The Gaslight Anthem – Chamberlain – Tim Barry – at The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA

Wednesday night The Gaslight Anthem headlined at The Wiltern for the fourth Los Angeles performance of their career. They managed to pull a huge enthusiastic crowd, especially for a mid-week show. The opening act was a solo acoustic performance by Avail front-man, Tim Barry. It was apparent when he took the stage that not many of the people in attendance knew who he was. Tim usually tours now a days with other solo acoustic artists and has been seen on "The Revival Tour". Most of his shows are smaller, intimate, and non-corporate events. He may have been a little bit out of his natural element, but as his set rolled on Tim managed to pull everyone in with his songs and his spoken word. Mid-way through his set he played the song "Wait at Milano" of which he had written about his best-friend who passed away some years ago. It was his birthday and he dedicated the song to him.

All around you could hear people saying things like, "Actually, he's really good!" and "What was the name of that song?" By the second verse of one of his catchier songs "Dog Bumped", the entire house was singing the hook as if they had heard it a hundred times. Tim Barry won over the large unfamiliar audience and ended his set with many more fans than he had started out with that evening. www.myspace.com/timbarryrva

After a short intermission it was time for Indiana natives, Chamberlain, to get the crowd revved up for Gaslight. They started out by professing their respect for Tim Barry and extending their gratitude toward The Gaslight Anthem for the opportunity to be on tour with them. While their music was original, it also had a sound very similar to the genre of music that The Gaslight Anthem plays. The crowd seemed really receptive to Chamberlain's sound. They played an upbeat heart-filled set, and their performance further intensified the audience's anticipation for the headlining act. www.myspace.com/chamberlainandsplitlip

Finally the moment that everyone had been waiting for had finally arrived! Some pop song came on over the PA and the lights went out as The Gaslight Anthem made their way onto the stage. The crowd started cheering and the band broke out into "American Slang". A small attempt at a circle pit started in front of the stage, but for the most part people were just dancing and singing. It is really amazing how The Gaslight Anthem has gathered so many fans in their short time together, without selling out. In only 3 years this band has gone from playing small clubs to playing large venues such as The Wiltern, and have been nationally recognized as an influential figure in American music by magazines such as Rolling Stone and Spin.

It is obvious by their stage performance, lyrical content, and clean sound, why The Gaslight Anthem has grown so much in popularity. They played a variety of nearly 20 songs, mostly from their newest album "American Slang" and and their previous album "The 59' Sound". As they exited the stage, the fans chanted for an encore. After a minute or so The Gaslight Anthem graciously obliged by coming back on stage to play their heart out for four more songs. They wrapped up their amazing encore with their hit "Great Expectations". The night ended on a high note and The Gaslight Anthem proved that any day of the week, they could rock for a crowd of thousands!  www.myspace.com/thegaslightanthem

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Spear Of Destiny – at Cafe Drummonds – Aberdeen, UK

I’d guess that there’s maybe 100-120 in the house by the time the intro music heralds the arrival of Spear Of Destiny to the Drummonds stage. But Spear fans are resilient. What they lack in numbers, they make up for in volume and enthusiasm. Kirk looks well. There’s little evidence of the heart problems and serious operation he’s undergone over the last year as he leads the band into a rousing World Service. I should be used to it by now but, once again, I’m surprised by the impact of this band as a live unit. I guess a fair few of the songs are pretty grandiose anyway but the power coming off the stage is tangible. You can physically feel it as well as hear it. And the small crowd tries their damnedest to give it back. I’m truly surprised by the volume of the roar at the song’s end. I hope the band felt it the same onstage.

Rocket Ship is next, its “We’re nothing special – nothing at all” refrain prompting impassioned singing along from the hardcore fans at the front. That’s something else I noticed about the Spear fans. I recognise faces from the last time they played, faces I don’t see at any other gig in town, and yet here they are again, going wild and singing along to EVERY word.

Anyway, I digress. The tour was billed as focussing on the World Service album, which I guess it does. Not in the same rigid way they did for the 25 Years of One Eyed Jacks gigs though. Tonight they play four album tracks plus associated b-sides interspersed with a cross section of other songs. The core band is supplemented by keyboards this time out (missing last time out) and this serves the choice of material well.

We get a new song entitled The Undertow which I’m guessing is off the newly released Omega Point album. It’s a goody. Slow and brooding with Brandon’s mournful vocal giving it great depth. And dammit if the uberfans don’t know the words already!

A grinding, cyclic guitar riff signals the arrival of crowd favourite The Wheel and the first outbreak of mass dancing at the front. It’s a fantastic tune whose appeal hasn’t diminished with age. The band are clearly enjoying themselves as they treat us to a rather cheesy Shadows type pirouette in the middle of it. They keep up the impetus with a sterling Rainmaker and personal favourite Attica before returning to the World Service album once again. The almost joyous white-boy reggae of Come Back shouldn’t really work next to the bombast of the typical Spear sound and yet somehow it does. It also brings a grin to many faces throughout the crowd, seemingly still a popular choice.

