shoreworld by John Pfeiffer Another thing that I noticed right wanted a Caddy, I opted for the touching tribute to Bernie away is that the whole band sings. latter. Matt and the boys were there Brausewetter, a blues genius of They’re like a steroid driven to pay homage to a room that he immeasurable talent and mentor Partridge family, all harmonizing says started it all for him, a place of O’Ree’s entitled “Bernie,” and like they were born doing it, and that he played for years and was many, many others. New Jersey’s maybe they were. honoring tonight on this, his 10th Matt O’Ree is quickly carving Vocalist/percussionist Dave anniversary of playing the club. out a big name for himself in this Entwistle is a strong addition to He was also celebrating the era of the blues. Check him out the band and is invaluable as release of his new DVD-CD on May 30 at the NJ Jazz & guitarist, vocalist and percussionist. entitled, Matt O’Ree-Live. Blues Red Bank Riverfest. Get The band was focused on the Matt O’Ree has been cranking his DVD set over at audience from the moment they out blazing blues-rock since he myspace.com/mattoree and took the stage, playing my favorites was a kid. Starting around 13, he mattoree.com like the raucous “Always,” an infective tangle of guitar and vocals with front punched choruses that had everyone in the house moving up to the front of the stage and nodding their heads in time to the beat, the intricate Hole vibe of “Not Today,” along with songs like the THE FAVE Airplane-meets-the-Paul Simon vibe of “Thrown Away” and The The Fave-Live! band was still in the process of trading comments and quips Breeders’ shimmered hipness of The Saint 4/19 finding their true selves, musically between numbers as Les Paul long time favorite “Stuck In A and as a unit. Consistently honing slinger “Kingdom” tunes up, checks Dream.” When you get to know a band their style has allowed this band with sister Jamie and blasts off An outstanding set from a band personally, you see first hand how to shine brightly. into another song. that’s been working their asses things change and evolve. Armed with the exceptional Fran And of course the dangerously off to get where they are.The Fave Transitional periods of personnel Azzarto on drums, The Fave talented Jamie Rose commands will be at Maxwell’s on May 3. For change, morphing compositional unveiled their revamped crew to the front and center. As you listen more head over to style, and image changes.You’re The Saint crowd, fervently working to her sing, you realize that she’s myspace.com/thefave with them when they reach their their original brand of pop with tough to make comparisons to, creative stride.The Fave is one of showmanship sense with the clan but my most immediate would be Status Green those bands. I met the Fave when like feel of Jefferson Airplane and with Deena Shoshkes (The Issues A Code Red! they were still called Eugene picking up new fans by sets end. Cucumbers) another amazing SPIRALING several years back. Even then they Azzarto and bassist Ed Smith singer of range and substance. That’s right kids; Status green had a great sound and a command chime back and forth effortlessly, And watch out fellas, Rose plays needs your immediate help! The of their audience. However, the the bowery boys of the group, a mean guitar as well. band is in a contest of the most began planting his roots straight Spiraling serious kind. And if they win they into the rich dirt of the blues and CD Release Party get to play with The Flaming Lips hasn’t looked back since. Studying May 18 at by Jen Kajzer loud notes in Oklahoma. iconic greats such as Albert King, Lou Montesano says, “We need Howlin’Wolf, Jimi Hendrix, Lonnie The Stone Pony people to go to our page and sign Mack and Stevie Ray Vaughan, tour since they split 18 years ago. They will co- up on our “Demand It.” Each O’Ree has taken the time to To celebrate the release of their headline this and next month with God Forbid signing will count as a vote for the observe and use their knowledge milestone recording, Time Travel along with guests Soilent Green and Light band. for his style. Matt played in various Made Easy, Spiraling invite you This City. Exodus will be supporting their They also told me that if their bands, honing his skills through to their CD release party at the Killing Season album on the tour. Guitarist Rob fans would put out some bulletins time and pure dedication to a form legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Cavestany said, “Death Angel is teaming up on their MySpaces and spread of music that speaks many ways Park, NJ, on Sunday, May 18t. with God Forbid to hit the road and we couldn’t the word it would be awesome. to different people. Spiraling