Fit To Be Tied @ Radio 9.22.2012

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: any day I get to hear a Barbusters tune is a good day. Fit To Be Tied was back for another go at the Joan Jett catalog. They made me a very happy man (again). I’ll never tire of hearing this crew cover “Light Of Day” and “This Means War.”* Throw in an everybody-sing-’cause-y’all-know-the-words version of “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll” and you have the perfect end to another night of revelry put together by Nicole Tammaro. Well done, everybody.

* I’m still waiting for Fit To Be Tied to cover The Hunzz’s “Rabbit’s Got The Gun” to complete the Joan-Jett-in-Light-Of-Day holy trinity.

Gene Dante w/ The Other Girls @ Radio 9.22.2012

Last year, Gene Dante and The Other Girls both did sets for the Joan Jett Tribute night that Nicole Tammaro put together. For this year’s event, the two acts joined forces like some kind of hot-blooded, leather-clad, rock ‘n’ roll Voltron. Yowza.

The Acro-brats @ Radio 9.22.2012

The Acro-brats brought a healthy does of punk rock attitude to Nicole Tammaro’s Joan Jett Tribute night. The guys tore through these classic tunes with reckless abandon. Like last year, Erin Wickens jumped onstage to help the ‘Brats close out their set with a bang.

Cradle To The Grave @ Radio 9.22.2012

Cradle To The Grave opened this year’s Joan Jett Tribute night at Radio. During their set, Drew Indingaro reminisced about his life forever changing when he found a cassette tape with “I Hate Myself For Loving You” on it as an 11 year old boy. It was one of the most genuine rock ‘n’ roll moments I’ve ever seen. What a great way to start the night.

Adam McGrath @ Moe’s Lounge 9.15.2012

Things are starting to get rowdy down in Moe’s Lounge. Adam McGrath is getting the patrons riled up with a great mix of tunes. To go along with some quality self-penned material, Adam is busting out covers of The Rolling Stones, The Smiths and a whole lot more. This is fun.

Johnny Northrup @ Moe’s Lounge 9.15.2012

By the time Johnny Northrup took the stage, you could sense a change coming. The introspection of the previous sets was yielding to a more outspoken aesthetic. It was getting later. Johnny fit right in.

Jonny Pape @ Moe’s Lounge 9.15.2012

Jonny Pape’s Moe’s Lounge performance commanded attention. He showed off an impressive dynamic range within the confines of Radio’s wood paneled basement.

Phil Wisdom @ Moe’s Lounge 9.15.2012

Let’s get one thing clear: Phil Wisdom is dreamy.* It’s not just his dashing good looks, either. The dude has a masterful way with a pop hook. Swoon

* I know I’m right about this because Davina Yannetty agrees with me and she’s always right.

Gregory Kasabian @ Moe’s Lounge 9.15.2012

An early show at Moe’s Lounge started with Gregory Kasabian stripping down his songs for the folks in Radio’s basement.