Kirk dips into his more recent history with Prison Planet from 1997’s Religion album. It’s a relentless song and the driving twin guitar riff keeps the energy levels up. There’s pained expressions starting to appear on the faces of the faithful down the front as the pace begins to tell but there’s to be no respite. An equally powerful Soldier Soldier follows, with the crowd doing their best to keep up as the band thrash away at their instruments.

At the end of the song, Kirk strips off his guitar and hands it to the roadie before taking the mic and leading the band into the last selection from World Service in the main set - a rousing I Can See. The song is immense and he’s pushing his luck here as he dances wildly around the stage, eyes closed and arms flailing, clearly lost in the music. It’s thrilling to watch. This is where it transcends mere performance. He’s putting his very soul into the song. And so is the crowd, shouting out the La-la-lalala-la-laaaaa chorus in unison as Kirk offers them the mic. It’s a majestic set closer.

They thank us and bid us goodnight. The Spear faithful of course make sure it’s a temporary departure, stamping and clapping and generally making more noise than they ought to. The encore comprises a storming Mickey – clearly a very popular choice on the dancefloor as it gets much busier and more boisterous on there – and of course the perennial finisher and tour de force, Liberator. This sees the stragglers join the heaving human mass in front of the stage and the band milk it for all it’s worth, stretching out the ending of the song for ages. When it’s finally over, the rest of the band make their exit leaving Kirk centre stage to soak up all the clapping and plaudits being offered his way. He’s as humble and self-effacing as ever, politely acknowledging the audience response before he heads off to join his bandmates.

It’s been another wonderful Spear Of Destiny gig at Drummonds, their second home in Aberdeen these days. Let’s hope it’s not too long before they return.


SET LIST
World Service
Rocket Ship
Land Of Shame
Cole Younger
Undertow
The Wheel
Rainmaker
Attica
Come Back
Prison Planet
Soldier Soldier
I Can See
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Mickey
Liberator


Spear Website : www.kirkbrandon.com

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Off With Their Heads – In Desolation

I honestly meant to write this review over a month ago, but I couldn't turn off the record long enough to do so. Even now it's on in the background. All my friends have heard it, willingly or no, the second they set foot in the house "hang on, come here a sec, you have to hear this" or worse, at the pub cramming used earbuds in their faces. Even in the throes of World Cup fanaticism I was finding myself awake and restless at two in the morning crossing the floor to the record player to drop the needle.

Off With Their Heads have been engendering passionate worship from fans for years now, through an ever rotating roster (some 16-odd members in seven years), sharing talent from Dear Landlord, Rivethead, The Gateway District, and so on. The beginning of this year saw the band signed to Epitaph records, and their newest album, "In Desolation" was released by the label on June 8.

There was some trepidation leading up to this release. Epitaph has famously been distancing themselves from their punk origins, and focusing on more mainstream bands. The band also did some tour dates on metal shows. All of this left long-time fans wondering what the new label would mean, and what direction the band would be taking with the new release.

Fears were allayed bit by bit. First the opening track, "Drive" was posted on the band's MySpace page, then days before the official release, the album was streaming on the band's PunkNews profile.

"In Desolation" is that perfect album that in your secret heart you've been hoping someone would write. It is the album that has everything you need an album to have; angry songs about getting your own back, and sticking it to the bastards, love songs for the mix tape (cd? zip file? whatever you kids are doing now) you're making for that girl you met at a show, and breakup songs for when she kicks you off her couch, songs about drugs, songs about drinking, songs about pain, and loss, and addiction, and sickness.

And that last bit might be the most beautiful and valuable thing about the album. Sure, the fight songs are great, they're catchy and up-lifting hard-hitting anthems like we're used to hearing from Off With Their Heads. But the album also has some of the most nakedly honest, emotive songs about dealing with the loss of a loved one, and the effect lasting depression can have on a relationship. It paints a very real picture of things spiraling out of control, and drags you inside.

Make no mistake, this isn't a turn into Emo territory and radio marketability. This is coping in the traditional Punk rock fashion of "Here it is. Don't like it? Fuck you." There are no apologies made, no excuses, and no "poor me" whining here. There is rage, sadness, and eventually acceptance, gratitude, and even a little bit of humour, that reaches into your guts, twists hard until you break, and brings you back to the top, stronger than you ever were before.

The band is already planning a special EP release through Interpunk this summer, featuring 4 unreleased tracks on picture vinyl, and another album due out in spring of 2011 to be titled "Heart/ectomy". How they'll top this release, I can't imagine, but I can't wait to find out.

You can check out the band, or find out their tour dates, on their MySpace at: www.myspace.com/offwiththeirheads

 

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Joan Jett and The Blackhearts Preview – at Pacific Amphitheatre – Costa Mesa, CA – Aug 11, 2010

What were you doing when you were fifteen years old? Complaining about your parents? Skipping school and sneaking beers in the alley? If you were Joan Jett you were quietly changing the face of the entire music industry. Ok, so there's never actually been anything quiet about anything Joan Jett has ever done, from the Runaways to the Blackhearts, to producing Bikini Kill, and more, but no one in 1975 guessed at the lasting impact that a petite shag-haired brunette would have on music, celebrity, and what it means to be an all-out girl playing in this boy's world.

