Word: bondiesã
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Dates: during 2004-2004
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It’s unfortunate that the Von Bondies??talented and deserving of attention in their own, musical right—have been reduced to music-mag gossip pages. But then again, it’s hard to imagine dreaming up a more effective publicity stunt. All the juicy elements are there: betrayal, violence and sympathy for the injured. And even the Von Bondies have to admit that any press is good for a burgeoning band with a new album on the way. It seems doubtful Stollsteimer would have otherwise scored himself a three-inch face shot...
...There’s this whole adage that any press is good press,” bassist Carrie Smith says before the Von Bondies?? Monday night concert at the Middle East. “But it’s kind of hard to look at it that way when something that horrible happens to somebody I really care about, because I do care about Jason. He’s one of my best friends. And it kind of sucks that people ask about it all the time and are gossipy about it. But I know it gets...
...thankfully, fewer mistakes and smoother recordings on their new album do not detract from the Von Bondies?? refreshing rawness...
...said apologetically into her microphone. “A little lack of communication,” Stollsteimer explained after returning a moment later, smiling slyly as the audience laughed at his allusion. The rest of the show ran smoothly, if that word can even be used to describe the Bondies?? arsenal of fiery rock ’n roll tunes: Stollsteimer’s Otis Redding-influenced howl bellowing over surging currents of guitar, bass and drums...
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