Word: localizing
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Lockgroove was formed in 1996 and has been a regular at local clubs for years. Both the Boston Phoenix and the Cambridge Tab consider the band one of the best, most promising local rock acts in years. And both the Harvard Advocate and The Harvard Crimson agree with the Phoenix and the Tab. When Lockgroove (whose bassist Dave Goodman is a graduate of the Class of '98) plays the Advocate tonight, only neighbors with poor musical taste will complain about their loud sound...
...Lockgroove may not be independent and local for long. Like many vaguely underground things, the band currently doesn't sound as polished as more mainstream acts. However, this is a redeeming quality. Lockgroove isn't produced to sound like the next big thing. And like any band that is not yet famous, it would be a shame to listen to them with their future in mind. The group has a voluminous sound that invites attention from head to toe. Indeed, Lockgroove goes deeper than the cutting edge...
...newly commissioned arrangement of "A Christmas Song," written by the late Mel Torme, was a touching, beautiful addition to the program. However, the highlight of the concert was certainly the musical arrangement of Dr. Seuss' Yuletide classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Narrated by Will LeBow, a local actor with the American Repertory Theatre as well as the voice of Stanley on the animated series, "Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist," the entire audience was chuckling with laughter remembering the childhood tale. The concert concluded with an audience sing-a-long to holiday standards such as "Jingle Bells," "Winter Wonderland" and "Rudolph...
Noon to 12:30 p.m.: Lunch is eaten. It too will most likely consist of a sandwich or candy bar, unless those with money to burn decide to head out for a meal in the local--and undoubtedly fine--eateries...
...like this organization to become stronger within itself but also have a greater presence among the [local] Latino community and Harvard student groups as well," Prieto said...