The recent release of The Runaways movie has maybe introduced you to where Joan Jett got her beginnings. Maybe you also remember hearing her version of "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" on radios and jukeboxes growing up. Maybe if you're really lucky you've even seen her live, either on tour with the Ramones way back when, or more recently on one of her solo tours. The truth is that Joan Jett has been rocking full on for over 35 years now, and has lost none of her momentum.

This current tour, set to hit the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa on August 11, comes just after a month in Europe touring with Green Day. This is a show you need to see. Not just because it's summer, and there's time for shows. Not just because Joan Jett is one of only two women ever named to Rolling Stone's list of 100 greatest guitarists of all time. Not even because she has worked tirelessly, launching countless new bands as a producer, and later on her very own label Blackheart Records, and churned out new music throughout the length of her career. Not just because she is a passionate, outspoken woman, who has always been her own definition of self, who has even gone so far as to institute "eco-friendly packaging" for her new releases, and who works closely with a variety of charities and rights organizations.


These are all good little reasons, but the crux of the matter is this: as anyone who has ever cranked "Cherry Bomb" as loud as it will go, and gunned the engine for the open road knows, there is no one on this earth, man woman, or other, who has the energy, passion, and heart of Joan Jett. All of which is only more obvious the second she comes on stage and unleashes the wall of sound that crashes over everything before it.

Tour dates can be found on her official website here: www.joanjett.com
or her MySpace: www.myspace.com/joanjettntheblackhearts


Don’t miss the show on Wednesday  August 11, 2010
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Big Wheel Music Scene Reporter
 

 

Kevin Seconds – at Sandrini’s – Bakersfield, CA

One could describe Bakersfield as HOT on Sunday the 18th, not just because it was one of the hottest days of the year so far, but because of the several events that were being hosted downtown. While many were at The Fox Theatre keepin' it gangsta with Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube, it was of little to no relevance to the patrons only a block away that were gathered inside of Sandrini's Bar. Kevin Seconds made Bakersfield one of the last stops of his month long solo acoustic tour. It would be his first time playing in Bakersfield since the 90's.

Sandrini's is a small basement bar/restaurant located on Eye Street, which is known for their selection of imported beer and great food. The low lights, brick walls, and mahogany seating set the mood just right for the type of show that was about to be underway. As it drew closer to 8 o'clock, people started arriving, and the small bar started to quickly fill up. First on was Rolling Chassis; this was only their third show together with their new drummer. They played some of their new songs like "Diggin' Holes", some old Spilt Milk songs, and even made up a silly song about herpes. Sean's vocals sounded great and the band vibed together really well for their lack of time together on stage.

Next up was one of Bakersfield's most popular and beloved local bands, The Iron Outlaws. Their music consists of a mixture of rock, country, and Punk. They played a powerful set with Danny on lead guitar and vocals, AJ on the upright bass doing back up vocals, Pete on banjo, and Cesareo on drums. The crowd knew all of their songs and everyone vivaciously sang along with them. After their set, the energy was high and people seemed to be growing more intoxicated as the moments passed.

Next up was Scott Kennedy who drove up from Southern California. Kennedy played a short but beautiful acoustic set, complete with his harmonica. It was his first time playing a show in Bakersfield, and even though he wasn't well known, people seemed to really enjoy his music.

It was getting late for a Sunday and the crowd was anxious to see Kevin Seconds play. At about 11:15pm, Kevin took the stage and soon everyone's attention was shifted from their social activities directly towards the stage. Kevin Seconds had the audience captivated. The majority of the people in attendance were 7 Seconds fans. I was curious to see how everyone would react to this very different style of music Kevin was going to play. Many had not heard his solo stuff and a mixed reaction was expected. However, the audience seemed to embrace and respond to his music in a very positive way. There were constant shouts of praise, and all around you could hear people talking about how impressed they were by his performance.

Cesareo Garasa joined Kevin on stage and played drums throughout his set. Kevin played an awesome acoustic version of "True Believers" by The Bouncing Souls, and also included a great song that he wrote with Matt Skiba called "Motherfuckers". As he neared the end of his set, people started yelling out for 7 Seconds songs. Reluctantly, he obliged and busted out an encore of 7 Seconds tunes acoustic style, such as "Walk Together, Rock Together", "If the Kids are United", "99 Red Balloons", and a few others all wrapped up into one song. The crowd got up out of their seats, and started ecstatically singing along with their fists in the air.

It was close to 1 o'clock in the morning, and while many had to be up for work in a few hours, no one seemed to care. Many stuck around even longer hoping for a chance to chat with Kevin. The night was a success and will remain a very memorable moment in the minds of everyone who were fortunate enough to be a part of this experience!

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