Word: bassists
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Lamb's show at Axis, the second date on a small U.S. tour, suffered from technical difficulties: the venue seemingly expected only a DJ and a singer. Instead, the band brought along drummer Mikey Wilson, double bassist Jon Thorne and trumpeter Kevin Davy. Poor sound, especially from the drums, was an issue throughout the show, and the first song, "Soft Mistake," had to be abandoned because the reverb was horrendous. With the worst of the sound problems under control, the band returned to stage and launched into an hour-long set, drawing heavily from their second album, Fear of Fours...
...Bassist, singer, sometime hip-hopper Me'Shell NdegeOcello created a wake-up call in her first album, Plantation Lullabies, brimming with funk and flavor and attitude. Her new CD, Bitter, is more of a good-night kiss, slow, atmospheric and a bit weepy. Bitter, which features narcoleptic production by Craig Street, has carefully structured songs and cautious vocals, but it lacks NdegeOcello's edginess and verve. The songs are about breakups and betrayal, but the emotion is buried. This album feels like that uncomfortable pause in an argument when there's nothing left to say or throw...
While Gloria went on to sell 70 million albums worldwide, Emilio began exploring songwriting and producing. In 1995 he formed the Crescent Moon label and started signing acts such as Cuban bassist Cachao, known as the Father of Mambo, whom major labels had ignored. A string of Grammy nominations eventually followed; so did non-Latino artists like Madonna and Will Smith, seeking to add some tropical flavor to their songs. "Emilio's ears and vision are absolutely incredible," says Tommy Mottola, CEO of Sony Music, which distributes the Crescent Moon label. "He's in front of the curve...
...Nash and the Eagles, PMB still forges ahead with the momentum of modern rock, combining a soft ease with a pumping energy. With the magical bongo fervor of Chardy McEwan; the rich, warm harmonies of background singers Jonathan Williams (pianist) and Al Walsh (guitarist); the driving energy of bassist John Small and drummer Chris Williams; and the lyric presence and passion of guitarist and lead singer Pat McGee, every show is guaranteed a great...
...Nash and the Eagles, PMB still forges ahead with the momentum of modern rock, combining a soft ease with a pumping energy. With the magical bongo fervor of Chardy McEwan; the rich, warm harmonies of background singers Jonathan Williams (pianist) and Al Walsh (guitarist); the driving energy of bassist John Small and drummer Chris Williams; and the lyric presence and passion of guitarist and lead singer Pat McGee, every show is guaranteed a great...