Like a Storm — “Six Feet Under,” from the album Awaken the Fire (2015).
rock and roll
Weekly Focus: Like a Storm, Day Six
Like a Storm — “Nothing Remains,” from the album Awaken the Fire (2015).
Weekly Focus: Like a Storm, Day Five
My favorite song from Like a Storm. ❤
Like a Storm — “Ordinary,” from the album Awaken the Fire (2015).
Night Out
This is more or less a review of Shallow Side’s show in Madison last Friday, but it is also a personal post. I’ve been absent from the local music scene for a while and it was absolutely wonderful being back.
Unfortunately, I missed most of the opening act, a band called By All Means. What I did see, however, was really good. If you like hard rock/heavy metal, you might want to check them out.
I have been to four or five Shallow Side shows previously. I always enjoy them. An energetic performance coupled with amazing originals–and some odd but very fun covers–makes for one hell of a night. Shallow Side is better than anyone at getting an audience on its feet, except perhaps Almost Kings.
Friday was no different. The band’s set included originals such as “Stand Up,” “Out of Reach,” and “My Addiction.” I have to admit, though, that one of my favorite parts was their version of Bruno Mars’s “Uptown Funk,” with which they concluded their show. Front man Eric Boatright definitely did the track justice. It was just…magnificent. 🙂
From left to right: drummer Heath Fields, vocalist Eric Boatright, guitarist Seth Trimble, and bassist Cody Hampton.
Bunny ears, courtesy of Seth…
Seth got me twice. Lol.
Looks like Seth tried to get me three times.
Weekly Focus: Like a Storm, Day Four
Like a Storm — “Never Surrender,” from the album Chaos Theory: Part I (2012).
Weekly Focus: Like a Storm, Day Three
Like a Storm — “Chemical Infatuation,” from the album The End of the Beginning (2009).
Weekly Focus: Like a Storm, Day Two
Like a Storm — “Become the Enemy,” from the album Awaken the Fire (2015).
Man Crush Monday: Todd Kerns
I don’t usually do the Man Crush Monday thing on here, but I just felt like posting this week. 🙂 So let’s take a moment to appreciate Todd “Dammit” Kerns, the bassist for Slash/Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators…
Weekly Focus: Like a Storm, Day One
I discovered this band through Twitter, and I’m so glad I did. They’re pretty effin’ amazing!
Like a Storm — “Love the Way You Hate Me,” from the album Awaken the Fire (2015).
Concert Review: Black Jacket Symphony Does Pink Floyd
Last Saturday night, I went to see The Black Jacket Symphony perform Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon with my parents and cousin. The BJS has made a name for itself by recreating entire albums as exact as possible. Their past performances include Prince’s Purple Rain and Led Zeppelin’s IV.
The musicians in The Black Jacket Symphony rotate; that is to say, the band is not always made up of the same group of artists. For this performance, the band included Huntsville’s own Dave Anderson (guitar/vocals), as well as Aaron Branson on bass, Allen Barlow on guitar, Blair Breitreiter handling both keyboards and saxophone, Brad Wolfe on guitar, Mark Lanter on drums, Jackie Roche on vocals, and Peyton Grant on keys and backing vocals.
The Black Jacket Symphony did not disappoint. Pink Floyd is one of my all-time favorite bands, so believe me when I say I held them to a high standard. The musicians were superb, but it was the vocal talent on that stage that blew me away. Jackie Roche absolutely nailed “The Great Gig in the Sky” (see below). She received a much deserved standing ovation.
After the conclusion of Dark Side of the Moon, there was an intermission then the band returned to play a few of Pink Floyd’s greatest hits. They started with “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” and ended with “Comfortably Numb.” There were the obvious ones, such as “Another Brick in the Wall Pt. II” and “Wish You Were Here.” I was surprised and very pleased when they included both “Empty Spaces” and “Young Lust.”
It was a spectacular night, filled with so much talent and an enthusiastic audience who clearly appreciated that talent. I would highly recommend attending a Black Jacket Symphony show if the chance ever presents itself.
“The Great Gig in the Sky”
Me with Dave Anderson and Jackie Roche
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