By Jack Bartholomew In 2012 when rock was howling for an authentic voice(s) to take center stage we were given July Talk. They stood tall with songs so boisterous it’d bounce off the walls and shatter the windows. Songwriting that’s so slick and self-aware of the issues that surround us daily. A sound that’s immediatelyContinue reading “July Talk – The Most Underappreciated Band Of The Century”
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Gigs or Daylight Robbery?
Gigs? What is that? An enclosed environment where we can interact with our favorite band? IN PERSON? ALL SWEATY AND INHALING EACH OTHER’S AIR? WHAT!? It feels like a lifetime ago, doesn’t it? Who remembers the days when we could witness a live performance not through a television system broadcasting to YouTube? I do, IContinue reading “Gigs or Daylight Robbery?”
Where’s The Excitement In Rock N Roll?
Yesterday I happened to watch an interview with a fairly new band who I’d just discovered having no idea on anything about them beyond the music. And…. My god, it was BORING. They should rename their style to rock n dull (man). I mean, do you have a single trait of personality? Why the monotonousContinue reading “Where’s The Excitement In Rock N Roll?”
Welcome!
“Rock and roll is a contact sport. I enjoy playing the tunes that really get the people going.” – Ritchie Sambora. We all have our passions. We all have peeves. We all have judgments…. Welcome to this world of mine! If you haven’t guessed already, rock music is the theme of this blog. If youContinue reading “Welcome!”