Rock ‘n’ roll on a Sunday night at TT’s. The Swindlers got things going on the right foot.
The Swindlers @ T.T. The Bear’s Place 5.4.2014
It’s Monday. Watch a video or 522.
It’s Monday. You’re dragging from the weekend. You need to kill some time before time kills you. Have no fear. Daykamp Music TV has you covered. Why not watch a video or 522? That’s right, we’ve now got 522 videos in our video player. Five hundred and twenty-two. You can watch today’s Video of the Day. It’s the new one from Aloud, who have their record release at The Middle East Upstairs on Friday night. Or check out this very important video from The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library. Or the fun new one from Fat Creeps. Or an oldie from O Positive or Orangutang. It’s all in there. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show.
Goddamn Draculas – “Jenny” (2014)
Goddamn Draculas
“Jenny”
2014
“Jenny” was the song of the 2014 Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble. I can’t get it out of my head. It’s punk tough and Thin Lizzy cool. It’s got killer harmonies and singable guitar melodies. “Jenny” has it all. There’s even a ‘scuse-me-while-I-kiss-this-guy level misunderstood lyric. Goddamn Draculas had me grinning ear to ear every time they played it. I can’t thank ’em enough.
Where to get it:
Doom Lover – “Under The Alders” (2014)
Doom Lover
“Under The Alders”
2014
Haunting and intimate, “Under The Alders” is one of the songs that really stuck with me during the 2014 Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble. Released just before the start of the event, Doom Lover conjure ghosts with theremin and guitar delay on this track. An eerie groove underscores the delicately intertwined harmonies. There’s an intensity to “Under The Alders” that is present even in the quiet parts. It stays with you. Close your eyes. You’ll dream of Doom Lover tonight.
Where to get it:
Will Dailey @ The Sinclair 4.26.2014
Will Dailey closed out the final Rock-n-Romp of the season. This guy is loaded with talent. I want to say he’s a natural up on stage, but I suspect there’s a lot of hard work involved, too. Will and his band engaged young and not-so-young alike with heartfelt tunes* and an easy going way.
* Including a smooth cover of “I Would Die 4 U.”
Destry @ The Sinclair 4.26.2014
A rainy Saturday was the perfect time to squeeze in one more Rock-n-Romp for the season. Destry got things going at The Sinclair with their laid back, ’60s-inspired pop.
36 Links To 517 Photos Of The 2014 Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble
Another Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble has come and gone. The 35th one. It’s amazing when anything lasts for 35 years these day.* A big part of the Rumble’s recent resurgence is because of the lady in the picture above. Anngelle Wood has a passion for this whole Rumble thing that we all benefit from. She’s good at it, too. Lucky us.
Congratulations to Goddamn Draculas! You’re the 2014 Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble Champs! You earned it. Every time I thought there was no way you could top yourselves, you did. If that isn’t a recipe for Rumble success I don’t know what is. Of course, the killer three part harmonies didn’t hurt. Thanks to all 24 acts that kept us entertained night after night. The bands in this town really are something special.
So concludes our coverage of the 2014 Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble. I went to every night. I had a good time. I took some pictures. I hope I captured a few of the memorable moments.
Finals:
Goddamn Draculas (2014 Rumble Champs)
Petty Morals
Await Rescue
The Information (Non-Competing Guest Band)
Semifinals:
Await Rescue (Wildcard)
Barricades
Goddamn Draculas
Petty Morals
Tigerman Woah
Western Education
When Particles Collide
Yellabird
Preliminaries:
Airport
Await Rescue (Prelim Night #6 Winner)
Barricades (Prelim Night #3 Winner)
Butterknife
The Color And Sound
Doom Lover
Emma Ate The Lion
Feints (Wildcard)**
Goddamn Draculas (Prelim Night #2 Winner)
Gondoliers
Guillermo Sexo
Harris Hawk
The Life Electric
Petty Morals (Prelim Night #5 Winner)
Rebuilder
Sinnet
Slowdim
Summoner
Tigerman Woah (Prelim Night #1 Winner)
Vary Lumar
Western Education (Prelim Night #4 Winner)
When Particles Collide (Wildcard)
Yellabird (Wildcard)**
Z*L
* Technically 36 years. There was a one year hiatus in 2010. Don’t believe me? Check the wiki. Bonus link.
* Feints earned a spot in the semifinals as a wildcard but had to drop out due to illness. Yellabird filled in ably.
The Information @ T.T. The Bear’s Place 4.25.2014
The Information are in The Rumble.*
2014 Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble Finals
Await Rescue
Petty Morals
Goddamn Draculas (2014 Rumble Champs)
The Information (Non-Competing Guest Band)
* As the non-competing guest band.
Goddamn Draculas @ T.T. The Bear’s Place 4.25.2014
Goddamn Draculas were the most consistently great band of the 2014 Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble. With the perfect mix of punch, polish, humor and harmonies, they left their mark. Goddamn Draculas are the 2014 Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble champs! Everyone gets a hug!
2014 Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble Finals
Await Rescue
Petty Morals
Goddamn Draculas (2014 Rumble Champs)
The Information (Non-Competing Guest Band)
Petty Morals @ T.T. The Bear’s Place 4.25.2014
Classy, fun and packing a punch, Petty Morals kicked the Rumble Finals party into high gear. Their songs are infectious. They worked in a shout out to Amy Douglas of Feints* that morphed into “Rainbow In The Dark.”** They made sure the TT’s crowd was having a good time. Petty Morals made a lot of new friends and fans at this year’s Rumble.
2014 Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble Finals
Await Rescue
Petty Morals
Goddamn Draculas (2014 Rumble Champs)
The Information (Non-Competing Guest Band)
* They did a partial cover of “Make Love To Me” by Amy’s other project, SPF 5000.
** Which in turn morphed into Petty Morals’ staple Rumble cover, “Neutron Dance.”