I am a little late to the party on this one, as this debut EP for Murder Party was released in January, but it is still worth a review, even if it is a bit late. First off, Murder Party consists of Tommy Gun on vocals/guitar, Chubby McCarlson on bass/vocals, and last but not least, Chewie on drums/egg shaker. These Grand Rapids guys are not exactly new to the
The Pomegranates @ Founders, Grand Rapids, MI
This was my first time going to Founders for a show.They had a pretty decent setup, though sometimes the vocals got a little lost. And of course, parking was a pain downtown on a Saturday night, but I endured it for the good of the music. I found the other concert-goers to be polite, but not friendly. I arrived in time to see opener Jes Kramer entertain the massive
Foxy Shazam at the Intersection, Grand Rapids, 04.29.12
I arrived late, just in time for the main attraction: Foxy Shazam. I caught a bit of Maniac, who was quite the entertaining group of people. They were eccentric and the music was lively, plus one of the two singers kept doing something I could only describe as warbling. They were good though, I would definitely want to see them again when I have more time. It was fascinating
The Casual Concertgoer
Everyone enjoys a good live show from time to time; some are just flat out addicted. The hardcore concertgoer has their system down, they know when to buy tickets, when to be there, how to equip themselves to ensure a good night, but there are still those out there who never quite figured out what works best for them. The Venue The venue you attend will dictate a
The Phenomenal Handclap Band Remixed by Fujiya & Miyagi, Clock Opera, and More!
2010 has been an amazing year for NYC’s The Phenomenal Handclap Band. After performing up and down the United States and packing out tents the world over, they are back in the studio hard at work on their second album. With the band locked away, it only seemed right to put their stellar 2009 debut in the hands of some of today’s finest remixers and see what they came
