guitar, Chucky; bass, Mike; guitar and Kevin; drums. I have seen them a few times now and I have to say they definitely feed off the energy of the crowd. The rowdier the crowd the more energetic this band seems to get. In one of my previous articles I talked about a band called (un)SAID, these two bands have shared the stage quite a few times and it is definitely something not to be missed. It is like they challenge either other on who is going to be more into it that night. These guys are currently working on a long awaited CD. For now they have one song on their profile called A Place in the Sun that will keep you satisfied. I, as I am sure there other fans feel the same way, cannot wait for them to release it. Meanwhile, keep a close eye on them here: http://www.myspace.com/gorillafight.
Thomas Wynn & the Believers is a five piece rock/country/southern rock band that hails from Orlando, Fl and consists of Thomas Wynn; lead vocals and guitar, Olivia Wynn; vocals, organ and piano, Justin Beckler; guitar, Showcat Luise; bass and Thom Damon; drums. From their song that will make your heart melt called Desert Rose to the songs that make you want to dance like Hard Road there is something to be said about this band that can take you from one extreme to the next. They just came back from recording their CD and with any luck it will be released soon. Till that time comes keep an eye on them here: http://www.myspace.com/thomaswynnandthebelievers.
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I love the singer/songwriter genre. You can find some of the most talented songwriters by just watching a person with their guitar pouring their heart out to you. Some of these acts go on to be the writers behind the big names in music today. Then when given the opportunity they become big stars themselves.
Nora Ricci is an acoustic wonder. She hails from Orlando, Fl. She plays both the keyboards and guitar and moves from one to the other with such ease. She has anything from funny songs to the sweet and sentimental songs that tug at your heartstrings. From songs like Beer Goggle Blues to Someone you will either be laughing or feeling her pain. Keep an eye on her at http://www.myspace.com/noraricci.I]
Chris Dagnese is one of my favorites to watch play. He also comes from Orlando, Fl. He does have a full band but I have only ever seen him acoustically. He has an incredible voice and a stage presence that has to be seen to be believed. From songs like Come Over After to Desperate Feeling he will have you captivated. Keep an eye on him at http://www.myspace.com/chrisdagnese.
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Local live music is where it is at. If you have never ventured out to see a local band in your area you have no idea what you are missing. Take it from me, there are bands that came out of this state that I never got to see live before they made it big. Shinedown and Yellowcard are both bands that came out of Jacksonville, Fl and I never made it up there to see them before they went big. One band that is just hitting the mainstream big is Another Black Day, these guys I have seen a few times and they are something not to be missed. Now with that being said here are some local and not so local acts I have seen come through on tour.
The first band I am going to talk about tonight is Lo Mass Republic. This 5 piece rock band hails from Los Angeles and consists of Jesse Glick; vocals and rhythm guitar, Steve Cordre; bass, Corbin Long; keyboards, Jason Degorse; lead guitar and Andy Bonura; drums. I had the pleasure of seeing and meeting these guys when they came through here on tour with Live last year. I was simply blown away with their lyrics and instrumental accords. If you live in this area or anywhere near it be sure to keep a close eye on these guys. Keep up with all their happening here: http://www.myspace.com/ellamar.
The next band I would like to tell you about is Say When. This rock band hails from Boston, Mass and consists of Maxwell Latif; vocals, Zack Starikov; guitars, John Zaremba; guitars, Mike Marvuglio; bass and Mark McCarthy; drums. These guys came through Florida on tour by themselves and are still touring. They are currently doing a Midwest west tour. Be sure to look out for them in your town. Their stage presence is one you need to see to believe and off the stage they are very approachable. Check out where they will be next at: www.myspace.com/saywhenmusic.
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Your text goes here A local band that I enjoy watching is Voodoo Hodown! This southern rock band consists of 4 members
DW; vocals, Mojo Resin; guitars, Voodoo Vinny; bass, Mattissimo; drums. From their voodoo inspired getup to the way they engage the entire audience this band had the total package. With catchy hooks and great drum beats this band caught your ears as well as your eyes. A hearty congratulations goes out to this band. Check out their music as well as where they will be next at www.myspace.com/voodoohodown.
