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Redwater Rojo “The Wait”

Jim — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:01:52 +0000

The second release from these guys goes farther than thier first effort! And the first one got our attention fast. While the title track may be a little softer than I want these boys to rock, it still has a flare on its own. But the no hold bars effort to a band with an Americana feel,”The Wait” succeeds when it rocks straight forward. Jason Meyer’s vocals fit perfectly with the tunes. Out standing rockers ( and I mean raise your fist way up in the air) ‘Flip the Switch’ and ‘Lit ‘n’ Hollerin’ make this cd worth picking up on there own. If you havent seen or heard this band, make that a New Years resolution!
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Driver Side Impact’s sophmore release Roars!

Jim — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:43:51 +0000

The Lion

Driver Side Impact has released their second effort on Victory Records. Normally, sophomore releases are hastily released with less than enthusiastically results. This isn’t the case with DSI’s “Lion” ; It ROARS!!! Produced by local genius Don Debiase, the eleven track cd contains rockers and some very outstanding artsy tunes. The one major difference from the debut release is the lineup. Parred down to a four piece, The band Rocks out on tracks “Walking On Water” , ‘Patience’ , ‘Rumour Mill’ , ‘Elysium’ , and “All For Nothing’. Lead singer Brandon is joined with delicious harmonies throughout the track list. This is one cd that will remain in the library forever A+! For more information or to purchase check out www.myspace.com/driversideimpact

Jim Benson

Triggers @ Matinee Dec 5th

Jim — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:20:16 +0000

I highly recommend you put this gig on your to do calendar! This is a pittsburgh band I recently caught at the International Pop Overthrow in Youngstown on Nov 15th. The band can best be described as Ben Folds meets up with an atom bomb! Strong power pop with great backing vocals and harmonies. Exciting is putting it midly!

New Michael Stanley CD Rules!!!!

Jim — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:16:54 +0000

Michael Stanley’s Latest solo cd is more a Michael Stanley BAND release. And that’s a good thing! Terrifically written songs along with remarkable performances make this one strong release. Featured performers include Jennifer Lee (vocals), Eroc Sosinski (Bass, Backing vocals), Bob Pelander (Keys), Tommy Dobeck (drums), Rodney Psyka (percussion), Paul Christensen (sax), and Ed Caner (violin). Outstanding tracks are “Pay Me Now’ , “The Only Time That Matters” , “Any Time I Try” , and the title track “Just Another Night In America”.

A+

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