1/22 @ Vibe Lounge

For it's first month running, Unlabeled & Unloaded hosted by the Rob Rush on 94.3 fm and Rick Eberle from PopCore Entertainment, has been very successful. Thanks to the show and the weekly Thursday concert they put on, they have brought a local band to their first local show, and even a band all the way from the Boston area. Unlabeled is a show on 94.3 fm NY and Unloaded is the Club Loaded part.

The den (as I like to think of it) had a decent number of people hanging out. Everyone was waiting for the music to start up, because they knew of what a treat they were in for. The opening band, Vegas Temper, is a rock and roll gang from Massachusetts. With their hard sound mixed with their liveliness on stage they were able to get the place moving in no time at all. Everyone was digging the voice of lead singer Chris Taylor as he hit all the screams and the high notes. It really was a pleasure to watch these guys, I hope they come back to LI to give us another show.

The next show seemed to be what most people came out for. From our very own Long Island, the Petrel sisters came on stage for the first time, on Long Island. I had just read about them in Aural Fix magazine about a week before this show, and they are erally something else. Before humbling us with their presense, these three sisters have already travelled to many cities across the US, Mexico, Haiti. The really cool part is that they are going out to give people music, as well as help. While in Mexico and Haiti they are doing humanitarian work by day, and entertaining by night. Thousands of people come to see them perform, and I can't tell you how lucky Jess and I were to see them in such an intimate setting. Thank you girls for coming out and putting on a great show!

Last but not least were the guys from Half Circle Drive. I was actually outside at this point leaning over a curb, but Jess said that these guys rocked. She got some good pictures of these guys too before coming to my rescue. They rocked hard, and I guess a good adjective for their sound is...ripping. Check them out on myspace.


So 94.3 did a great job with this event, and it's great that you can catch four of these in a month. They are really bringing out big names from the circut, so be sure to follow on my calendar or club loaded's calendar to see who's playing a the Vibe Thursdays.

Pictures (will be here soon!), until next time,

peace

1.14 at VIBE LOUNGE

It's is freakin freezing out now, and one of the best ways to warm up is to get nice and close to all the metalheads moshing to some sick LI metal.

5pm, down in the den of the Vibe Lounge there are a bunch of people hanging out around the fringes of the room. Up first was Caught Lost, and they got the crowd moving a little, but people were still a little shy. But it wouldn't be too long until people began to fill the middle of the room when FX Zero came to the stage. Their performance was pretty sick, with tons and tons of energy. Their guitarist Steve shredded so hardcore it was incredible watching him play. Never a dull moment with these guys.

Then up was The Arsons Painting. I was not expecting what I saw when they hit the stage. The presence of the lead singer Steve was phenomenal. They had the place moving too, which is always nice to see. They only played one or two original songs though, for they are still in the process of writing songs. I can't wait to see what they bring to the table when they finish those up.

After Arsons, Royal Assassin took the stage and tore it up. There was some serious movement in the den, and so much of it was on stage. There's something about the bands that portray all this energy, it make you want to move, or swing your arms and legs around haphazardly until you run into someone.

The headliner for me, and it seemed most of the place, was From Bliss To Devastation. I've known the bassist Rob for a while, but never had the chance to check out a show. Well, I don't why I waited so long. They were amazing, the whole place had their hands up, singing their songs and getting crazy moshing. It was when FBTD came up that the bouncer had to come in and "control" the situation. They put on one hell of a show, and just yeah, check these guys out.

The last band up was Abhorror, but unfortunately we missed them. I bet it was a sick show though, and I'm sure they will play again at some point. Check out their page and listen to some tunes, they are hard!

It was a fun night, and if you look through the pictures, you'll even catch one of me and one of Jess. So if you ever see us around, say what's up!

Pictures here, until next time, payce.