Not local to me, but Scissor Fight was great. New Hampshire band...
Who is your Favorite "local" band...
by avishai 27 Replies latest jw friends
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avishai
It kinda sux when oe of your local bands get's big, though, and not because of the "I saw thm when" thing, but sometimes they get misrepresented, or the label's screw them up.
Like the "Cherry poppin' Daddies" were promoted as a swing band when swing had it's late 90's resurgence. That was maybe 1/4 of their stuff, the rest was great ska/swing/punk stuff in the sublime vein (even though they predate sublime).
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oompa
Sugar In The Dirt......east coast....modern but with violen and acustic bass
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purplesofa
Joe Bonamassa
I have several of his cds, great guitar player!
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avishai
Joe Bonamassa
The guy plays a mean slide!!
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Leolaia
I was a fan of Metric when they had quite a small following, and I really loved the intimate small club experience....I think the main minus as a fan for me is having less intimate shows when a band gets bigger. Of course there are lots of great pluses in that too.
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Locutus of Borg
Purps and Avishai, get the Rockplast DVD if you can. It's well worth the money. If he ever plays local try to see his show. In 1969 this kid would have been a Rock Star God.
I've known Joe B. since he was a chubby 10 year old spankin' the seasoned local players around Central NY. The first time I saw him was a local chamber of commerce type street festival. The first thing I noticed was his Stratocaster was as big as he was . . LOL Then he started playing . . Holy BatKrap, Batman!!!
He played SRV's Texas Flood (Note for frikken note withh ALL the attitude) followed by Voodoo Chile. It was a jaw dropper for me, and I've played most of my life (off and on). This kid was much, much more than a prodigy. His dad told me he was doing the whole SRV Texas Flood album note for note when he was 7.
Joe comes from a wonderful, loving family with great traditional values. He's one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Absolutely Zero ego. I am blessed to know him and call him a friend.
The vocal mix is a bit muddy but this clip showcases Joe's mastery of Electric Slide on his custom Chandler. John Lee Hooker's "Burning Hell" . . .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAX_ABCNOe4
Live at Rockpalast recorded in a 14th century Gernman castle. (I shoulda bought that gold sparkle Strat from him when I had the chance!! LOL!!) "You Upset Me Baby"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUdXFo-KNXM&feature=related
Enjoy
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avishai
Small world, the guitar he's playing in th first video? It's a Chandler Lectra-slide made right here in Chico CA, by Paul Chandler.