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Fête Feels the Rebirth Groove,Motif Interviews Tom Evans, Aka Procrast The White Panda at Lupo’s On Wednesday, December 30, Cali-based mashup duo The White Panda (TWP) graced the stage at Lupo’s for the fifth time, and they did not disappoint. When I caught up with Tom, AKA Procrast, one half of TWP, a few weeks back, he told me to expect a sweaty, confetti and high energy-infused party at the Providence stop of their new tour (in support of their new album, The Pawprint), and that’s just what we got. When I arrived at the venue at 9, I was immediately struck by what I found myself a part of — opening act Witt Lowry (a Connecticut rapper) was still on, but already the party was in full effect. The place was packed with turnt (and, suffice to say, plurnt), college-aged kids doing the damn thing. Admittedly, as a 25-year-old quasi-veteran of this scene, I felt a little out of place. But once I started vibing to the uber-charismatic Lowry (a Connecticut-based rapper) as he absolutely murdered his set, I felt much more comfortable in the crowd. I was impressed by his flow, craycray display of energy, and command of the wild audience. I also felt grateful to be exposed to a new (to me, anyway) artist that I really enjoyed seeing perform (yet might’ve skipped over if he’d popped up on my Pandora previously). In my opinion, this is what seeing live shows is all about. When TWP hit the stage around 10:30, they wasted no time (or LED lights, fog, mixes and dancing, for that matter) popping shit (further) off. The dapper duo (dressed in matching white-on-white shirt-and- tie ensembles, plus their signature LED panda masks) leveraged (and built upon) the killer vibes conjured by openers Witt Lowry and DJ Gnash to create an almost unrestrained atmosphere, complete with solid crowd engagement and, I’ll say it: bangers. The best way that I could describe my relationship with TWP’s set (and for that matter, their entire catalog) is this: To me, they make every track they sample “sing,” even tracks that I don’t enjoy on their own. Examples at Lupo’s included Pompeii’s “Bastille” and Adele’s “Hello.” These guys certainly know how to throw a party! Don’t Quit Your Day Job: J. Kobalt Welcome to the second installment of Don’t Quit Your Day Job where I try to figure out how local musicians and struggling artists pay their rent. Let me tell you a tale: Sometime around 2001 I was at a local show standing somewhere in the middle of the crowd enjoying a band I had never seen before. Suddenly I heard the all-too-familiar opening riff to “Among the Living” by Anthrax, and even though it was very out of my introvert character, I hopped up on stage, grabbed a 2nd microphone and sang the whole song along with the lead singer. When the band finished their set, I introduced myself to a man who has been a dear friend ever since. Back then he was J. Kobalt, a small unassuming guy with a long ponytail and glasses. The most caring, soft-spoken guy you could ever meet … until the glasses come off and the metal machine powers up! Only a few things have changed in the last 15 years. He has the same glasses and hair (plus a beard so bad-ass it has its own Facebook page!) and the metal machine is still powered up, just singing for a new band. Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce the artist formerly known as J. Kobalt. Josh Hurst: Name, age and location? J. Costa: J. Costa, 36, The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. JH: What band(s) are you in and what do you do in them? JC: My primary focus, musically, is vocals and myriad other things in the heavy metal band Thy Will Be Done. I also sing in various projects (Lead Pipe Cruelty) and/or starting projects: one with my girlfriend and one with my friend David. JH: How long have you been at this rock ‘n’ roll thing? JC: I’ve been pursuing it for 20 years and doing it professionally for 16 years. JH: What do you do to pay the rent? JC: I do inventory stuff for the most popular personal computer brand in the world. They also make phones, music players and watches. JH: How did you end up with your current day job? JC: The previous company I was with for over 12 years starting eliminating benefits as well as shifting their culture. They were once everything about the music and allowed employees in established music projects to tour and have a job to come back to, but they changed their corporate structure and did away with the Band Leave of Absence as well as a plethora of other crucial benefits. It was a very hot topic when some folks heard I was leaving my previous job. I was subsequently approached about submitting my resume to my current employer by someone who not only used to work at that same company years prior, but enjoyed the experiences I provided them with. JH: What drives you to keep at music if you need to have the day job to pay bills? JC: I love to create, especially music. The medium I gravitate to has also been very cathartic. When I was younger, listening to loud and aggressive music provided a release from my anxieties and frustrations, which then lead to wanting to create my own, channel it well and make it productive. JH: Besides the income, what keeps you at your current day job? JC: I enjoy the people I work with. Many are like-minded in our pursuit to enrich people’s lives. I’m surrounded by a multitude of talent and learn new things every day. The challenge is refreshing. But, also, much like the majority of lower, middle-class Americans feel, the job security and benefits help. JH: Does anything in your day job correlate to your musical endeavors? JC: Not yet. Maybe someday. There’s someone who works for the same company who’s far more established than I am. It’s inspiring, as he seems like he’s going in more of an upward spiral these days. JH: Where can anyone interested find you during your day work or night work? JC: We post updates via: facebook.com/ThyWillBeDone and we recently made a new Instagram: @_twbd_ Rob’s Top 10 Providence Shows of 2015 St. Vincent; Photo Credit: Kendra Whitcomb Another year in our wonderful little city of Providence has passed and it has been a great year for live music in The Creative Capital. A few shows happened in a few unlikely spots, some big names had their first ever shows in Providence and local acts showed that they could still put on a party. I wasn’t able to make it out to every show going on, but there are a good number that I got to check out in 2015 that’ll always stick in my mind. Here are my Top 10 Providence Shows of the year: 10.) Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls @ Fete Music Hall 12/15 When this show got announced a few months ago you could sense the anticipation. And no wonder — Turner and his band of Sleeping Souls delivered with an energetic show that captivated a sold out crowd in the ballroom of Fete Music Hall. It was also their first ever show in Rhode Island. A performance that lasted over 2 hours included some of his newer material “Get Better” and “Josephine” along with the classics “Peggy Sang The Blues,” “Reasons Not To Be An Idiot” and “I Still Believe.” Boston pop punks Rebuilder and The Homeless Gospel Choir, the folk punk project of Pittsburgh based musician Derek Zanetti, opened up the night to set a vibrant tone for an extremely enjoyable show. 9.) Sebadoh @ The Met 6/6 Ever since my early college days I’ve been a huge fan of Lou Barlow whether as the bassist for ’80s alternative rock legends Dinosaur Jr. or sharing songwriting duties with Jason Loewenstein in the lo-fi indie rock act Sebadoh. It was an absolute pleasure seeing Sebadoh play again; they always manage to bring a unique kind of intensity when they play live. You also had Cleveland geek punks Total Babes and Providence emo trio Twin Foxes on the bill for a well rounded night of great music. There was a little over 100 people in attendance and for a big room like The Met it provided for an up close experience that you rarely get. 8.) Jared Paul Get My Ghost Record Release @ Firehouse 13 10/16 A great example of how much of a comeback the hip-hop scene has made in Providence was Jared Paul’s release show for his first full length Get My Ghost this past October. Medusah Black showed once again why she is a force to be reckoned with through her lyrical delivery that’s always on point. The Funk Underground flat out impressed me with their incredible stage presence and organic electricity. They’re a band that I’m amped to see what they do in 2016. Paul gave his heart and soul into a performance that included “$8 Smoothie,” “Five Or Five Thousand” and “Down With The Bank Kings.” The packed house was into it all from start to finish and the feeling was contagious.
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