Boston Rock Photos And Stuff
The guys from Birch Hill Dam opened up the first night of Gozu’s Radio takeover weekend. These guys are straight-up heavy rock. They covered Skid Row’s “Slave To The Grind.” Sometimes a hammer is the right tool for the job.
The RadioBDC +1 Series found The Field Effect opening up for Black Light Dinner Party at Brighton Music Hall. The outcome? The Field Effect won over new fans by proving they’re as good as any band out there. Yup. Didn’t see that one coming.*
* Totally did.
Sunday was a good day. After bumming around Boston all day with the family, Big Little One and I headed over to Radio to catch some of Roy Sludge’s set. Little did we know we were stepping into Electric Sludgeland. Roy was on electric guitar* and Judd Williams joined on drums. Jim Haggerty even set down his upright in favor of a bass guitar on a few numbers. Pretty cool. This day was full of welcome surprises.
* Very ably, mind you, despite numerous references to “meat hooks.”
Twin Berlin opened the 2013 Rumble Finals by reminding us that rock ‘n’ roll can still be fun. The Dogmatics closed out the night by showing us what a time tested tradition that is while the guys in Twin Berlin danced along. This year’s special guest band (and 1985 Rumble participant) are garage rock heroes around here for good reason. They’ve got some amazing tunes. The Dogmatics were a great closer for another memorable Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble. Let’s do it again next year.
Rumble Finals
Twin Berlin
Glenn Yoder And The Western States
Eddie Japan (2013 Rumble Winner)
The Dogmatics (Special Guest)
It’s no secret that Eddie Japan is one of my favorite bands in town. Their run in the 2013 Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble showed exactly why that is. Their wasn’t a single moment during any one of their sets in the year’s event where I thought they were anywhere but at their best. From the songs to the showmanship, the folks in Eddie Japan refused to let each other down. This was their night. This was their year. Eddie Japan won the 2013 Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble.
Rumble Finals
Twin Berlin
Glenn Yoder And The Western States
Eddie Japan (2013 Rumble Winner)
The Dogmatics (Special Guest)
Glenn Yoder And The Western States don’t mess around. Their set in the Rumble Finals was impeccable. They’ve got musicianship and songs to burn. When these guys and gal get going you can feel the heat coming off the stage. Outstanding.
Rumble Finals
Twin Berlin
Glenn Yoder And The Western States
Eddie Japan (2013 Rumble Winner)
The Dogmatics (Special Guest)
It would seem that Twin Berlin had one mission in the 2013 Rumble: Remind everybody that rock ‘n’ roll is supposed to be fun. That’s exactly what them did in the Prelims. They did it again in the Semis, The Finals were no different. These guys are a blast.
Rumble Finals
Twin Berlin
Glenn Yoder And The Western States
Eddie Japan (2013 Rumble Winner)
The Dogmatics (Special Guest)
Twin Berlin knows how to let loose on a Monday night. Their Rumble semifinal set of raucous, fuzzed-out tunes got people going. They didn’t take the night, but they earned a spot in the finals as the wildcard. They’ll do it all again on Friday night…
Rumble Semifinal Night #2:
Eddie Japan (Winner)
The New Highway Hymnal
Camden
Twin Berlin
I liked Camden a lot before The Rumble. I flat-out love ’em now. Their set in the semifinals was a rock ‘n’ roll sugar buzz.
Rumble Semifinal Night #2:
Eddie Japan (Winner)
The New Highway Hymnal
Camden
Twin Berlin
The New Highway Hymnal’s swirling, reverb-soaked, garage rock freak-out kicked up some dust at Rumble Semifinal Night #2.
Rumble Semifinal Night #2:
Eddie Japan (Winner)
The New Highway Hymnal
Camden
Twin Berlin