Another one of the bands that played was Power Kor. This rock band is from Deland, Florida and has 5 members
Sledge Devlin; vocals, Bubba; guitars and backing vocals, Big Mike; guitars and backing vocals, Joe Quest; bass and PJ the wicked; drums. From Rough Patch to Judgment Day they offer a little bit of everything in their songs. Check out where they will be next at www.myspace.com/powerkor2007.
The third and final band of the evening was Black Market Diamond. This Daytona based rock trio consists of
Michael Juliano; vocals, guitars and piano, Mathew Ross; bass and Jhion Raabe; drums. With some of the most melodically infused lyrics you will ever hear you really cant go wrong watching this band play. Keep in touch and find out where they will be heading next at www.myspace.com/blackmarketdiamond
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Your text goes hereCarnevil is one of those bands that stick out in my mind. If you like metal music at all this is the band for you. There are 5 members Chuck Boyer; vocalist, Mark El Hosri; lead guitarist, Nathaniel Payton Naymick; rhythm guitar, David E. Gibbons; bass, and Anthony E. Lupo; drummer. A lot of metal bands you can barely understand the words the lead singer says not in this case. They just had a chance to open for a national act at the Hard Rock Café in Orlando and I believe it was well deserved. From songs like What You Did to Full Circle this band will blow you away.
Another band that I am very fond of is Blue Collar Addict. This band consists of Danny Shaner; lead vocalist, Jonny Gravato; drummer, and Rob Solensky; guitar and Bryan Mills; bass. If you sre looking for a great stage presence to go along with some killer riffs and drumbeats then this is your band. From songs like Bland to Changes there is an edge to these guys that you have to see to believe. I have seen Carnevil and Blue Collar Addict share the stage a few times and I have to say it is one of my favorite things to watch. Theses two bands feed off the energy the other one brings to their performance.
Valiant Effort is a three piece band out of Jacksonville that consists of some of the most amazing talent I have ever seen. Shawn Fisher is lead vocals and guitar, Cody Fisher plays the drums and Matt Duncan is the bass player. From "Heartache" to their favorite song to play "Independence Day" they put everything they have into their performance to make sure you have a good time
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The first band I would like to tell you about is The Picture Show out of Jacksonville, Florida. This band has 4 members....Aaron Jesperson; vocals, Dan Stewart; guitars, Ryan Ito; bass and Brad Danniger; drums. It was almost a year ago to the night that I had seen this band the first time and don't understand why I haven't been going to Jacksonville to see them. They were just signed to 10 Spot records and it is well deserved. If you ever get the opportunity to check this band out please do it you will definitely not be disappointed in what you hear and see on stage. From songs like "It's Alright" to "Give In" you can't possibly go wrong in listening to their CD. You can keep up with everything going on with this band at www.myspace.com/thepictureshow.
The second band that stole my heart is Weszt from Central Florida. They don't like to pin point once particular place cause they play everywhere in the central Florida area. This band has four members....Weszt; lead vocals and rhythm guitars, Micheal Rizzo; lead guitar and backing vocals, Bobby Lane; bass and backing vocals and Micheal Pugh; drums. I can't say enough about this band. They have some of the most phenomenal talent that rivals the best of the mainstream world. From songs like "Burning Man" to "Hookah this band will knock you backwards. The central Florida area should keep a close eye on this band because they are going to go further then anyone can imagine. You can see where they will be playing next at www.myspace.com/weszt.
The Nick Kratz Trio is blues at its best. If you are into blues music then make sure to check these guys out. The band consists of Nick Kratz; lead vocal and guitar, Lucas Corcoran; drums and Jamie Rasso; bass and backing vocals. With guitar riffs that remind me of Jonny Lang and B.B. King there is something definitely special about this blues band from Gainesville, Florida. From songs like Novelty" to "Noise" they can touch the inner most part of your blues loving soul. You can keep in contact with this band at www.myspace.com/nickkratz.
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