has been known for be more stoked! In Thrash We Trust will be It’s hard getting people to help out, His show tonight at The explosive live performances from the first full blown tour of the states that Death so the more the merrier. Downtown consisted of several the very beginning, and the new Angel has done since the ACT III tour in 1990 Remember, every vote counts and sets and was well attended with songs are an entirely different Megadeth played two shows at and we are gonna bring it! Also on the bill are the band really needs each and an eclectic mix of Polo Shirt experience when heard live.The Hammerstien Ballroom late last night. And Soilent Green and Light This City so you better every one of them.The contest is wearing locals, denim decked doors open at 5 PM, and the first although I heard from some friends who work prepare to get thrashed all night long! Can’t going on until May 30 so anytime hippies as well as leather clad 105 patrons will be admitted free. ‘behind the scenes,’ Mustaine was in a bad wait to see you all very soon!” The tour will stop you feel like lending the boys a rockers and cocktail dressed The show is all ages, 21 to drink. mood, shit, then he should be in a bad mood at BB King Blues Club in New York City on MySpace bulletin please go right models. All elbow to elbow for the Supporting the band on this special all the time. The show was so fucking loud, June 11 and in Sayreville, ahead and do it. For more info please show. And a show it was, with solid night will be April Smith and A Love louder than usual. I was up on the second New Jersey on June 13. Fellow Bay Area go to myspace.com/statusgreen rhythms of Lew Rosengrant on Like Pi. mezzanine and over on a balcony for a while. thrashers Testament will also hit the road as the drums and Lance Taylor filling Spiraling have teamed up with The acoustics at the Hammerstein are weird part of the Metal Masters Tour which features Matt O’Ree out the bass as Matt traded licks HIP Music Promo to help get the all depending on where you are. But I had two Testament along with , Heaven April 12 with keyboardist Eric Safka, like word out about their new CD and separate sets of sounds and loud and brutal & Hell and Motorhead. Judas Priest will be 10th Anniversary and something out of the movie big show at The Stone Pony, and are the first and only things that come to mind. supporting their forthcoming long awaited epic DVD Release Show Crossroads, minus that horrible we encourage you to give this The first few songs included “Skin O’ My Teeth,” concept album, Nostradamus, arriving June Live! At the Downtown Ralph Macchio, finishing up the band serious consideration for the “Wake Up Dead,” (one of my personal favorites) 17. The tour will start at Susquehanna Bank Café-Red Bank night and bringing up guest singers exposure you can provide for them. and “Washington is Next.” I love watching Center in Camden, New Jersey on Wed, Aug like the super talents of Herbie For complimentary tickets to the the pits from a bird’s eye view, as they look 8, PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Man, I knew this guy was getting Allen on “Superstition,” as well as show or more info about Spiraling, so bad ass and less threatening than when Jersey on Sat, Aug 8 and Jones Beach in popular but I had no idea how the “king of night time world,”Tony please contact Joelle Caputa at you are actually on the same floor as it, on the Wantagh, New York on Sun, Aug 10. popular until I got to the Downtown Pallagrosi, on vocals for the [email protected]. outskirts of the pit. Unlike other bands that UPCOMING SHOWS: and saw the line.Yes, the line. It Stones’ “Dead Flowers.” For more info about HIP Music have been around as long as Megadeth, will play their home town at The Crazy Donkey stretched all the way down the Tearing through tunes from the Promo (the sister company to HIP Mustaine can still mesmerize and excite this on on Sunday. Next Tuesday, block and lasted well into the first well-produced CD/DVD set, Matt Video Promo, the country’s leading metal head, as though it was her first Megadeth Swedend’s Candlemass plays BB King Blues set. A true sign that they’re either and the band turned heads on music video promotions company), show ever. San Francisco’s Death Angel, from Club in New York City. Guests include Daylight giving away free Cadillac’s or that tunes like “What you Got,” “Back please visit hipmusicpromo.com. the Bay Area, has announced their first full US Dies. Tickets cost $30 adv/$35 dos. Matt O’Ree is really starting to Home,” “Saints & Sinners,” Listen to Spiraling now catch on. Even though I really “Bringing The Blues” and the myspace.com/spiraling

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