Adam Pearce founded the band nearly two years ago. However, things are far different now than when it started. The original project consisted of a different guitar player and drummer, and the band was named "Calanistic". It's not a real word but was thought (incorrectly) to sound cool.
It all started when Adam started searching for band members online. He quickly met Brandon Castilaw and shortly thereafter met Seth Le'coq and Anthony Juneau. Several months of hard work and practice passed as the band got tighter. Unfortunately "Calanistic" only played one show before Seth left the band. Seth had a great opportunity to tour with Nashville recording artist Chris Grey and understandably took it. Enter Blake Pujol and so was Black Magnolia (name coined by Brandon) as many would come to know it. The First show was Bogies in Baton Rouge but it lead to nearly 6 months of consistent gigging before the band met its current manager, Eddie Matranga.
Adam had turned down several offers by other managers, but with Eddie's business head and prior involvement with the famous band Zebra, it was a no brainier. Soon after Eddie came on board the band's drummer, Brandon, was having mixed feelings about things. He eventually decided that he had lost his passion for playing and decided to bow out. Drummer auditions were held immediately and two weeks later Black Magnolia would find the final piece that is the band today, Rob James.
Now the band is touring constantly and success is written on all the horizons. Four musicians with talent, passion, and a manager with a mission, Black Magnolia will be around for a while. So get on board
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/blackmagnolia#ixzz0wPlZcFLj
This blog is about all things concerning live music performances in and around Birmingham, Alabama. We will review and discuss shows, band information such as what type of music they play, show rare video footage of Alabama music legends as well as footage of local bands,etc. If you have a video of your band performing please email me and I will post it.
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Thursday, August 12, 2010
Big Tasties
The Big Tasties are a hi energy funk and soul group from the southeast. Do not be fooled by not so tastie shows any more, come out and get down with the real thang! !!WARNING!! This Band Contains ENERGY, SOUL, POCKET, FUNK, GREAT SONGS, PEOPLE WHO CAN SING, PEOPLE WHO CAN PLAY, PEOPLE WHO CAN SING AND PLAY GREAT SONGS, HORNS (LOTS OF THEM!) DANCING (LOTS OF IT!) YOUR MONEYS WORTH and THE ABILITY TO BRING IT ON HOME!!!!!!!!!!
Mike Creager (Guitar,Vocals) David Crenshaw (Drums, Keys, Beatbox, Wall) Steven McCullough (Keys, Vocals) Kevin Scott (Bass) F-Rank (Da Bass, Vocals) Jason Speagle (Guitar, Vocals) Sam Gunderson (Guitar, Vocals) Omari Thomas (MD/Horns/Vocals/Meticulous/Trumpet/Bass/Sax) Doug Morton (Sax) Chad Fisher (Bone) Caldwell Mackin (The Bass)
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/thebigtasties#ixzz0wPkRNrzp
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/thebigtasties#ixzz0wPkMR9Fd
Mike Creager (Guitar,Vocals) David Crenshaw (Drums, Keys, Beatbox, Wall) Steven McCullough (Keys, Vocals) Kevin Scott (Bass) F-Rank (Da Bass, Vocals) Jason Speagle (Guitar, Vocals) Sam Gunderson (Guitar, Vocals) Omari Thomas (MD/Horns/Vocals/Meticulous/Trumpet/Bass/Sax) Doug Morton (Sax) Chad Fisher (Bone) Caldwell Mackin (The Bass)
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/thebigtasties#ixzz0wPkRNrzp
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/thebigtasties#ixzz0wPkMR9Fd
Big Papa
Big Papa & the TCB was born in the back alleys and seedy after hours parties in juke joints. It's the rough part of town, where the bad folks live. It's your inner child finally kicking that bully's teeth in-
Takin' Care of Bizness, pure and simple.
Leading this rag-tag bunch of ruffians is Chris “Big Papa” Thayer, working the mic and cuttin’ heads on the six string with a ferocious blend of styles, including Louis Jordan, Albert Collins, and Robert Cray. Quinton “Dr. Q” Hufferd blazes across the keys, slappin’ audiences upside their heads with blistering speed and surgical precision. Layin’ down the low stuff, nice ‘n’ cool, is blues veteran Steve “Ice Cream Man” Brown on bass. Ray “Mr. Pittz” Wilson is the glue that holds it all together on the skins with immense power and boyish good looks, keeping the ladies comin‘ back for a closer look.
Formed in 2006, Big Papa & the TCB have taken audiences by storm, “Resurrecting Cool” all across the Western US with their mixture of jump blues, rock and swing. They have shared the stage with blues legends like Johnny Winter, Fabulous Thunderbirds, James Hunter and Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers.
Their latest CD, Nice ’n’ Greazy, mastered by Grammy Award winning mastering engineer, Robert Hadley of the Mastering Labs, is a 9 song, white-knuckled thrill ride recorded live at the Fender Museum and Center for the Arts in Corona, CA. It has been steadily finding its way onto radio playlists around the world.
Big Papa & the TCB’s, Nice ‘n’ Greazy, won three 2007 Inland Empire Music Awards, including “Best Live Band,” “Best Blues Album” and “Best Song.” Likewise, they were nominated for Best Swing in the 2008 Orange County Music Awards.
