Can I get some Amazeballs with a side of Awesomesauce please?

Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum! This post has been kicking my ass until now. Sobriety decided to bring along a little friend called writers block and the gears in my brain were not turning. But if you give this lightweight 1 strong Rum 'n' Coke she's singing sailor songs around the house, mimicking her dog, and ready to blog her ass off. Oh the ramblings of a drunken pirate! I heard one time to write when you're drunk and edit when you're sober....well intoxicated or not this post will be published and in the end I hope you are entertained and learned about some awesome people and the music they make. 

If you didn't make it Saturday then you missed a really sweet show! Everyone was amazing and brought something new to the table. Unlike that last Lakeshore Lanes show that I reviewed there was no drama and nothing but good vibes and awesome music flowing about. I was really happy to see the crowd so involved in the performances this time. 

Here's the run down!

DeadMics- Rap really isn't my thing and I only listen to it on rare occasions. I don't hate it and I don't love it, I'm just kind of indifferent to it. I do respect people that do it well though because I can hardly speak at a normal speed without stumbling over my words let alone do it quickly and stay on time. We've all seen and heard plenty of shitty wannabe "white boy rappers" but this guy is definitely not in that category. I heard that he was good from a few people before I went to the show so I was curious to see what was up. Honestly you would never expect that this guy can flow like he does. He's not flashy and gives a "no frills" performance. That's nowhere near a bad thing either (in case someone wants to misunderstand or turn my words around). I think it's awesome when someone can just get up there and let what they do speak for itself. He started off by saying "Uh, I don't do introductions....I just rap...bad ass". And he did just that. This isn't cliche "fuck bitches, get money" kinda rap. There is definitely meaning in the words and I think people can really relate to what he's saying. In the end this guy is just beat after beat of lyrical meat! <<< Yeah I'll leave the rapping to this guy and stick to song writing and my keyboard, but hey I tried.
Check him out here!
http://deadmics.bandcamp.com/
http://lakeeffectmusicgroup.bandcamp.com/

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Apophis- Ahhh! I've got a hardcore music crush on these guys. I love going to shows and finding new bands to fall in love with. I listened to these guys on facebook when I was doing pre-show research and found myself crossing my fingers and hoping that these guys could keep their shit together through a live show. I've seen more than my fair share of hardcore and progressive metal bands that are overly confident and when it comes to playing live timing goes out the window and it ends up sounding like they are banging on metal trash cans with horrible screeching feedback. These guys put those metal wannabes to shame! The recordings that I listened to did not prepare me for the awesomeness that was about to slap me in the face. These guys know what they are doing and are one of those bands that just sound better live. That quality is hard to come by in the mainstream music world let alone in the local music realm. I highly recommend that all my fellow metal heads check these guys out and if you get the chance to see them live DO IT! The drums, the guitar solos, the vocals, everything about it is on point and drool worthy!
Linkity linkity link that shit!
http://www.facebook.com/ApophisMetal?fref=ts
http://www.reverbnation.com/apophisismetal

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Deadlite Redemption- These guys are definitely loved around here. They put on a great performance and hyped up the crowd like crazy. I would classify them as a hard rock band but you can also tell that there are some metal influences to their music and I love that shit. I've know of them for a while but haven't had the opportunity to see them until now and I'm so happy I did. Their music urges you to head bang your heart out and I know I'm not the only one that feels that way. After smoking a cigarette while they were setting up I came back in to see all their eager fans creating a barrier around the set and they weren't even playing yet. I had to squeeze my way to the center to get a better look and when they started to play it was as if there was an unspoken command that told everyone "Let the hair whipping commence!" and that was exactly what happened. You can't help but to thrash around a little bit when you hear them. Apophis and Deadlite Redemption are definitely music to mosh to. We tried to get something going during both of their sets and I think it would have happened but the place was packed and there wasn't enough space to circle out. I love jumpin in the pit as much as the next person but it probably wasn't the best idea to help encourage one with a new septum piercing haha ouch! But oh well it was still fun after I found out it wasn't bleeding. My only regret is that I didn't get a t-shirt from them or Apophis.
Link, Like, Listen
 www.facebook.com/DeadliteRedemption
http://www.deadliteredemption.com/fr_home.cfm
http://www.reverbnation.com/deadliteredemption
https://twitter.com/deadlite219
http://www.myspace.com/deadliteredemption
http://www.youtube.com/deadliteredemption

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Walking Alone- If you are looking for something a little different you should really check out this trio. They are a purely instrumental band and were a perfect close to the show. They mix peaceful ambient noise perfectly with high energy rock inspired riffs. Just when you start to get into this really cool experimental sound they are doing they blast you in the face with something harder. They have a different kind of sound that I haven't heard around here before and their performance just seemed really raw to me. There isn't a front man so your attention is just all on the music. When you see them perform you can tell they are really feeling and letting the music flow through them rather then just playing it. They play as one continuous set, there are no pauses or breaks between songs which is kind of cool because you can't completely tell where something ends and something new begins. I couldn't really see but I think at one point Sam, the bassist, used feedback and a beer bottle to get a really cool sound. I love when people get creative like that and think outside of the box. Sam was the reason I was at this show. He invited me to come see his band and I'm sooo glad that I did because they were awesome!  I love these guys and I think you will too, they are worth seeing if you get the chance!
Check 'em out!
http://www.facebook.com/Walking.Alone.1
http://www.youtube.com/user/WalkingAloneOfficial?feature=watch


So that's what you missed out on if you didn't/couldn't go. I strongly urge you all to support your local music scene! There is more talent right in your home town then you realize. If you really can't stand the direction that "mainstream music" has gone then help to change it by taking all this local talent to the top! Local shows are cheap and right where you live, it's not that much of a hassle to get out and go to one. It's a great way to discover new music and to make awesome friends.

