Word: bande
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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This impromptu, folk-adapted medley perfectly echoed the mood of the entire evening. While PMB is known for its lyric eloquence, rousing percussion and stirring vocal and instrumental musicality, what struck me most was the band's relaxed, simple character and natural, inviting charisma...
Talking with band memebers before the concert, I felt the sincere camaraderie these musicians hold with their audiences, and folks in general. Perhaps it's because their Warner Bros. label has not yet been signed, but these guys are always willing to talk to their fans--about Crispix, mothers, home or anything. Devoted to their art and to their audiences, the Pat McGee Band is in the business for one reason: it's their love...
...through the glam '70s and into the technologically-driven '90s. Pop culture references abound; Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Madonna, Simon and Garfunkel, Andy Warhol and even Joh F. Kennedy. turn up somewhere, some of them slightly veiled by changed names. Rushdie's novel even had a rock band record its title song; yep, U2 did the honors on that one as well and will release the song on their next album...
...America, Rai becomes a photographer, while Vina and Ormus become full-blown celebrities through the success of their band, VTO (or V-2--The bands' name a fitting homage to Rushdie's real-life inspiration...
...Slackers from Hellcat Records, a label synonymous with new up-and-coming ska bands, have recently followed up their first two records, Better Late than Never and Redlight, with The Question. If you are already a fan of theirs, you will not be disappointed. Victor Ruggiero still leads The Slackers with his sexy, scratchy voice, and they still pump out that strong reggae-ska-calypso-swing beat. The Question, being their third record since 1990, exhibits a progression towards integrating new diverse sounds, influenced by jazz, mambo, R&B and soul, into their traditional style. If you are somewhat familiar...