http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2008/06/13/sweatlodge-a-new-england-rage/ Connecting People to the City of Providence Thu, 13 May 2010 05:58:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://connectprovidence.org/blog/2008/06/13/sweatlodge-a-new-england-rage/comment-page-1/#comment-97 johnny maguire Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:41:01 +0000 http://connectprovidence.org/?p=130#comment-97 Excellent writing!Perfectly describes this band that i saw the other nite!I read very few reviews where the author tells it exactly like it is and isn't afraid to tell a band that "they aren't for everybody". The reason why providence has a weak music scene right now is because the music writers don't want to hurt anyones feelings! If you don't use constructive criticism then the bands,clubs and scene don't improve and wallow in mediocrity! I saw this band the other nite at the Grant building in Pawtucket.They played way the hell too loud in place that is not conducive to live sound.Couldn't hear the vocals and the mood and crowd were very timid but receptive!Weird set up but good space.I'm glad they played and the Grant hosted this show! It is good to go out and see bands and support new venues with an ear to the ground! Having some rage and blasting your amp and having some nifty guitar pedals are cool if you are in a high school band but this isn't high school cause I paid $8 bucks to get in and want my moneys worth in quality tunes and musicianship! There are ways too get your point across with a little more focus,rehersal and intensity and less Attimatude.Lock yourself in the practice space for a few months with some old Jesus Lizard,Helmet,and Husker Du records and don't worry about trying to reinvent the wheel. Have fun too even if you are playing in a hipper than thou noise/rock band. People will enjoy what you are doing if you do! A good experience overall! Rhode Island music gets better from here on in! Capece' Everybody! thanks Eve! jM Excellent writing!Perfectly describes this band that i saw the other nite!I read very few reviews where the author tells it exactly like it is and isn’t afraid to tell a band that “they aren’t for everybody”. The reason why providence has a weak music scene right now is because the music writers don’t want to hurt anyones feelings! If you don’t use constructive criticism then the bands,clubs and scene don’t improve and wallow in mediocrity!
I saw this band the other nite at the Grant building in Pawtucket.They played way the hell too loud in place that is not conducive to live sound.Couldn’t hear the vocals and the mood and crowd were very timid but receptive!Weird set up but good space.I’m glad they played and the Grant hosted this show! It is good to go out and see bands and support new venues with an ear to the ground!
Having some rage and blasting your amp and having some nifty guitar pedals are cool if you are in a high school band but this isn’t high school cause I paid $8 bucks to get in and want my moneys worth in quality tunes and musicianship! There are ways too get your point across with a little more focus,rehersal and intensity and less Attimatude.Lock yourself in the practice space for a few months with some old Jesus Lizard,Helmet,and Husker Du records and don’t worry about trying to reinvent the wheel. Have fun too even if you are playing in a hipper than thou noise/rock band. People will enjoy what you are doing if you do! A good experience overall! Rhode Island music gets better from here on in! Capece’ Everybody! thanks Eve! jM

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