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ad - HARD ROCK LIVE ad - packys 4 | www.SFLMusic.com COLOR ad - kelsey COLOR ad - cheers 6 | www.SFLMusic.com COLOR ad - revolution live COLOR 8 | www.SFLMusic.com SEPTEMBER 2018 | Issue #75 10. Bobby G 12. Umphrey’s McGee 13. PUBLISHER Imagine Dragons Sean McCloskey 3 DOORS DOWN [email protected] 14. Wayne Kramer’s MC50 SENIOR EDITOR 18. The Kelsey Theater Todd McFliker [email protected] 22. Taylor Swift PENTATONIX DISTRIBUTION MANAGER 28. Melissa A. Smith Warped Tour [email protected] 30. In The Studio Vol. 1 with Day 4 CONTRIBUTORS 34. Ray Anton OAR Lori Smerilson Carson Echosmith Panic! at the Disco Tom Craig NONPOINT Paul Evans 36. Megan Garzone Def Leppard & Journey Aaron Gilbert Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro 40. Sean McCloskey Bumblefest Todd McFliker Angel Melendez 44. Jason Bieler Nathan Rose HAYLEY KIOKO Jay Skolnick Lit Melissa A. Smith Jason Valhuerdi Joseph Vilane ADVERTISING INFO [email protected] COVER PHOTO Sean McCloskey SFL Music Magazine is a community newspaper that is published monthly in Sunrise, Florida. All contents are copy- right The Sweet Music Group, Inc. 2018 and may not be reproduced without writ- ten permission of the publisher. Joywave B&W himself, Mr. Johnny Rawls on background my favorite song of the batch. With the silky Bobby G vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards and song smooth and soulfully sincere way in which compositions. he lets his lady know: she can change PHD In The Blues the color of her hair; she can change the As Bobby G very soulfully and very clothes she wears; she can change her PHD in the Blues is Bobby G’s second sincerely tells it, similar to getting an point of view; and anything else she wants release in just about a year. Since he education at the “school of hard knocks,” to, as long as she doesn’t change loving waited ‘til the age of 73 to release his first, the blues is his teacher, his preacher him. Bobby is at disc’s best on vocals. On it appears that he just might be trying to and his friend. Musically, it’s as stellar as top of that, the track also features Cadillac make up for lost time. At least that’s what the vocals and lyrics. The rhythm work Dan putting on a flawless keyboard I’m hoping. I’d surely welcome a release is precision work, the Toledo Horns are performance from start to finish with every year from this powerful soul singer. heavenly horns and Larry Gold’s stinging several monster solos in between. This blues guitar licks are as good as gold. one drew a handful of replays. Since a line I used in my review of his debut album Still Standing back in July of This opening line of “Just Can’t Stop I promise you that by the second time you 2017 is once again true, I›m simply going Loving You,” “Oh man! Boy I’m a mess,” hear Johnny Rawls, Ramona and Trez to say it again. With Johnny Rawls, the cracked me up. Bobby’s in a bad spot, sing this songs chorus line you’ll be singing perennial nominee and often winner of thanks to being dumped by a woman. “Where Did the Blues Go” right along with many soul blues awards, having written or Because he just can’t stop loving her, he them. Paying homage to B. B. King, Albert co-written the disc›s ten tracks, you›d be stopped smoking. He stopped drinking. He King, Freddie King and Albert Collins, correct in assuming that this one is loaded stopped cussing. He stopped gambling. Bobby voices his displeasure for today’s with soulful blues. That said, let me just He also stopped flirting. He even stopped music. With the rhythm section doing their add that these are all new tracks written cheating. usual smoking stuff behind them, Danny expressly for Bobby. and Larry light it up with some seriously Although those are indeed hot harmonica and guitar leads. On PHD in the Blues, lead vocalist Bobby great accomplishments, they were all to G is joined by Larry “Entertainment” Gold no avail. You see, the truth of the matter Other tracks on PhD in the Blues on guitar, Johnny “HiFi” Newmark on is that although it breaks Bobby’s heart, include: “Ain’t That a Good Thing”, bass, Scott Kretzer on drums, Danny Pratt they’re much better apart. Once again, the “No More Picking Cotton,” “How Can I on harmonica, Ramona Collins and Trez rhythm is right in the pocket, Larry’s lead Miss?” and “Whole Lotta Money.” To get a Gregory on background vocals, Cadillac guitar shines and Bobby’s vocals, along copy of PhD in the Blues and to learn more Dan Magers on keyboards, Eric Sills on with