I hope to see you at the next show! I give updates on where I'll be on my Facebook page so go like that shit if you want to be updated. I know some of the people that read my blog but I haven't had a chance to meet even half of you so if you see me at a show just be like "hey, I've read some of the random shit you wrote" and we can be friends haha.
Exposed In E Minor facebook page

Again, just get yourself to a show, give a local some support, and lets rock the fuck out together!

*Update* Facebook page

I just wanted to give you guys a head up that I have now created a Facebook page for this blog so click here and like muh stuff!

I'll keep it updated with the latest posts so if you aren't on my personal page you can always like the blog page and get updates on what's happening in our local music realm. I'll also post first impressions and random bullshit up there while I'm at a show so you guys can get a taste of what's coming in the official post.

I also want to thank everyone that has helped sky rocket my page views by spreading the word about what I'm doing. I honestly didn't expect anyone to want to read my random brain splooge. I have a very deep love for music, whether I'm writing it or writing about it, it's just something that moves me. I also have a ton of friends that play locally and really deserve some exposure. I thought that by starting this blog I could combine my two loves of music and writing and along the way I could help bands gain the exposure that they deserve. So I started this as just something fun to do but I've made many different connections with other bands, readers, and all you awesome people that I meet at the shows. The most amazing part is that this blog is still very very new, all of this has happened pretty quickly and it gets me so fucking pumped to keep this going!

I've got 2 maybe 3 shows lined up for the end of this month (that's at least 12 bands featured! sweet!) so I do have a lot more coming for you guys. It's been a little bit slow at the beginning of this month on account of a killer flu, but it's getting warmer out which means that there will be a ton of music fests going on very soon!
I'm very excited to see what the future holds for this blog.

Again thank you to everyone that spread the word. (the more we all spread the word the more exposure all the featured bands get!)  Thank you to all you faithful readers, and as always I can'y wait to see you at some shows!

Oh yeah! For everyone else out there just keep in mind that everything I write is a matter of opinion. Music is very subjective. If you don't agree with what I write then honestly you don't have to read it. I welcome differing opinions and if you have something to add or something to say you can feel free to leave a comment. However, I do not welcome comments that have no ground to stand on. If you are going to take the time to comment you better be able to explain why you have that opinion. Remember that I write what I see with my own eyes. I write everything from first hand experience. I want to be a trustworthy source so I do not write gossip. If you saw something different then I did at a show then you can leave a comment but I won't include it in my original post. All I ask is that you don't bash or troll the comments section. Those comments will be deleted. So just make sure you have some ground to stand on before you type. Ignorance is not welcome here. 

The only time it sucks to be "Down with the Sickness"

If you read my previous post about the Chesterton Punk/Ska show you know I was frakin psyched to review it. Well that didn't work out too well for me. I got the flu and it decided it was not going to let me get out of bed, so I was not able to go to the show.

Obviously since I was not there I won't be able to write up a review for you guys. I heard that it was a good time from other people so I still think that you should check out the bands that played that night if you weren't able to go either. ( Links at the end of the post)

This show wasn't the only the thing that I had in my review agenda though. I'll be reviewing another Lakeshore Lanes show on March 23rd! I'll be posting more details about that later. I'm pretty excited about it because even though I've heard recordings from the bands I haven't had the chance to see them live before! I always get pumped to write fresh material and meet new people.

I've been wanting to put in more band interviews into my writing mix. I had a ton of fun interviewing The Last Chance Boyz a while ago (link to that post here). I've been asked by a few readers to do more interviews and I think it gives bands and/or solo artists a chance to highlight themselves and appeal to their fans on a more personal level (plus I think they are really fun to write). So if you know a band that you want to see on here or you are a band that's down for an interview or show review you can always hit me up in the comments section, on facebook, or email me exposedineminor@gmail.com

I just wanted to let you guys know what's been happening and what you guys can expect in the future and, as always, thank you guys for reading and I hope to see you at some local shows!


Like and Listen!
 Soul Radics
 Schmitty Warheimer
 Publicity Stunt
 The Last Chance Boyz

March 2nd show details! Woot Woot!

Tomorrow there's a show going on in Cheesetown at The Sound Cellar. It's a newer venue and has a couple bands that I haven't seen live yet so I'm psyched to have some new shiz to write about!

The line up includes Soul Radics, Schmitty Warheimer, The Last Chance Boyz, and Publicity Stunt. It should be a pretty sweet show if you dig Punk and Ska music. It's an all ages show and only 5 bucks! I hear that there will be some goodies to buy from Soul Radics and The Last Chance Boyz so bring ya money and help support the bands!

I'm hoping that this show goes smoothly and isn't as drama filled as last Saturday's show. In the past Chesterton's music scene has been a bit iffy so I'm really hoping that this show will be a sign that it's back on the rise.

Anyways, I'm pumped and reeeally can't wait to see Soul Radics! If you've got nothing better to do tomorrow then there's nothing to lose, it's cheap, it's all ages, and there's good music!

 

So come one by and enrich your life?! (I really don't know how to conclude this post)

Hope to see you there!


Give these guys a like and a listen:

Soul Radics

The Last Chance Boyz

Schmitty Warheimer

Publicity Stunt

The Sound Cellar (venue)