12.29.09 I was told to keep an close eye and open ears on the next musician to take the stage at 39Hotel by a friend of mine while waiting for the next act. I was also told that the majority of the audience was there to see him. What came next I was certainly...
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12.29.09 Every Tuesday night for the last month, 39 hotel hosted an amazing mishmash of musical genres collide creating an amazing landscape of sound. Last week’s Kaleidoscope was no different. With a room full of talented musicians and loads of friends surrounding me I was ready to have my brain explode.
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12.26.09 Still pretty pissed off about Warbringer canceling their Hawaii dates, I had quite a bit of angst that needed to be released. Thank the metal gods Before Fire always deliver.
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Last Sunday, 101.9fm hosted the final round of their Battle of the Bands. With just two bands left, both Phoenix Rose and Busekrus destroyed the rooftop at Dave & Busters.
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11.12.09 “GET YOUR ASSES BACK HERE!” commanded Before Fire’s frontman, Lowell Gerry, to the remaining members of the audience who attempted to escape to the back of Pipeline Cafe. “I WILL FIGHT ANYONE HERE WHO WALKS AWAY!” Brutality, Before Fire embodies it.
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11.12.09 Disaster Kit has grown-up quite a bit since the last time I’ve seen them. Luckily not too much. Their playful antics onstage and ridiculous knowledge of music theory make them a crowd favorite all the while carving their names in stone as one of the island’s most unique bands.
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11.12.09 There’s something to be said about a band who’s genuinely serious about their music. Phoenix Rose takes it to a whole new level. Their goal seems straight forward. Promote heavy music and destroy anyone else who tries to get in their way.
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