The format of the show was like nothing I've seen before. They had two stages set up on opposite sides of the room with a dance floor in the middle. First they "warmed up" (each played a few songs). Then the format was multiple "rounds" where the two bands were given certain challenges. For instance--round one was "The Cover". The DJ (who opened the night with a bunch of funky jams) would drop a record, and each band would have to finish the song in their own style. Next round was "The Takeover" where one band would start one of their own songs, and the other band would have to finish it. Next was "The Clash" where the DJ would play a style of music, and each band would have to play one of their own songs in that style. Then "The Joker" where each band brought up a surprise special guest. And then a finale with both bands on the same stage (they played a Fela Kuti song). The whole thing was hosted by Akrobatic, a local legend of Boston hip-hop, and he's just a walking talking good time...
The only downside was the song selection for the "Covers" and "Clash" rounds. For Covers, it was all TV theme songs!! First it was Cheers, then The Jeffersons, then Knight Rider... i was hoping for some... well... songs... and the "Clash" could have been more diverse, too. First was reggae, then jazz flavor one, then jazz flavor two. I think it would have been fun to see them play punk, classical, hair-metal, etc. And then there's the inherent contradiction of two bands that are pretty overtly anti-corporate in their lyrics playing under a "Red Bull" banner... but i'm sure that only weirdos like me would let that enter their thought process during a night of such incredible music.
Overall, it was a REALLY cool show and they kept us dancing/head-bobbing for the whole thing. It was well rehearsed and there wasn't anything going on that the bands weren't expecting and hadn't practiced before hand, so it wasn't like they were going to be thrown for a loop or had to make stuff up on the spot. But it was great to see the interplay between them, and great to hear the fusing of the two styles. The Roots live band isn't really like a hip-hop show--they had a tuba player, no DJ, sort of a funk-rock feel, not really a boom-bap rap on any of the tunes. Antibalas is just awesome, in my opinion--I happen to love Afrobeat so I'm biased. But they are great at what they do. Really tight, really funky. Best show I've seen all year, and I'm sure I'll still be able to say that in December. Unless we play a show that I'm able to watch from outside of my own physical body.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
When i saw this video, i understood how ppl coud've said Pagganni was possessed.
there's a longer "with back story" version, but basically it's a guitar "speed" contest in Brazil.
i believe this vid is not "sped up" because you can see the guy behind him "fidgeting around" at, what looks to ME, like "normal" speed.
i felt really slow after this vid!
...like Reaally slow! haha, you guys are Seriously not ready for this dudes chops!
there's a longer "with back story" version, but basically it's a guitar "speed" contest in Brazil.
i believe this vid is not "sped up" because you can see the guy behind him "fidgeting around" at, what looks to ME, like "normal" speed.
i felt really slow after this vid!
...like Reaally slow! haha, you guys are Seriously not ready for this dudes chops!
The Schedule
THE SCHEDULE
I'll try to add you guys as editors of this calendar so we can synchronize our shit and shit.
I'll try to add you guys as editors of this calendar so we can synchronize our shit and shit.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
MY EDITION OF NAME THE BAND
- I spent 30 mins on a band name site and discovered the following names. Deaf of the Delicious..After the Sound...Heavenly Covert...Accident Gene...Covert Company...Sick of the Healthy...Sound Harvest...Sound Farmer...Civil Frenemy...Best Frenemy...Sound Affair...Covert Member...Defective Pilot...Sound Pilot...Habitual Frenemy...I feel like if i keep throwing names out there maybe one will lead to another,or maybe not.....ENJOY
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
BAND NAMES THAT DON'T SUCK
Here's where to list band names that we would actually seriously consider. Edit the post and add to the list with more names. Add comments to yay or nay, or to discuss specific pros and cons.
1. The Schedules
2. Too Tall to Talk
3. Superseed
4. Bushwood (Danny Noonan (or Ty Webb) and the...)
5. Freedom Beaver
6. The Clues
2. Too Tall to Talk
3. Superseed
4. Bushwood (Danny Noonan (or Ty Webb) and the...)
5. Freedom Beaver
6. The Clues
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Blog with me
I would like to formally invite Louis showherrrs and Casey(battle ax destroyer) to join the rest of the band in the blog dog forum.Open 24 hrs a day,the blog is here to let you express the inner demons that speak to you when you sleep or when you poop.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
time for changes
so what do you guys think about starting some new tunes? as we finish the demo (which is sounding pretty good btw andy) i feel we are getting a little stale.. probably cuz we haven't consistently practiced lately.. . i know casey has a couple of tunes, i have a tune, lou has a tune, andy may have a riff or two to work with. just think we need to keep it fresh. do we need to play motorcycle every practice? probably not. lets make room for some other shit.
welcome friends
so this is the first post. post some shit. new demo mixes.. crazy casey videos, ideas for songs, rants, random shit.. whatever....
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