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Ex Eye Baltimore Show Review

Published

7 years ago

August 21, 2017

Ron

Ottobar
Baltimore Maryland
August 16th 2017

Welcome to the world of STRANGE CHAOTIC music but yet MAGICALLY BEAUTIFUL

I walked in the Ottobar, this being my first time at this venue, not fully knowing what to expect for the night. I was here to watch a band called Ex Eye. I have seen some buzz around the web about this oddly but intensely satisfying band. Ex Eye consists of Colin Stetson on saxophones( one is a bass sax which when I asked weighs about 30lbs) Shahzad Ismaily on Keys, Greg Fox on Drums and Toby Summerfield on guitar. This instrumental metal/jazz/outer worldly band delivers the pure raw and animal instincts in us all.

When Ex Eye started to play something strange came over me, from the music and the crowd and eerie lighting I felt like I was at the Roadhouse in the new Twin Peaks series. Ex Eye opened up with Xenolith; The Anvil, which brings out the big bass saxophone and just delivers a creepy yet beautiful tone and start to what would be an amazing show.

Each member of this band contributes to the overall sound, each just as chaotic and intense as the next. With Colin on the saxophone, I’ve never seen anyone ever play the instrument with such grace and professionalism, at one point I think he was playing it non stop which seemed to be like an eternity of time, I was completely blown away( no pun intended) Shahzad while sitting down in the corner brought forth such amazing sounds from his keyboard/sampler. Guitarist Toby at times shredded like a madman possessed, at one point his fingers were both on the guitar strings just going all over the place and fast as I’ve ever seen and without missing a beat just killed it. You can’t forget drummer Greg Fox his sporadic drumming and off time playing was one of the highlights of the show. It was pure entertainment watching him just dismantle those drums then out of nowhere go back to a smooth and soft beat.

Ex Eye is one band that I recommend that you see. If you’re into the wonderful and strange world of music that doesn’t get as much love as it should, you need to check out this band. I hope to see them in the future, Hell maybe if Twin Peaks gets another season we can see them play at the Roadhouse and the world can experience what some of us have got to with this band.

Check the band out on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ExEye/

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Ron

Ron has keen eye for new talent, a love for the underground, and a tremendous passion for music of any genera. You’ll probably bump into him at a horror convention or some seedy club checking out the next need-to-know band.

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Collective Soul “7EVEN YEAR ITCH” Greatest Hits 1994-2001 Vinyl

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I’ve always been a big fan of Collective Soul and have been lucky to have seen them a few times. This band has always been in my music mixes since the 1990s.

The vinyl release is exactly what you would want for a greatest-hits album. All the best songs that collective soul had from 1994–2001 If you were a teenager or an adult in the 90s, you can’t tell me that you didn’t jam out to songs like “Shine,” “Gel,” and “December.”

With other great songs like “Heavy,” “Run,” “The World I Know,” and “Forgiveness,” This greatest hit album sounds amazing on vinyl as well. Craft Recordings has done a really great job of keeping the magic and sound of these amazing songs.

The sleeve cover has some cool photos of the band throughout the years. This vinyl just came out in Collective Soul fashion in December, and is ready to be part of your vinyl collection, and just brings you back to a great time in life.

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I received a copy of the album, and when I first opened it, the artwork struck me first. Otep has always been a great visual artist, with her amazing drawings and characters. I even have one of them tattooed on myself. When you see the artwork on this vinyl release, you will really be drawn in and appreciate the artistry.

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WEDNESDAY 13: Performs Muderdolls Lititz PA Show Review

Published

5 months ago

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Wednesday 13 came into Lititz, PA, on November 18th, bringing the music, or The MurderDolls, with him. Continuing the legacy of Joey Jordison and Ben Graves.

Wednesday 13 is on a tour now; that’s all MurderDolls. 21 years have passed since Beyond the Valley of the MurderDolls came out, and 13 years have passed since Women and Children Last was released. Wednesday and his bandmates are sharing the stage with Infected Rain and Gemini Syndrome on this tour.

The show was amazing; this was our first time covering a show at Mickey’s Black Box. The venue, the staff, and our media contact were so hospitable. The venue was amazing, with a cool balcony on the second floor to watch the show as well.

We got to hear a full set of 20 MurderDolls songs, which was pretty much every song on both albums. There were some songs I haven’t gotten to hear in a long time, like “Grave Robbing USA”, “Drug Me To Hell”, and “Summertime Suicide”. Of course, it wouldn’t be a MurderDolls show if they didn’t play “I Love to Say Fuck” and finish the night with “Dead in Hollywood.”

It’s always a blast to see Wednesday 13 in concert, and I was so excited for the band that a lot of these shows were sold out. It was also a special night because it was my GF’s “50th” birthday and my buddy’s GF’s birthday the next day. We got the MC of the show, Don Jamieson, to give them a little birthday shout-out.

Although it’s sad that Joey and Ben are no longer with us, I’m sure Joey is loving that Murderdolls is still kicking ass after all those years, and I know that Wednesday 13 is so appreciative of what MurderDolls has done for his career.