Boston Rock Photos And Stuff
Brother Fight are pretty intense. Their set at TT’s saw them wailing away with primal focus.
I hadn’t seen The Okay Win since they kicked off the 2013 Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble. These guys have a musical sincerity that goes a long way.
As I was editing these photos I got word that Mellow Bravo guitarist Jeffery Fultz is moving to Boise, Idaho. We wish him the best, but this is a huge bummer for ‘Bravo fans. Sad face. The band will soldier on, of course, but we’ll miss Jeffrey’s riffs and showmanship. At least we’ve got some great memories of his time with the band, like Mellow Bravo’s set closing out last month’s big Indie Rock Ranger show at The Middle East Downstairs…
Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents
“Don’t Tell Me” b/w “Fox On The Run”
2014
The singles format is working out exceedingly well for Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents right now. After breaking the R&B/girl group mold that formed their early work, one of my favorite live acts in town continues to experiment with new sounds in the studio. The impeccable production values on “Don’t Tell Me” reach into ELO territory. The shimmering package contrasts nicely with Jenny’s biting vocal. The songwriting is timeless. The playing is perfect. This is the kind of magic that happens when a band decides to do whatever the hell they want to do.
If that weren’t enough, there’s also a stellar cover of the Sweet classic “Fox On The Run.” I’m one happy fella right now.
Where to get it:
Happy Chinese New Year from Sidewalk Driver…
Even being aware of the band’s penchant for killer harmonies after seeing them open for Imperial State Electric, I was still taken aback by the way Goddamn Draculas can blend a vocal smoothie. Toss in some big guitars and you’ve got a recipe for… ugh, this is so silly. Forget I said any of that. Wait, don’t forget the part about the killer harmonies. That part was important. Anyway, here are some pics of Goddamn Draculas at The Middle East Downstairs…
Have you folks seen The Silks before? Wow. These guys came up from the South* and showed the crowd at The Middle East how to rock, roll, snarl, smolder and twang. Goodness gracious, what a show.
* Err… Providence.
Watts are a really good band. You know that, right? The big guitars are just the right size, drawing from Nielsen, Petty and The Brothers Young. The songs are equally at home over the radio or PA. Oh, and these guys know how to put on a show. It had been far too long since I had last seen Watts. Thankfully, Richard Bouchard came through with a stellar bill. Watts kicked off the night at The Middle East Downstairs.
Hey, Parks! We need to talk. Remember, during the snowstorm, when you played “Holiday Road” and it was stuck in my head for weeks? Well, I just got it out and you go and play it again? At least I’ve got “Sweater Weather” and “Modern Fiction” in there, too. Anyway, it looks like the good word about Rock-n-Romp is getting out. January’s edition sold out, with Parks dispensing musical earworms to the crowd of all ages.
