Am I pushing it a little too much? The answer is no. I was truly blown away. I couldn’t try and sell the band much more, so check out their current album called “Moonlight Revival.” According to the band’s site, ponderosamusic.com, a new album is in the works.
How do we find more bands like this? More importantly, how are so many missing out on these bands? It could have been because of the tacky prom down the street, but the turnout for this show was very light. Sometimes I think people think it’s cool for these bands not to be popular. To that I say: Are you out of you f***ing minds? Promote these shows. And I’m not just talking about the club owners and promoters; music lovers need to promote these shows. If I know a band is coming to Augusta and I think they’re good, I talk about it. So if we want more bands like Ponderosa, I think it’s in the audience’s hands. (I just stepped off my soapbox.)
I’m not sure if this is even music news, but it’s my column, so for today, it is. Did anyone happen to catch Howard Stern’s debut on “America’s Got Talent”? Me either. The labeled “shock jock” has stepped out from behind the Sirius microphone to behind a different microphone, this time on television. I would love to bad mouth Howard, but he was one of my idols when I first started this downward spiral called radio, so I wish the show luck… like it needs my support. I was joking about the downward spiral stuff; I love my job.
I do have to mention one passing this week; bass player Donald “Duck” Dunn passed away at the age of 70. Best known for playing with Booker T. and the MGs, Donald played with some of the best musicians of all time, from Bob Dylan to Eric Clapton. I knew Donald as that guitarist with the pipe in the Blues Brothers movie. Either way, great musician. He will be missed.
I don’t usually promote “Saturday Night Live,” mainly because the show has been in the toilet for years, but this week’s episode might be one to check out. Iron man football style, Mick Jagger will be filling the shoes of host and musical guest. The best part: Arcade Fire and Foo Fighters will join Jagger on stage. Not so bad, huh? I can’t speak for the skits.
What bands are coming to Augusta? What band will blow my away like Ponderosa? These are the things that I need to know. Come on. I’m talking to you. Come on. Email me at matt@themetrospirit.com. You Might Also Like:
Great Bands Won’t Keep Coming Unless We Promote Them
It’s only somewhat embarrassing to be sitting at a bar gushing about how good a band is and then realizing that they are sitting right next to you. But I’m pretty sure they were stoned and weren’t paying any attention. If not, it was probably a real nice ego boost.
There’s not many times that you go out to shows in Augusta and walk away saying, “That’s the best live show I’ve seen in a long time.” Well this amazing feat happened this past weekend at Sky City with the Atlanta-based band Ponderosa. Before we get into the show, kudos to CoCo Rubio on the new lights inside Sky City; pretty impressive my friend.
Now back to Ponderosa. Honestly, the band blew me away. I had checked them out online, but as in most cases, the online videos do not do the band justice. The sound of the band can be put into rock, alternative, blues, indie and more; a better description would be “big.” Probably the best compliment to the band is the two lead singers who harmonize to perfection.
Am I pushing it a little too much? The answer is no. I was truly blown away. I couldn’t try and sell the band much more, so check out their current album called “Moonlight Revival.” According to the band’s site, ponderosamusic.com, a new album is in the works.
How do we find more bands like this? More importantly, how are so many missing out on these bands? It could have been because of the tacky prom down the street, but the turnout for this show was very light. Sometimes I think people think it’s cool for these bands not to be popular. To that I say: Are you out of you f***ing minds? Promote these shows. And I’m not just talking about the club owners and promoters; music lovers need to promote these shows. If I know a band is coming to Augusta and I think they’re good, I talk about it. So if we want more bands like Ponderosa, I think it’s in the audience’s hands. (I just stepped off my soapbox.)
I’m not sure if this is even music news, but it’s my column, so for today, it is. Did anyone happen to catch Howard Stern’s debut on “America’s Got Talent”? Me either. The labeled “shock jock” has stepped out from behind the Sirius microphone to behind a different microphone, this time on television. I would love to bad mouth Howard, but he was one of my idols when I first started this downward spiral called radio, so I wish the show luck… like it needs my support. I was joking about the downward spiral stuff; I love my job.
I do have to mention one passing this week; bass player Donald “Duck” Dunn passed away at the age of 70. Best known for playing with Booker T. and the MGs, Donald played with some of the best musicians of all time, from Bob Dylan to Eric Clapton. I knew Donald as that guitarist with the pipe in the Blues Brothers movie. Either way, great musician. He will be missed.
I don’t usually promote “Saturday Night Live,” mainly because the show has been in the toilet for years, but this week’s episode might be one to check out. Iron man football style, Mick Jagger will be filling the shoes of host and musical guest. The best part: Arcade Fire and Foo Fighters will join Jagger on stage. Not so bad, huh? I can’t speak for the skits.
What bands are coming to Augusta? What band will blow my away like Ponderosa? These are the things that I need to know. Come on. I’m talking to you. Come on. Email me at matt@themetrospirit.com. You Might Also Like:
Am I pushing it a little too much? The answer is no. I was truly blown away. I couldn’t try and sell the band much more, so check out their current album called “Moonlight Revival.” According to the band’s site, ponderosamusic.com, a new album is in the works.
How do we find more bands like this? More importantly, how are so many missing out on these bands? It could have been because of the tacky prom down the street, but the turnout for this show was very light. Sometimes I think people think it’s cool for these bands not to be popular. To that I say: Are you out of you f***ing minds? Promote these shows. And I’m not just talking about the club owners and promoters; music lovers need to promote these shows. If I know a band is coming to Augusta and I think they’re good, I talk about it. So if we want more bands like Ponderosa, I think it’s in the audience’s hands. (I just stepped off my soapbox.)
I’m not sure if this is even music news, but it’s my column, so for today, it is. Did anyone happen to catch Howard Stern’s debut on “America’s Got Talent”? Me either. The labeled “shock jock” has stepped out from behind the Sirius microphone to behind a different microphone, this time on television. I would love to bad mouth Howard, but he was one of my idols when I first started this downward spiral called radio, so I wish the show luck… like it needs my support. I was joking about the downward spiral stuff; I love my job.
I do have to mention one passing this week; bass player Donald “Duck” Dunn passed away at the age of 70. Best known for playing with Booker T. and the MGs, Donald played with some of the best musicians of all time, from Bob Dylan to Eric Clapton. I knew Donald as that guitarist with the pipe in the Blues Brothers movie. Either way, great musician. He will be missed.
I don’t usually promote “Saturday Night Live,” mainly because the show has been in the toilet for years, but this week’s episode might be one to check out. Iron man football style, Mick Jagger will be filling the shoes of host and musical guest. The best part: Arcade Fire and Foo Fighters will join Jagger on stage. Not so bad, huh? I can’t speak for the skits.
What bands are coming to Augusta? What band will blow my away like Ponderosa? These are the things that I need to know. Come on. I’m talking to you. Come on. Email me at matt@themetrospirit.com. You Might Also Like:
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