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Hi MD.
This thread is meant to be a place where music-discussors such as yourselves can rep your favorite local bands.
No matter where you are, there is always awesome local talent deserving of a larger fanbase!
(Also, feel free to start this topic in different genre-forums)
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Some local Massachusetts talent that comes to mind is the band Vega. I can't find them on myspace, but I saw them at the Palladium Upstairs in Worcester, and they were absolutely great. I would recommend them to anyone =]
Any local talent deserving of some love?
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Those days are long gone for me. I do remember them well though. Cincinnati, 70's, the highlight of my week was hitting the clubs Friday and Saturday nights to check out the latest local bands. Aw, those were the days my friend, we thought they's never end.
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A big local band (whos also gaining national recognition) is a band called
Scamp. Though not being my favorite musical genre (it's pretty heavy), it is nice to see a band from my little hometown (not Copenhagen) get some fame and make some good music
YouTube - Scamp - A Familiar Word
They kind-of descendants from Danish band Volbeat who gained fame in the US with their new album. Though this is a bit heavier
I always thought the good thing about the guitar was that they didn't teach it in school.
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FLOATER FLOATER FLOATER:biggrin:
Floater, from Portland, Oregon, has received two preliminary Grammy nominations, toured the USA and Canada, and recently released their most critically acclaimed record to date, "Stone By Stone."
With intense and unforgettable live performances, Floater continues to sell out some of the largest concert halls across the west. Both electric and acoustic performances have swollen their concert attendance over the past several years.
Their sound includes elements of rock, psychedelia, reggae, pop and even jazz and is wholly original.
They have been described in the press as "The nearest American thing to perfection" and "One of the greatest power trios in modern music." Their fan base has grown over the years to a fever pitch and Floater fans are legendary for their dedication.
I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we're from, everyone loves music
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TheKnowingDirge Wrote:FLOATER FLOATER FLOATER:biggrin:
Floater, from Portland, Oregon, has received two preliminary Grammy nominations, toured the USA and Canada, and recently released their most critically acclaimed record to date, "Stone By Stone."
With intense and unforgettable live performances, Floater continues to sell out some of the largest concert halls across the west. Both electric and acoustic performances have swollen their concert attendance over the past several years.
Their sound includes elements of rock, psychedelia, reggae, pop and even jazz and is wholly original.
They have been described in the press as "The nearest American thing to perfection" and "One of the greatest power trios in modern music." Their fan base has grown over the years to a fever pitch and Floater fans are legendary for their dedication.
Just listened to King Rabbit
not bad
thanks
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Make no mistake--- Drumattica is, truly, Portland Oregon's "super group". The band started out in 2000 as a side project for two local veteran players: Brian Lehfeldt (Sweaty Nipples, Everclear, Tripolar) and Keith Brown (TV:616). The two pounded out tribal beats over electro synth beds, creating an aesthetic one fan described as "taiko on crack!".
Drawing from a pool of talented friends and colleagues, Drumattica quickly blossomed into a full-fledged band. Floater front-man, Rob Wynia, was the first to join the line-up, adding his distinctive vocals and complex, literary lyrics. A few serendipitous guest appearances by Jen Folker (vocalist for Portland's electronica darlings, Dahlia) cemented her place in the permanent line-up.Their live shows finally culminated in the release if their first album "A Part of Something" in 2003.
After five years of wildly popular live performances, Drumattica releases its much anticipated follow-up, "Train Out of Time" (due out June 3, 2008). Their sophomore effort expands on the promise of their debut. Guitarist Dave Amador (Floater) added a touch of swirling psychedelia and bassist Eric Helzer helped to anchor the new sound.
The sounds (electronic and organic) are strikingly varied, the songs are emotionally rich. Folker's sensual playfulness is showcased as well as Wynia's lyrics, steeped in metaphor and wit. The chemistry between Wynia and Folker, only hinted at on two duets previously, is given the spotlight. Their vocal harmonies are a fantastic mix of 70's pop sensibility and a music theorist's dream of a-tonal combinations that go beyond the standard "a fifth above" instinct.
The stage is where the 6 piece thrives with years of performance under each musicians belt the songs take on a whole new life of their own. As with all things seeing is believing and hearing is even better. With Drumattica all senses are aroused with dark sensual precision.
I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we're from, everyone loves music
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There is a bunch of great local talent. Maybe Not even (bluesy pop rock), David Correy (Urban Rock) are two that stick out to me. Check em out.
