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by Lisa Sanchez Gonzalez
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Twitter at @lsgoriginal
8.24.2012
HOT Rewind
LOOKING FOR LOCAL CD’S, kids! If you are a reader, you know that each week, I feature a local CT band CD in my blog. I drive around with it in the car all week and post on Friday. Sad to say, I have nothing to listen to this coming week! Want your CD in The Flounce? Email me at lsgforlbr@comcast.net =)
WimBash
WIMBASH CELEBRATED ITS 9TH YEAR on Saturday with a full day of music, family, and workshops. I always enjoy walking into Sully’s in Hartford on WimBash days. The atmosphere becomes carnival like with a melting pot of people and music. When I arrived, the kids from The School of Rock were on stage outside at the Tikki Bar. The is the second time I’ve seen a group of School of Rock kids play (first was at Vibes) and they are just incredible. The range of songs they can tackle is amazing. One of the female singers actually belted out some Iron Maiden and rocked it hard! Later in the evening, 3 of 4 members of Living Colour (Corey is out touring with his band, Galactica) took the stage inside to blow the roof off of Sully’s along with the revolving members of The School of Rock. And yes, they did perform hits like “Cult of Personality” with another of the females from School of Rock kicking ass on vocals! It was another fab event for Doug Wimbish and I’m so glad I made it there. Oh, did I mention that friends of LBR (and GBS nominees) Klokwize were checking out the scene as well!? #supportlocal
If you missed it, here are some of my pictures of members of Living Colour playing with the kids from The School of Rock. http://www.localbandreview.com/2012/08/wimbash-2012-in-pictures-by-lsg/
WE TOOK A LITTLE TIME OUT from Wimbash to hop over to Rick Bober’s Birthday bash at Up or On The Rocks. Shag Frenzy spun tunes out on the upper patio on a gorgeous night. We got to spend a little time talking about upcoming shows all over the greater Hartford area with Rick. More on that coming soon! Trust me…It’s crazy ridiculous!!
Sublime
A MAGIC RED BRACELET was key to good times on Sunday at Radio 104’s RockFest 2012. When I wasn’t shooting in the pit, we hung out at the Scion Lounge at the top of the “Big Stairs”. Seriously, fantastic view of the Scion Stage, tented room with big, cushy couches and chairs, and a bar with the best sound system ever! What more does anyone need!?!? Thanks to Fisch from Radio 104 and Joe and Matt from Live Nation for their hospitality. Fear Nuttin Band, Less Than Jake, Pepper, and Sublime with Rome kept everyone dancing and singing right up to the ending anthem, “Santaria”. Honestly, it was so well done for a Sunday night. The show was over by 10 giving everyone time to get home at a reasonable hour for the Monday morning grind. Well done!
The cool thing about this shoot is that I shot for Live Nation as well as Local Band Review. Here’s what it looked like from the pit! http://www.localbandreview.com/2012/08/radio-104-rockfest-2012-in-pictures-by-lsg/
THE HOT TICKET this Friday night is the Radio 104 Block Party with Fuel, Fear Nuttin Band, Soul Tsunami, Joey Batts, and Gone by Daylight. Fear Nuttin Band JUST shared the stage with Sublime last weekend and you don’t want to miss checking them out! If you haven’t been to a block party yet, what are you waiting for?!?!?! For more info – http://www.uporontherocks.com/
I LOVE DIANE wants you to know that they have been chosen to play the Exposed Music Festival on October 12-13. They have 50 tickets to sell to YOU, only $10 for a two day pass for the Webster Theater in Hartford on Oct 12-13. You can purchase tickets from the “I Love Diane” FB page or arrange to meet them in person. This should be a great show and the lineup for some great bands should be released shortly, stay tuned for details. Doors open at 6pm and is all ages, check out the event page here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-Love-Diane/182468948451927
A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS have been put on sale to the public for the First Annual Connecticut Music Awards on September 12. Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased from The Bushnell either over the phone (860.987.5500) or in person at their box office (165 Capital Avenue, Hartford). A very limited number of tickets are available so get them early! Check out this year’s finalists at www.ct.com/grandbandslam
WHILE LISTENING TO WESU 88.1 Homegrown yesterday, I heard some brand spanking new Heirlooms (spanking just for Robbie DeRosa!). Jesse Stanford was in studio singing a couple of tunes. I cannot begin to tell you how much I am looking forward to the new album from Heirlooms with that little taste!
Check out some of the best music in the US (OK…the WORLD!) right here in your backyard this weekend, kids!! Get up off that couch…
Support LOCAL! And, as always…
Occupy a VENUE!!
“Spot”light on… The Grand Band Slam Nominees
There are 16 award categories for Best-of that will be given out on September 12 at the First Annual Connecticut Music Awards (CMA’s) also known in some circles as “Chip’s Music Award”. =) In the next few weeks, I will profile one band or performer in each category. In an effort to spread the love, I tried to choose bands that I either have never heard of (!!!) or haven’t written a lot about. Please take the time to go their web pages and check out the videos included with each profile. I bet you’ll find something new just as I did.
Band/Artist: I Anbassa Word. Sound. Power. Movement
Grand Band Slam Category: Best Reggae
How and when was your band formed?:
I Anbassa Word. Sound. Power. Movement, was formed three years ago after Ras N’gosi (Lead Singer) met several of the original members at an open mic in Fairfield, CT’s Chef’s Table.
What does being nominated for a Grand Band Slam award mean to you?:
Being Nominated is very special to us in I Anbassa. It shows us that keeping true to real, new, and original music, can be and in fact rewarding.
Who do you give mad respect to for their musical accomplishments?:
We give MAD RESPECT to all the bands in CT that have earned the right to be the favorites amongst the public. We would like to solute all genres in the competition and give MAD RESPECT to all who have worked so hard to reach this point.
Video:
Website or Facebook Page:
www.Ianbassamusic.com
Band/Artist: The Guru
Grand Band Slam Category: Best Indie Rock Band
How and when was your band formed?:
Ed and Colin started jamming 4 years ago in highschool, Kyle and Ed met in a junior golf tournament and decided music and skateboarding were cooler then golf and Dan helped record our first demos for us then eventually just started playing bass in the band.
What does being nominated for a Grand Band Slam award mean to you?:
It means the world to us! 3 years ago the 4 of us finally figured out that we really clicked together and found something that truly makes us all happy. To even be nominated to get any type of award to do something you enjoy is unreal.
Who do you give mad respect to for their musical accomplishments?:
When it comes to CT music, The World is a Beautiful Place & I am No Longer Afraid To Die, Heirlooms and M.T. Bearington are all killing it!
Video:
Website or Facebook Page:
www.facebook.com/themadcatguru, www.theguruband.tumblr.com
Band/Artist: Elison Jackson
Grand Band Slam Category: Folk/Americana
How and when was your band formed?:
Elison Jackson started as a solo thing for Sam Perduta in New Britain, CT. We became a ‘band’ in 2010 out of Berlin with the addition of Kevin Marrs on drums and shortly thereafter with Greg Perault on upright bass. We’re now based out of New Haven and added a lead guitarist and keyboard player (Michael Kusek and Dan Squid, respectively), and have been gigging non-stop since.
What does being nominated for a Grand Band Slam award mean to you?:
Being nominated for Grand Band Slam means people are listening to original music by local artists and hopefully it opens people’s eyes to music that isn’t Toby Keith or Dave Mathews.
Who do you give mad respect to for their musical accomplishments?:
Phil Ochs.
Video:
“Man From Lowell” live at Lyric Hall Dec 2011 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snDgq9GKACA
or
Live and local appearance – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTxQqyLp9u0&feature=related
Website or Facebook Page:
www.elisonjackson.com
facebook.com/elisonjackson
Band/Artist: Almost Ancient – Bill Calabrese, Dave Lasalata, Brett Calabrese, Tom Barra
Grand Band Slam Category: Best Cover Band
How and when was your band formed?:
2 years ago. We were doing a lot of session work providing a backing band for local acoustic singer-songwriter types at my studio. One day Dave and I decided it was time to put something together once again. Brett so okay and Tom came on board and we knew we had some solid from day one.
What does being nominated for a Grand Band Slam award mean to you?:
That we touched a lot of people’s ears in a big way.
Who do you give mad respect to for their musical accomplishments?:
Anyone that can pick up an instrument and perform to a live audience and keep them engaged.
Video:
Website or Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/AlmostAncient
Band/Artist: Hannah Fair
Grand Band Slam Category: Singer/songwriter
How and when was your band formed?:
I started writing and playing two years ago. I play often with a friend who is a very talented percussionist.
What does being nominated for a Grand Band Slam award mean to you?:
Hopefully, it means more opportunities to have my music heard by a more diverse group of people. It’s an honor!
Who do you give mad respect to for their musical accomplishments?:
Eric Lichter who owns and operates Dirt Floor recording studio. He not only possesses his own, over the top musical talents, but he also helps bring many CT musicians’s work to life through his guidance, vision and honesty.
Video:
Website or Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hannah-Fair/190801794293069?ref=hl
Band/Artist: John Fries (I dropped “The Heat” Recently)
Grand Band Slam Category: Blues
How and when was your band formed?: 2010
What does being nominated for a Grand Band Slam award mean to you?:
I’m honored! We play throughout CT and the Northeast, it’s a great feeling to have our hard work noticed!
Who do you give mad respect to for their musical accomplishments?:
Eric Clapton, my single biggest inspiration.
Video:
Live from My CD release show “Tomorrow” featuring Doug Woolverton & Rich Lataille of “Roomful of Blues”
Here’s my you tube channel as well:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5C44EA4175B65E83&feature=plcp
Website or Facebook Page:
http://www.johnfriesmusic.com/
HOT local video of the week…
http://www.forgottenbyfriday.com
Forgotten By Friday is the only band up for three different awards at the 1st Annual CT Music Awards/Grand Band Slam on Sept. 12 at the Bushnell. Have a listen!
What’s Playing in “The Flounce”? KLOKWIZE
(Music in my car CD player this week!)
Band: Klokwize
Album: Hood Hippie
Genre: Hip Hop
Contact: www.Klokwize.com
Fave Track: On My Way
What’s HOT this week…
Friday August 24
* Radio 104 Block Party with Fuel, Allyn Street, Hartford – 5:00 pm
* Groove Junkies – Trish’s Birthday Blast!!!, Murphy and Scarlettis, Farmington – 9:30 pm
* Pulse, Red Door, Watertown – 9:30 pm
* Daphne Lee Martin & Sam Perduta, Greenwell Tea & Coffee House, New Haven – 6:00 pm
* The Hoolios, Priam Vineyard, Colchester – 6:00 pm
* Reckless Abandon, Center Station Café, Berlin – 6:00 pm
* Beat City Beauties Pastie Social, 217 S Whitney St, Hartford – 8:00 pm
* Weird Beards, Street People et al, Bank Street Café, New London – 8:00 pm
* Mandrake Mechanism, Klokwize et al, Sully’s Pub, Hartford – 9:00 pm
* Drive Time, Yarde Tavern, Enfield – 9:00 pm
* Reggae Night, Two Boots, Bridgeport – 10:00 pm
* Breakthrough Frequencies, The Space, Hamden – 7:00 pm
Saturday August 25
* Almost Ancient (Special CT Transit Authority Performance), Red Door, Watertown – 9:30 pm
* Bad Rooster, Terryville Fairgrounds, Terryville – 4:00 pm
* John Fries, Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock, New London – 5:00 pm
* Danbury’s Got Talent, Maverick Country Sports Bar, Danbury – 6:00 pm
* Savage Brothers, Lucky Lou’s, Wethersfield – 7:00 pm
* Marks Brothers, Austrian Donau Club, New Britain – 9:00 pm
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Peace…
lsg
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