musicloverSome Local Acts
May 14th 2008 18:12
The first band I would like to tell you about is The Picture Show out of Jacksonville, Florida. This band has 4 members....Aaron Jesperson; vocals, Dan Stewart; guitars, Ryan Ito; bass and Brad Danniger; drums. It was almost a year ago to the night that I had seen this band the first time and don't understand why I haven't been going to Jacksonville to see them. They were just signed to 10 Spot records and it is well deserved. If you ever get the opportunity to check this band out please do it you will definitely not be disappointed in what you hear and see on stage. From songs like "It's Alright" to "Give In" you can't possibly go wrong in listening to their CD. You can keep up with everything going on with this band at www.myspace.com/thepictureshow.
The second band that stole my heart is Weszt from Central Florida. They don't like to pin point once particular place cause they play everywhere in the central Florida area. This band has four members....Weszt; lead vocals and rhythm guitars, Micheal Rizzo; lead guitar and backing vocals, Bobby Lane; bass and backing vocals and Micheal Pugh; drums. I can't say enough about this band. They have some of the most phenomenal talent that rivals the best of the mainstream world. From songs like "Burning Man" to "Hookah” this band will knock you backwards. The central Florida area should keep a close eye on this band because they are going to go further then anyone can imagine. You can see where they will be playing next at www.myspace.com/weszt.
The Nick Kratz Trio is blues at its best. If you are into blues music then make sure to check these guys out. The band consists of Nick Kratz; lead vocal and guitar, Lucas Corcoran; drums and Jamie Rasso; bass and backing vocals. With guitar riffs that remind me of Jonny Lang and B.B. King there is something definitely special about this blues band from Gainesville, Florida. From songs like “Novelty" to "Noise" they can touch the inner most part of your blues loving soul. You can keep in contact with this band at www.myspace.com/nickkratz.
Funkatron is a funk band from Gainesville, Florida. With the current lineup consisting of 5 members…Cooper Nolan; voice and synthesizer, Chris Storey; guitar, Jon Walter; bass, Ian Mcleod; drums and Grant Mcleod; percussion, you get a mix of funk and reggae that even George Clinton would be proud of. From songs like “That Funky Girl” to “How much Ya’ll Chicken” they really make you want to get up and dance. Keep an eye on these guys at www.myspace.com/funkatron3.
Splintered Soul is a rock/metal band out of Orlando, Florida. This trio consists of…Scott Kinnan; lead vocals and bass, Chris Russell; guitars and backing vocals and Josh Henry; drums. Their sound rivals some of the best 5 piece metal bands I have seen. From songs like “Chaos” to “Crow” your metal loving ears will not be disappointed. Keep up with this mind blowing trio at www.myspace.com/splinteredsoulmusic.
Being part of the local original music scene for over a year now has definitely had its ups and downs. I have seen bands come and go and some change for the better. Any way you look at it the central Florida area has the potential to be the next Seattle. If everyone out there would just find a local band that they can't get enough of and tell their friends about them we have the chance to make the industry pay attention to the bands we have all come to know and love. The next time you see places in your area hosting a local act go for it you never know what you might find.
The Nick Kratz Trio is blues at its best. If you are into blues music then make sure to check these guys out. The band consists of Nick Kratz; lead vocal and guitar, Lucas Corcoran; drums and Jamie Rasso; bass and backing vocals. With guitar riffs that remind me of Jonny Lang and B.B. King there is something definitely special about this blues band from Gainesville, Florida. From songs like “Novelty" to "Noise" they can touch the inner most part of your blues loving soul. You can keep in contact with this band at www.myspace.com/nickkratz.
Splintered Soul is a rock/metal band out of Orlando, Florida. This trio consists of…Scott Kinnan; lead vocals and bass, Chris Russell; guitars and backing vocals and Josh Henry; drums. Their sound rivals some of the best 5 piece metal bands I have seen. From songs like “Chaos” to “Crow” your metal loving ears will not be disappointed. Keep up with this mind blowing trio at www.myspace.com/splinteredsoulmusic.
Being part of the local original music scene for over a year now has definitely had its ups and downs. I have seen bands come and go and some change for the better. Any way you look at it the central Florida area has the potential to be the next Seattle. If everyone out there would just find a local band that they can't get enough of and tell their friends about them we have the chance to make the industry pay attention to the bands we have all come to know and love. The next time you see places in your area hosting a local act go for it you never know what you might find.
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