Went and saw Davy Knowles and Backdoor Slam last night at The Bowery Ballroom in New York. What a sweet, talented guy. Here's just a couple of things that were great about it...and simply--this isn't going to be some long winded music review.
The Bowery Ballroom is a GREAT place to see a show, if you've been you know what I mean. 1/4 of the size of most Ballroom concert halls in the country. So intimate---and the musicians always mingle with you around the little couches and bars and talk to you before and after a show.
Another thing, Davy and his band total just 3 guys- like The Police. Paired down members and rocked out, it's truly amazing just how much you can jam with only three. How tight you must be because all they got is each other. A drum, a bass and a guitar.
Third, I hadn't listened to much Blues, or seen it live for that matter, in quite awhile You've gotta feel the blues, and boy--we saw some s'anging last night. Think Janis Joplin heartbreak schreeching or Chris Robinson Black Crowes 'Hard To Handle' hippie energy, or BB King guitar solos. It was nice to be in the presence of the Blues. Sometimes seeing it performed live, is the only way to really feel why they call it 'Blue'.
Davy is so young and so talented, and unfortuantley, we had to leave just 4 songs in to the set (it was super late for a working girl) But, he was awesome and I highly reccomend you check some of his stuff out. Here he is to get an idea. And you know me, paired down and simple so you can really see who he is.
Enjoy. **Join his myspace page or buy a cd if you like it--it's tough for the young, struggling ,musicians out there!
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- I'm Trenny and my philosophy is rather simple-I believe there are only 2 forces in this world, Love or Fear. My goal is to try to see things through the eyes of love, but I am fallible and do not always succeed. My professional career at the moment is that of a fashion stylist in New York,but my interests are varied. This blog is the like a blog ‘magazine/newspaper/journal', where I’ve combined all the elements of things that I love to learn through those mediums myself. Some life journaling, lots of music. A little health, natural product talk and recipe sharing. Random musings on life experiences, a little style, art and humour. Environment issues too as nature is our greatest gift. I hope it teaches you something, makes you laugh, or gets you interested in something different. If it fires you up,I welcome learning all different points of view. I hope that what I share, including my mistakes, encourages you. *In the end, I believe we are all each other's teachers, so whatever you might be inspired to say/share with me through this blog- good and bad- I fully welcome it. I learn just as much from you. Happiness and Love xoxo TrennyLynn - trennylynn@gmail.com
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam
