Tagged With: Rock Bottom Pub
Local Scene Exclusive: Interview with Mama Said’s Steve Perdue
Steve Perdue, the bass player for Montgomery’s Mama Said, picked up and started playing the guitar at the age of 15. Though he began as a guitar player, Steve switched to the bass guitar because, as he said, “at that time, there were so many guitar players, there weren’t enough guitar players and bands to … Continue reading
Covers Vs. Originals:
The Band Reality One of the big issues that Indie bands face is the decision over whether they should become a cover band or play only originals. From an outside perspective, this might seem like an easy choice. If you have the ability to write good music, then you should play originals. If you can’t, … Continue reading
Mama Said Rocking out the Rock Bottom American Pub
Click below to see photos from the Mama Said show at the Rock Bottom Pub! And if you haven’t seen them live yet… What are you waiting for?
A Local Scene Exclusive: Introducing Kanye Twitty, a Marriage of Hip-Hop and Country
BAND: KANYE TWITTY GENRE: HIP-HOP/COUNTRY/ROCK VENUE: ROCK BOTTOM AMERICAN PUB, MONTGOMERY, AL Hip-hop? Country? Together?! I was more than just a little curious how these two very different genres of music could possibly be blended together to be performed by one band. On one hand, you have country, a genre that calls to mind rural … Continue reading
Rocking for the Red Cross
On April 27, 2011, a deadly tornado outbreak struck the deep South, taking at least 280 lives across 6 states. More than two-thirds of those deaths occurred in Alabama. Parts of 31 counties were utterly destroyed. One of the hardest hit cities in Alabama was Tuscaloosa. Entire neighborhoods were decimated by a tornado that spanned … Continue reading
Big Event!
If you’re in or around the Montgomery area, you will want to be at the Rock Bottom American Pub on May 22nd! They will be teamed up with the American Red Cross for a 12 hour music event! Yours truly will be there to cover the event (excluding any unforeseen circumstances). The music will be … Continue reading
Upcoming Shows
It’s been busy at work with Easter coming up and everything, but I do have new bands to review lined up! Tonight, I will be going to the 1048 downtown to see Surgestone for some accoustic action. Then Saturday night, I will be headed to Rockbottom for some Splendid Chaos. I am currently listening to … Continue reading
A Night of Getting Miss Used
BAND: MISS USED GENRE: ROCK VENUE: ROCK BOTTOM AMERICAN PUB, MONTGOMERY, AL Silver light flashed across the stage as the band entered. A thunderous rhythm resounded from the drums. The bassist, guitarist, and vocalist stood in a ragged line, their backs to the audience, whose cheering and screaming rose … Continue reading