Boston Rock Photos And Stuff
Scott Janovitz is one of my favorite songwriters in town. With The Russians, The Great Bandini, Dragstrip Courage or solo, the guy is a should-be hit machine. His set in support of Erin & Rob’s medical emergency fund, featuring Matt Burwell on drums, was a mix of promising new tunes and some Bandini favorites. I’m happy.
Special occasions call for special guests. How about The Pills for the On the Town with Mikey Dee 25th Anniversary show? I think Mikey Dee would have approved. I’ve still got “Pop Goes Mandy” in my head.
Can Corin Ashley write a great pop song? Yes, he can. He’s written quite a few of them. Sometimes he plays shows with a killer band (like this one to celebrate TT’s 40th Anniversary) where you find yourself smiling ear to ear admiring his ability to entertain you with those songs.
The Great Bandini
The Great Bandini
2008
On their one and only album, The Great Bandini just couldn’t seem to get enough of crunchy guitars and sweet vocal harmonies. We should all take a moment to thank them.
The barrage of catchy melodies is relentless. If the world was just and true this record would have spawned more hit singles than Def Leppard’s Hysteria. The songs are concise and well arranged. Solos are melodic and purposeful.
The Great Bandini managed to find the perfect ratio of rock-to-roll for their songs. “Maintain Relaxation,” “Rubber Knives,” and “Testa Mia” are raucous numbers with strong melodic sense. “Are You In Love With Him?” is a bittersweet pop song turned up to 11 that calls Teenage Fanclub to mind. “No Reply” has a magical British invasion guitar outro. “Sleep Through The Summer” sounds like a lost track from Superdrag’s Headtrip In Every Key.
This record makes me happy to be alive.
Where to get it:
La-la-la-la-la-la-la ladybug!
Another fantastic show at Precinct. This one started off with The Corin Ashley Rock band showing off their hook-laden wares.