Chris “Big Papa” Thayer was nominated for the 2006 IEMA Awards in the Best Male Vocalist category.
In addition to a sponsorship from Sam Ash Music, Big Papa & the TCB have signed endorsement deals with Heil Sound Microphones, Furman Sound and Levy’s Leathers Guitar Straps.
Big Papa & the TCB is the music you hear echoing off the brick walls of the alley as two tough guys begin acquainting your knee caps with "Mr. Lead Pipe."
Takin' Care of Bizness, pure and simple.
Leading this rag-tag bunch of ruffians is Chris “Big Papa” Thayer, working the mic and cuttin’ heads on the six string with a ferocious blend of styles, including Louis Jordan, Albert Collins, and Robert Cray. Quinton “Dr. Q” Hufferd blazes across the keys, slappin’ audiences upside their heads with blistering speed and surgical precision. Layin’ down the low stuff, nice ‘n’ cool, is blues veteran Steve “Ice Cream Man” Brown on bass. Ray “Mr. Pittz” Wilson is the glue that holds it all together on the skins with immense power and boyish good looks, keeping the ladies comin‘ back for a closer look.
Formed in 2006, Big Papa & the TCB have taken audiences by storm, “Resurrecting Cool” all across the Western US with their mixture of jump blues, rock and swing. They have shared the stage with blues legends like Johnny Winter, Fabulous Thunderbirds, James Hunter and Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers.
Their latest CD, Nice ’n’ Greazy, mastered by Grammy Award winning mastering engineer, Robert Hadley of the Mastering Labs, is a 9 song, white-knuckled thrill ride recorded live at the Fender Museum and Center for the Arts in Corona, CA. It has been steadily finding its way onto radio playlists around the world.
Big Papa & the TCB’s, Nice ‘n’ Greazy, won three 2007 Inland Empire Music Awards, including “Best Live Band,” “Best Blues Album” and “Best Song.” Likewise, they were nominated for Best Swing in the 2008 Orange County Music Awards.
Chris “Big Papa” Thayer was nominated for the 2006 IEMA Awards in the Best Male Vocalist category.
In addition to a sponsorship from Sam Ash Music, Big Papa & the TCB have signed endorsement deals with Heil Sound Microphones, Furman Sound and Levy’s Leathers Guitar Straps.
Big Papa & the TCB is the music you hear echoing off the brick walls of the alley as two tough guys begin acquainting your knee caps with "Mr. Lead Pipe."
Big Bottom
BIG BOTTOM, based in Nashville, TN, has shaken up the music city’s music scene with catchy, soulful rock and roll. Behind hit songwriting lies a talented five-piece band whose chemistry and stage presence captures the attention of every audience...
Electrifying vocalist Justin Kimball drives songs like “California” and “Heart Tonight” while actively involving the crowd in the band’s live performance, Berklee graduate Chris Loocke provides stellar lead guitar work, and fellow Berklee alum Matthew Hall (drums), Marcelo Bakos (bass) combine to form a dynamite groove section.....
Big Bottom’s music has universal appeal- from teenagers to adults, from top 40 to hot ac. With the support of great songs and an undeniably thrilling live show, Big Bottom is destined to make waves in the national music market!
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/ilovebigbottom#ixzz0wPiw8Xsb
Electrifying vocalist Justin Kimball drives songs like “California” and “Heart Tonight” while actively involving the crowd in the band’s live performance, Berklee graduate Chris Loocke provides stellar lead guitar work, and fellow Berklee alum Matthew Hall (drums), Marcelo Bakos (bass) combine to form a dynamite groove section.....
Big Bottom’s music has universal appeal- from teenagers to adults, from top 40 to hot ac. With the support of great songs and an undeniably thrilling live show, Big Bottom is destined to make waves in the national music market!
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/ilovebigbottom#ixzz0wPiw8Xsb
BEITTHEMEANS
Genre: Rock / Southern Rock
Location Birmingham, Alabama, US
Members
Josh Jones: Guitar - Vocals
Casey Wilson: Bass
Nathan Kelley: Drums
Management:
Joe Hooper - Robert Eva - Philip Kay
3418 Old Hickory Blvd. Suite B-1
Old Hickory, Tennessee 37138
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/beitthemeansofficial#ixzz0wPhwCGYP
Location Birmingham, Alabama, US
Members
Josh Jones: Guitar - Vocals
Casey Wilson: Bass
Nathan Kelley: Drums
Management:
Joe Hooper - Robert Eva - Philip Kay
3418 Old Hickory Blvd. Suite B-1
Old Hickory, Tennessee 37138
n8management@aol.com
615-361-8300
For Booking Info:
Jeremy "Willow" Willis
Wjwillow@yahoo.com Or (205)405-8190
Influences
A Louisiana woman and a Mississippi man .. "getting together" every time they can
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/beitthemeansofficial#ixzz0wPhwCGYP
Jason Bailey
Badly Bent Bluegrass
The Badly Bent is a high energy traditional bluegrass band based in Durango, Colorado. The band features tight lead and harmony vocals, award-winning instrumental performances, and a warm, friendly stage presence.
Back Row Baptists
Contrary to popular belief, The Back Row Baptists did not meet in prison or church. Instead, this band of seasoned troubadours was born out of the dive bars and local taverns of The Magic City – Birmingham, Alabama – and their sound conjures up an eclectic mix of Gospel, punk and Americana music.
“People tend to label us Alternative Country and/or Outlaw Country,” says front man Chris Porter. “We are Outlaw Gospel. Don’t let the name fool you. Our music is not religious. But it is Gospel all the same. We make real music for real people.”
Taking the lead after a creative stint with the critically acclaimed Stolen Roses, Porter first recruited Heath Green on keys and vocals and Sarah Green on percussion and vocals for the then unnamed project. Adam Guthrie, a close friend and band mate to Heath Green, was called in for some guitar work for the new project. Instead of bringing a guitar, he brought three ukuleles a balalaika and a guitaron. The addition of bassist and banjo-player extraordinaire Jay Taylor solidified the line-up in 2009.
Each member of The Back Row Baptists brings something unique to the band. The result is a whole greater than the sum of its parts, a melting pot of personalities.
“Sarah is sweet and pretty, all the way down to the songs on which she sings lead and I’m the one that screams and kicks shit, but it works,” says Porter. “You look at us and we’re southern as shit. We’re as dirty and drunk as you would expect but we’re not rednecks. Neither are the people that I write these songs about. These are real stories about real things that happen to real people. There is something in this band for everyone and everyone will get something different out of our music”
Most of all, The Back Row Baptists pride themselves on not being your ordinary, run of the mill, grassroots band. Their uniquely southern songs are poignant and dark; but that’s what the band calls “keeping it real”.
“My tunes are about as dark as they come. It’s not all pretty and sunny down here and my songs are going to end the way they have to end. As a songwriter I’m not scared to write about death, and as a southerner I’m not scared to speak my mind.”
Currently, The Back Row Baptists are touring in support of their highly-anticipated June 1, 2010 debut release “Broken Hearts and Bad Decisions” on Vintage Earth Music.
“People tend to label us Alternative Country and/or Outlaw Country,” says front man Chris Porter. “We are Outlaw Gospel. Don’t let the name fool you. Our music is not religious. But it is Gospel all the same. We make real music for real people.”
Taking the lead after a creative stint with the critically acclaimed Stolen Roses, Porter first recruited Heath Green on keys and vocals and Sarah Green on percussion and vocals for the then unnamed project. Adam Guthrie, a close friend and band mate to Heath Green, was called in for some guitar work for the new project. Instead of bringing a guitar, he brought three ukuleles a balalaika and a guitaron. The addition of bassist and banjo-player extraordinaire Jay Taylor solidified the line-up in 2009.
Each member of The Back Row Baptists brings something unique to the band. The result is a whole greater than the sum of its parts, a melting pot of personalities.
“Sarah is sweet and pretty, all the way down to the songs on which she sings lead and I’m the one that screams and kicks shit, but it works,” says Porter. “You look at us and we’re southern as shit. We’re as dirty and drunk as you would expect but we’re not rednecks. Neither are the people that I write these songs about. These are real stories about real things that happen to real people. There is something in this band for everyone and everyone will get something different out of our music”
Most of all, The Back Row Baptists pride themselves on not being your ordinary, run of the mill, grassroots band. Their uniquely southern songs are poignant and dark; but that’s what the band calls “keeping it real”.
“My tunes are about as dark as they come. It’s not all pretty and sunny down here and my songs are going to end the way they have to end. As a songwriter I’m not scared to write about death, and as a southerner I’m not scared to speak my mind.”
Currently, The Back Row Baptists are touring in support of their highly-anticipated June 1, 2010 debut release “Broken Hearts and Bad Decisions” on Vintage Earth Music.
Autumn Lords
hard, glam punk rock at its finest! nothing greater than this! DeeDee Starshaker rocks this record so hard. Nowhere in history has there been such a real life charector on stage and in the booth. He's grovely nasty punk with a hair of cute. ... Full DescriptionBut he Rocks ! Technicolor 8 track. OH MY God listen. Straight ahead but punk'd.
Johnny Blade chicken pickin' super crazed guitar basher.
cool songs. Erotica Hypnotica"First we get high... and then we get down... oh yea.
Johnny Blade chicken pickin' super crazed guitar basher.
cool songs. Erotica Hypnotica"First we get high... and then we get down... oh yea.
Always Endeavour
New band up and coming....Side project for members Marcus, Troy and Andy of Failed Escape and Steven Waldon of HiddenElement..
Alamantra
Alamantra is a guitar-driven indie rock band from Birmingham, Alabama U.S.A. They combine a wide range of styles with experienced, seasoned musicianship to create an eclectic sound-scape that combines Retro & Classic Rock influences with elements of Progressive Rock, Psychedelia, Improvisational Jazz, Americana, Alternative, Southern Rock and Blues. The result is an organically rich, original, authentic sound that is uniquely their own.
The current lineup features founding member and principle songwriter Bobby Shiflett: guitar and vocals, Andrew Reid: bass and vocals, Steve Casteel: guitar and Brandon Allison: drums.
Originally, the name “Alamantra” came from a typographical error referencing the Amalantrah Working that Bobby began using as a web moniker in 1995. The band began playing under the name of Alamantra in 2000 & was a continuation from previous bands made up of Bobby Shiflett, Andrew Reid and Kenny Shiflett, who all began playing together in “Every Little Flower” in 1993. Steve Casteel came into the fold around 1995. Since 2000 the membership has also included the contributions of other artists including: Laura Whitney: vocals, Shea Heatherly: drums, Tim Bagley: drums, Joel Smith: bass, Rhonda Ellis: bass, Leland Eaton: bass, Lex Adwell: bass and Mike Hamilton: vocals.
In 2003 Alamantra did a series of shows around the Birmingham Alabama area to promote awareness for RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network). In 2010 Alamantra released Alamantra: By Turns as a retrospective collected from a variety of recording sessions held between 1995 and 2008. This work highlights the range of their musical interests, introspective lyrics and instrumental and compositional abilities. Their instrumental “Surf Babe” has been a favorite intro and outro for pod casters and was used on German National TV.
In late spring of 2010 Brandon Allison, grandson of NASCAR legend Bobby Allison & son of NASCAR driver Clifford Allison, replaced Kenny Shiflett on drums.
The current lineup features founding member and principle songwriter Bobby Shiflett: guitar and vocals, Andrew Reid: bass and vocals, Steve Casteel: guitar and Brandon Allison: drums.
Originally, the name “Alamantra” came from a typographical error referencing the Amalantrah Working that Bobby began using as a web moniker in 1995. The band began playing under the name of Alamantra in 2000 & was a continuation from previous bands made up of Bobby Shiflett, Andrew Reid and Kenny Shiflett, who all began playing together in “Every Little Flower” in 1993. Steve Casteel came into the fold around 1995. Since 2000 the membership has also included the contributions of other artists including: Laura Whitney: vocals, Shea Heatherly: drums, Tim Bagley: drums, Joel Smith: bass, Rhonda Ellis: bass, Leland Eaton: bass, Lex Adwell: bass and Mike Hamilton: vocals.
In 2003 Alamantra did a series of shows around the Birmingham Alabama area to promote awareness for RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network). In 2010 Alamantra released Alamantra: By Turns as a retrospective collected from a variety of recording sessions held between 1995 and 2008. This work highlights the range of their musical interests, introspective lyrics and instrumental and compositional abilities. Their instrumental “Surf Babe” has been a favorite intro and outro for pod casters and was used on German National TV.
In late spring of 2010 Brandon Allison, grandson of NASCAR legend Bobby Allison & son of NASCAR driver Clifford Allison, replaced Kenny Shiflett on drums.
Aclarion
Four on the Floor
Four on the Floor is an original and a cover band based out of Birmingham, Alabama that performs all over the South and is privileged to have set bar sales records and/or capacity records at nearly all of our many regular venues.
Our ability to play music from many genres and time periods also makes us a popular choice for college parties, corporate functions and weddings. These currently make up more than 50% of our booking.
Our set list is extensive and includes modern rock, classic rock, popular and current college music, lots of 80's, country, R&B and even some rap and heavy metal. Our club shows are generally very spontaneous as we usually let the audience guide our musical direction through the night.
Four on the floor performs with a state of the art sound and lighting rig (pictured) capable of handling events of any size.
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/fouronthefloorband#ixzz0wPYGgw1q
Our ability to play music from many genres and time periods also makes us a popular choice for college parties, corporate functions and weddings. These currently make up more than 50% of our booking.
Our set list is extensive and includes modern rock, classic rock, popular and current college music, lots of 80's, country, R&B and even some rap and heavy metal. Our club shows are generally very spontaneous as we usually let the audience guide our musical direction through the night.
Four on the floor performs with a state of the art sound and lighting rig (pictured) capable of handling events of any size.
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/fouronthefloorband#ixzz0wPYGgw1q
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Bar and Club Phone Numbers
Alabama Theatre 251-0418
Aqua Lounge 714-8155
B&A Warehouse 326-4220
Back 9 Clubhouse & Grille 981-4588
The Barking Kudu 328-1748
Base Camp 731-6099
Billy's 879-2238
Billy's on Overton 956-2323
Blackwell's Pub 967-3798
Bottletree 533-6288
Café Firenze 980-1315
Cajun Steamer (Patton Creek) 985-7785
Cajun Steamer (Trussville) 655-6008
Courtyard Oyster Bar 980-9891
Courtyard Southside 558-4995
Crush 558-4320
Eclipse Coffee 205-665-4234
Fuego Cantina 933-1544
Gabriel's 985-0983
Garage Cafe 322-3220
Grey Bar 874-6361
H Bar (Hotel Highland) 933-9555
Innisfree 252-4252
Iron Horse Cafe 978-5599
The J. Clyde 939-1312
Locos Deli & Pub 943-0080
Mafiaoza's 414-7878
Margarita Grill 982-7281
Marty's 939-0045
Metro Bistro 323-7995
The Mill 933-6363
Moe's Original BBQ (Lakeview) 252-5888
Nana Funks 250-8003
Neighborhood Sports Grille 655-1018
The Nick 252-3831
Oak Hill Bar 870-8277
Oasis 323-5538
Old Car Heaven 324-4545
Open Door Cafe 879-6659
Otey's 871-8435
O.T.'s on Acton 822-2062
Pub 261 444-0261
Rare Martini 323-0008
The Red Cat 616-8450
Redline Bar & Grill 823-1488
Rogue Tavern 202-4151
Rojo 328-4733
Sipsey Tavern 202-4116
Speakeasy 251-1506
The Sports Page 838-2533
Steel Urban Lounge 324-0666
Stillwater Pub 202-5625
Superior Grill 991-5112
Tipsy's 655-8184
Workplay 380-4082
Zydeco 933-1032
Aqua Lounge 714-8155
B&A Warehouse 326-4220
Back 9 Clubhouse & Grille 981-4588
The Barking Kudu 328-1748
Base Camp 731-6099
Billy's 879-2238
Billy's on Overton 956-2323
Blackwell's Pub 967-3798
Bottletree 533-6288
Café Firenze 980-1315
Cajun Steamer (Patton Creek) 985-7785
Cajun Steamer (Trussville) 655-6008
Courtyard Oyster Bar 980-9891
Courtyard Southside 558-4995
Crush 558-4320
Eclipse Coffee 205-665-4234
Fuego Cantina 933-1544
Gabriel's 985-0983
Garage Cafe 322-3220
Grey Bar 874-6361
H Bar (Hotel Highland) 933-9555
Innisfree 252-4252
Iron Horse Cafe 978-5599
The J. Clyde 939-1312
Locos Deli & Pub 943-0080
Mafiaoza's 414-7878
Margarita Grill 982-7281
Marty's 939-0045
Metro Bistro 323-7995
The Mill 933-6363
Moe's Original BBQ (Lakeview) 252-5888
Nana Funks 250-8003
Neighborhood Sports Grille 655-1018
The Nick 252-3831
Oak Hill Bar 870-8277
Oasis 323-5538
Old Car Heaven 324-4545
Open Door Cafe 879-6659
Otey's 871-8435
O.T.'s on Acton 822-2062
Pub 261 444-0261
Rare Martini 323-0008
The Red Cat 616-8450
Redline Bar & Grill 823-1488
Rogue Tavern 202-4151
Rojo 328-4733
Sipsey Tavern 202-4116
Speakeasy 251-1506
The Sports Page 838-2533
Steel Urban Lounge 324-0666
Stillwater Pub 202-5625
Superior Grill 991-5112
Tipsy's 655-8184
Workplay 380-4082
Zydeco 933-1032
Monday, August 2, 2010
Erica and the Soulshine Band
The house lights dim and with one note Erica Chambers captures the audience and transforms into a party. Charging the air with excitement and powerful accompaniment, Soulshine lays down the music for Erica. With a take no prisoners attitude, this petite powerhouse draws in a crowd with her bold and beautiful voice, then engages her audience with encredible showmanship that leaves none disappointed. Erica can take the soul through a range of emotions and leave one feeling totally satisfied. Erica and The Soulshine band have been giving the crowds what they want for many years seperately and now as a band. Each member, a professional in their own right, together makes every opportunity a grandstand appearance. Booked solid every weekend to packed houses across their home state of Alabama and traveling beyond their borders enjoying an ever increasing fan base. Erica and the Soulshine Band, bringing it home no matter where they perform.
Dirt Road Lizards
Dirt Road Lizards (DRL), Est. 2007 - DRL plays hard-rocking country music covering everything from classic & outlaw country - southern & classic rock & blues to modern & alternative country - with some 90's alternative and 80's power ballads and a few other surprises thrown in... Cash to Yoakam, Bon Jovi to Matchbox 20, Aldean to Strait, Clapton to Stevie Ray Vaughan... DRL's gonna rock you down to your country roots and boots!
DRL has played all over Central Alabama at some of the hottest clubs in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa - from the wildest, deep in the woods, swamp party shacks - to some of the most important festivals in the area, including Faunsdale's (AL) Crawfish Festival and Helena's (AL) Buck Creek Festival.
Meet the Dirt Road Lizards: Mike Jones, Vance, AL - Lead Vocals and Acoustic Guitar; Stewart Hilton, Guin, AL - Lead Guitar; Patrick McIntyre - Tuscaloosa, AL - Bass Guitar; Lamar Crawford - Helena, AL, Drums.
Deputy 5
Deputy 5 is a Country band based in Birmingham Alabama. We are a four piece band consisting of Bass, Drums, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar and two Vocalist. We have an extensive list of songs that range anywhere from the latest hits to the classic country of the Haggard/Cash era. We might even break into a Southern Anthem like Sweet Home Alabama.
Song list:
Modern Country
Third Rate Romance
Alcohol
Walk Softly On This Heart Of Mine
Amarillo By Morning
Watermelon Crawl
Anything but mine
Wave On Wave
Babys Got Her Blue Jeans On
When The Sun Goes Down
Beer For My Horses
When You Say Nothing At All
Be My Baby Tonight
Who's Cheatin' Who
Blue Clear Sky
Who Wouldn't Want To Be Me
Brand New Man
Who's Your Daddy
Chattahoochee
Wrapped Around
The Chair
Your Man
The Dance
Dixieland Delight
Classic & Outlaw Country
Don't Close Your Eyes
Blues Man
Driving My Life Away
Dinosaur
Dust On The Bottle
Copperhead Road
Fast As You
East Bound and Down
The Fireman
FamiIy Tradition
Fishing In The Dark
Folsom Prison
Friends In Low Places
Id Love To Lay You Down
Haunted Heart
Good Ol' Boys
Here's A Quarter
Long Haired Country Boy
Hicktown
Luckenbach Texas
Honky Tonk Badonkadonk
Louisiana Saturday Night
How Am I Doin'
Mama Tried
How Do You Like Me Now
Ring of Fire
I Don't Even Know Your Name
The Ride
I Like It, I Love it
Today I Started Lovin' You
I Love This Bar
Whiskey Bent And Hell Bound
I Should've Been A Cowboy
Whiskey River
Im From The Country
Working Man Blues
I'm Just Talkin' About Tonight
You Never Even Call Me By My Name
Its A Little Too Late
It's 5'oclock Somewhere
Rock & Other
John Deere Green
Blister In the Sun
Keeper of the Stars
Brown Eyed Girl
Killin'Time
Gimme Three Steps
Lady Down On Love
Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Ladys Love Country Boys
Hard to Handle
Liza Jane
Honky Tonk Women
Lotta Leavin' Left To Do
The Joker
Love Dont Live Here
Keep Your Hands To Yourself
Modern Day Bonnie And Clyde
Last Dance with Mary Jane
Neon Moon
Lay Down Sally
Nothin' On But The Radio
Low Rider
Old Enough To Know Better
Margaritaville
Ole Red
Pink Houses
Papa Loved Mama
Play That Funky Music
Real Good Man
Straight To Hell
Red Dirt Road
Superstition
She Thinks My Tractors Sexy
Susie Q
Shell Leave You With A Smile
Sweet Home Alabama
Sold (Grundy County Auction)
Tube Snake Boogie
Something Like That
Take It Easy
Texas Size Heartache
Wild Thing
That Aint My Truck
Wonderful Tonight
Citizen Jayne
Giovannelli (Gio) - Guitar , Ted Torres - Bass , Larry Gambrill - Drums
Influences
SONGLIST: Nothin' but a Good Time - Poison, My Own Worst Enemy - Lit, The Joker - Steve Miller, Pour Some Sugar on Me - Def Leppard, Honky Tonk Women - Stones, Use Somebody - Kings of Leon, Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar, She Hates Me - Puddle of Mudd, All the Small Things - Blink 182, Your Love - The Outfield Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams, Hard to Handle - Black Crowes, Sweet Emotion - Aerosmith, Them Bones - Alice in Chains, Are You Gonna be My Girl - Jet, Song 2 - Blur What I Like About You - The Romantics Should I Stay or Should I Go - The Clash Talk Dirty to Me - Poison, Sweet Child O'Mine - GNR, Knockin' on Heaven's Door - GNR, I Want You to Want Me - Cheap Trick, Keep Your Hands to Yourself - Ga. Satellites, Purple Rain - Prince, Welcome to the Jungle - GNR, Crazy Bitch - Buckcherry, Man in the Box - Alice in Chains, Bad Girlfriend - Theory of a Deadman, Killing in the Name of - Rage, Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes, Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry, Jessie's Girl - Springfield, Sweet Home Alabama - Skynyrd, Brick House - Commodores, Friends in Low Places - Garth, Whole Lotta' Love - Zeppelin, You Really Got Me - VH, Creep - Radiohead Angel Eyes - Jeff Healey Band, Mississippi Queen - Mountain, Nutshell - Alice in Chains Fight for Your Right - Beastie, Rock and Roll All Night - KISS, Figured You Out - Nickelback, Straight to Hell - Drivin'n'Cryin, You Never Even Called Me by My Name - David Allan Coe, Family Tradition - Hank, Highway to Hell - AC/DC, Cold - Crossfade, It's Not My Time - 3 Doors Down, So Cold - Breaking Benjamin, Wicked Game - HIM, Wanted Dead or Alive - Bon Jovi, Every Rose Has It's Thorn - Poison, Gimme 3 Steps - Skynyrd, Dixieland Delight - Alabama , Mudshovel - Staind, Faith - Limp Bizkit, Tush – ZZ Top, Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar, Little Moments - Brad Paisley, Mary Jane's Last Dance - Petty, Panama - VH, Ain't Talin' bout Love - VH, Dirty Deeds - AC/DC, Surrender - Cheap Trick, Beth - KISS
Sounds Like 4 guys playing rock n roll the right way - with fire.
Record Label Blue Nite Records
Type of Label Indie
Az - Izz
We play the best in R&B, Old School, Hip Hop, Jazz, Funk, Reggae, Blues, Motown, and Rock!Music ranging from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and today's hottest hits!You are sure to enjoy all the fun from one of the most requested bands of the year . . .
Booking info: http://www.MusicGarden.net or
1-800-689-BAND
Another Hero
Another Hero
Captivating, energetic, original all catch words you seem to hear the most when a new band emerges onto a scene. But what about the one word that can truly make a profound difference in a band, experience? That is exactly what ANOTHER HERO brings to the stage; it is just that which sets this band a world apart from just another circuit act. Five musicians with a collective total of over two decades of writing and performing music for the masses of club goers and arenas across the US now combine experience and expertise to become ANOTHER HERO. Having members that have served tours of duty on festival tours such as The Jager Tour among others, opening for Nationals like Buckcherry, Silvertide, etc. and carrying endorsements from Jagermeister, Spector Basses, d'drumm And Silverfox Drumsticks (among others) speaks for the band members reputation on ability to deliver a solid performance comparable to national level performers. A well balanced blend of masterfully crafted originals and crowd pleasing covers will be a guaranteed top rank performance everytime.
Discography: All 5 Artist has Released 8 Ep's and Full Length Albums in Previous Projects And sold over 10,000 Copies. Not including Downloads. 3 Songs from other Projects in Rotation on XM Radio, Siruis, and Radio Stations accross the U.S
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Altamont
Altamont is a Rock, Rhythm & Blues band whose musical focus is heavily on the R&B music of the Stax Records acts and the Blues-greats of the Atlantic Records artists of the past, with a big dose of the blues-based Rock’N’Roll that came out of England as well.
Formed from local Birmingham musicians that had often shared the stage with each other in several different bands over the years, they decided to put it all together in a band whose song list that is unlike any other in the “Magic City”…
Rich Albright & Phillip Johnson played for years with the legendary Muddy King, where Bob Harrison was a frequent guest vocalist & playing blues harp like no other. Rich & Phillip then moved on to play in the local favorite band Livewire where they met up with Mike Eskew… Add to the mix, guitarist Brian Haynes who among other experience did regular “sub” duties for bands such bands as Roosevelt Franklin, South Saturn Delta, etc…
The song list includes songs by artists such as The Rolling Stones, Howlin' Wolf, The Beatles, Little Walter, The Allman Brothers, Led Zeppelin, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Jimi Hendrix, Freddie King, Junior Wells, CCR, Jimmy Reed, The Who, The Grateful Dead, Traffic, Blind Faith, Van Morrison, The Doors, Free, Black Crowes, ZZ Top, Stevie Wonder, Cream, Faces, Eric Clapton, The Yardbirds… I think you get the picture!
This compelling mix of experienced musicians immediately felt a potent musical chemistry together and began playing shows together in the Fall of 2008. Audience response was instantly agreeable. Thus has begun the Altamont experience…
• Bob Harrison – Like Kane in “Kung-Fu”, Bob wandered out the deserts of Minnesota on a journey of self-discovery, and along the way fights injustice. Armed only with his deceptively diminutive Tin Sandwich and the teachings of the harp masters that came before him, Bob has come prepared to snatch the pebble from your hand.
• Brian Haynes – Blisteringly riff-a-riffic, Brian Haynes anchors his side of the stage like a shimmering blues-rock sorcerer. And thereupon, he unleashes torrents of piercing blue notes that reduce the masses to pulsating globules of satisfied goo.
• Rich “Boom-Boom” Albright – Rich is a brilliant contradiction: thundering funk low-end erupts under his hands from his Fender Bass whilst whiskey-kissed high harmonies emanate from his mouth. But, it makes perfect sense really. Because Rich can do whatever he wants.
• Mike Eskew – Is there a harder working dude on the B-Ham music scene? Um, no. Mike’s devastating twin-axe attack (Keys and Guitar) and vocals ensures that. And now that he has fallen under the spell of Altamont, what shall become of him? She is a dark and demanding mistress – we shall have to wait and see.
• Phillip Johnson – Phillips mastery of the skins is only rivaled by his dominion over the non sequitur. He is definitely a musician’s musician, which explains why he’s the go-to cat who’s got your back when it comes time to lay it down, brother.
A Fifth Later
A Fifth later is a jam band, southern rock roots music group from Ft. Payne, AL.
Link to bands website
A Desolate Dream
Updated Songlist after much hard work
Song List
90's ALTERNATIVE
1. Caught in the Sun – Course of Nature
2. Bad Day – Fuel
3. Shimmer – Fuel
4. Hemorrhage (in my hands) – Fuel
5. Sunburn – Fuel
6. Push – Matchbox 20
7. 3 am – Matchbox 20
8. Counting Blue Cars – Dishwalla
9. Not Tonight – Adelayda
10. All for you – Sister Hazel
11. Swallowed – Bush
12. Come Down – Bush
13. Machine Head – Bush
14. Alive – Pearl Jam
15. Last Kiss – Pearl Jam
16. Yellow Ledbetter – Pearl Jam
17. Black – Pearl Jam
18. Porch – Pearl Jam
19. Ana's Song – Silverchair
20. Tomorrow – Silverchair
21. Suicidal Dream – Silverchair
22. Hey Jealousy – Gin Blossoms
23. Only God Knows Why – Kid Rock
24. Breakout – Foo Fighters
25. My Hero – Foo Fighters
26. Learn to Fly – Foo Fighters
27. Everlong – Foo Fighters
28. Backwater – The Meat Puppets
29. Today – Smashing Pumpkins
30. Tonight Tonight – Smashing Pumpkins
31. Disarm – Smashing Pumpkins
32. Zero – Smashing Pumpkins
33. Leader of Men – Nickel Back
34. Loser – 3 Doors Down
35. Kryptonite – 3 Doors Down
36. Love me when I'm Gone – 3 Doors Down
37. Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana
38. Come as you are – Nirvana
39. All Apologies – Nirvana
40. In Bloom – Nirvana
41. Negative Creep – Nirvana
42. Polly – Nirvana
43. Lithium – Nirvana
44. Breed – Nirvana
45. Something in the Way – Nirvana
46. Territorial Pissings – Nirvana
47. Molly's Lips – Nirvana
48. Even in his Youth – Nirvana
49. Aneurism – Nirvana
50. Dumb – Nirvana
51. Drain You – Nirvana
52. Would? – Alice in Chains
53. Rooster – Alice in Chains
54. No Excuses – Alice in Chains
55. The Kill – 30 Seconds to Mars
56. 3 Libras – A Perfect Circle
57. Plush – Stone Temple Pilots
58. Creep – Stone Temple Pilots
59. Interstate Love Song – Stone Temple Pilots
60. I'll Be – Edwin McCain
61. Freshmen – The Verve Pipe
62. Lightning Crashes – Live
63. Terrible Lie – Nine Inch Nails
64. Closer –Nine Inch Nails
65. Why I'm Here – Oleander
66. Basket Case – Green Day
67. When I come around – Green Day
68. Good Riddance (time of your life) – Green Day
69. All the Small Things – Blink 182
70. Cumbersome – Seven Mary Three
71. Turn the Page – Metallica
72. Enter Sandman – Metallica
73. She Talks to Angels – Counting Crows
74. Wish you were here – Incubus
75. Drive – Incubus
76. My Own Prison – Creed
77. One – Creed
78. With Arms Wide Open – Creed
79. Higher – Creed
80. Sober – Tool
81. Outside – Staind
82. It's Been A While – Staind
83. Hey Man Nice Shot – Filter
84. Bulls on Parade – Rage against the Machine
85. One Headlight – The Wallflowers
86. The World I Know – Collective Soul
87. December – Collective Soul
88. Shine – Collective Sout
89. Arials – System of a Down
90. Sweet Dreams – Marilyn Manson
91. Coma White – Marilyn Manson
92. Far Behind – Candlebox
93. If you could only see – Tonic
94. All these things I hate (Revolve around me) – Bullet for my Valentine
95. Plowed – Sponge
96. All in All – My Friend Steve
97. Kiss my Disease – Virgos Merlot
98. Wonderwall – Oasis
99. Far Behind – Candlebox
100. Inside Out – Eve 6
101. Blind – Korn
102. Hanging by a moment – Lifehouse
103. Song 2 – Blur
104. Touch, Peel, and Stain – Days of the New
105. Mourning – Tantric
Read more: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=135844499&blogId=434383898#ixzz0v03mZXdP
4th & One
Not your run of the mill Classic Rock-n-Roll band from Birmingham, Alabama. 4th & One jams out your favorite tunes like those you hear every day on your favorite classic rock stations and some of them you don't hear all the time. From Alice N Chains to ZZ Top and all things in between.
Bringing a high energy and great stage presence, 4th & One Really gets into the show always keeping the crowds dancing and partying the whole night. Come check out their shows soon. You will not be disappointed. 4th & One Rocks Out and so will you!
4th & One Band Members:
Tony Morley
Roger Jones
Phillip McCain
Wayne Treadwell
Ric Morley
Link to band site
Bringing a high energy and great stage presence, 4th & One Really gets into the show always keeping the crowds dancing and partying the whole night. Come check out their shows soon. You will not be disappointed. 4th & One Rocks Out and so will you!
4th & One Band Members:
Tony Morley
Roger Jones
Phillip McCain
Wayne Treadwell
Ric Morley
Link to band site
Monday, July 26, 2010
17th Floor
Already considered to be party legends, The 17th Floor has astounded audiences around the world with their remarkable blend of live hip-hop and R&B music, accented by solid musicianship, insuppressible energy, tight choreography, and a strong commitment to entertaining their audience.
The storyline of The 17th Floor begins when Greg Thompson (Drums) created the nucleus of The 17TH Floor including his brother Aaron (Bass Guitar). After extensive and exhausting audition periods, the rest of the band was comprised of unique and talented artists.
It wasn’t long before they were touring college campuses all over the mid-west and southern United States becoming a favorite of every campus they invaded.
Their big break came when the female hip-hop group TLC happened to stumble upon one of their rehearsals in Atlanta. Needing a band for their upcoming tour, TLC hired them on the spot and within a few short months, The 17th Floor went from performing at fraternity houses to 40,000-seat arenas.
During that time, The 17th Floor shared the stage with such acts as TLC, Boyz II Men, Jodeci, and M.C. Hammer.
After the completion of the TLC world tour, The 17th Floor jumped back into the smaller-venues better than ever! They continued touring college campuses even adding a tour of Japan and Taiwan.
The 17th Floor then returned to the United States hoping to embark on yet another national tour. They didn’t have to wait long. A young, up-and-coming R&B artist named Usher contacted The 17th Floor. He was very impressed with their work and wanted the band to assist with preparing for his upcoming tour. The band happily obliged by rehearsing with Usher for his “My Way” tour and appearing with him on the FOX Networks Keenan Ivory Wayans Show.
On their own The 17th Floor is energized performing for audiences often found on college campuses and in popular dance clubs. Delivering a combination of Top 10 cover tunes and impressive originals in over 200 plus live performances dates a year.
They’re Here!!!!!!!! It’s Time!!!!!!! Get ready for The 17th Floor Experience!
Friday, July 16, 2010
Welcome all you music fans!
I have created this blog to discuss the live music scene in Birmingham, Alabama. It will list performance reviews as well as give you a way to learn about the bands playing around Birmingham. Enjoy!
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