smooth harmony and backup support about Bobby G and Third Street Cigar shakers, Rick Wolkins and Mark Lemle, from Ramona and Trez, highlight the track. Records, just go to the label’s website a.k.a. The Toledo Horns - on trumpet and at www.thirdstreetcigarrecords.com. - saxophone and special guest, the maestro “Don’t Change Lovin Me” may very well be Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro 10 | www.SFLMusic.com Umphrey’s McGee | The Fillmore Miami Beach By: Todd McFliker On August 17, Umphrey’s McGee had SoBe jamming for hours cheers from the audience. at the Fillmore Miami Beach. Stemming from Notre Dame Uni- versity in 1997, the boys successfully mesh easeful jazz with Concertgoers didn’t get to experience some of Umphrey’s Mc- rock, metal, funk, blues, reggae, electronic, bluegrass and folk. Gee’s intriguing covers of the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Nine Inch Umphrey’s McGee is constantly putting out records. In fact, two Nails or even Sugar Hill Gang. releases have already been released this year. Regardless, spectators were happy to settle for the band’s fun However, the crew of six has earned a name for themselves on take on Talking Head’s “Making Flippy Floppy.” Another conve- the live jam band scene. In fact, Umphrey’s McGee has played nient choice, considering Talking Head’s iconic frontman David thousands of shows, including the first-ever Bonnaroo and a Byrne is headlining the Fillmore Miami Beach at the end of the three-night stand at Red Rocks. At the legendary Fillmore, three month. generations of music lovers enjoyed the concert’s general admis- sion seating and open floor in front of the stage. While a major- “There’s something uniquely Umphrey’s McGee that could never ity of the people were somewhere between 30 and 60-years- be mistaken for another band,” keyboardist Joel Cummins says old, there were plenty of children and grandkids with earphones on the band’s webpage. “I hope it makes people think a little bit plugged into their iPads. The laidback crowd of Dead Heads or shed a tear or two. Maybe, you smile or laugh. Life is hard. We didn’t seem to mind. still believe music can heal and motivate.” Following an impressive set by Spafford, Umphrey’s McGee kicked into full-gear with a live staple, 2011’s funky “Nipple Trix.” The vivid light show of blue, green, purple, yellow and white danced above the grunged out boys in jeans and black t-shirts. The skilled guitarist Jake Cinninger shredded metal in the heavy conclusion of the “Remind Me.” “We love this room,” said vo- calist Brendan Bayliss. “We’re going to have a good time.” Led by Kris Meyer’s and Andy Farag’s percussions, attendees cre- ated a slow, but steady wave of movement during new songs, like “Xmas at Wartime” and “What We Could Get.” At the same time, there was no shortage of familiar favorites, including “White Man’s Moccasins,” “Phil’s Farm” and the geographically suitable “Miami Virtue.” Throughout the evening, there was minimal talk- ing from the talent, but plenty of improvised wallops onstage and 12 | www.SFLMusic.com B&W Imagine Dragons | Coral Sky Amphitheater Photo: Larry Marano put on my thinking hat and figure out who might be available. I’m glad I started a year in advance, I think probably I called Kim (Thayil) first and or maybe no I called Brendan (Canty) first, Actually, he was the first. Yeah, I called, and Brendan said, “Count me in and sign me up, I’m down.” Then I called Kim and he said,” It sounds it would be fun.” Then I called Marcus, and he said,” It works for him.” And finally, we started off I had Don Was on bass and then I had Doug Pinnick from King’s X. SFL Music: Right. Wayne: But we ran into some scheduling problems with Doug and his band. Billy Gould was available, and Billy and I had been friends for years and I called him. And he was available. So, it all kind of fell into place wonderfully. SFL Music: It’s certainly an exciting lineup and I’ve followed it from March or April when your first announcement to the chang- es with everybody and there is also a long this tour, you are hav- ing at some point, Dan Was and Matt Cameron and I thought I read Greg Dulli. Wayne: Yeah, and few more people. You know, depending on who’s around, in what city that we are playing in. I’m trying to collect the hometowns of everybody I know in music right now. That way, I can start to arrange some guest appearances of different people for the second part of the show. The first part, we going to play “Kick Out the Jams” from top to bottom.