When we arrived (thanks to driving pal, sometime video-camera holder and all around "wingman" Steve), the show was already in progress. So we missed first act. However, we did catch a few tunes from Sikamor Rooney - and I have to say on first hearing I was digging the live sounds.
You can find out more about them here:
http://www.myspace.com/sikamorrooney
Next up was a performer I had seen previously, but solo and in an acoustic setting.
On this night, Scott Liss performed with his three-piece electric band The Sixty-Six.
I enjoyed his show even more this time, now with the full backing, bigger stage and more dynamic presentation.
Listen to Scott and his band play at this show, here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaFFUrQm6yM
Fellow avid concert goer and good friend Laura was there.
Flannel shirts and rock-star scarves were the proper attire.
Finally it was time for the main attraction
The Parlor Mob launched into their set with coiled precision and energy, that only a hometown show could inspire.
The crowd was totally into it from the very first note.
Check out their opening tune - "Hard Times"
Here guitarist Paul Ritchie, drummer Sam Bey and lead vocalist Mark Melicia deliver the goods, in thunderous fashion.
Paul's fretwork is particularly tasty.
Bassist Nick Villapiano was all groove and feel as stayed in a tight pocket worked the rhythm with drummer Sam.
Guitarist Dave Rosen ripped off one blistering lead after another.
In addition, he showed equal dexterity and sensitivity on the acoustic.
Paul too, added acoustic brilliance.
As can be witnesses on their down-homey feel tune "Can't Keep No Good Boy Down"
"Clappin' our hands when were out on the weekend"
"Stompin' our feet with the people we believe in"
The Parlor Mob is one of the most exciting new bands on the rise today.
"Stompin' our feet with the people we believe in"
One more song - "Read Hard Headed"
This one opens with an unbelievably cool, long instrumental jam. Then it takes you higher.
The Parlor Mob is one of the most exciting new bands on the rise today.
Check 'em out for yourself and you'll see what I mean.
Their debut album "And You Were A Crow" is available digitally on iTunes and the CD can be gotten in music stores Everywhere.
